December 1st, money is tight, and a full tree isn’t in the cards for everyone this year. Here’s Mrs. W’s Scandinavian-inspired evergreen swag that costs exactly $0 and fills the house with that real Christmas smell we all miss. Everything is gathered from the forest in under an hour – perfect weekend project with your wife or kids. 00:00 Why we still do this every single year 00:46 The 4 long branches you need (Douglas fir, Ponderosa, Noble) 01:03 Grab different species – they look better mixed 01:42 How to layer the long boughs like a pro 02:21 Adding dried flowers & short pieces 02:51 The zip-tie trick (and the one tool every husband wants for Christmas) 03:36 Tying the perfect red bow 04:23 Where to hang it + the final result Do this once and it becomes your family tradition too. God bless you and your families this Christmas season.