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by Lydia C. Lee (subscribe)
Lydia C. Lee is still trying to work out what to do with her one wild and precious life. She currently is a haphazard blogger. Read more at holidazeandhellidaze.blogspot.com.au or www.pandoraandmax.blogspot.com
Published November 11th 2013
Ikea has it all wrapped up


As soon as the Melbourne Cup is over, the Christmas party festivities begin. There is sudden pressure to 'catch up before Christmas' and the invitations flow both in, and out.



ikea christmas cookie cutters


So now is the time to get prepared, so you aren't caught short. Obviously, when the invitations arrive for dinner or BBQ, you need to take something. Rather than just buy a box of chocolates, how about you make something? Starting at $3.49, Ikea has Christmas cupcake cases and even chocolate moulds and Xmas 3D cookie cutters.



You could even give them the pre-made gingerbread dough, if they aren't bakers themselves, but might want to have the fun with the kids. It's $4.49, and can be frozen. Just roll, cut with the cutters then stick in the oven for 6 minutes - easy!





There are also tins to give gifts in, that will find a useful place in the pantry, instead of hitting the recycling bin immediately. If you aren't keen on baking yourself, they have the pre-cut ginger bread decorations, a mere $1.49 a pack - decant them into a tin and you've made a lovely gift for well under $10. There's also the cute snowmen marshmallows, if that's more your style.





For $7.79 you can get a tin full of Ginger thins, so complete gift sorted for under $8.


No matter what you give, you'll need wrapping paper or gift bags, and Ikea has a range of low cost options. Wrapping paper galore, from $5.99 for the large rolls and $2.99 for the gold and silver wrapping papers.





They also have gift bags galore - the useful wine bags are $2.99 for 2. You could even add a bottle of their Swedish Festive Drink, for a $1.49.



They have gift bags in every size - if you have a lot of tiny gifts, consider the advent calendar bags - just don't stick the date numbers on them, and you have 24 little gift bags ready to go, for what works out at .42 cents a piece.



The bags grow in size, so you should be able to find the perfect thing to present your gift in. From $3.99 for a set of six small bags.



Larger bags at $3.99 for two.





There's a huge range, to many to show here, but it's easy to have the gifts look impressive with minimal effort.

Of course, sticker labels are a must, if you have a huge number of people to visit at Christmas. For just .99 cents, you're covered.

Lastly cards - $1.99 for 5 festive postcards or make a difference with the Save The Children xmas cards - $10 for a pack of ten, with the proceeds going to the Save the Children charity, which helps kids both here and overseas.



So now is the time to get organised, and Ikea has it all wrapped up!
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