Reusable Ways to Wrap Christmas and Holiday Gifts

25 Green, Creative and Reusable Ways to Wrap Presents Christmas decorations and wrapping paper are an industry of their own. Shoppers spend millions each holiday season on wrapping paper and trim; all of which goes to landfills after Christmas. Green solutions are a must. read more

Regift and White Elephant Christmas Gift Shopping: Shelves

White Elephant Treasures - Shelves, Racks, and Containers
In the olden days in school, when Christmas rolled around, we'd make gifts for parents. Dad always got a ceramic ash tray or a pipe rack. Nixing the ashtrays was probably smart, but the rack or shelf was a great gift for dad. Here's a gift guide that will high marks; choose a novel shelf or rack to give as a gift. White elephant and secondhand stores are gold mines for unique gifts! Creating restful, useful and artful spaces begins with choosing the right furniture. Explore your local secondhand venues and rummage sales for white elephant furniture pieces. You'll find variety, individuality and occasionally some history! read more

Recycle, Repurpose Christmas Lights

Holiday Lights: Green, Creative Ways to Use and Reuse Don't you love the simple beauty of holiday lights? Strings of soft, delicate colors add a lovely ambiance. Use low wattage holiday lights year-round for decorating and design. Here's a list of green ways to use holiday lighting. read more

Homemade Christmas Gift Crafts for Dads and Granddads

Handmade Gift Crafts for Dad's and Granddads-Quick, Easy and Inexpensive
Complete guide to three easy, inexpensive craft projects in which children of all ages can participate. Great for any occasion or holiday! Fun, inexpensive and useful! read more

Easy, Cheap Holiday Gift Crafts~ Great for Kids to Make

Christmas Gift Crafts Handmade by Kids with Love! Give poor Santa some help! Handmade holiday gift crafts! Tried and true family favorites! All the kids can get involved whatever their ages! Easy, Inexpensive, DIY, Green! Attractive and useful! Works with student groups as well! read more

Easy DIY Advent Calendar

Homemade Advent Calendar Easy Advent calendar for your home-school, religious ed. or Sunday School! Inexpensive,educational way to prepare for the Christmas holiday! Green craft for advent. read on