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Party Consultant Michelle Hylton

Don't scramble around looking for the rolls of wrapping paper, tape, ribbons and bows.

Get organized this holiday by creating a "Wrap it Up" station.  In my house we call it

Santa's Workshop.  First, you will need to designate an area.  The area has to be large enough to at least set up a folding table.  If you have a spare bedroom that is not in use

or corner of an office that will do. Otherwise, use a corner in your playroom, craft room or basement.  This will become a wrapping station for the whole family to use.   Set it up with the following supplies:

• Roll of wrapping paper

• Ribbons and bows

• Scissors ( 2 pairs)

• Gift tags

• Pens or markers

• Tape/Dispenser

• Tissue Paper

• Preprinted Gift Boxes

• Shirt boxes for clothing

• Containers or jars to hold scissors and pens

• A special container to hold receipts and any tags that were removed.  This is important in case you have to return something after Christmas you will have all your receipts in one place. 

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To make the space even more special and fun, add some colorful holiday decorations around it.  If you are using a corner of a room, put a table skirt on the table and then you can store items underneath when not in use.  Your spouse and kids will appreciate this station.  I know my family does, they don't have to ask Mom where all the wrapping stuff is.