12/24/09

Last-Minute Gift-Wrapping Idea: Need ribbon in a jiffy? Recycle an old VHS tape you haven't watched in years and use the shiny black tape inside as ribbon. Wrap it around a package, and leave long strips of tape on top of the box. Use sharp scissors to curl those strips into bows. Talk about obsolete to absolutely fabulous!

12/23/09

Last-Minute Gift-Wrapping Idea: Raid the office recycling bin for gift wrap freebies! Color copies of charts, graphs, reports, photos and other office-y designs make for green, gorgeous gift wrap. Ask an architect's office if they have old blueprints. Be resourceful and wrap away.

12/22/09

Last-Minute Gift-Wrapping Idea: Here's a great gift you can make in a jiffy. Grab an old champagne bucket or regular galvanized steel one (from the hardware store) and fill it with organic oranges and a bottle of good champagne. Instant mimosa kit -- a perfect gift that'll be appreciated on New Year's Day!