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Have we become a society that is too busy for gift wrap? When a birthday arrives or the holidays come around in full force, where do most people turn? To the ultra-convenient gift bag, that’s where.

Gift bags have large-ly taken over the party aisles at most stores, where rows and rows of gift bags in all shapes and sizes are not un-common. If you’re try-ing to find a roll of wrapping paper, good luck. For birthdays, an-niversaries and even baby showers, paper designs have essentially become obsolete.

It’s true that wrap-ping paper seems to make a rebound come the holiday season, when stores begin to devote aisles of space to holiday supplies. But even when shiny foils and smiling San-tas beckon customers from the tightly packed rolls, many people still choose gift bags.

Gift bags do have many advantages. They are easily portable, generally inexpensive and come in some very clever designs. They’re also touted as a “green” product because they

can be reused.But there are plenty

of people who feel that the elimination of intri-cately wrapped pres-ents takes some of the magic out of the holi-days. Carefully wrapped gifts show that a per-son put in time and effort to pres-ent a gift in a way that is sentimen-tal and personal. Although it may take mere min-utes to pry away the paper and find a treasure inside, there’s something to be said for paper-wrapped gifts. It means the gift-giver sat down, pondered the pa-per design and carefully chose the bow or ribbon with the recipient in mind.

Before you eschew wrap-ping paper for a gift bag this holiday season, think about all of the advan-tages to spending some time and reacquainting yourself with the art of gift wrapping. Here are

some reasons to save the gift bag for another time.

* Wrapping can be green, too. Wrapping

paper can be reused if it is carefully removed from a gift. You also can create your own wrap-

ping paper by decorat-ing brown postal paper with a rubber stamp or having children color their own special mu-

rals. Don’t overlook newsprint as wrapping as well.

* Paper is more cost-

effective. You are bound to get more bang for your wrapping buck by choosing wrapping paper. Although there

are scores of dis-count stores that sell low-priced gift bags, often the quality isn’t the same, and the handles could tear after one or two uses. Wrap-ping paper per inch is definitely more affordable than gift bags, p a r t i c u l a r l y when purchased on sale.

* Wrapping paper lets you be creative. Cov-er a box with a patchwork of different paper scraps, choose to stagger colors of paper with boxes towered one on top of another or tie on the big-gest bow you can find.

* Paper is tra-ditional. Look back to the classic stories of yule-tide and you are

bound to find images of Santa Claus pulling wrapped boxes out of his enormous gift sack.

Also think about how department stores used to (and some still do) of-fer complimentary gift wrapping.

* Wrapped gifts trav-el better. When carrying your bounty of gifts to friends and family, care-fully wrapped boxes tend to stand up to trav-el better than gift bags. No one wants to receive a gift bag that has been wrinkled and crushed into some amorphous shape. Plus, wilted tis-sue paper can be off-putting.

* There’s something magical about wrap-ping paper. The an-ticipation, the drama, the build-up to peeling aside wrapping paper and revealing the gift has brought smiles to children’s (and adults’) faces for generations. It is hard to improve on something that has been successful for years and years.

Although the pub-lic may be swept up in rushing from here to there, there are tradi-tionalists who appreci-ate sitting down and spending time creating holiday magic by way of beautifully wrapped gifts.

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The rules of etiquette have loosened a bit from centuries past. No longer are people held ac-countable for the slightest misstep, and sometimes the rule-breakers are revered. However, when it comes to holiday gifting, erring on the side of caution and following proper eti-quette can make exchanging gifts go more smoothly.

Being considerate when gifting helps make the holidays enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. Some may find it unfortunate that so much pressure is placed on giving gifts this time of year. When exchanging, heed these suggestions.

* Gift-giving is about the recipient and not you as the giver. The idea is to create that warm and fuzzy feeling for the person on the receiving end of the gift. Think about the person’s in-terests and find a gift that pertains to these interests. It may not be the easi-est to find a rare book or those collect-

ible golf clubs, but putting forth the effort will mean more to the person getting the gift.

* Don’t up the ante. When exchang-ing gifts with a person, do not try to anticipate what he or she will spend and then go above that price. This may come off as petty and make the other person feel uncomfortable. Instead, choose a price that you can readily af-ford and find the nicest thing within that range. If a person with whom you hadn’t anticipated exchanging gifts gives you something, simply of-fer thanks and don’t feel uncomfort-able that you do not have something to offer in return.

* Gift receipts are very thoughtful. Including a gift receipt with your gift tells the recipient that you tried to find something that he or she will enjoy, but that you’re comfortable with them returning the gift if it’s not just right.

Again, this conveys

your feelings for the recip-ient. Do not, however, use gift receipts as a “get out of jail free” pass. That means, don’t simply grab anything off the rack, attach a gift receipt and attempt to pass it off as a meaningful gift.

* Do not e-mail thank you notes. If you are not able to thank a person in person for a gift, it is in better taste to send a hand-written note than to fire off a quick e-mail. While writing letters has become a lost art, a hand-written thank you note stands out and shows how much you appreciate the gift.

* It’s unnecessary to give your boss a gift. Gifting your boss may come across like you are trying to win fa-vor. It also may create a competition within the office. Stick to gifting col-leagues, but leave the boss out of the holiday pool.

* Gift cards do not break etiquette

rules. Although gift cards may seem like the

easy way out of gifting, they’ve become more acceptable and popular. If you want to personalize a gift card, try using a photo or special memory that correlates to the gift card. Other-wise, package the gift card with a few inexpensive items to create a gift bas-ket.

