Okay, this post is not showing up for me, but I can see it if I go to my activities. I'm adding a comment hoping that helps to make it appear. I've never had this happen before.

ETA: you know, houzz, while this may not count as my number 1 most peeved at your antics, it definitely ranks in the top 5. I spit in your general direction.

I'm so sorry that you are suffering from vaccine side effects right when you need to be energetic. I hope someone can find the old topic that you are remembering. I took a quick look, but Houzz's search is just as problematic as the rest of their offerings.

Get a bunch of festive bags in various sizes and colored tissue paper. There is no rule that says that presents have to be wrapped.

Oh poor sweet daisy, I too suck at wrapping. Sending you a big hug.

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I've been caught short handed like that so my favorite (and simplest) wrap is brightly colored tissue paper and crimped curling ribbon. I've learned to always keep some on hand and you can pick them up at the supermarket. I've also done what Suero wrote - use colorful gift bags too. They're handy for just about any occasion from taking a bottle of wine to a last minute hostess gift or even just a lunch with the girls. For some reason I didn't inherit the ability to craft a beautiful bow - curling ribbons take care of that.

Thanks, everyone! I'm actually getting most everything done. The out of towners are arriving later than they thought (tomorrow), so it's a little less hectic than having everything happen at once.

This didn't seem to post until too late (arghh houzz), but great minds think alike and I ended up buying a bunch of plain but bright coloured gift bags, tissue and ribbon. I put all the bright bags into a massive cellophane gift bag and tied it off with ribbon. It looks quite spectacular for the little bit of effort it took.

Just have to get the house tidied up a bit and I think I'm set. Thanks!

Take a pic of it!! Sounds cute! Happy Bday to your girlie! 🎂😊

That sounds spectacular. I hope you are feeling better. Happy birthday to your sweet daughter.

Yes, feeling way better today. I've heard that some people react to either the 1st or 2nd dose of the vaccine. I have my fingers x'd that this will be my worst reaction.

Here is a quick picture. Hmmm. Looks less squishy and more poofy in person. Anyways, much better than my usual.

I wrote about my shingles vaccine side effects a few months ago. 48 hours of flu-ish symptoms all during Covid. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my second shot resulted in similar side effects! My only advice is to plan accordingly when they call for the second shot. Enjoy the celebration.

Thanks for the head's up, ratherbesewing. I've tentatively booked the 2nd dose for a long weekend in October b/c I don't know if I'll be able to take time off if I'm sick with things so crazy due to covid. Hate to possibly ruin a long weekend, but we've always had trouble getting substitute teachers in for us when we are sick and now, who knows. Most of our subs are retired teachers and I'm pretty sure most of them are not coming in until things settle down.

mimou, thank you so much for finding that link. My DD is heading back to school across country next month (against our counsel, but what can you do) and I'm going to need that link anyways even if I missed out on it this time.

Looks cute!!! To give the other side, my second shingles shot was way better than my first. Got it in the late afternoon, went to bed early, and by lunch the next day I was back to normal. First shot I felt like crap for 2 days.

Oh your wrapping and presentation look colourful and pizzazzy. I think she will be thrilled.