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The holidays are in full swing. More and more Christmas lights have appeared over the weekend as you drive around town, and certainly more Christmas trees were put up as well. I love the smell of evergreen filling my own home. I am one of those people that is determined to have a "real" tree. For me, the ritual of going to the Christmas tree farm and picking out a tree is an essential component of the holidays. I know, it's not as easy as pulling a box out of the attic, but the best things in life aren't easy, right?

This year, my family tried a new local tree farm. Unfortunately, some of Gig Harbor's oldest operating tree farms have gone out of business. Mitchell's and Ketchem tree farms are now relics of the past. Luckily, there are plenty of other farms that are cropping up to fill the shoes of these old classics from my own childhood. My husband and I loaded up the car with our kiddos and dog, and ventured to The Wreath Works, which is just over the Kitsap County line off of 118th and Hwy 302. We were not disappointed by the selection of trees, from douglas firs and grand firs to spruces and nobles, which happen to be our favorite. This year we found a little "mini-tree", as I call it, that fits so nicely in our small home. The operators were very friendly and helpful, and there were cookies, cider and hot coffee for us to enjoy. They also have a beautiful selection of wreaths, hence the name. Here is a link to their website for more info

:The Wreath Works

Here is a picture of my family right after my husband cut the tree and hoisted it onto his shoulder. He is sooo strong...

You can see some of the other trees available in the background. This tree farm was on over 15 acres of land and it felt like we were in the middle of a deep forest.