We spent a good part of yesterday evening rearranging the living room furniture so we’d have room for the Christmas tree.  We did something we’ve never done before – put the couch in front of the window.  It was the only way since I picked up a recliner for my mother-in-law this year to help her back pain.

We have decided to save on our electric bill this year and not put up outside lights.  It makes me sad, but sometimes sacrifices must be made.  I’m not going so far as to not use tree lights, but if I decided against them this would be a great alternative!

HT: Brittney from San Francisco (and she found it via Flickr).