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Not everyone will have money to spend on gifts when you’re broke. Maybe times are tough and maybe you are looking for a new way to start the year out right with less debt. These top five gifts to give when you’re broke take into consideration all holidays, events, get-togethers, birthdays and more so give a gift when you’re broke and don’t worry about skipping the party because there’s no money in your pocket.

Regifting When You’re Broke

We have all heard of regifting and though some you feel this practice of giving a gift when you’re broke that someone else paid for is wrong, there is nothing “righter”. Regifting is a means of green gift giving when you’re broke.

Want to make the gift when you’re broke all the more special? Combine several items into a basket or bowl, depending on the items being regifted.

Borrow Food and Give the Gift of Food When You’re Broke

Walk, ride, jog or thumb your way to a family member’s house and borrow a few ingredients. Just because you have no idea how to gift when you’re broke does not mean you can’t cook. Throw together a few ingredients one family member is willing to part with or hit up more than one family member for a full meal. This gift when you’re broke is one that tastes great and touches the heart strings.

Be Creative and Write a Book as a Gift When You’re Broke

You don’t have to be the best writer on the face of the earth to put together a collection of short stories as a gift when you’re broke. Short stories can be original or a retelling of life’s adventures. The cost is nil, at most, as the only thing you need is a computer and printer and those you can borrow from a friend or the local library. This gift when you’re broke can take some time so it’s best to prepare well in advance and start writing today.

Freelance Writers can Give Residual Gifts When You’re Broke

There is nothing better than a gift when you’re broke that keeps on giving. Freelance writers can sign up for an account and link the residual payments to a friend or family member. This may be a gift to give when you’re broke, but it could add up so some serious cash. Don’t write too much for the account, but dedicate one article per day. At first, this gift when you’re broke may seem worthless, but over time it could be worth hundreds of dollars or more.

Pass Off Time as a Gift When You’re Broke

One thing you do have to gift when you’re broke is time. Give a friend or family member time for housework, babysitting or other task instead of spending money on a gift when you’re broke. Broke means no money so there would be nothing to spend anyway. Time is often a powerful gift when you’re broke that people tend to forget or take for granted.

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Instead of writing out copious “thank-you” cards until your hand falls off, why not thank everyone for their efforts at the family reunion this year by purchasing a few inexpensive family reunion gift favors? There are a number of family reunion web site offerings that aim to make your event more memorable and sentimental than previous years. Here are a few creative ideas for family reunion favors your relatives will cherish.One of the best websites with family reunion gifts is simply http://www.gifts.com. This site acts as a compendium of other sale sites and brings you the best of the Internet. Here you’ll find a family scrap-booking kit, personalized wall decals for .95, custom tees, personalized luggage tags for , personalized photo calendars for .95, family tree picture frames, family fridge magnets, 0 family heirloom photo quilts, custom photo M&Ms (3 bags for .97) and 5 custom “Memory Lane” artwork of all your family’s favorite locations. Many of the gifts on this site are intended to be given to individuals or won as a prize in family reunion games, rather than purchased in bulk for everyone. Another great resource for the family reunion planner is http://www.findgift.com. Many families like the idea of giving a personalized marble tile message for , which makes the perfect spoon rest for a kitchen or mantel accent for the fireplace. Another offering is a family recipe cookbook, which keeps the sumptuous culinary traditions going. The .95 family tree tapestry afghan makes a wonderful gift for the heads of the family, which can be passed down for generation to generation to help keep track of the lineage. 

A wonderful book for the grandkids to give nana is the “Grandma, Tell Me Your Memories” book, which asks the family elder to write her answers to a number of questions into the journal to be kept for posterity. The .95 personalized family tree platter is another nice gift. There are many ideas for family reunion favors, but if you find that family reunion games and gifts are stressing you out, then just skip them this year. The most important thing is the gathering of people. The second most important thing is ensuring that the food arrives. (There are few things worse than being surrounded by a bunch of hungry, grouchy relatives!) Everything after that is just gravy. You may want to begin introducing these little details one at a time each year or delegating these responsibilities to someone else. At the end of the day, you’ll just be glad you took the time to assemble everyone to create these new family reunion memories!

