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five things I keep on hand for simplified gift wrap

April 10, 2023

Bless our simplified gift wrap system. I can’t tell you how many times this saves my bottom.

For birthday parties, Teacher Appreciation goodies, hostess treats, meal trains, baby showers, wedding presents, just because surprises. The list goes on!

In our hallway closet, I keep:

  • roll of kraft paper

  • assorted kraft paper bags like this and this

  • white tissue paper

  • a variety of ribbon

  • and personalized gift tags*

*We have gift tags that are from just me, gift tags that are from just KK, gift tags that are from both KK and Joey, gift tags that are from our whole family, gift tags that are Christmas themed, gift tags that are Teacher Appreciation themed, etc. it may sound frivolous, but once I discovered how much easier keeping a stash of gift tags made my life, I could never go back. My sister makes all my stationery and personalized gift tags, but Etsy has plenty of other fun options, too!

You can see my “hallway closet” highlight on Instagram to see how it’s all organized, but the gist is an Elfa door rack from the Container Store, these awesome tiny tubs, and these square bins.

Things that also come in handy:

  • scissors

  • tape dispenser

  • hole punch

  • black markers + favorite markers

  • black felt pens + colorful felt pens

  • envelopes + stamps

  • plenty of personalized stationery

One of our three birthday traditions is to buy personalized stationery, simply because it brings me joy. It also comes in very, very handy all year long. My sister makes all my stationery, but Etsy has plenty of other fun options, too!

Posts you may also like:

  • our three birthday traditions (+ three birthday gifts)

  • why I love Decide Once gifts

  • the four things I keep on hand for toddler/preschooler gifts

  • my go-to baby gift (and a bunch of my other Decide Once gifts)

  • two small ways I simplified Valentine’s Day and Easter

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