3 Creative There’s something magical about seeing a stack of presents wrapped in bright, multicolored paper. However, that enchanting scene quickly evaporates a few hours later when all those wads of wrapping paper and plastic bows are chucked unceremoniously into the garbage. What if we told you there are countless ways you can still enjoy wrapping and unwrapping presents, without all the waste? Here are a few creative gift wrap alternatives to consider this holiday season. old map, why not use that for wrapping?The unusual designs guarantee your gifts will be one of a kind. And don’t worry GPS, so you probably won’t need the map from your 1999 road trip anytime soon. If you still have an
Gift Wrap Alternatives
OldMaps and Calendars These days, pretty much every phone has a built-in
from old projects. The traditional Japanese practice of furoshiki is all about wrapping goods in fabric. Described as “functional
fabric origami,” you’d be amazed at how a few well-placed folds can turn your gift into a work of art. Learn how to wrap anything, from boxes to bottles, at ceas.ku.edu/furoshiki- instructional-videos. You don’t have to follow the same gift wrap habits year after year. After the effort you put into finding just the right present, you should be able to make your gift wrap just as special. Find a method that’s uniquely you and get started!
if there are notes scrawled across the paper. Old events or directions will add some unique flair to the presents. Furoshiki Fabric is an excellent substitute for
Brown Paper Bags With the holiday season comes holiday shopping, and if you opt out of plastic grocery bags, you’re sure to have a surplus of brown paper bags in the pantry. Drop a present into the bag, tape it shut, and you’re good to go. Add some simple lace or a ribbon for an old-timey feel or get creative with stamps and hand-drawn artwork. This wrap job lets your imagination run wild.
wrapping paper. You can use a scarf to create two gifts in one or pull out scraps of fabric
Meet Victoria:
Our Incredible Administration Team Leader
Everyonedeserves a smile they love. But sometimes, even though a patient knows they’re in desperate need of dental care in order to maintain their health, they think they shouldn’t even bother scheduling an appointment. This is generally because they believe they’re unable to afford proper treatment. That’s where our wonderful administration team leader, Victoria, comes in. She works with patients to ensure they can afford the care they need, breaking down financing options in plain English. Victoria helps patients understand there’s a payment plan that will fit their budget, enabling them to access treatments that will transform their smile, health, and life. Though Vicki’s been in the field for almost 30 years, she had an interesting path to dental medicine. “I was a patient of an orthodontic practice, and I needed to figure out a way to pay for the treatment,” she says. “So, I applied to join
their team!” After coming on as an assistant, she “got really interested in the field and how to make people feel better about themselves.” Vicki stayed at that particular practice for about 24 years, until the chief orthodontist went into retirement. Then, she shifted from orthodontics to dentistry, and, after a few other positions, joined the Nathanson Dental Family. When asked what she loves most about working at Nathanson Dental, Vicki cites, well, everything! For her, it’s about “the whole atmosphere, the personality styles, the treatment we offer ... [everyone] is just down-to-Earth, normal people who are loving and caring. It really suits my personality.” When she’s not helping patients access treatment, you can often find Vicki out doing home rehab work on her grandfather’s old family farm. She purchased it two years back, but it’s been in her family since 1945. It’s a huge project, and she learns
as she goes, doing most of the work herself. “It’s neat to be here, surrounded by family history,” she says. “It’s a real piece of heaven.” Though it’s an hour and 10 minute commute to the office, Vicki says she wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s worth every minute to work alongside my team at Nathanson Dental!” she says, and we’re glad she thinks so. All of us are lucky to have her onboard, and we look forward to working with her in the years to come.
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