Gifts:
If you ask people if they prefer a store bought or handmade
gift, the majority would choose the latter. Handmade gifts
are individualized and come from the heart. When you have a
birthday, anniversary, baby shower, wedding, or Christmas
gift to give, make the gift.
For Christmas, you could make a beautiful ornament or door
wreath, for a baby shower you could purchase an inexpensive
bib pattern and make special bibs, or for a wedding, you could
create a wonderful album of photos showing the couples dating
life.
Other great options include making homemade hot chocolate,
soaps, candles, or lotions and placing them in inexpensive
glass containers or baskets purchased at a thrift shop. If
you use a mason jar, add foam and fabric under the lid for
added color, use a label to write the contents and a message
of endearment, and wrap a nice piece of ribbon around the
ridge.
If you get stuck for an idea just do a search online for hand made
gift ideas and you will find ideas for every occasion. The options
are endless, so get creative.
Harvey Akeson
harvey@harveyakeson.com
http://A1MoneySaver.blogspot.com
