No wrap Christmas gifts

Sick of wrapping Christmas presents? On your way to a last minute Christmas party? Need a fast gift you don't have to wrap? There are plenty of gifts you can bring unwrapped or in a card. Why fuss around with all that paper and tape only to have it thrown away? Wrapped gifts aren't the most ecofriendly options. Give no wrap Christmas gifts to save time, energy and the earth.

Bottle of wine

A bottle of wine is a great host or hostess Christmas gift that requires no wrapping. Everyone knows what it is by the shape. Why cover it up? The host or hostess will see you come in so they know who it's from. Stop at the local supermarket for a cheap bow if you like. If your host or hostess doesn't drink, use non-alcoholic bubbly as a yummy wine substitute.

Box of candy

Just like a wine bottle, everyone knows the shape of a box of candy. You can buy a box of chocolates in a Christmas design box all ready to give. Some even have to and from tags printed on the box. If not, just use a permanent marker to write them neatly on the package. What if your friend is a diabetic? No problem. This no wrap Christmas gift comes in regular and sugar free.

Stuffed animal

Suppose the hostess or host of the party has small kids? You don't want to show up without a gift for kids on Christmas. A stuffed animal is often to awkward to wrap. People don't expect them to be wrapped as a general rule. Just put a pretty Christmas bow on it and hand it to the little girl or boy. They won't notice you gave them a no wrap Christmas gift. They'll be too busy hugging their new toy.

Gift cards and more

Some of the best no wrap Christmas gifts come in an envelope. Stop by the local big box store or supermarket for a wide selection of gift cards from local restaurants and stores. Not sure where they shop? Give a Visa gift card. Better yet, enclose some cold hard cash. Still not sure about this? How about a pair of tickets to whatever they like? All these no wrap gifts can be enclosed quickly in a Christmas card for giving.

Memory book/photo album

The nice thing about giving a photo album for Christmas is that the real present is inside. It already has a pretty cover. Plus, who doesn't like a book full of happy memories? You can buy a nice photo album or scrapbook at a big box store. Fill it with pictures and memories. Tie a pretty ribbon around it in both directions. Write a nice note on the inside cover as a gift tag.

Large item

The bigger and better it is, the less they expect it to be wrapped. Do you really think your wife will care that the new car you bought her only has a bow on it? Will your son mind that his new bike isn't wrapped? Will your daughter complain that her brand new pink scooter and helmet is a no wrap Christmas gift? Heck no, they'll be too busy jumping up and down and hugging you.