It's That Time Again

The Christmas season officially began whenever. For me it began as my Saint Lucian tradition has (and should continue) to be on November 23rd, the day after Saint Cecilia's Day. Anyway, everyone loves getting the presents and if you're like me, you adore well wrapped presents. For the past 4 or 5 years I have wrapped all my presents in either newspaper or wrapping paper from previous years or other paper that I am reusing. You think this is so trashy or the present does not look good when wrapped in newspaper but here's my trick to add a little umph to it.

Instead of just using newspaper alone and a bow or some festive ribbon, or even just plain coloured ribbon to the gift. If you want to continue an Earthy recycled theme for the entire gift you can use twine or some organic material instead of the ribbon. Maybe wrap the gift in newspaper, and a few sticks of cinnamon on the top and secure with twine or something like that. Photo taken from http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/wrapping/creative-wrapping-ideas-10000001137821/page4.html.

Another idea I saw was wrapping the gift in fabric. I would suggest if you have left over fabric from some project, use that. To me the options are endless!!

I think this is the time to be frugal and creative. To me there's absolutely nothing wrong with not spending money in getting wrapping paper.

Happy Holidays!