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Preparing to wrap gifts for your loved ones, and friends is a vital step in the right direction for the holidays, birthday parties, and special occasions. I know the world is going digital. but there is nothing like receiving a well packaged gift that someone took the time to buy for you, and wrap for you with love. By now most of you know that I still write letters, place cards, menu cards, and invitations by hand. There is something about my handwriting that adds a personal touch to the gift, or correspondence. Easier isn't always seen as special even if the receiver never says anything to you about it.
Here are a few ways to add that bit of special back into your life and those you love. It's not old fashioned it's thoughtful.
Wrap gifts in a gift:
My friends and family know how much I love scarves, every year they use a new scarf as the wrapping so before I open the gift I'm already happy to see the wrapping. You can do this with t-shirts, sweaters, and costume jewelry to make the gifts to your loved ones extra special.
Send an invitation by mail:
I understand the cost of mailing and the time it takes to do so might be daunting to some, but just think about how special people will feel to get a invitation by mail. Sure it take a little more effort but it adds to the overall experience.
Invest in Fabric for Wrapping Gifts:
This is not only a green alternative to wrapping but a special reusable way to wrap. Not only does the gifts look fabulous the wrapping can be washed, ironed and reused next year. A friend of mine showed me this tip and I swear by it as a chic and beautiful way to give the gift without throwing away paper.
This is not only a green alternative to wrapping but a special reusable way to wrap. Not only does the gifts look fabulous the wrapping can be washed, ironed and reused next year. A friend of mine showed me this tip and I swear by it as a chic and beautiful way to give the gift without throwing away paper.
Fresh Flowers as the Bow: Add fresh flowers as the bow on your gifts. Cut a favorite flower of your loved one and include it as the wrapping. This is a great way to make someone you love feel special.
Wrap the card or cash:
Gift cards are slowly draining the fun out of shopping for loved ones. Just like Cash App, Pay Pal, and digital Money apps of all kind. Giving money is not my idea of a gift, but it is to many people. So if you're going to give cash or a cash equivalent how about you give cash in a special way. Here are three ways to give cash without being tacky about it.
Put it in a new wallet that is wrapped: Putting the cash in a gift like a new monogrammed wallet that has been wrapped. Another alternative is a monogrammed money clip for men.
Give children money by putting it in a piggy bank, the piggy bank is the gift and the money inside is a gift too but you're teaching the value of saving at the same time.
Give money to a favorite charity or non profit in the name of someone. This is an excellent way to support your family and friends who have everything and would rather give than receive.
By: Zakiyyah Shakir
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