The last couple of years I’ve been – well – a bit lazy when it comes to wrapping Christmas gifts…. Most gifts from me found under the tree have been in gift bags. How quick is it to put a gift in a gift bag, artfully add some tissue paper – and voila! But I was totally inspired by the gift wrapping ideas in this month’s Real Simple magazine – perhaps it’s time to turn over a new leaf? A nicely wrapped gift is so much more fun to open. I like the idea of adding one unique object to finish the wrapping off – could even be just a simple item from around the home that was otherwise going to be thrown out, or an image from the front of a card. Better yet, if it’s a small box – how about using Christmas-y advertisements from magazines you’ve already read? Eco-friendly and inexpensive.

Posted by: Amy L.