4 Eco-FriendlyWays to Decorate for the Holidays Considering all the wrapping paper, decorations, and cards that fill our homes during the holiday season, it’s no surprise that the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is not only the most cheerful but also the most wasteful time of year. According to Stanford
and gingerbread ornaments for a fully edible, compostable tree decorating scheme. A bowl of patterned pomanders (oranges studded with cloves) and pinecones makes for a beautiful centerpiece that smells festive, too. GoWildWith Plants If you like to decorate your stair rail or mantlepiece, try replacing the shiny plastic and fake-foliage garlands with real holly and pine boughs or bringing festive potted plants indoors. Small evergreen trees, holly bushes, and poinsettias are all attractive choices that can, with proper care, last the whole year. Dare to DIY If you have the time, scrap paper can be cut into beautiful ornaments, and old Christmas cards can be punched into leaf shapes and used to create lovely wreaths. Don’t forget to save your wrapping paper and ribbon scraps for next year!
University, Americans generate 25% more trash during the holidays than any other period — that’s the equivalent of one million extra tons per week, which is enough to convince anyone worried about the health of the planet to cut back on the tinsel and fake snow. Luckily for the eco-conscious, celebrating the season without adding too much to the landfill is completely possible. To start your own green Christmas traditions, try these tricks: Opt for Edible Decorations Remember the cranberry and popcorn garlands of Christmases past? It’s time to bring them back! Pair handmade garlands with iced salt dough
Thrift Shop Till You Drop If you have your heart set on glitzy glass ornaments or an elaborate candle centerpiece, check nearby thrift stores before you head to Walmart. They’re often stocked to the brim with Christmas decor during the holidays, and you can probably get something you’ll love for pennies on the dollar! Plus, by recycling these previously used decorations, you’ll be keeping them out of the landfill.
Hospital stays can take a financial toll on patients and their loved ones, which is why the ball is crucial to the hospital. All the proceeds from the event are donated to the hospital to provide resources to children and their families regardless of their financial status. During the event, guests enjoyed dinner with live music from some of the area’s top artistic talent as well as live and silent auctions. Along with performances, guests were invited to Children’s of Alabama hospital to view over 40 spectacular trees on display in the hospital’s lobbies!
Designers and companies came together to display these trees to brighten the spirits of patients, families, and visitors alike. And some of the designers decorating these trees have been doing it for over 25 years! Some of the businesses included Bromberg’s Jewelers, Camp Smile-A-Mile, Children’s of Alabama Cardiac Nurses, Hand in Paw, Homewood and Mountain Brook Kiwanis International, and UAB Infectious Disease Laboratory.
I f you’ve read anything from Hare Wynn, you know we love to give back to our community. And during the holidays, it’s no different. This year, we’re happy we could support this year’s Children’s Ball for the 12th year in a row! The ball, held at The Club, was hosted to raise money for the patients and their loved ones residing at the Children’s of Alabama hospital. Children’s of Alabama is a nonprofit medical center that provides care to children in 42 states and seven different countries.
While the event may be over, you can still visit Childrensal.org to donate.
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