 |
|
|
Saving You Money
We're SAVING YOU MONEY on Christmas trees. There are some special things you need to do and ask if you're in the market for a real tree. The key is to buy fresh. If you don't, the tree won't last through Christmas. If you're buying from a store or vendor, ask where the trees came form and when the shipment arrived. You should be able to gently bend the branches without them snapping.
"When you are picking one out on a lot, you should be able to pull on the limbs lightly and the needles won't come out or if you shake them on the ground lightly you shouldn't have a lot of needles fall," says Nursery Owner Loren Schmiere.
Consumer website angieslist says if you don't understand the pricing, ask. If you're looking to save money, an artificial tree will be cheaper if you spread the cost over the life fo the tree - about 10 years. However, we know for many of you, the smell of the real tree is a big part of your Christmas tradition.
"When you are picking one out on a lot, you should be able to pull on the limbs lightly and the needles won't come out or if you shake them on the ground lightly you shouldn't have a lot of needles fall," says Nursery Owner Loren Schmiere.
Consumer website angieslist says if you don't understand the pricing, ask. If you're looking to save money, an artificial tree will be cheaper if you spread the cost over the life fo the tree - about 10 years. However, we know for many of you, the smell of the real tree is a big part of your Christmas tradition.
Thursday, December 1 2011, 09:46 PM CST
Saving You Money Videos
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Business News
Uncertainty over US stimulus drags shares lower
TOKYO (AP) -- Jitters over a possible change in U.S. stimulus efforts by the Federal Reserve helped pull share prices mostly lower in Asian trading today.
Consumer Info
BC-US--Dow Record-Three Personal Stories, 1st Ld-Writethru,1173
Dow Record: Three tales of ups, downs and changes
AP Photo FX102, FX103
Eds: With BC-US--Dow Record. Adds photos.
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dow first crossed 14,000, investors were overjoyed. ...
Science/Tech News
IN THE NEWS: PRESIDENT OBAMA DEFENDS NSA SPY PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Until they were revealed earlier this month, few people knew about the National Security Agency's spying programs.
Get This
HOUSE OF CARDS
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- The Maryland State House is getting a promotion -- to the U.S.
IE6 Float Fix
