Hey, Goddesses. I hope you mamas are ready for a marvelous Christmas, and not just for the littles but for you too. What’s on YOUR Christmas list? Let me know in the comment section.

I need to know, does anyone else suck at wrapping gifts like your girl? I always either cut too much wrapping paper or not enough. My gifts look bulky, thrown together, and like my 6-year-old wrapped it. (Can that be my excuse? lol). But I’ve got a solution for both non-wrappers and my gift wrapping pros. Keep reading to get your gift wrap on like the Goddess you are and it will help you take care of the environment.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time where gift-giving and holiday cheer are plentiful. But with the holidays, also comes more solid waste and harm to the environment, in the form of plastic and wrapping paper. This year, create beautifully wrapped gifts and make a conscious effort to reduce waste by wrapping with reusable materials! One way to do so is by tapping into the ancient Japanese practice of furoshiki. Furoshiki uses cloth or fabric to wrap and transport gifts, and the method has been gaining widespread popularity in both Eastern and Western cultures.

I’ve been to the amazingly creative and beautiful country of Japan a couple of times and they’re pure artists when it comes to wrapping. Even if you go to the 100 Yen Store (kind of like our dollar store but better) cashiers wrap your merchandise with care and expertise. So I definitely love and need this art form in my life. 

Want to really wow your friends and family with your Joanna Gaines-like gift wrapping skills? (I love all things Joanna Gaines and I can envision her wrapping her gifts with beautiful fabrics and understated embellishments). All you need is a fun cloth and any other natural, decorative elements to top your gift, and you’re set to go! Invaluable created this fun infographic that details 12 different furoshiki wrapping techniques for all different sized gifts (wine bottles included!). It’s fun, it’s versatile, and most importantly, it’s eco-friendly. Feel good about the gifts you give to loved ones this holiday season, by using furoshiki to wrap with love!