The grabbing of presents, the tearing of paper, the ripping of boxes. Followed by the piling up of garbage, and the overflowing of trash bins. Christmas is the time of abundance. Too much food, too ...

Instead of measuring wrapping paper or blowing half your budget on boxes, simply fill the planter with gifts, place the saucer on top as a lid, and tie a ribbon around it to hold it in place. It looks ...

Paying for all the gifts to put under the tree is only the start of your holiday expenses. The cost of wrapping paper, gift bags, and tags can add up quickly. Still, there are some great ways to save ...

Turn used gift wrap into something crafty, enliven boring storage, or use it as packing material. Here's how get more use out of your wrapping paper.

The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, and part of the fun includes getting to wrap gifts for your loved ones. But wrapping truly is a skill that a lot of people struggle with, and ...

Plants such as poinsettia and Christmas cactus are common holiday gifts. Can they continue to grace your home after the holidays? Some can’t, some can — but each will behave differently. “Most gift ...

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The end of November is Poinsettia season. Buy your poinsettia plants now as you get the best plants early in the season and the new poinsettia varieties last for months after the holidays. Other gift ...

There’s an old adage for gift giving that you may have heard before: Don’t get a hobbyist a gift for their hobby unless you know exactly what it is they need. That’s especially good advice for ...