There are a lot of answers to the question “What is Christmas?” but our favorite is this: Christmas is a time of giving. That doesn’t just mean poring over gift ideas, of course—there’s also giving of ...

The holidays sneak up fast, and nothing dampens the spirit like finding you’re out of wrapping paper or tape when it’s time to wrap gifts. Get ahead of the rush by picking up gift wrap, bags, boxes, ...

If you know someone who loves reading, chances are you're giving them the gift of a good book this holiday season. The only problem with gifting a book — whether it's a cookbook for your foodie friend ...

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Picture this: Christmas morning arrives, and your excited child tears open a beautifully wrapped box, only to find… a piece of paper? That concert ticket or zoo membership might be worth hundreds of ...

Simply place the gift diagonally and facedown, then pull opposite corners of the wrapping paper together and secure with tape. Even if the corners don’t quite meet, it’s okay because this is the ...

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The Japanese gift wrapping technique is a quick and efficient method that allows gifts to be wrapped in under 30 seconds. This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess ...

The cost of gift bags and wrapping paper can really add up these days. A simple roll can cost $5 or more, and a basic gift bag can cost almost as much. Haley and Connie Shepard disagree over how to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An expert gift wrapper is providing simple tips to help make this holiday season a bit brighter. While many find wrapping Christmas presents stressful or a chore, Wilmington ...

It’s easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Between all the gift exchanges and work events, there’s a ton going on — so it’s only normal for your haul of gift wrapping ...