As the winter season approaches it’s important to have a festive household with decorations celebrating holidays that fit your personal beliefs. Decorating the house may be difficult due to how long it takes decorating, but what if I told you that there are ways to finish decorating your house quicker? No need for expensive decorations such as ornaments, nutcrackers or centerpieces. Many items that can already be found in home can be reused and double down as holiday decor. Here are some holiday decorating hacks that will save you some time this winter season.

1. Mason Jar Candle Holders

• Materials Needed: Mason jars, candles , colored ribbons , fake snow or glitter 
• Difficulty: Easy
• Time to Build: 10 minutes
• Usefulness: Creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for table settings or mantelpieces.

Instructions: Take the mason jars and place a candle inside of each one. If using real candles make sure that they fit tight so that they stay in place in the mason jar. To make it pop, use colorful wrap or tape a ribbon around the mason jar. These jars can be placed along the dinner table, on windowsills, or around the house for a warm, cozy look.

2. Cinnamon Stick bundles

• Materials Needed: cinnamon sticks, string, hot glue gun
• Difficulty: Easy
• Time to Build: 10 minutes
• Usefulness: adds a natural cozy warm fragrance to the household

Instructions: Bundle a few cinnamon sticks together and tie them with the string. This should be easy to find if you are in a Hispanic household.

 Cinnamon sticks are used to make canela or arroz con leche. Add hot glue to stick a small decorative bow to add extra charm. These cinnamon stick bundles will go well on your dining table or if hung off the Christmas tree for a delightful, holiday touch with a nice fragrance.

3. Candy Cane Vase

• Materials Needed: Candy Canes, glass vase , hot glue
• Difficulty: moderate
• Time to Build: 15 minutes
• Usefulness: Provides decor as a festive holiday vase

Instructions: Glue the candy canes around the glass vase (make sure its glass) with hot glue carefully, make sure the round side of the candy cane faces out. Once glue is dried place the plants inside of the vase, preferably holiday themed ones such as missile toes or poinsettias. This simple craft serves as a great form to spend time with families while bringing a sweet decorative touch to the house.

These decorative holiday life hacks help decorate the household without making it a task no one wants to do. By making use of everyday items not only is it better for the environment but it saves you time from going out of your way to buy new decor. These life hacks prove that you don’t need expensive items to keep your house looking classy during the holiday season.