photo credit: Sergio Goncalves Chicago
As we all know, when it comes to outdoor Christmas decorations, there is never a time when it is too early to begin planning that outdoor look.

We spend time analyzing just what theme we want to use, planning the layout and the associated wiring, choosing that lively holiday music and finally finding the appropriate pieces to complement those we have already.

Once done, we then schedule the time to put everything into place. The really hectic activity usually starts the first day of November and is completed by Thanksgiving Day.

However, is that all there is to our Christmas planning?

We have all seen the ads geared to loosening our hold on our wallets. Many of those ads appeal to children with the hopes we will not deny them the latest “must have” of their heart.

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