Put down the tape dispenser and the wrapping paper. Instead, make your own gift bags this holiday season. They can be done in a snap, and in their homemade splendor, they become part of the gift.

Written by Ayelet Ronen; all photos by Anna Fort. If your household is like mine, most of the trash waste is generated in the kitchen. By now, my family has figured out a way to shop for the just ...

Birthday, anniversary, holiday or “just because” — gift baskets are the perfect way to show you care. Filled with gourmet goodies, they are customizable delights no matter the person’s age or ...