1. Dig out those mittens ($24.50, Gap) for the walk into the woods, and keep a Stockholm throw ($39.99, Ikea) on hand for your frosty trip back. Bungee cords in holiday hues ($19.99 for 24, Canadian Tire) keep things secure if your trunk just doesn't cut it.
2. The ease of the back and forth motion of the Gerber Saw ($39.99, Canadian Tire) makes getting the tree of your dreams a closer reality. Bring some amenities to make the trip an adventure, like hot chocolate in a Hälsa steel vacuum flask ($8.99, Ikea) and a crank-powered Indigo Self-Sufficient LED Lantern ($47.99, Freeplay) that won't run out of light.
3. Who wouldn't want to take a stroll in the Classic Ultra High Garden boots ($160, Bogs)? Keep toes toasty in Wigwam Ingenius Snowsports socks ($18.50, Mountain Equipment Co-Op).
4. Stick with the iron-tested classics like Santa's Sturdy tree stand ($79.99, Sheridan Nurseries), and your tree will always be upright-just remember to keep adding water in the base! Add in StaFresh tree preservative ($3.99, Sheridan Nurseries) for long-lasting freshness and have Felco Classic Pruners ($43, Gardenscape) close at hand for shaping your boughs. Twine keeps it all together.
5. Serious cutting requires serious hand protection in the form of Water-Tite Winter Fitters Gloves (Superior Glove Works), with a great grip and insulation properties. This lightweight Mastercraft axe ($34.99, Canadian Tire) is perfect for simple chopping (firewood, anyone?). Plastic sheeting helps a tree retain moisture for the car ride home. motion of the Gerber Saw ($39.99, Canadian Tire) makes getting the tree of your dreams a closer reality. Bring some amenities to make the trip an adventure, like hot chocolate in a Hälsa steel vacuum flask ($8.99, Ikea) and a crank-powered Indigo Self-Sufficient LED Lantern ($47.99, Freeplay) that won't run out of light.
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