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Christmas Prep Necessities
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items All the things you need for gift prep, hosting, and playing Santa’s elf!
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Gift Wrap
Tools
Hosting
Gift Wrap
I have used this wrapping paper before and it’s great! Traditional, timeless wrapping paper to elevate any gift wrapping!
30" 90 sq ft Christmas Roll Wrap Tartan Plaid - Wondershop™
A perfect moody wrapping paper for a moody, classy Christmas!
30" 25 sq ft Christmas Roll Wrap Gold Botanical on Black - Wondershop™
I love this paper! Paired with a big green bow this gives the perfect classic Christmas look!
30" 50 sq ft Christmas Roll Wrap Red and White Cabana Striped - Wondershop™
This is such a cute paper and have used this for my nephew’s gifts many times! It’s classic and nostalgic and great quality!
40" 125 sq ft Christmas Roll Wrap Trucks and Trees on White - Wondershop™
Who doesn’t love Christmas dinos?! Such a fun wrapping paper either for kids, a white elephant, or just for some whimsy!
30" 50 sq ft Christmas Roll Wrap Dinosaurs on Black - Wondershop™
LOVE. This keeps all of my wrapping supplies together and easy to find. It holds a lot of wrapping paper and keeps it protected!
NewHome"2Pcs Christmas Wrapping Paper Storage Containers, Foldable, Water-Resistant with Pockets & Handles"Green
The good ole classic bow! A bag of 100 bows with the classic Christmas colors to add to any gift!
100ct Christmas Bow Bag Traditional Colors - Wondershop™
A cute alternative to the traditional gift bow. These give an elevated look and a little sparkle!
8ct 4.5" Glitter Christmas Bow Champagne - Wondershop
The perfect solution to oddly shaped, smaller gifts that aren’t going in a stocking! Forget the boring gift bags as these are perfect and fun for challenging gifts!
4ct Christmas Gift Boxes with Bows Red/Green - Wondershop™
Fun gift tags for Christmas to add a little magic to each gift! These are a great size and you can’t beat a bag of 50!
50ct Christmas Tie-On Gift Tags Cheerful Prints - Wondershop™
Again, a fun way to add a little more magic to each gift. These are a little more elevated and provide the perfect finishing touch m!
16ct Christmas Tie-On Gift Tags Reindeer/Tree/Snow Flake/Merry - Wondershop™
Obviously we all need tape for the holidays so just go ahead and get the multi pack! I always use way more tape than I think I need and end up grabbing more so this year I helped myself out!
Scotch 6pk Magic Tape 3/4"x800": Clear Tape Refills for Dispenser, Adhesive, 0.75" Width, 800" Length
A great option if you want to ditch bows this year! This is a great thick ribbbon that brings together any gift wrap (even the ones that are not our best work!)
Northlight Red and Green Plaid Wired Christmas Craft Ribbon 2.5" x 10 Yards
A great and easy tool for cutting wrapping paper! Holds your paper and slices through it with ease! It’s also nice because you can store your roll with it and not worry about the paper being damaged from unraveling off the roll.
Little Elf 9046292 Metal Wrapping Paper Cutter
This wrapping paper is perfect!! Quality and gives the traditional (aka Ralph Lauren) Christmas vibes!
Nutcracker Wrapping Paper Holiday Gift Wrap Nutcracker Gift Wrap Elegant Christmas Gift Wrap Christmas Wrapping Paper Seasonal Gift Wrap
Tools
The best scissors for wrapping! A two pack for the days when you can’t find one pair and this way you avoid a menty b :)
Fiskars Everyday 8 in. Titanium Scissors with SoftGrip (2-Piece) 1067266
The best small hand tool set for all of those fun presents that need to be assembled! Small, quiet, and comes with a case to keep it all together for those midnight Christmas Eve Santa building parties!
DEWALT Ratcheting T-Handle Set (31-Piece) DWHT70265
Another tool for the midnight Christmas Eve building parties. We have all been there when the included tools don’t fit the parts. Better to have this in hand (and better quality too!)
Husky Folding Hex Key Set (9-Piece SAE, 8-Piece MM, 8-Piece Torx) HFHK3PCSET-06
For all the gifts that don’t include batteries. We’ve been there and it’s never fun! I prefer energizer because I do think they last longer than other brands.
Energizer MAX AA Batteries (36-Pack), Double A Alkaline Batteries E91SBP36H
Yes, you can buy a cheaper one but this one has been amazing for me. It slices through all of the Amazon boxes with ease! A necessity for wrapping and for trash clean up on Christmas morning!
Milwaukee FASTBACK Compact Folding Utility Knife with General Purpose Blade 48-22-1500
A great storage solution for batteries! Fill it up with your favorite brand of batteries and ensure you have any battery you need for all of those fun Christmas gifts!
Battery Daddy 150 Battery Organizer and Storage Case with Tester BADAS-PD40
A great step stool!! High quality with a high weight capacity so you can use it without worry about lifting heavier items. It is also very sturdy and does not wobble.
WRIGHTMASTER 2-Step Reach Folding Non-Slip Steel Step Stool, 800 lbs. for Home/Office Work, Portable Step Tools ZE-W-90837
Hosting
Because nobody wants to have to wash plates AND pans. Give yourself a break!
EZ Foil All Purpose Pans with Lids - 2ct
Who doesn’t need aluminum foil for all of the cooking and baking?
Reynolds Wrap Standard Aluminum Foil - 200 sq ft
See also: aluminum foil
Parchment Paper Roll - 50 sq ft - up&up™
An easy way to elevate your table for the holidays! This set from Hearth and Hand is beautiful and great quality!
4pc Signature Plaid Cloth Napkins - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
The perfect apron to protect your look but also bring even more holiday cheer!
tag Vintage Holly Christmas Apron - White Multi Cotton Kitchen Textile, Machine Washable, 28" L x 34" W
The perfect addition to your holiday kitchenware! These are classic and timeless!
Portmeirion Christmas Tree Salad Server Set (2-Piece) - 10 Inch Stainless Steel with Porcelain Handles, Festive Flatware - Dishwasher Safe
Another perfect addition to your table scape and another great way to easily tie in the holidays! Plus, who couldn’t use more serving utensils?!
Spode Christmas Tree 3-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set - Porcelain Handle Flatware with Meat Fork, Serving Spoon, and Slotted Spoon
We love ‘em, we need ‘em! A big necessity for cooking prep especially for the holidays!
Ziploc Freezer Gallon Bags with Grip 'n Seal Technology - 66ct
A great item to have if you don’t have a lot of storage or if you don’t have a way to display your china! It comes in multiple sizes and holds 12 dinner plates (or salad, dessert, saucer sizes).
Dinner Plate Dinnerware Storage Box - Simplify: Protective Felt Dividers, Stackable, Polyester Material, Spot Clean
A beautiful serving dish that will last a lifetime! It ties your holiday tablescape look together and is a piece big enough to use for parties and holiday gatherings!
Spode Christmas Tree 17" Oval Serving Platter - Large Porcelain Serving Plate - Microwave & Dishwasher Safe - Beautiful Holiday Tableware