I love the idea of sustainable gift wrap, but I also really like to make my presents look great. Every year, I make crocheted bags and gift toppers, but those take a while. And I'm always in a pinch ...

We’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover. If you meet someone new, you should take the time to get to know them, rather than making assumptions based on their physical appearance. And if you ...

It's the only way to guarantee a pretty present every time. There's a quote from The Office that's always stuck with me for all the wrong reasons. One character says, "If you’re using more than three ...

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to start wrapping presents. Many people can wrap presents, but not everyone knows how to do it in a way that looks professional. But since the ...

I get the most joy during the holiday season seeing other folks open the sentimental gifts I got them (rather than the other way around). Gift-giving is my love language. I find great joy in searching ...

When I was growing up, my mom kept a dedicated gift-wrapping drawer — stuffed to the brim but still highly organized. I always aspired to this. Still do, really. But my lack of storage space and, ...

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When it comes to the holidays, and gift-giving in general, instead of shelling out money for wrapping paper and tape or gift bags and tissue paper, consider something more personal and eco-friendly: ...