Every year, millions of poinsettias make their way into homes for the holidays—about 35 million poinsettias, to be exact. Unfortunately, every new year, those same poinsettias make their way into the landfill. Womp, womp. Poinsettias are viewed as a disposable Christmas decoration but can be a beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplant for those of us who are in the … [Read more...] about Wait! Don’t Throw Out Your Poinsettia
7 Things to Do With Your Christmas Tree Instead of Putting It At the Curb (& 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Do)
Every year, millions of Americans opt to get a real Christmas tree for the holiday season. We love the smell, the look, the act of picking out the tree. But when Christmas comes to an end, rarely do we give a second thought to what becomes of our Christmas tree when we put it out on the curb. Many municipalities have composting programs where trees are chipped and added to … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Do With Your Christmas Tree Instead of Putting It At the Curb (& 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Do)
The Impersonal Gift Card – How to Make Gift Cards More Thoughtful
During the holidays, there’s a lot of pressure to choose thoughtful gifts. A thoughtful gift shows that you know the intended recipient well enough to choose something they will enjoy or find useful. It shows that, well, you put some thought into it. Enter the gift card. The opposite of a thoughtful gift. Or at least, that’s the reputation gift cards have acquired. … [Read more...] about The Impersonal Gift Card – How to Make Gift Cards More Thoughtful
5 Places You Wouldn’t Normally Think of To Get Great Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper is kind of a big deal in my house. I have to have at least one plaid, one red-based print and one green-based print. Bonus points for Christmas wrapping paper that gives me the vintage nostalgia feels. I know I’m not the only one out there who takes Christmas wrapping paper seriously. Take a stroll through Target and Walmart each year, and you’ll see that … [Read more...] about 5 Places You Wouldn’t Normally Think of To Get Great Wrapping Paper
Host a Gift Wrap Party & Start a New Holiday Tradition
It's always a relief to check off that last gift from your shopping list. But now that the shopping is done, it's time to wrap everything you've bought. Even if you enjoy wrapping presents, it can be a big, time-consuming job. Why not turn it into a fun afternoon with friends? That's a Wrap! Hosting a Gift-Wrapping Party Before we dive in, I have a confession to … [Read more...] about Host a Gift Wrap Party & Start a New Holiday Tradition