DIY Gifts You Can Make on a Budget
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Giving gifts can often be just as fun as getting them. In fact, I’ve found that when I take the attention off myself and try to bless other people, that the whole season is lots more enjoyable.
Yesterday I shared five frugal gift ideas that I have made for friends and family over the years. From now until December 24, we’ll be sharing frugal ideas for gift giving.
DIY Coupon Book Instructions
Making your own coupon book is a great way to give a custom gift. It can be as extravagant or as budget-friendly as you like. You only need a few paper craft supplies and a list of activities you want to gift.
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Microwave Heat Bags
Sewing your own microwave heat bags is a great way to share cool or warm pain relief with someone you love.
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Gratitude Journal
Transform a composition notebook into a fun and meaningful gratitude journal.
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DIY Spa Gift Basket
Pull together a fun spa gift basket that is custom-made for your giftee.
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How to Make Lavender Milk Bath
It takes just minutes and a few household ingredients to mix up a batch of Lavender Milk Bath. Perfect for relaxing or giving as a gift, this homemade milk bath is super frugal and a great way to DIY on a dime.
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Muffin Tin Crayons
This easy craft transforms stubs of old crayons into usable toddler crayon pucks.
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Chocolate Money Gift Box Tutorial
Turn an empty chocolate box into a money gift box with this easy tutorial. It's a great way to gift money without resorting to checks or gift cards.
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Gingerbread People Paper Dolls
Thanks for sharing a great list of ideas! Good inspiration!
After I read your post on pampering yourself at Thanksgiving, I decided to give a “spa gift basket” to my sister-in-law and maybe some others in the family. I have recently stumbled upon someone in my town who makes soaps, lotions, lip balms, and more. I love her products. They are pricier than if I bought something generic at Wal-Mart, so I can’t get her much. But in a nice basket, those few things are going to look great. Plus there are the many weeks of nasty ingredient-free cleansing and moisturizing that she will get.
Sounds like a great gift idea!