Posts Tagged ‘presents’
Wrapping Christmas Gifts with Love
Gift wrapping gets my creativity is high gear. Finding a great gift and wrapping the present entices the person receiving the gift to enjoy the presentation as much as the gift itself. I also like the gifts as decorations under the Christmas tree, to add a festive flair! Each gift reminds me of a special…
Read More10 Shopping Strategies for Parents of Littles
Shopping…some like it, others hate it. Holiday shopping has it’s own sparkle as well as tarnish. The cheerful carols, mistletoe, and tinsel are combined with grouchy shoppers, slushy snow, and fatigue. One of the big challenges during the holidays is shopping with young children. With the barrage of ads and bulging shelves at stores touting…
Read MoreOrganizing Ribbons & Wrappings, Boxes & Bows
I love giving presents to people! Making the package look pretty and seeing delight in a loved one’s eyes makes my heart glad. But rolls of giftwrap, ribbons, bows, and cards can be a mess. Here’s how I keep the clutter to a minimum. • Store rolls of wrapping paper in a 13-gallon plastic trash…
Read MoreThe Gift of Service
A friend of mine, a young mom with three children, wanted to find a way to serve others over the holidays. A number of wonderful options were available online throughout the community but weren’t exactly what she had in mind. She and her husband had chosen a to adopt a family through their church but…
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