If you're just joining us on this journey to Simplify your Season, WELCOME. Feel free to jump in and plan along with us. Need some help catching up or feeling overwhelmed? Just send an e-mail my way juliebavi@gmail.com and I'll coach you right along. If you've been with us since we started, how are you doing so far?
Is everyone still feeling good and satisfied from yummy turkey and “fixins”? How was your week of shopping? Did you survive Black Friday? I not only survived it, I enjoyed the morning at home in my jammies getting the same deals that were offered in the stores. Sneaky? Yes. Did I keep my sanity? Mostly.
Now that we have all of these gifts (or they are on their way from the North Pole) what do we do with them? My suggestion is to….. WRAP THEM! Yay! Pretty presents with ribbons and bows. No worries about kiddos (or spouses) peeking into hiding places. What is the most simplified way to wrap? Well, since we all know what a fan I am of setting up zones, it is time to set up “Gift Wrap Central” somewhere in your home.
Before we go any further, I have a confession. I LOVE gift wrap. Therefore, I have put a moratorium on buying any more gift wrap. Ever! HOWEVER… What I do own is all neatly organized and easily accessible.
Pretty Ribbons and Bows!
Tissue, Tags, Stationary, and other Gift Accoutrement! (The rolls seen on the right are stored upright in a bucket.)
My gift wrap rolls, and ribbon bins will be seated on adjacent dining chairs as I carefully wrap all the family gifts upon my dining table. I keep extra supplies (like scissors and scotch tape) in the gift wrap bin year round. I have the blessing of having a no-napping-preschooler this Christmas. Therefore, I am looking forward to wrapping everything this week before he is home for Christmas Break. What are my other handy gift-wrapping ideas for you?
- Some people need portability like bins that can be stashed away between wrapping sessions.
- Others need a permanent set up (like in the corner of the laundry room).
- Many moms need secrecy, like under-bed-storage-boxes that can be used on the bedroom floor and then stashed away quickly.
- Wrap while they nap, if you can.
- Sesame Street is a good hour of uninterrupted fun in our house! (Just make sure you start finishing up when you hear the Elmo’s World Theme!) Find your source of uninterrupted fun time and go!
What other ideas do you have for Gift Wrap Central, my friends?
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I guess it's time to set up my camp table with its handy mesh basket and the hangy hooks...but first I must go retrieve my neatly stored gift wrap container. Thanks to simplifying the season with you last year, it's all put away where it belongs!
I love to hear that something from last season had carry-over! YAY you! I know it is hard to get organized and stay on top of it. Great job!
And thanks for reminding us of a good portable Gift Wrap Central! I love that you can use your folding camp table and then stash it away when the wrapping is done! ~J
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