* When in doubt, stick with non-intimate gifts. Perfume, cologne, in-timate apparel and similar items say that you know a person on a deeper level and are extremely personal. For friends and acquaintances, stick with safer gifts that do not give off intimate undertones.

* Don’t regift. Whenever possible, graciously accept gifts and do not try to pass them off as your own to other people. If caught, you will be more embarrassed than if you had not giv-en a gift at all.

Following a few guidelines on gift-giving etiquette can help to make the holidays even happier.

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Making a list when holiday shop-ping can help you avoid spending more than your budget allows. Rather than be caught off guard, carefully make your shopping list and include everyone you intend to gift. Purchase one or two extra

generic gifts just in case something comes up. It is much easier to af-ford holiday giving when you can divide your budget by the number of gift recipients rather than having to add on gifts after the fact. Also, in the event you are left with extra

gifts that were unnecessary, you can return them after the holidays and use the money to treat yourself to something nice or donate the gift or the returned funds to someone in need.

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Gadgets often top the list of desired gifts for the holiday season. Adults and children alike fawn over the latest tech-nology, and giving a loved one a new phone, portable video game console, tablet or e-reader for the holidays is sure to please.

When gifting children with the latest tech gifts, parents typically ask them-selves if a child is mature enough to handle the responsibil-ity of hav-ing his or her own mobile phone. There is no clear-cut answer to this question, and it is up to the gift-giver to assess the maturity lev-els of the gift recipient as well as his or her behavior when consid-ering giving the gift of a mobile phone.

T o d a y ’ s c e l l u l a r phones are much different from the ones that flooded the market 10 to 20 years ago. Although the concept of a mobile phone has been in place since the late 1940s, it wasn’t until 1983 that mobile phones became commercially available in North America. Phones once did little more than just dial a call, and even then ser-vice was spotty. Now phones are mini-computers, able to make and receive calls, take photos, access the Internet, download photos and text, provide GPS

positioning, give directions, check e-mail, and so much more.

Such cell phones can be invaluable, but their accessibility often makes par-ents and guardians think twice about gifting children with a mobile phone. Those who are carefully considering purchasing a phone as a holiday gift for a tween may want to consider the fol-lowing.

* Reliability: How well does the child take care of his or her belongings? Are keys constantly being lost? Are you often replac-ing items that were just pur-chased? If so, the child may not be ready for a cell phone. Although many mobile phone compa-nies offer promo-tional prices on phones this time of year, buying a phone can still be a considerable expense. Adding insurance to that

phone will cost even more. Cell phones may only be for children who have a good track record of caring for and keeping important belongings.

* Maturity level: Some children seem to be born wise beyond their years. Oth-ers are eternal Peter Pans. It is unwise to base a cell phone purchase simply on age alone. Parents typically have a grasp of their child’s maturity level, so it should be easy to determine if they are mature enough to handle the responsi-

bility of a cell phone.* Features: Mobile phones, particu-

larly smartphones, offer a bevy of dif-ferent features. From social networking to mapping physical locations, these phones can make children widely acces-sible from a communications standpoint. It can be quite easy for a child to take and share a photo with someone inappropri-ate, and vice-versa. Find out the reasons behind why your son or daughter wants the phone. Is it simply for texting, or is it to have emergency contact with home? Knowing the reasons why a child wants the phone may make the decision easier.

* Safety: Cell phones make it easier for parents to monitor their children when they are away from home, provid-ing some peace of mind.

* School rules: In many institutions, cell phone use is prohibited during school hours or phones may not even be allowed on school property. This is something to keep in mind before pur-chasing.

* Accessibility: A child does not need a smartphone, so parents should buy a phone that doesn’t offer all of the bells and whistles. Not only will this cut down on the cost, it could help prevent irresponsible behavior as well.

Many children want their own cell phone, in part because they see their parents and others on the phone. But it’s wise to consider the pros and cons of giving children cell phones before tell-ing children they can have one.

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(NC)—You’ve found the perfect present. Now you just have to figure out how to wrap it. Whether you’re attempting to gift wrap the impossible or disguise the obvious, here are a few tips to help take the woes out of holiday wrapping: Bikes and big gifts- When kids aren’t asking for ponies, they’re usually asking for a bi-cycle. To avoid ruining the big surprise, try wrapping the bike’s handles and wheels in cardboard or attaching things like hula-

hoops, brooms, or even laundry baskets to change its shape. Appliance stores are also a great place to find giant boxes that can help disguise the bike and keep your kids guessing.

Wine bottles - When attending a holiday par-ty, people often bring a nice bottle of wine for the hosts. Instead of using the predictable wine bag, try this easy alternative: Fold two layers of 9-by-12-inch tissue paper in half length-wise and tape the folded edge to one edge of a 12-

inch square of scrapbook paper. Wrap the bottle, tape, then cinch tissue at the neck with a ribbon and add a tag. Voila.

Plain box- Be creative and dress up that square, so it stands out under the tree. Use unexpected pa-pers like maps, newspaper, cellophane, foil, or comics. If you’re feeling roman-tic, you can customize the wrapping to fit the senti-ment by using a takeout menu from your favou-rite place or piano music from a meaningful song.

Even tape is cooperating creatively these days. For example, the Scotch Gift-Wrap Tape has a unique satin finish that blends in seamlessly and won’t ob-scure your thoughtful gift wrapping, no matter what you choose.

Toys or other oddly shaped items - The card-board tubes of paper tow-els, toilet tissue or mailing tubes can be re-used for small, odd shaped gifts such as toy trucks, acces-sories, clothing and socks. Stick several items inside

the tube and decorate it like a large candy cane, or wrap and twist both ends to look like a large piece of candy.

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