I'll admit it. I'm a Procrastinator with a capital "P". I always wait until the last minute to do anything. So if you're like me, here's some easy gift ideas for those of you, like me, who would prefer to give a handmade gift.
Who doesn't love hot chocolate in the winter? And these make adorable additions to any gift - and are really easy and fun to make!
Everyone in my family loves lotion. I decided to make some homemade lotion to add to some gift baskets and it turned out smelling so great I just have to share it.
Supplies:
Baby Lotion
Petroleum Jelly - I used creamy, but you can use traditional if that's what you have
Essential oil
{ I was able to get all supplies at Dollar Tree - so this can be a very thrifty project! }
Squeeze entire bottle of baby lotion and petroleum jelly into bowl. (I cut the tops off the containers to be sure I got out every last drop!) Mix with mixer until thoroughly combined. Add 2 - 3 drops of essential oil and mix. Add more oil, only 2 - 3 drops at a time, until you are happy with the scent. Put in small containers or jars.
These were really easy, and look amazing. You can get really creative with these little coasters and your loved ones wil love them!
Supplies:
Tiles - I bought mine for $.32 each at Lowe's
Permanent Pigment Ink - Staz-On solvent ink pad
Sealer - I used Rust-Oleum Ultra-Cover Clear Gloss { Any sealer that specifies it's safe for ceramics will work }
Felt
Super Glue Gel
Rubber Stamp
Stamp each tile using the ink pad and rubber stamp. Let each tile dry completely - about 20 minutes. In a well-ventilated area, spray a VERY light coat of sealer on tiles. Let dry about 20 minutes. Spray an additional coat of sealer on tiles. After about 20 - 30 minutes, check the tiles to be sure they are completely coated, spraying a third coat if needed. Add felt to each corner of the back of the tiles using the super glue. Allow glue to completely dry. Stack tiles and tie with ribbon.
These are yum-O! I'm adding these tasty little treats to the gift baskets I'm giving out this year.
Christmas was always a big celebration growing up. We decorated every inch of the house with big gold bows and garland. Purchasing our Christmas tree was always exciting. We'd head over to our local Target and pick a tree out of the garden center. Okay, not so exciting I admit, but there aren't many forests in Southern California.
We baked Christmas cookies and wrapped them in cellophane on decorative Christmas plates for all our neighbors. My sister and I would walk to all the neighbors and give them their freshly baked, decorated cookies. On Christmas Eve we would cook a huge dinner and invite the entire family over. After our Christmas Eve dinner the adults would sit and sip their coffee while trying to ignore all of us kids begging to open gifts.
One of our favorite gifts would be the snuggly pajamas my mom would wrap for us. She lovingly picked them out, knowing we would snuggle into bed with visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads. As soon as our company left we'd dash upstairs and put on our new jammies and tuck into bed, looking forward to Santa's visit.
The dinner was always good, we enjoyed the family and appreciated the gifts. But my favorite memory of Christmas was always the snuggly warm pajamas we'd nestle into bed wearing. Husband and I have decided to continue the tradition with giving each other pajamas to wear Christmas Eve. When we have children I will lovingly pick them out a pair of warm snuggly pj's and place them under the tree, so they can await Santa's arrival cozily in bed.
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Here's some last minute gift ideas for your procrastinators out there... only 15 days left!
Santa I've been good this year. I promise.
And Husband, if you're reading you may want to take notes...
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