https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 11:18:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164857 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:29:33 +0000 PawPrints 1164857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got ours on Craigslist for $40 and we love it. Bonus of going secondhand is it's the most environmentally-friendly way of getting a tree (newly purchased fake trees are frequently made from PVC). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164770 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:03:13 +0000 gingerk 1164770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I are gonna use our old pre-lit tree this year, but then go to Hobby Lobby after Christmas for a new one. The one we have now used to be my mom's and it's definitely seen better days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164662 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:14:28 +0000 rachiecakes 1164662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I snagged a 6' pink metallic one for my office last year :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164462 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:58:19 +0000 shinymama 1164462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Costco, less than $200. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164387 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:28:22 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1164387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hobby Lobby has lots of sales (like 40-50% off every other week) on their trees, but definitely shop around, because I think their base prices may be inflated to offset the "sales." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164364 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:17:58 +0000 ShootingStar 1164364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally, I love the smell of a real tree, but I can't deal with the watering and the needles. I also love that our tree is pre-lit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164355 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:14:14 +0000 shopaholic 1164355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamabear57: @anonysquire: Thanks. I think I'm still leaning towards real, but DH is interested in fake. </p> <p>@Mae: @rachiecakes: @looch: @mediagirl: I did keep an eye out for after-christmas sales last year with no luck. I was hoping to find a metallic one for fun. I might just get a real tree this year and look for another one afterwards again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1164352 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:11:25 +0000 shopaholic 1164352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TemperanceBrennan: Uh... I can see the terrible aftermath of my DIY attempt already. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162989 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:49:22 +0000 looch 1162989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now I must find a cheap tree to flock! I am nervous it would catch on fire, knowing my luck, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162963 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:37:40 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1162963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are even just a little bit crafty, you can buy a cheaper tree and flock it yourself. </p> <p>Here's a good how-to:<br /> <a href="http://www.epbot.com/2011/12/diy-upgrade-for-your-christmas-tree.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.epbot.com/2011/12/diy-upgrade-for-your-christmas-tree.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162864 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:52:27 +0000 photojane 1162864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're still not sure if we're going to do real or fake, but the fake one we have been using the past couple of years was from Target. I got it for $25 on Black Friday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162859 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:50:43 +0000 singingbee 1162859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a great one from sam's club. It was $140 and comes pre-lot with a remote and stuff. Love it!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162858 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:50:40 +0000 littlek 1162858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: We got ours from Frontgate. It was very expensive. We got a 9 foot tree and I think when all was said and done we spent a little less than $1k for tree, bag, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162854 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:49:58 +0000 sheskrafty 1162854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a 9 foot prelit for $40 after Christmas at JC Penney about 6 years ago and still use it. I think we might start with the real tree either this year or next. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162851 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:47:59 +0000 Mamaof2 1162851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Michaels - it was a Black Friday sale I think - we have had it for a few years and love it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162827 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:37:12 +0000 regberadaisy 1162827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got one from Lowes and it was important to see it in person first!<br /> I didn't mind spending a bit more because I wanted a good quality tree that will last for years. I didn't want the pine needles falling off! You want all the branches to be adjustable as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162748 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:15:17 +0000 looch 1162748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, where does everyone recommend to go for the after Christmas sales? We won't be around, but I plan to send my parents to get us a prelit tree.</p> <p>Target? Home Depot? Walmart? Costco? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162743 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:14:23 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1162743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walmart has pre-lighted trees. I think the one my mom bought was less than $80 and it's a 6 foot tree. We don't have a tree yet and probably will wait until we have a LO, but I'm prepared to spend $15/foot for a good fake tree. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162735 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:10:54 +0000 mediagirl 1162735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got ours used but I would look at black friday sales. Also, consider getting it after Christmas (helpful for this year, I KNOW) when they go 75% off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162726 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:06:36 +0000 Alivoo01 1162726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a prelit one that we got from Wal-mart on sale. It's 7' tall and not too "fluffy" since our place is small. I love big fluffy trees though!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162100 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:50:57 +0000 Marfi 1162100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a prelit from sears on Black Friday and paid about $150. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162094 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:48:42 +0000 NavyRN2012 1162094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Target, at an after Christmas sale. If you get one definitely go prelit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162093 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:46:51 +0000 Mae 1162093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got ours at a day-after-christmas sale for 60% off at Home Depot. I think I paid like $150ish for 9 foot tree prelit with white lights. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162086 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:39:28 +0000 MrsH 1162086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A local plant/garden store. Fruitbasket flowerland. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162059 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:09:39 +0000 MsMamaBear 1162059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walmart. No idea how much it was, bought it 3 yrs ago. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162055 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:00:54 +0000 Boheme 1162055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh, following. We're going to bite the bullet this year and get one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162044 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:51:58 +0000 avivoca 1162044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Got mine at Joann fabric on Black Friday for $39. It's pre-lit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162043 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:51:46 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1162043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents bought a prelit tree from Lowes.</p> <p>It looks so real that we convinced my sister to water the tree one year... my uncle had to stop her lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162038 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:48:56 +0000 rachiecakes 1162038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got ours at Target. Get a real one and wait until the after Christmas sales! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fake-christmas-trees#post-1162023 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:41:24 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1162023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a prelit 9ft tree at Lowe's for $200. </p>