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I am pretty sure that are sooo nice and cute for Xmas!

I made reusable gift bags when my kids were little and they decorated them with their drawings. That was 20 Christmases ago. Wrapping presents is a snap. I also made reusable tags. We reuse Christmas bags given to us by others for presents to pass on the following year. It usually takes me less than half an hour to wrap all my presents.

I had made fabric bags different sizes for my son and daughter..and we would lay them under the tree for Santa to fill...even when they were way past the age of believing...who knew I was saving a couple of trees back then...lol

That would be good. I always bring a breakfast food (banana bread, cinnamon rolls, etc) so the next morning, the hostess can wake up to a yummy breakfast after having slaved in the kitchen all day the day before. (Just make sure she understands that's what it's for and that you're not expecting her to serve it to the guests!)

Maureen - love the idea of bringing a breakfast item! I hadn't thought of that and it is a fabulous idea!

It's not just toilet paper, it's a prize pack with Curel lotion and some other great goodies!

And use a snuffer instead of blowing them out.

Aww thanks so much guys this is really helpful!

Shelley, see all the tips in the post above.

polartec fleece, actually lands end has gloves for subzero temps. :-}