From the time I was 11 years old, I’ve always loved gift wrapping. What began as a fascination with pretty paper and the joy of decorating each package quickly became something much more meaningful

One of my first real experiences was helping wrap holiday gifts for a Chicago businessman.

The employees’ kids — including me — would spend Saturdays from just after Thanksgiving through the weekend before Christmas carefully wrapping presents

Even at that age, I noticed how much happiness came from wrapping something that would brighten someone else’s day, not just my own

That early experience stayed with me. Over the years, I became the go-to wrapper for family, friends, coworkers, and anyone who wanted their gifts to feel thoughtful, fun, and memorable

I’ve always believed presentation sets the tone — that before a gift is even opened, it should already feel personal and meaningful

Today, that same passion lives at the heart of Oh, Wow! Gift Wrapping Service. Every package is treated as a small celebration, styled with care, creativity, and a hint of magic

If you’re ever curious about the meaning behind the name Oh, Wow!, I’d be happy to share the inspiration

And if you’re curious what I earned for wrapping all those gifts over those four Saturdays - I made $25 for the entire season, and it felt like a fortune back then

And if you’d like to know what I spent that $25 on… just ask

The stocking full of candy canes the company gave us on the final day of wrapping was the sweetest reward of all