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It’s about time to pull out your old Christmas wrapping paper. But wait… you don’t have your Christmas list yet! Learn some good ideas for creating that list and following through.  Update your old list, add new notes, and make it a family time to brainstorm new gift ideas for everyone on the list.

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Things you’ll need:

Ideas from this article on Planning your Christmas list
Your list of family, relatives, and friends you want to give a gift
On-line research, eHow and Examiner articles, et al.
Notebook paper and pencil or pen
Digital camera or phone with camera
Copy machine access (option)
Computer with Scanner (option)
File folders for each Christmas gift list

Grab your mailing list and decide who gets a gift. We all know that not everyone on our mailing list usually gets a gift at Christmas.  Decide which individuals or families you want to include. If someone is to receive a special gift, make a mental note.  If you didn’t write down what they received last year, rack your memory and try to think.  Put a question mark down if you can’t recall. Pull out your notepad and pen and start planning your Christmas list.

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Write down gift list  names in alphabetical order, last name first. This will make them easier to find later.  If you need to mail gift, write down updated address. If necessary, contact someone who has an updated address and correct your records. Jot down some recall notes about individual or family.  Keep your notes in bullet form. For example, “collects Butterflies” or “Boy Scout” or “devout Catholic,”  “likes home cooked meals.”  This way, you can plan on a special subject gift. Include family member names and ages if you have them. Try to put down notes that allow you to select a gift that will be unique and special, not a “re-gifting” type item. Start file folders per family or individual, include digital photos of similar gifts, magazine tear sheets, pictures, sketches, and notes  of simple items you want to copy and enhance, i.e., a painted white drink mug, some special note cards, kids picture album for grandparents, a childhood home photo, a kids toy box on wheels specially identified with name, a frozen special meal.

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How to make Santa Claus yard decorations

Put new Christmas gift plan list on your computer. This way you can easily update every year and pass it on to your immediate family members, do searches, print out copies, add pictures of items you find in magazine, catalogs, retail stores, and sketches you make of items you plan to make yourself.  Get your family involved in thinking and researching the types of gifts a particular family member, relative, or close friend would appreciate. Print out a master list with names and have each of your immediate family members brainstorm their notes and ideas for great gifts.  Make it a fun time for your family and a family tradition for years to come.  Put a final updated list on your crafts worktable or workbench or prime location for the entire family to see and check on the progress being made to complete the gifts and distribution. Mark a large calendar with dates to make and mail or send by shown beside each name. Happy Christmas gift list planning!

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How to plan Winter gardening do-it-yourself projects

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How to design yard decorations for Christmas How to design Thanksgiving yard decorations How to plan Winter gardening do-it-yourself projects How to decorate yard at Christmas How to use stockings for Christmas decorations

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Unique Personalized Gifts You Can Make Under – PART 2

