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4 Clever Gift-Wrapping Tips

Thursday, December 6th, 2012
by Paula Chin

gifts_150 Want gifts that look gorgeous? Follow these tips from The Container Store’s Kelly Vrtis. Use double-sided tape and position the wrapping paper seam along a bottom edge, where it’s less noticeable. Get creative with bulky items, like bicycles. Wrap up boxed clues for a... Read More >

Categories: Entertaining, Holidays

8 Stunning Tabletop Trees

Monday, December 3rd, 2012
by danielle-blundell

tabletop tree_150 These tabletop stunners sparkle, pop and subtly salute the season, proving holiday cheer comes in all shapes and sizes. Threshold Melamine and Wood Tiered Tray, target.com, $15.  

Categories: Holidays, Home

Our Readers’ Best Holiday Time and Money-Saving Tips

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
by cassiekreitner

holiday shopping The holidays will be here before you know it. To prepare for them, Family Circle readers shared with us on Facebook their best tips for a very merry season. Take a look at our list, check it twice, then post your own advice! "Use coupons and gift certificates that people have... Read More >

Categories: Freebies & Deals, Holidays, Money

Packaging with Bags and Tags

Friday, December 16th, 2011
by Suzonne Stirling

Bags and Tags 1 I always think I'm going to have time to work out my packaging designs in advance. Then it's the eleventh hour, I'm tired, and I need packaging I won't mind doing thirty times. That was me on Wednesday evening, after making nearly eight dozen cookies with my son and... Read More >

Categories: Crafts, Food & Recipes, Holidays

Clay Ornament Gift Toppers

Monday, December 12th, 2011
by Suzonne Stirling

Clay Ornament 1 I'm always tempted to capture the fleeting existence of seasonal greenery, as evidenced by the nature-oriented crafts I've been focusing on recently. To close out my nature experiments, I decided to revisit working with air-dry clay. Earlier this year, I created decorative textured pottery. I was a novice, but... Read More >

Categories: Crafts, Holidays

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