The holidays sneak up fast, and nothing dampens the spirit like finding you’re out of wrapping paper or tape when it’s time to wrap gifts. Get ahead of the rush by picking up gift wrap, bags, boxes, ...

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We know that it's technically what’s inside that counts, but the best wrapping paper gives your gifts of the season that extra punch—it’s like a two-for-one special. There are few things better than ...

The way one wraps and presents gifts is very important. Brinda Kenia finds out more This presentation is what makes giving the gift an art. Moving on from the traditional wrapping paper and decorative ...

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As much as we love admiring the twinkling, bauble-filled Christmas tree, it isn’t complete without the glittering pile of beautifully wrapped and decorated presents underneath its needle-like leaves.