Saturday 20 December 2008

A Useful Christmas Tip

I have been so lazy about writing this blog recently. Actually I was sick with bronchitis for about 2 weeks! But I'm happy to say I'm better now.

I was moaning to someone about how boring wrapping presents is. If I do the wrapping at the dining table, I'm comfortable, but I get bored.

If I wrap presents in front of the TV, I don't get bored, but I get uncomfortable sitting on the floor, and tend to get into a mess losing stuff etc.

She suggested wrapping presents in front of the TV using the ironing board as a table. I've tried it, and it's a brilliant tip. If I want to stand, I raise the ironing board. If I want to sit down, I lower it to whichever height is most comfortable for me. And the board is long enough that I can keep all the bits and pieces like scissors and tape handy and still have room to cut up paper and wrap.

Now why did I never think of that by myself?

16 comments:

Jeanette said...

I use my ironing board to wrap presents too! What a great idea, isn't it? I think it would be handy for anything you want to do in front of the TV. Hmm..I'll have to explore the possibilities. I'm glad you are feeling better. Have a very Merry Christmas!

Anvilcloud said...

What is an ironing board?

(just kidding)

Sally said...

Now, what a novel idea ~ will you remind me next year so I don't go around stooped over like I am now from sittin' on the floor a few hours. :)

You have yourself a Very Merry Christmas, Dee. (HUGS)

Shammickite said...

Brilliant idea! But my wrapping is all done for this year.
I'll have to write it on next year's calendar for December!

Donna said...

I sat on the floor in front of the TV with my back braced against the sofa...not fun! I'll try the ironing board next year! Thanks sweetie!!hughugs

Changes in the wind said...

So glad you are back...was getting a little worried. Great idea...the ironing board:)

Betty said...

Thanks for the tip, Dabrah. It's a good one.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Donna said...

Well, Lookie HERE! You Won the Christmas Give-a-Way!! Email me your address sweetie!! Congratulations!!
DLSTAAS@YAHOO.COM

((HUG))

Middle Ditch said...

What a handy tip! I have never thought about that before .... I wish you a very happy and merry Christmas Dabrah and a happy new year ...

Anvilcloud said...

I'm making the rounds to wish all of my blog friends a Merry Christmas!

Sally said...

Dee, I have to tell you. Hunter LOVES that card; we watched it five times and I finally told her it was over!! hahaha But, I'll let her watch again later. Thank you SO much!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS~(HUGS)

•°°• IcyBC •°°• said...

Happy Holiday to you and your family!

Best wishes for the New Year, Debra..

Dawn said...

What a good idea. But I use a lot of Christmas sacks!

Happy New Year !

Donna said...

Just wishing you a Happy New Year Sweetie!!hughugs

Sally said...

Dee, just stopping by real quick with hopes for you and your family to have a very blessed NEW YEAR!! **HUGS**

Unknown said...

What a terrific idea!! Thanks for sharing. Now, all I have to do is REMEMBER the tip.