Cute Christmas Wrapping

   Here's a cute idea for all of that Christmas wrapping you will be doing in the near future.  I really enjoyed wrapping presents this way because I was able to use the same wrapping paper and red ribbon on all of the presents while still adding a personal touch to each one.
   To add the personal initial tag, cut out the first initial of the person who will be receiving the gift from scrapbook paper, construction paper or card stock.  On the back of the letter you can write the "To:, From:".  Then stamp a hole in the letter so that you can pull the ribbon through.

  And now you have yourself a bunch of cute presents to display under the tree!  Do you have any other cute ideas to wrap Christmas gifts?

Life-Changing Gifts

   Christmas season is here, and with wish lists and gift ideas fast approaching I want to encourage everyone to look into giving to charities in place of the usual gifts.  Maybe there is a co-worker or neighbor you have no idea what to get for Christmas, or you have a close friend or family member that already has everything they could ever want- whatever the situation- donations to charities go a long way!  My favorite organization to give to for Christmas is World Vision.  They have a wonderful gift catalog that makes gift giving so easy!  You will be able to pick a gift, whether it be "a goat and 2 chickens" to a needy family or  a "share of a deep well" to a thirsty community, and make the donation in someone else's name.  World Vision will send you a physical card that you will be able to wrap up and hand to the person you bought it for.
   Technology now-adays makes it so easy and simple to research organizations that are close to your heart and then donating to the cause.  I implore you this holiday season be generous with your money, be generous with your gifts.  Ask for and give away these life-changing gifts and I promise you you won't regret it!

{ photo from www.worldvision.org }

An Apple a Day

Apple Cupcakes

Give your teacher's gift a little twist!  Forget about the typical apple, how about an apple cupcake?  Green or red, take your pick!