Real Simple is THE go-to resource for inspiring ideas and practical solutions that make life easier. So it’s no surprise that the December issue has you covered with inspiring, surprising, time-saving, stress-reducing, jolly-good ideas to make these holidays the happiest ones yet.

Starting with decidedly out-of-the-box ideas for holiday wrapping. From sparkly and festive to merry and bright the December issue features a dozen decidedly out-of-the-box ideas for holiday wrapping and they all start with a simple roll of kraft paper.

This year make your wrapping as special as the gift itself.