Save money on gift bags and wrapping November 19
With Christmas coming up (not to mention any kid birthday parties you will be invited too) the cost of gift wrapping can really add up.
The obvious way to avoid spending money on gift bags and boxes is by saving every gift bag you receive throughout the whole year. Even the cute little gift bags that mall retailers offer year round can be reused for other gifts (for example, Victoria Secret, Sephoria, Body Works etc.)
Although you are usually charged for gift-wrapping in December, many retailers offer free boxes and gift wrap outside of the holiday months, so make sure to ask for those items year-round. Even if you’re not purchasing a gift.
Many items you purchase year-round also make great gift boxes: Shoe boxes, Diaper Boxes, kitchen ware boxes, appliances boxes etc.
To neatly store your collection of gift bags, collapse them flat and just place them over a clothing hanger in your closet. That way they stay nice and neat and not on the floor. Also store boxes within each other to conserve space. Before you know it, you will have a small inventory of gift wrappings ready for whenever you need it.
If you must go out and buy a wrapping tissue or bags, the dollar stores are always the best bet.