Opening presents together with loved ones is often a joyous part of the holiday season, but it can also create a lot of extra waste. With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Few moments compare to watching your loved ones eagerly tear through the layers of wrapping paper and ribbons on Christmas morning. The not-so-fun part is the cleanup afterwards.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Keeping yourself off the naughty list can be tricky. Here's help, at least when it comes to recycling. There are items on the naughty list you would never think should be there: ...

Star-Telegram price-checked wrapping paper, bags, bows and tissue in Fort Worth. Dollar Tree offered lowest per-unit wrap and tissue; Hobby Lobby offered best sale rates. Shoppers should buy basic ...