Put down the tape dispenser and the wrapping paper. Instead, make your own gift bags this holiday season. They can be done in a snap, and in their homemade splendor, they become part of the gift.
Grabbing a hostess gift on the way to the party? Stop by Target, where you can pick up a bottle of wine and an adorable pair of knee socks — one for slipping over the bottle and the other for tying a ...
Try adding festive words or your loved one’s name to your homemade gift bag for an extra-personal touch. When my girls were little, some 20 years ago, I bought a few yards of Christmas fabric (on sale ...
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Many people’s budgets are tight this holiday season, so more expensive gifts might get cut from the list. That doesn’t mean you have to leave people empty-handed, though. There are still plenty of ...
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40 handmade gift ideas for the family

This collection of handmade gift ideas for the family makes it easy to give something thoughtful and personal. With 40 creative projects for adults, teens, and kids, each idea includes a full tutorial ...
As much as I love the holidays, there's one thing I never look forward to this time of year: wrapping the gifts. To some, it's a skill that comes naturally. For me, it's a hit-or-miss whether it looks ...
Homemade gifts may be the most thoughtful and likely to warm hearts during the holidays, but some presents on people’s wish lists just can’t be whipped up without a little professional help. If the ...
This holiday season recycling experts are trying to help people cut back on waste. A main culprit -- you might have guessed -- is wrapping paper. Repair Clark County says the best way to cut back on ...