https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 18:03:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2358046 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:49:00 +0000 MaryM 2358046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: When I was growing up, our real tree was in a formal living room that had doors on it and we kept them cold to save on heat. So it didn't bother me much as a kid since it was sort of set aside. </p> <p>When I got live trees as a young adult in places with open layouts, I couldn't figure out why I felt so crappy for several years... I finally got an allergy test because of other seasonal allergies, and sure enough, pine was on there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2358039 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:46:49 +0000 erinbaderin 2358039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We buy a boxwood wreath, keep it on the outside of the door, and it lasts FOREVER! I usually throw it out around March when I realize it's way too far after Christmas to have it up and it's always still green.</p> <p>@MaryM: The head of my daycare was saying the same thing to me on Friday, that they just always thought her brother got sick at Christmas and it took 20 years to realize he was allergic to pine. They got a fake Christmas tree and problem solved. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357873 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:36:18 +0000 MaryM 2357873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Watch out for subtle things. It took me a long time to realize I had an allergy to pine. For years I kept just thinking I coincidentally always had a cold around Christmas time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357831 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:22:02 +0000 regberadaisy 2357831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: that's a good idea! If it bothers DH I can always move it to the outside of our side door. We use that door daily. I was going to place it on the inside of the main entry door. Which opens into the living/dining/kitchen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357829 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:21:47 +0000 mediagirl 2357829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They last a month to 2 months. It depends on humidity levels and cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357823 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:20:08 +0000 MaryM 2357823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on where they're placed. On an exterior door, they last a long time if it's cold out. Inside, I would imagine they dry out earlier. </p> <p>My godparents sent me one last year and I can say, as a person with allergies, it was nice to have that welcoming piney smell when I came through my front door. But I kept it on the outside of the door, so not inside the house. I would figure it would still cause allergies if it was indoors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357810 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:12:17 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2357810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in TX and it's pretty warm here in Dec, but I usually buy a wreath the weekend after Thanksgiving and it is still good at New Years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357802 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:05:52 +0000 Mamaof2 2357802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: no idea about allergies but we got one last year and it lasted forever! After about 2 months I stuck it in the basement and its still there! haha</p> <p>Hasn't lost any needles but is super dry and I can still smell it a year later - smells so good!!!</p> <p>(we got it from a local farm) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/live-wreaths#post-2357792 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 09:59:22 +0000 regberadaisy 2357792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long do they usually last? If someone in your family is allergic to pine and you can't have a real tree. Does just a wreath bother them too? </p>