Pet Peeve: Cards that cost as much as the gift

There are many kinds of gifts, some extravagant, some simple, some thoughtful, some obligatory. This time of year we bring gifts wherever we go, and the expense can really add up—especially when the gift wrap and card cost almost as much as the gift itself!

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Whose gift is it? Creative gift wrapping ideas

One of the moms here at Pear Tree Greetings used one of our creative gift wrapping ideas as a special surprise for her 3-year old daughter last Christmas. She ordered a set of Christmas gift tags for each of her children, with their photos on them, so that on Christmas morning when her daughter was . . . → Read More: Whose gift is it? Creative gift wrapping ideas

It’s homemade—the best kind of gift!

Many of us love to bake during the holiday season, and share our treats with friends and neighbors. Cookies, fudge, toffee, dipped pretzels, popcorn balls, flavored oils and vinegars, liqueurs—whatever you love to make is sure to make a great gift, because it comes from the heart.

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