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You go to your local store to buy Christmas wrapping paper, For 5 NZ Dollars you get 3 rolls of Wrapping paper, Each roll is 70 cm X 2 Metres. You are about to buy the Christmas wrapping paper, When you notice 3 Dollars will give a single roll of the same wrapping paper, The single roll is 70 cm X 5 Metres. Don't you just Love shopping in the modern age, Where it is hard to Gage If two for one is cheaper than one plus one, So, if in a hurry you come away with none.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/29/2022 7:48:00 AM

According to the packaging. Companies hire people to market their product.I guess if you did not want all your gifts wrapped just alike the two different rolls would be nice even better if one print one side and another print or stripe on the other so can get many different looks in wrapping. Sorry you came away with none. Newspaper is a good way to go for wrapping paper. Spread it out, spray it with clear varnish spray, let it dry and wrap away. Thanks for your kind comments on my work. Sara

David Smith
Date: 3/29/2022 3:36:00 PM

You are most welcome Sara. You are right we can make a lot of stuff and save our pennies. We are into preserving at moment. Amazing what can be used. But you need to shop around for things like Vanilla pods. We are making use of our pears at present. Our eldest daughter bought a house at end of our street and she is into preserving too. her grapes are nearly ready so will pinch a few for grape jam. Best regards David in NZ