[markio26]

in the past xmas's, i have used funny papers, etc., to wrap the gifts, then inserted them into pillow cases and tied them for the kids... unless the gift wrapping is free, or in the case of whitman's chocolates, that were purchased already wrapped... i am using throws, towels, linens, kitchen towels and oven mittens, to place the gifts into... in other words a reusable fabric.... i am not gonna have all of that paper mess, under my tree, left after the gifts are opened... i am even removing some gifts from the box too...
also, i am only sending xmas cards to close family, and pals, that live out of town.. the rest will receive hand given cards, when i see them...
what ideas do you have, that are new this year??? please comment... thanks in advance....