Chalkboard Holiday Wrap

It's that time of year when we spend almost as much time wrapping gifts as we do buying them. But I have to confess, I love selecting a wrapping "theme" and making pretty packages to give to people. When I first started doing this, back in the early 90s, I had rolls of foil paper with penguins and flamingos on them.

Since chalkboard is all the rage this year, I wondered if it would transfer to gift wrapping. A few minutes on Pinterest and I had my answer. It certainly does - perfect for the Holidays or any other occasion.

What You Need (Affiliate Links):

Black Kraft Paper


 Chalk or Chalk Markers



I also bought a roll of red bakers twine because you can NEVER have enough of that!



I plan to add some grosgrain ribbon, maybe a sprig of rosemary and/or boxwood to make things even more festive.

Draw pictures, write messages, whatever your imagination can come up with - the possibilities are ENDLESS!

Be warned, the paper is thicker than regular wrapping paper, so use care when wrapping. Also, the roll is larger than I thought, so I have plenty of black kraft paper for future projects.

Do you have a wrapping theme for holiday gifts?

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DIY Bath Salts Using Essential Oils

A few months ago I made the decision to give Essential Oils a try in my journey to a healthy lifestyle. I had several friends that had began using them regularly in their daily life to help with many day to day discomforts, and I admit, I was intrigued.

With the aid of an incredibly helpful resource guide and several Facebook Groups for oil users, I've been learning different ways to incorporate my small batch of oils into my daily life. One simple way to incorporate oils into your life is to add them into your foods and products that you use every day.

Searching for Unique Holiday Gifts? (PLUS a Giveaway)

It's the holiday season, and everywhere you turn, someone is trying to tell you what you should buy.  Gift Lists, Must-Haves, etc. are around every corner.  But if you're like me, you want something . . .well. . .different.

Know a guitar player? How about this Guitar Pick Punch?

Is your BFF the consummate entertainer? Give her these cheeseboards and slicers - they are pretty AND functional!

How about that teen that just got her license . . . a Drivers License Kit just for her!

I have been a fan of Uncommon Goods for years.  I have always loved getting their catalog and pouring over the items they carried.  It's definitely my go-to place for unique Christmas gift ideas. Now, I can go to their website, read their blog and peruse their catalog on my Google Catalog App.

But no matter how I search, I can be sure that I will find something unique and just a little bit different, that suits my receiver's personality to a Tee. And they aren't just for Christmas! In fact, they are a great spot for cool gift ideas for ANY occasion! Forget that bottle of wine or flowers.

And because I am such a fan, I get to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to use at Uncommon Goods. (US Residents only) Just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter and good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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note - I received a gift card to be used on the Uncommon Goods website for writing this post; however, as always, all opinions are my very own.