Crud - I forgot all about the cost of a stand!

As for trees, they are pretty cheap around here. $30 is high. We have dozens of tree farms to choose from.

I have tossed a hundred ideas out to Ash as to where to put the tree... and all were vetoed for one reason or another (my favorite is I can't move the family computer into my office because people won't like not being able to watch tv while they play online )

You have to understand the artificial tree we have is HUGE. I'm talking 4' diameter. Space is tight as it is thanks to all the baby stuff. I am so torn about this!