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because they are very pretty and some are so much like straight up jewelry, i want to GET ONE!

but then I wear it, and it gets clanged up on my desk when I'm working and banged around on tables and arms of chairs, and......yeah. LOL

I so hear you on the decorations for your new house! I think the days of garlands and whatnot 'lasting' are out the window. It is PERFECTLY OKAY to replace items that just won't work in your new home - especially if this is your forever home, you know? You DESERVE new stuff - but maybe not at full, pre-christmas prices. SO MUCH STUFF goes on sale over the holidays.

as for decorations, ignoring my own issues, may i recommend the SOLAR outside lights? The panels are very small, and they don't need to be in direct sunlight per se, they just have to be pointed at a sunny SKY. Obviously they can't be in the full on shade, but they will light for 6 hours on very little sunlight. We use solar lights outside almost exclusively. You can get them in various shapes and colors on amazon. Here are 3 sets that I have:

I also love the idea of cookies, but I don't like to bake, LOLOL. We have used rolls of sugar cookie dough, but then fell apart on decorating them. I give you and Jack huge kudos for even attempting it!!