When Esther Mooring and her volunteers wrap your holiday gifts, they add their own special magic with custom papers and elegant, whimsical adornments. To say “ribbon and bows” just doesn’t do their wrap art justice.Your gifts will glow with such a special charm that the packaging itself is a gift.

Through Christmas Eve, bring your gifts by the Operation Kindness wrapping station at the Barnes & Noble store at Park & Preston in Plano. For a small donation our volunteers will wrap and adorn all your presents, whether they are purchased at Barnes & Noble or elsewhere. Proceeds benefit the homeless animals at Operation Kindness. Be sure to come early so they have time to do their very best for you.

Want to include your furry family member in this year’s holiday photo? Operation Kindness is featuring our holiday favorite - Photos with Santa 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4; Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11; at the Kindness Klubhouse, 13394 Preston Road, Dallas.

Dogs, cats and the whole family are invited to sit on Santa’s lap to pose. A helper will snap 10-15 photos per session. Pet parents can choose to have their favorite photo framed in a 4”x6” format for $15, or receive a 4”x6” framed photo and a thumb drive with all of the photos for $25. These photos make great holiday cards and all proceeds benefit Operation Kindness.