Decorating With Christmas Past ($100 Best Buy Giveaway)
December 17, 2009 by Kailani
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My Mom recently decorated her Christmas tree and I noticed that she has so many cool decorations from Christmas pasts. Looking at them brings back such wonderful memories and I hope to do the same for my children when they’re grown. That’s why I plan to save all our ornaments for them to share with their future families.
However, there are some things to consider when using older decorations to make sure that you’re being safe.
- Check your lights, check them twice – Inspect all of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, and loose connections may pose a fire or shock hazard.
- Know your lights and cords – Do not connect more than three miniature light strings together. Also, be sure to check the rating on your extension cords and do not plug in more than the recommended wattage.
- Decorate with a safe eye – Cords should not be run under carpets or tacked-up with metal nails or staples. Small decorations can be choking hazards so keep them out of the reach of toddlers.
- Terminate the tinsel – Tinsel can be a choking hazard to small children and animals, especially cats who love the shine. Older tinsel made prior to 1972 can also contain lead. Best to be safe and keep it away.
- Use candles with care – Keep candles away from items that easily catch fire, such as decorations, window treatments and paper. Also, be sure candles are kept far from children’s reach and are extinguished any time you leave the room.
So make sure you’re being safe this holiday season!
Information courtesy of Underwriters Laboratories
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I always unplug the lights on the christmas tree before I go to bed
We check, check and check again…everything.
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I always check the light strings for damage and follow UL recommendations for how many you can put in line and in a circuit.
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I stay safe by staying off all ladders!
I never lights lights inside or outside on the house lighted while away from home.
I make sure my poinsettias are out of the reach of my daughter and pets since they are toxic.
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We follow directions for lights, only plugging in the number of strands theyh recommend.
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I always make sure not to overload any outlets and I also check all the bulbs on our Christmas lights to make sure they are in securely and won’t cause any problems.
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i make sure that we dont overload any of our outlets. r
We keep the real tree watered, lights are turned off during the night
Remember to keep your pets safe when decorating for the holidays. Poinsettas are toxic if ingested!
That Best Buy gift card would look GREAT under my very safely-decorated tree!
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I keep my candles on the counter by the kitchen away from anything flammable
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I got rid of the tinsel a while ago. I always make sure there are plenty of lights but that they are plugged in correctly.
We use extension cords rated for outdoor use. Very important!
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We decorate simply — very few electrical items to reduce risk.
Thees best way to stay safe decorating for the holidays is to be aware of your surroundings and don’t have to many plugs in one socket decorating with Christmas lights.
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we keep the tree watered so no fires start.when my hubby hangs the lights outside i hold the ladder so he doesnt fall
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I test the lights before putting them up, and have cut WAY down on the number of strings of lights on the tree.
Thanks for the giveaway…We always use UL approved decorative lighting and extension cords both indoors & outside.
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Unplug everything at night and when we leave the house
I make sure all my plugs, lite & electrical stuff have the real 3D UL tag!
I don’t leave anything on over night or while we are not home!