Bubble Wrap for a Cause

Who would’ve thought that one day bubble wrap would play a part in a world record? Well, that’s exactly what happened last month. In an effort to raise money for the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary, students at Hawthorne High School took part in a new Guiness World Record for the most people simultaneously popping bubble wrap. More than 360 participants took part and 8,000 square feet of bubble wrap was popped at the New Jersey high school.

Even more special was that the inventors of Bubble Wrap were originally from Hawthorne, New Jersey. After failing to create plastic wallpaper, the young engineers found another use for their product. We all can appreciate bubble wrap these days. From bubble mailers for shipping to loose sheets of bubble wrap for packaging fragile items, bubble wrap is by far one of the most useful products ever invented. As the students of Hawthorne High School can attest, popping bubble wrap can be a joyful activity as well.

How to Make an Easter Gift Basket

It’s no questions that Easter is one of the most popular holidays for gift baskets.  Making a gift basket is quite simple and the best part is that you get to decide how to decorate it. All you need is some gift basket supplies and a variety of items to place inside. Making your own gift basket is often more rewarding and fun than buying one from the store.

Gift Basket Supplies

• Easter Basket
• Large Cellophane Bag
• Fillers/Paper Shreds
• Rubber band
• Pastel Colored Ribbon (1 inch)

Gift Items (Examples)

• Toys                                                                          
• Books
• Stuffed Animals
• Candy
• Pencils/Pens
• Baked Goodies

Steps

1.     Fill the basket with paper shreds.

2.     Arrange the gift items inside the basket. Place the tallest items in the back and the shorter ones in the front.

3.     Place the basket inside the cellophane bag and secure with the rubber band.

4.     Wrap the ribbon around the rubber band and finish it off with a bow.