Are you sitting at home scrambling to find out how to make your house more festive? It's nearly Christmas, but there are a few last minute decorating ideas you can put in place to make your house look great. Plus you'll go from zero to hero in the eyes of your in-laws.

Thomas Kinkade Pre-Lit, Pre-Decorated Instant Christmas Tree -- $69.99

Don't have a Christmas tree yet? Don't bother getting an 8-foot tall monstrosity; just purchase a pre-lit tabletop tree. These types of miniature Christmas trees work particularly well for condominiums and apartment units. Kinkade's tree is perfect since it comes pre-decorated in addition to being lit up. You can also hang a wreath on the outside of your door. It's very inviting.

Repurpose your leftover ornaments

Better Homes and Gardens has a simple solution to use your leftover ornaments. If you have any glass jars or vases lying around your home consider putting your leftover balls inside them. Mix different colored ornaments, and voilà! You've made a modern and sophisticated, yet homey display for free!

Hang up stockings

Stockings are pretty cheap. You can even get someone to stitch in the name of your family members for a welcoming feel. Stop on over at the local drugstore to buy the actual stocking stuffing. Candy and lotto tickets are two common stocking stuffers.

Dress up your light fixtures

Martha Stewart has a great idea to make your house look fabulous. Just get some flowers or snowflake cutouts and wrap them around your fixtures. They will jazz up the place in a heartbeat. You can even have your kids or significant other help you. Making decorations is a great way to spend some quality time together and make lifelong memories.

Turn on the TV and radio

Put on a radio station with Christmas music on and fill up your house will lovely holiday songs. Or turn on the TV and put on The Yule Log. The long running program plays a variety of Christmas songs while a fire burns on the TV screen.

Just forget about decorating

Christmas isn't all about decorations. Go take the family out to eat and to see a movie. The holidays are about spending quality time with your loved ones. Don't stress yourself out if decorating isn't your cup of tea.

Hire a decorator

If you've got money to burn just hire a professional to hang your lights, put up your Christmas tree and make your house look like a million bucks for the holiday season. You can even rent the equipment so you don't have to store three Magi and Baby Jesus in a garage all year long.