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Posted by singlemom
October 25, 2008 |
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Haven’t had a chance to decorate the outside of your home yet? Why not let your teenager do this for you. Spend a few minutes digging everything out, and then let him/her have at it.
My daughters have decorated outside for the last few years. This year, my older daughter lives a few hours away. Her younger sister took my nephew out to decorate with her. They did a great job.
Here are some tips in case your teenager would like to take on this important tradition. Have them follow these guidelines:
- Lights can go around doors and porches, as well as along fences.
- Please be 100% sure that the lights you want to use outside are specifically for outdoor use. This information is on the tag by the plug. I always leave these on.
- If using lights, check that the lights are working properly before stringing them. Replace any bulbs as needed.
- If using lights, begin at the plug in to be sure that everything gets hooked up properly.
- Hang a wreath on the door.
- Scary looking fencing is a nice touch, especially around a ‘grave yard’.
- If you don’t carve the pumpkins, you can use them for Thanksgiving decorating. If you do carve them, be sure to roast the seeds!
- Spider webbing costs only about $1.00 a bag and adds a nice touch.
- Making a scarecrow can be a great touch as well. Here is a better tip, though. Have someone dress up like a real scarecrow with a scary pumpkin head. They sit in a chair by the porch on Halloween and jump up and scare people as they approach the house for their candy.
- If you have any scrap wood, you can distress it and make scary signs.
Shannon
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