Gift Mix in a Jar- These are so fun to make and give. They are simple gifts to make that will delight your family & friends. You can use any jar with a tight-fitting lid, like mason or pasta sauce jars. Layer the dry ingredients in the jar, then tie the jar with ribbons and attach a card with instructions. Ideas are cake mix, brownie mix, pancake mix, bread mix, muffin mix, etc.…lots of ideas and recipes can be found online like www.kitchenmixgifts.com.
Gingerbread Man Cookie Mix – Put dry ingredients of gingerbread cookies in a cellophane bag, then tie with ribbons, instructions and gingerbread man cookie cutter as an embellishment.
Got Mail? Make a miniature mailbox & put your handwritten letter in it!
Gourmet Caramel Popcorn- It can be bought, but better if homemade! Recipes and instructions can be found online when you search “how to make caramel popcorn”. Put the caramel popcorn in an airtight container, then package it with a box or gift bag lined with colored tissue paper. Attach a nice personalized gift tag.
Gourmet Chocolate Bars – Put in a clear cellophane bag & twist tie. Use organza or wired ribbon for a chic effect.
Gourmet Coffee Sachets – Put some coffee sachets in a coffee mug, wrap with cellophane & tie with ribbon bow.
Handmade Card – Use a stamped pattern, attach pretty charms, embellishments, glue pressed flowers, make a pop-up card…there are endless ways of making a homemade card. Browse through the craft magazines in the bookstores and you’ll be surprised at the beautiful card designs you can make! Photo Cards are also nice to give. You can make them using word-processor or graphics program.
Handmade Flash Cards- This is another gift idea you can make for kids. Make your own, or search online for printable ones.
Handwritten kid’s book – This makes a wonderful gift! Children are imaginative and creative by nature. The stories that they write with their imagination are just awesome. They can write stories, riddles or jokes… The best gifts I have ever received from my kids are their handwritten stories. Written in simple pieces of paper then stapled on the sides to make a “book”, they’re priceless!
Handwritten Recipes- Share your special recipes…write them in pretty stationeries. It’s memorable, and usually kept & treasured for years.
Healthy Basket - Buy a small basket from a discount or dollar store and fill with a variety of fruits.
Heart in a Box – Buy a little heart-shaped soap, place it in a small box, (gold colored box if you can find one) then tie with the pretty little ribbon, and attach a heartfelt note.
Home – Make a small house-shaped gift using clay, foam, wood, etc. Decorate and attach a card saying “Mom and Dad, thank you for making our house a Home”.
Home Video – This is another gift that will really be treasured! It’s ideal for friends and relatives who are far away.
Homemade “to do” list Clipboard – Nice gift for the ladies! Decorate, embellish and personalize a plain clipboard and apply “To Do” colorful alphabet stickers.
Homemade Bath Salts- This is a nice and soothing gift. It can be bought or can be homemade using epsom salts, etc. There are many tutorials on the web on how to make this. Put in a pretty jar and tie with ribbons.
Homemade Bookend – Put sand/stones in 2 plastic bags & place them in 2 boxes. Paint the boxes, decorate or glue nice paper. This makes a nice gift for someone who loves to read.
Homemade Bracelet – The easiest and fastest is to string a bracelet using patterned beads. My favorite beads store is www.artbeads.com. They offer free shipping in the US with no minimum, and only shipping to Canada. I’ve bought beautiful beads from them that make awesome bracelets for less than . Put your homemade bracelet in a nice little box and tie it off with metallic ribbons.
Homemade Brownies – They’re yummy & are such a special treat! Package them in a jar or metal tin & tie with ribbons. Or put the brownies in a plastic bag, then place in a terracotta pot lined with a tea towel.
Homemade Bug Collection Kit – Great gift idea for kids! Improvise one using a small container and put a small fish net and magnifying glass.
Homemade Granola- Granola is healthy but often the commercial ones are too sweet. By making your own granola you can control the sugar content. Search “homemade granola” on the internet and you can find lots of recipes & ideas. Homemade granola bars wrapped in colorful cellophane, then put in a nice little box or bottle with a label & ribbon makes a thoughtful gift. You can also attach the recipe.
Homemade Memory Game – Make a nice wholesome family game using pictures of family members, pets, etc. Unleash your creativity and this memory game is sure to provide the family hours and hours of fun and laughter!
Homemade Muffins- Nothing’s better than homemade! Use festive paper cups or for kids, use popular character designed paper cups. Put in a paper plate and wrap with plastic wrap. Or instead of baked muffins, give a homemade muffin mix and include a muffin pan.
Homemade Personalized Address Labels – or labels for organizing. Great gift idea for everyone!
Homemade Portrait – If you have a graphics program, you can turn regular photos into instant portraits with effects like vignette, black-and-white, sepia, etc. If you don’t have a graphics program you can download a trial version for usually a month.
Homemade Salsa - This is a kind of gift that has your personal touch & is not too hard to make. Recipes can be found online, and you can vary it however you like. Put it in a bottle & wrap with a pack of whole-grain tortilla chips.
Homemade Seasoning- It can be expensive to buy ready-made bottled dry seasonings in the store, why not make your own? Buy in bulk & put in seasoning bottles that can be bought for at the dollar store. Personalize and give as gifts! You can make several different kinds and wrap them together nicely. Recipe ideas can also be found online.
Homemade Shopping List Pad – Great gift idea for Moms! Buy an inexpensive pretty lined memo pad, attach to a cardboard slightly bigger than the memo pad, decorate and personalize the cardboard, then attach the magnet to the back of the cardboard so it can stick to the fridge.
