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Get ready to get crazy! I know, I know...the holidays are a special time of year...full of family fun and togetherness...blah, blah, blah. Trust me, I adore the holidays for those very reasons. However, let's not forget about the other side of the holidays...the side that strikes panic in my mind starting mid-November (and it seems like it's getting earlier every year, doesn't it?)...the gift buying madness!
I start out with good intentions--each year I think that I'll be organized and efficient--only to head straight down the same path I did the year prior. A million questions go through my mind...what gift can I get for so and so? What can I give to my
child's teacher
? What are some good do-it-yourself
Christmas gifts for kids
? How can I afford a little something for the people on my list who are outside of my family (co-workers, the mailman, the newspaper delivery person, etc.) My list goes on and on...
If you're like me during the holidays...you feel my pain. Good news! Since I've "been there and done that" year after year, I've put together a list of my favorite do-it-yourself holiday gifts that you you can give just about anyone!
Do-It-Yourself Christmas Gifts:
Peppermint Pretzels
These pretzels are so yummy, and with their peppermint flavor,they make the perfect holiday gift.
Holiday Money Tree
Who wouldn't love to receive a money tree for the holidays? Instead of just sticking money in a card this year, use this simple project to create a unique gift-giving experience.
Recipes In a Jar
Use these jar recipes to make a creative and inexpensive holiday gift! Perfect Christmas present when you have a lot of people to give something to.
Personalized Fridge Magnets
These cute little magnets make perfect stocking stuffers. Your friends and family will love them!
Homemade Heating Pads
My girlfriend made me one of these heating pads last year at Christmas, and I absolutely love it! Inexpensive gift that anyone on your holiday list will be able to use.
Easy Handprint Ornaments
Simple, yet meaninful, handprint ornaments that your child can make. Why buy an ornament when you can make one of these personalized keepsakes?
Homemade Peppermint Bark
Terrific holiday gift for multiple people. Simple gourmet chocolate peppermint bark candy recipe just like Williams Sonoma sells!
Get ready to get crazy! I know, I know...the holidays are a special time of year...full of family fun and togetherness...blah, blah, blah. Trust me, I adore the holidays for those very reasons. However, let's not forget about the other side of the holidays...the side that strikes panic in my mind starting mid-November (and it seems like it's getting earlier every year, doesn't it?)...the gift buying madness!
