For many years we have not had a real tree. The main reason is because I have a daughter that is allergic. It took me many years to figure out the reason she had the sniffles all during the holidays was because of the tree we had carted into our living room. The second reason would be because I hated the thought of paying so much for a tree. Where we lived it would cost nearly $100 for a nice tree. We have always been on a budget. The last reason is because I hated seeing a dieing tree in my living room. Now yes I do know they are raised for this purpose, but it has always kind of made me sad to see it there. Knowing that it is destined for the curb.

This year I have made a compromise. We do have a tree in our house. Well, some may call it a bush, but it is an evergreen.

My daughter has wanted a tree, yes the one with the allergy, for so long. She loves the smell, the fact that it’s needles fall off, the whole 9 yards.

This is a compromise. If it makes her sniffle I can take it outside. After the holidays it will take residence on our back step and in the spring it will be planted outside.

I didn’t mind paying the price either. I know we will still have something come January, next spring and next year. We are going to decorate it this weekend with lights and ornaments that can stand the outside.

What a great idea for a Christmas Tree. I hope this catches on.