a method of packaging an article comprises wrapping the article in a plastic film ; and heat sealing the film using a sealing apparatus comprising a main sealing element , and a second sealing element attached at an angle to the main sealing element , and shorter than the main sealing element , such that when the film is sealed , a sealed notch that can be used to initiate opening of the package is made . a package comprises an article wrapped in a plastic film , the film being heat sealed to form a seal , the seal comprising a main seal , and a second seal attached at an angle to the main seal , and shorter than the main seal , and defining a sealed notch that can be used to initiate opening of the package . a sealing apparatus for making an easily opened package comprises a main sealing element , and a second sealing element attached at an angle to the main sealing element , and shorter than the main sealing element , and capable of creating a sealed notch that can be used to initiate opening of the package .