I grew up thinking everyone did this, but that was just my narrow perspective. Save gift bags, wrapping paper, ribbon and reuse. No one will ever know and you will save a ton. Cards-make them on the computer. They are too expensive to buy, get a $10.00 card making program, some heavy computer paper, and you are set.
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