Tips and Tricks , To Make Christmas Easier.<br />As with most things, planning ahead <br />can prove to be a big help. , The holidays are no different.<br />Here are some Christmas tips and ideas suggested by blog Living on a Dime.<br />1, Don't stress about making everything from scratch, There's nothing wrong with buying a bottle of eggnog <br />or box of cookies from the store.<br />2, Use gift bags instead of wrapping paper, That way, you can reuse them year after year!.<br />2, Use gift bags instead of wrapping paper, That way, you can reuse them year after year!.<br />3, Buy your Christmas tree after Dec. 15, It will be cheaper that way.<br />4, Send postcards instead of traditional Christmas cards, They're cheaper and less expensive to send in the mail.<br />5, Spray paint old ornaments, If you've got some battered and worn ornaments, <br />a fresh coat of paint can liven them up.<br />5, Spray paint old ornaments, If you've got some battered and worn ornaments, <br />a fresh coat of paint can liven them up.<br />6, What about extra eggnog?, If you happen to have more than you can drink, <br />try using it for French toast!.<br />6, What about extra eggnog?, If you happen to have more than you can drink, <br />try using it for French toast!