10 tips for picking the perfect Christmas Tree
Load up the family wagon, grab some twine, and a saw- It is time to make the annual pilgrimage for. . . THE CHRISTMAS TREE!!!! As the mother of all holidays approaches you have to be prepared. After all, what good is a new PlayStation if the tree is not the pinnacle of treedom? the TREE is a signal of absolute perfection and it will make even the dullest tie SHINE. This is my approach each year as my family dons buffalo check plaid shirts and we take our annual drive just into PA for a LIVE, you-cut-it-Christmas tree. It has served me well for years and, I have been known to keep the tree up well into January. 1. Live, Cut Fresh: There is no better way to insure a tree will last. 2. Measure BEFORE leaving your house: you can always go bigger and trim when you get home but a short tree is not as much fun. 3. Measure your tree stand: Make sure the tree is not too fat! 4. Ignore the bottom 2' of a tree: This area get beaten up by lawnmowers and animals all year- I a...