Homemade Soap- Bath and body gifts are nice to give. There are many websites teaching how to make homemade soap if you would like to learn how to make it.
Homemade Stationery/Note Pads – By using a variety of rubber stamps you can create personalized note pads in a jiffy!
Homemade Sushi – A lot of people like to eat sushi but do not have the time to make it at home. For the holidays if you have some spare time why not make a batch and make several packs to give to your friends or family? There are many sushi recipes & tutorials that can be found on the web.
Homemade Vase – Wrap an elastic around a can or glass. Then insert twigs, cut them to be the same height as the can/glass. Keep on inserting the twigs until whole can/glass is covered. Cover elastic with ribbon, then put stones & nice bunch of flowers inside the vase.
Hot Cocoa Kit – Use mug as “the basket”, put cocoa mix packet, miniature marshmallows, kisses chocolates, wrap with cellophane and tie with metallic curling ribbons.
Hugs & Kisses- Buy a small teddy bear and attach a mini pack of hugs & kisses chocolates & a gift tag that says “You’re Beary Sweet” or “You’re the Beary Best”XOXO XOXO
I Love You Book – You may be wondering “what can I give to the person I love”? Make a little book and title it “101 Reasons Why I Love You”.
IOU Coupons- Handwrite or print coupons for your loved ones. Ideas are breakfast in bed, washing dishes, cleaning, etc. This is a great gift idea for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Letter of Appreciation – A letter that expresses a heartfelt thank you is a wonderful gift one cannot put a price tag on. Give it with a stem of rose to make it even sweeter! It’s a thoughtful gift that will long be remembered.
Lipstick Kiss – Ladies this is a unique gift idea! You can give this to surprise your loved one. Make a homemade greeting card, and to make it really stand out, put a real kiss, your kiss! Put on red lipstick, “kiss” the card so it will have the shape imprint of your lips. Write a love note, put in a handmade envelope and add a “hug” chocolate. Wow!
Love Box – In the dollar or craft store look for 3 small boxes (a box that has a smaller box within and when opened another smaller box within it). In the smallest box put a note that says “I love you, from the depth of my heart” and put a kiss chocolate. This is great for valentines, birthdays or anniversaries…if you can find a heart-shaped box that’s even better!
Magnetic Photo Frames- Frames do not have to be rectangular or circular, it can be any shape you want. It can be something you cut out from a magazine, book, brochure, flyer, or something that you drew or printed. You can cut shapes out to insert pictures where it looks pleasing and amusing. Paste it on a sturdy material such as cardstock, then adhere to a self-sticking magnet.
Medal- Look for nice fancy medals in the party favor section of the toy stores or in party favor stores. Make a homemade greeting card & attach the medal inside the card. Make one for your Mom, Dad, sibling, friend, or someone you want to give recognition to. This makeshift gift is very touching & memorable.
Message in a Bottle – Use a pretty bottle with cork, then write your message in paper or “scroll” and put it inside the bottle. You can also put shells for a nicer effect.
Mini Cookbook – Buy a cute & adorable small notebook at the stationery store, and write your favorite recipes to make it into a mini cookbook. Wrap and tie with a mini spatula or any small cute inexpensive kitchen gadget.
Mini Scrapbook – These are great for family, friends and coworkers. Put together a scrapbook of memories that will be cherished forever.
Movie Night – Tie together a pack of popcorn and a movie rental gift card. This is a great gift idea almost everyone will appreciate!
Music- Burn on a CD a nice collection of songs and make a personalized cover for it. For your loved one include songs that reflect your feelings for him/her. For the holidays you can make a compilation of Christmas songs.
Name- Print the recipient’s name using artistic fonts on your word processor, then put the meaning of the name underneath. You can search online or look up in the library or bookstore for the meaning of a name. If you have an alphabet stencil, you can use this too instead of printing, and handwrite the meaning.
Paperweight- Choose a heavy rock with smooth surface, then paint it with your own design or use an alphabet stencil (or any stencil shapes you want).
Pasta Kit- Use a pasta bowl as “the basket”, put a pack of tri-color pasta and include your favorite pasta recipes, or find some recipes online.
Pasta Jar Décor – Layer different shapes and color pastas in an inexpensive glass jar and tie with raffia. It’s easy to make and they come out so pretty! Another idea is to layer colorful candies such as jelly beans in a jar or vase. Cover the vase with clear cellophane and tie with ribbons.
Personalized Apron- Make a handprint apron with each child’s handprint using fabric paints. Tuck in a card, a poem or a note to make it even more special.
Personalized Bookmark – Design a homemade bookmark with the recipient’s name, put the date, add a poem or quote – this is great for friends and coworkers. Another idea would be to attach pictures to fill the front & back of the bookmark and laminate. Makes a special gift for Grandpa & Grandma! Instead of making it the regular rectangular shape bookmark, you can also use decorative edge scissors to make it unique!
Personalized Clock – Turn simple, inexpensive clocks into a special, personalized one. I bought a simple wall clock for .99, removed the cover & “hands”, inserted a photo that I printed to fit the clock, and put the “hands” & cover back. It’s instantly transformed to a personalized clock! You can add graphics and the recipient’s name. This is also a great wedding gift idea. You can put the couple’s names and their wedding date. You can also add a verse, a saying or a quote like “From This Day Forward”.
Personalized Door Hanger – You can use plain ready-cut foam door hangers and decorate with glitters, foam alphabets & fun shapes & patterns. This is a great personalized gift for kids.

