Suzanne in ABQ Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We have at least 10 boxes stacked up in the entryway, with at least that many more on the way. I'm thinking: We haven't put up our tree yet (we always wait 'till near Christmas). I don't know when I'm going to get enough time to open all these boxes, sort the contents, wrap each one, and hide them somewhere. Put up the tree, test and hang the lights, put up all the ornaments, stash all the ornament boxes again. . . I'm wondering what would happen if I just stack all the boxes in a tree shape, hang some lights and ornaments on the boxes, and call it a Christmas tree! Or, we could just paint the boxes green and paint ornaments on them! Then, Christmas morning, we can just start at the top of the box-tree and open each box together, and I could assign the gift(s) inside to the proper person. This has the makings of a new family tradition! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 What? No pine smell? Maybe if you spritz some air freshener...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 What? No pine smell?Maybe if you spritz some air freshener...:D Perfect. I think I have some Pine Sol around here somewhere! That could work! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I did almost everything online this year and now our enclosed porch is stacked to the ceiling with the empty boxes! I managed to use a few of the smaller ones to send packages out, but the tower of cardboard is really intimidating (and it is currently 10 degrees on the porch, so it's not getting organized anytime soon!). I should have gone with your idea and skipped all of the late night gift-wrapping sessions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 That is a great idea! Last year I opened all the boxes and organized the gifts and made sure all arrived and all had an equal amount. My little one found them! This year boxes are stacked everywhere! I will not open them till Christmas eve! Or maybe I will open and wrap immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I really love this idea! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 You crack me up! This is too funny!!! :lol: Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I offered my larger boxes and packing material (because I had the porch thing going) on my local freecycle and some lovely woman who was moving came and took them away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 :lol: Why did I open all the amazon boxes already??? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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