Put down the tape dispenser and the wrapping paper. Instead, make your own gift bags this holiday season. They can be done in a snap, and in their homemade splendor, they become part of the gift.

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Grabbing a hostess gift on the way to the party? Stop by Target, where you can pick up a bottle of wine and an adorable pair of knee socks — one for slipping over the bottle and the other for tying a ...

Try adding festive words or your loved one’s name to your homemade gift bag for an extra-personal touch. When my girls were little, some 20 years ago, I bought a few yards of Christmas fabric (on sale ...

This holiday season recycling experts are trying to help people cut back on waste. A main culprit -- you might have guessed -- is wrapping paper. Repair Clark County says the best way to cut back on ...

How about using your everyday wrapping paper to whip up some cheap and easy custom gift bags! It’s a great way to customize your bag and give your gift its own unique flare this season. Our friend ...