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I Found the Best Cheap Olive Tree on Temu—Here’s Why It’s Worth Every Penny

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I have a confession to make—I am absolutely obsessed with Temu. Yes, I know it’s probably not the best thing for my wallet or my self-control, but it’s just so hard to resist! Temu has this magical ability to show me things I didn’t even know I needed. Seriously, I’ll be scrolling through, and suddenly there’s a solution to a problem I didn’t even know I had. It’s both amazing and slightly terrifying.

Case in point: my latest Temu purchase—a fake olive tree. I’ve been eyeing these trendy olive trees all over Instagram and Pinterest, but the prices at those high-end stores? Yikes! I wasn’t about to drop $200 on a plant, real or fake, without knowing if it would even work in my space. So, when Temu popped up with a budget-friendly version 180cm for $55 , I was all in. 

Now, let’s talk about this olive tree. First off, it was so much cheaper than anything I’ve seen in the stores, which immediately won me over as I love a cheaper option. But like with any good bargain, there are a few catches. For starters, the trunk-to-branch design is a bit… questionable. The transition isn’t the most seamless, and if you look too closely, you can definitely tell it’s a cheap fake. It also arrived a little battered at the base—nothing too major as I was putting it into a plant holder anyway.

But despite its flaws, I’ve grown to love this large olive tree. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great way to test the waters without committing to a more expensive option. I placed it in my living room first, and to my surprise, it really brought the space together. I’m even thinking of moving it out to the pool area, where my real plants seem to have a habit of meeting an untimely demise. With my not-so-green thumb, this fake tree might just stand a chance.

In the end, I’m really happy with my Temu olive tree. Sure, it’s not as high-quality as the pricey ones, but for the cost, it’s a steal. And who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll splurge on the real thing. But for now, this one is doing just fine. Stay tuned—I’ll be sharing photos of my new addition and all the little quirks that make it uniquely mine.

Comments

  1. Did you know that you can grow an olive tree from the pitt of the olive NOT the kind you buy in jars but fresh ones. If you have a grocer that sells fresh olives, give a go! I used to live in an Italian neighborhood where everyone had at least one in their back yards!! I live in Montreal where they won’t survive the winter but if you bring them in your basement before the frost, it will hibernate until spring. I did have a great success with lemons, orange, clementine pitts which the kids would stick their pitt into a pot of earth. My latest lemon orange clementine tree is standing at over 6 feet tall. Enjoy!!

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DIY Giant Eyeball Lanterns – Creepy Halloween Decoration

When it comes to Halloween, bigger is always better—and these giant eyeball lanterns prove it! With nothing more than plain white paper lanterns, a little paint, and some imagination, you can create huge, spooky eyes that look like they’ve popped right out of a monster movie.

They’re perfect for hanging from ceilings, displaying on porches, or grouping together in a corner for an eerie effect. Best of all, paper lanterns are super inexpensive (you can grab them on eBay, Amazon, or even your local dollar store), which makes this a great budget-friendly craft for big impact Halloween décor.

Supplies You’ll Need

  • Large round white paper lanterns (various sizes look best) 
  • Acrylic paints or craft paints in black, brown, green, red, orange, or blue (for irises) 
  • Wide paintbrush for background color 
  • Small paintbrush for details 
  • Black construction paper or cardstock (optional for spiky “lashes” or accents) 
  • Hot glue gun or strong craft glue 
  • String or fishing line (if you want to hang them) 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Lanterns

  1. Assemble your white paper lanterns according to the package directions. 
  2. Make sure they’re fully open and the wire insert is in place so the surface is taut for painting. 

Step 2: Paint the Iris

  1. Using a wide brush, paint a large circle in the center of the lantern to create the iris. 
  2. Choose spooky colors—green, red, orange, or blue work wonderfully. 
  3. Don’t worry about making it perfectly smooth; streaks and uneven textures add to the eerie, organic look. 

Step 3: Add the Pupil

  1. Once the iris paint is dry, use black paint to fill in the pupil at the very center. 
  2. Make it large enough to stand out against the iris. 

Step 4: Detail the Eye

  • Use a smaller brush to add darker or lighter streaks in the iris for a more realistic effect. 
  • You can even add thin vein lines in red around the iris to give it that bloodshot look. 

Step 5: Optional Spiky Lashes

  1. Cut long triangles from black construction paper or cardstock. 
  2. Glue them around one side of the lantern so they stick out like sharp monster eyelashes. 
  3. This makes the eyeballs look even more monstrous and stylized. 

Step 6: Display Your Giant Eyeballs

  • Hanging: Use string or fishing line to suspend them from ceilings, trees, or porch rafters so they look like floating eyeballs. 
  • Stacked: Place them in corners, along stairs, or even grouped on your lawn for a spooky display. 
  • Tabletop: Use them as oversized Halloween party props. 

Tips & Variations

  • Glowing Eyes: Insert battery-powered LED lights into the lanterns so they glow from the inside. 
  • Rainbow Eyes: Mix up the colors and make a whole rainbow of creepy eyes. 
  • Monster Cluster: Group multiple eyeballs together in different sizes for a scarier effect. 

This DIY Giant Eyeball Lantern craft is quick, cheap, and gives you maximum Halloween spook factor with minimal effort. Whether you make one or a whole creepy collection, your haunted house setup will definitely be eye-catching!