If you're looking for an unusual gift wrapping idea, here's one I came across: "Wife of Washington Lobbyist Uses Money as Wrapping Paper".
To access this article, go to: http://www.luxist.com/2008/09/08/wife-of-washington-lobbyist-uses-money-as-wrapping-paper/?icid=200100125x1208887806x1200543517
Would love to hear about any strange, unusual, money saving, or fun ideas that you may have.
