Need a quick little gift box? Grab a cd and a sheet of decorative card stock – you can either upcycle it, buy it, or print it ...

In addition to gifts, Cooley and her son also shared how to make impressive appetizers for holiday gatherings, like maple caramel bacon bites and red velvet banana bread.

While subscription boxes may not be the first thing that comes to mind, it is a creative gift idea that continues to give throughout the year as each monthly box shows up at his or her doorstep.