Last year, I did most my wrapping in the wee hours of the morning or late at night... it was stressful, it was rushed, it was no fun... This year we are trying something a little different: a Girls Afternoon In Wrapping Paper Party. I love how when you leave your schedule open wonderful things magically appear.
The plan is pretty simple: friends, quiet house (baby nap time), black and white movies, Christmas carols, cozy fire, easy menu and wrapping presents galore.
- Movie: I love having a old movie on mute on in the background. It gives you something to look at but doesn't interrupt the conversation or flow of the party. This time of year it has to be, "It's a Wonderful Life."
- Christmas Carols: Does anyone pay for music anymore? I don't know. I love Spotify and Pandora. They have some wonderful Christmas stations. I am really partial to the It's Christmas Time with Bing Crosby and the Ratpack Christmas.
- Is there anything more homey than a fire in the fire place? We use JavaLogs or Natural DuraFlame logs. It makes setting a fire a breeze and clean up even easier since there is very little ash.
- Easy menu: Since we picked a time in the afternoon when the kiddos would be sleeping, we don't really have a full meal. But I was planning on serving a Champagne Bar with various trimmings: Canton ginger liquor and candied ginger, Framboise raspberry liquor and a raspberry, Pomegranate liquor and some pomegranate seeds, and finally Hibiscus flower pods in their juices. I was also going to have some cheese and crackers and some chocolate covered oreos. I will probably also put out some fruits and veggies... as is obligatory.
- Wrapping presents: we all have left over tags, ribbons and paper that maybe don't match. A wrapping party is great time to recycle all of those bits of odds and ends. Also, you never know what your friends will bring over, perhaps their tags are perfect for the wrapper you bought last year on clearance.
I hope this idea inspires you to have a little more fun with your Christmas Chores and make a joyful afternoon.
As always, many blessings, much love and Merry Christmas!
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