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Unique Personalized Gifts You Can Make Under – PART 3

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Unique Personalized Gifts You Can Make Under – PART 1

The best gifts in life are not measured in dollars and cents. The best gifts are filled with thought, meaning and sincerity. These are the gifts that are long remembered.

These are unique and personalized gifts that you can make that will create a lasting impression.

Award /Certificate – Make a small homemade certificate using your word processor. Frame the certificate. It doesn’t have to be big – you can make one to fit a regular 4×6 picture frame. If you are giving this to a child, another idea is to roll up the certificate and tie it with a ribbon, then tie this to a small teddy bear. Make the certificate colorful and add graphics to it. This will really make a cute and delightful gift!
Balloon in a Box – Surprise your recipient with this unique gift! Put a helium balloon in a box and anchor the end of the string with something heavy to stop it from floating away. When your friend or loved one opens the box the balloon will float out. This is an awesome way of greeting somebody “Congratulations!” or “Happy Birthday!”
Bath Bombs- These are used for the bath tub – once the bath bomb is placed in bath water it creates a bubbling reaction. Some are formulated with oils to moisturize the skin. There are many tutorials that can be found online by searching “how to make bath bombs”. Then attach a nice little personalized card. This is great gift to give to your friend, mom, sister or co-worker.
Birthday Cake- If you love baking & have some extra time on your hands, why not make a homemade birthday cake? It’s more meaningful than a store-bought cake (and healthier too, since you can control the sugar content). Many cake recipes can be found online when you search “birthday cake ideas”. I like topping the cake with fresh fruit slices and writing the recipient’s name using bright colored icing. If you don’t like making it from scratch or if you’re pressed for time, you can use ready-mix cake and ready-to-use icing.
Birthday Calendar- This is ideal especially for big families. Compile a list of birthdays, anniversaries and special dates to remember, print the names out on labels, and stick the labels on the corresponding dates on a wall calendar (even a free wall calendar will do!). Make multiple copies at once to save time, and give to members of the family to put at home or in the office. It’s useful & sure to be appreciated!
Brag Book – For proud new parents this would be a nice welcome baby gift. Take pictures of the baby and make a small brag book that they can proudly show to others.
Cake in a Mug- Yes, a cake for one that bakes in a microwave! The concept is to put the cake mix ingredients in a plastic bag & glaze mix in another plastic bag, then place them in a mug and attach the instructions. Make sure the mug is microwaveable. Search for “cake in a mug” recipes on the web for great ideas.
Can of Goodies – With a little imagination you can make, for example, a can of delicious nuts and a little stuffed toy into a very cute gift. Let a small stuff toy “sit” on top of a can of almond/cashew nuts, and wrap altogether with cellophane. Bring the cellophane up & tie it off with different colored curled ribbons.
Candles – Wrap 1 oz scented votive candles in cellophane bag and tie with colored ribbons and a nice personalized gift tag.
Candy Bag – Kids love these. Fill a small cellophane bag with an assortment of wrapped candies, chocolates or small inexpensive goodies, then tie it up nicely on a small stuffed toy. If it’s Christmas you can also tie a candy cane on it.
CD Clock- This is easy to do and it really makes a unique gift. This is how to make a personalized CD clock: Make your own CD label with a design that fits your recipient’s personality. Stick it on the CD. If you have old unusable CDs this is a good way to make use of them. Now for the clockworks: You can buy a clock from the dollar store or craft store and use its clockworks. Remove the clockworks and insert it to the ready-made hole in the middle of the CD. You can use a glue gun to glue the back of the CD to the clock to keep it from moving. Assemble back the hours and seconds hands. And there you have it, your personalized CD clock! You can attach a string at the back so your recipient can hang the CD clock, or you can include a little plate stand (which you can also find at the dollar store). This gift is suitable for almost any occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. You can make this into a really beautiful gift. It’s very memorable and costs only a little to make.
