This year, take the money stress out of the holidays by turning to DIY, budget-friendly gifts. Do-it-yourself homemade gifts are a great way to show you appreciate someone while also adding a personal touch. Gifts don’t need to be expensive to be special. Get the family involved in the fun and you will be creating memories while making unique gifts for those who mean the most in your life.
Pinterest has tons of Holiday inspiration to get you crafting through the holidays. Here are some links to Holiday how-to's and guides for swoon-worthy projects.
Healthy options: Pack energy in a jar with healthy snacks, energy bars, dark chocolate, and tea. Make homemade gourmet granola or a homemade chicken noodle soup mix and these quick-and-easy options.
Ornaments: Turn old light bulbs into ornaments with glitter, make your own snow globe ornament or turn family photos into photo blocks. Thumbprint ornaments are adorable. The ideas are endless.
Lip-smacking gifts: Apple pie, banana bread (or nutella banana bread), cookies, dark chocolate truffles, ... Need we say more?
Inspiring photo gifts: Collage picture frames, letter photo art, personalized photo jars, photo wreaths, photo bookmarks.
Drink mixes: Create hot chocolate and vanilla chai mixes, coffee mixes... The possibilities are endless.
Artwork: Turn your kids’ artwork into tea towels. All you need is a flour sack towel and permanent marker. Or cut your children’s artwork into unique stationary sets. You can also make coasters with their artwork
Youth gifts: Homemade shaped crayons, headbands, finger paint, dream pillow, boo boo bag, build-a-fort kit, homemade soap.
Spa packages with homemade ingredients: Create a spa package by making your own bath salts or soap.
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