I don't think you are cheap at all, you are being frugal and conservative and a good user of all the materials that can be recycled into something else. Like you I think wrapping paper is a waste and refuse to buy the really expensive stuff, it all just gets ripped up and burned and is such a waste to just subsidize the paper companies.
I'm sure your hubby will be pleased with his gift and won't complain about the wrapping, you saved the wrapping expense to put on his gift instead.
I notice one board contributor said she lost her regular status, how do you get it and what does it do for you if you are on regular status.
themachinelady