CD Photo Album – If you have tons of digital pictures taken, you can burn them into a disc and attach a nice CD label. This is also an ideal gift to give to a relative or friend who’s far away. You can mail it to your recipient using a bubble-wrap envelope.
Ceramic Mug with Chocolates – Put kisses chocolates on a clear cellophane bag and tie it off with metallic colored ribbons. Fill the half bottom of the mug with shredded colored paper & put the chocolate bag on top. Finish it off with a personalized gift tag.
Child’s Art – A child’s drawing is very precious. This is a great gift for parents or grandparents. Let the child sign and date it, then frame it. Wrap it attractively with bright colorful ribbons. It makes a charming and memorable gift! This is also a great gift for teachers.
Child’s Handprint- Apply a water-based paint on a child’s hand and press on paper. Add a poem (you can search for handprint poems online for ideas) and frame it, or cut the handprint out and turn it into a magnet by pasting it into a cardstock & attaching a self-adhesive magnet.
Chocolate Coated Spoons – Melt chocolate chips or squares in a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and allow it to cool a bit. Then dip the spoons in the melted chocolate until it covers the top part of the spoon (use good, heavy spoons). Place the spoons on wax paper to set. Once set, wrap each spoon with cellophane and use twist tie to secure, or tie with ribbon. They can be used as stirrers for hot chocolate, cocoa or cappuccino. You can put several spoons in an attractive mug with hot cocoa packets or coffee beans.
Chocolate Dipped Goodies – Make assorted ones such as pretzels & almonds and wrap in cellophane bags & ribbons.
Compiled Tips & Ideas – Everybody lovesideas, especially moms and housewives! Examples are how to remove stains, organizing tips, etc. A wealth of information can be found on the internet, magazines, etc.. Compile simple, short tips to make a mini book. This will be unique gift and the recipient will appreciate your efforts.
Cookie Dough – Make your favorite cookie dough but instead of baking it, give the dough as a gift. It’s perfect for those who receive so much sweets during parties or holidays. The recipient will appreciate being able to freeze it for later use.
Cookie-Making Kit – Place a cookie mix in a clear cosmetic bag (from the dollar or discount store), then tie with ribbons, cookie cutter and a wooden spoon.
Coupon Organizer- Money saved is money earned! Buy or make a coupon organizer, and include some clipped coupons you think the recipient will use, like diapers or groceries for example. You can also find some printable coupons online.
Cutouts or List of Kids Lunch Ideas- This is a gift that any mom will appreciate! Moms are always running out of ideas on what to make for their kids lunch. You can make a small compilation of kids’ lunch ideas & give it as a present to your sister, sister-in-law, friend or co-worker. You can print the recipes out and paste them on a nice notebook or insert them in a small binder, or if you have time type them out in nice fonts. Then personalize & decorate the front cover. This unique gift is one that will be cherished & used over and over again.
Day-to-Day Calendar – Give a 365 day calendar and for each page write a “why I love you” reason. This takes time to make but is a one-of-a-kind gift that will really, really surprise your loved one!
Desktop Flip Album – You can turn a flip style stand calendar into a desktop flip album by gluing pictures on each page of the calendar. Make use of outdated calendars and turn them into flip albums for relatives and friends.
Desserts – Make your special dessert, then include the recipe and wrap it attractively. People appreciate homemade kitchen desserts. It doesn’t matter how simple the dessert is, it’s the thought behind making it that counts.
Dried Flowers – Use the bounty from your garden to make wreathes, potpourri or dried bouquets.
