Do you have your Christmas tree up yet? Is it missing that certain something to set it apart from past years? This cute do-it-yourself decoration idea makes for a fantastic family activity and the perfect addition to your tree.

To get started, you will need to collect some pine cones from around your neighborhood. Once you have your selection of pine cones, you will need some liquid glue, a paintbrush, and your favorite color of glitter (silver and gold is always a good choice). Use the paintbrush to cover the outside of the cone with glue. Once sufficiently covered, place the cone in a plastic container and sprinkle your chosen glitter over the top of the pine cone. Then, place a lid on the container and slowly flip the container over to maximize your glitter coverage. After a few flips, remove the pine cone and let the glue dry. Add a hook or tie a string to the end of the cone and your new Christmas ornament is ready for primetime! Even just a few of these cute additions can give your tree a stylish, rustic look you never knew your tree needed.

Happy Holidays!

Calgary housing market still favours the buyer

Year-to-date residential sales in the city remain just above last year’s levels due to improvements in the attached sector so far this year.

However, November sales activity eased over last year’s levels, mostly due to pullbacks in the apartment sector.

Meanwhile, new listings eased enough relative to sales to cause inventories to ease and the amount of oversupply to come down slightly compared to last year’s levels.

“Achieving more stable conditions will take time. Sales activity has been settling in at lower levels and is likely being influenced by the economic conditions and uncertainty weighing on our market,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie

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