But hurry: Once they run out, theyre gone until next year.
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Do yourself a favor, and heed my moms advice: Buy your poinsettias fromCostco.
Ive heard rave reviews of the 5-lb.
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pies and take-and-bake casseroles and side dishes.
Fortunately, my dad and my uncle cover the bulk of the holiday cooking and baking (lucky us!
The decorations at my parents house have looked a little different in the last few years though.
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(As a college student, I lamented this; as an adult, I get it.)
And because they are so big, they make a real impact.
You hardly notice that the other decorations have been pared down since the poinsettias take up so much space.
The biggest issue with these poinsettias?
Readers, learn from my mistakes.
Im already making a game plan for which day Ill brave the crowds and how many pots I want.
The same goes for Costcos Christmas wreaths (another holiday item with her seal of approval).