Family Recipe Collection Book- Collect recipes from family & relatives that they are known for, like for example Mom’s famous honey-lemon chicken, Aunt Sharon’s yummy clam chowder soup, or cousin Stephanie’s scrumptious chocolate cake….compile them together into a nice recipe book using your word processor. To wrap the present, photocopy some family pictures and use this as “the wrapping paper”. This will make such a special gift for the family, you will receive wows and thank you’s for it!
For the Dog Lover - Homemade dog biscuits! If you search “how to make homemade dog biscuits” you’ll find lots of great recipes!
For the Family – This one is unique! Take a sturdy branch or wood and cut to about 5 inches long. Lay this horizontally on the table. Then take some small stones about one inch each and these will be “the members of the family”. Hot-glue each “member” vertically on the branch, and on each one attach googly eyes. Then spell out the family’s last name underneath using pasta alphabet.
For the Golfer- Handpaint a golf tee with cool designs & put the recipient’s initial.
For the Little Girl- Print some paper dolls! You can find them when you search “printable paper dolls” online.
For the New Homeowner – Make your own tool kit! In a container put a set of screw drivers, pliers, assorted nails, screws, wrench, hammer, and other gadgets that can be found in the discount stores.
For the New Parents- Homemade baby wipes! This makes a good baby shower gift. If you type “how to make homemade baby wipes” on the internet, you will find instructions on how to make them using roll of paper towel, baby shampoo, baby oil, water and container. Make some for your friends with kids and include the instructions on how to make the baby wipes. It’s a good practical gift that will help new parents lessen their grocery bill.
For the Newlyweds- Frame the couple’s wedding invitation & decorate with scrapbooking accessories. Add special touches like for example if the wedding is held in fall season, add some dried fall leaves, or for the label you can attach a packet of seeds. Homemade wedding gifts are cherished and are very, very special.
For the Newlyweds- If you are creative you can give a small pretty premade scrapbook so all they need to do is slip in the pictures.
For the Plant Lover – Use a terracotta pot as “the basket”. Put gardening gloves with seeds & some info tips on gardening.
For the Sewing Enthusiast – Make a sewing kit jar using a canning jar with lid. Fill with inexpensive sewing supplies, then tie with ribbon & button.
For the Sports Lover – Take a plain picture frame & hot-glue some favorite sport wooden figure designs on corners (available at craft stores).
For the Teacher – Paint a terracotta pot, put a packet of seeds & fill with chocolate hugs and kisses and a note that says “Thank you for helping me grow”.
For the Teacher- Take a picture of the group class with everyone’s best smile, let the kids sign the picture, then frame it.
For the Toddler - Take a home video of yourself reading aloud a child’s story book. This is a great storybook gift that can be watched again & again. Great to give to friends too! Will help keep the toddler busy while Mom is cooking dinner.
For Your Loved One – Make an apple-themed basket: line with shredded paper or tissue, put an apple, a small pack of apple chips, apple juice, apple cinnamon tea sachet, wrap cellophane, tie with curling red ribbons and then attach a gift tag that says “You’re the Apple Of My Eye”.
Freshly Baked Cookies- Bake some cookies, let cool & put in a tin (dollar stores carry many kinds of beautiful tins). Tie with ribbons, and include the recipe. You can find very cute recipe card templates from websites like http://www.alenkasprintables.com.
Friendship Bracelet- This is nice to give not only to a friend but to your sister too. There are many tutorials found on the internet when you type “how to make friendship bracelet”.
Frozen Dinner – Not store-bought one, but your own special homemade one. Ideas would be lasagna, meatballs, spring rolls, burgers, dumplings, etc. Make a large batch, some for your own & some to freeze to give as gifts. This is a great gift idea for the holidays or other occasion parties when dishes are abundant and frozen ones can be kept for later use.

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