Weekly Roundup: Holiday Decorating Tips

Now that Turkey Day is behind us, Christmas and Hannukah celebrations may be spurring some holiday decorating. Need some help? Here are some great tips for holiday decorating from AC Contributors:

Paper Strip Ornaments, Christmas Decorations and Much More by Emma S.

Twelve Tips for Holiday Decorating in a Hurry by Vonda Sines

Tips for Decorating Your Mantle for the Holidays by Tamra Norman

Outdoor Christmas Decorations from the Best of AC by Jennifer Moore

How to Decorate Your Mailbox for the Holiday Season by C. Jeanne Heida

10 Tips for Decorating Your Yard for the Holiday Season by Josh Tuliano

Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas Using a Red and Gold Theme by Jane Ganley

Best Snowflake Christmas Lights 2009 by Pam Parent

How to Make Table Centerpieces with Fruits and Candles by Happy Helper

And of course, you’ll need to eat while you work to put up those holiday lights. Enjoy some of these holiday treats while decorating, courtesy of AC Contributor Stacy Zeiger.

 

Weekly Roundup – Halloween Costume Showdown

If you’re getting busy planning Halloween events this season, don’t miss AC’s official Halloween 2009 guide here. Contributors have also created some great content about Halloween costume trends and make-at-home costume ideas. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest and greatest picks:

5 Unique Halloween Costumes for Kids and Teens 2009 by Lori Lane

Women’s Plus Size Halloween Costumes for 2009 by Teresa Wilson

Time Saving Creative Halloween Costumes for Trick-Or-Treating by Tara Melancon

Best Halloween Costumes for Adults 2009 by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen

Cheap Halloween Costumes for Kids by Jolynne M. Hudnell

Quick Halloween Costumes for People Who Forgot Their Halloween Costume by Anne Wright

Hottest and Newest Halloween Costumes for Kids 2009 by Angel Vee

Five Cheap Halloween Costumes for Kids by Meg C.

Best of AC: Sexy Halloween Costumes by Eoin O’Neill

Have some Halloween costume content to share? Leave the link in the comments below!