December 10, 2011

Making Your Own Christmas Gifts on a Budget

Christmas is a very special and exciting holiday. This is a time of year to get together with friends and family to talk about activities, fun times, eat great and delicious food, appetizers and delectable desserts and to exchange Christmas presents.

Christmas seems to get more expensive every year. To save money, you can start making some of your own gifts, and it is not as hard as you would think!
Everyone is always having trouble finding gifts that are different or gifts that will be remembered.  Just try to have an easy, stress-free Christmas.  Think simple gift ideas for everyone on your list. Be sure you make a list of all the people you need to buy gifts.

Christmas presents can either be store bought or they can be homemade. This choice depends on the mood and creativity of the gift giver. This mean more to people because they are something that you took the time to prepare. Homemade Christmas gifts that anyone  appreciate it and would enjoy and feel happy. These gifts express love that you could possibly give. It is from the heart.

There are homemade gifts that will be appreciated and chances are you'll save money in the preparing it. Making it now and while everyone's still shopping, you'll be enjoying Christmas happy days instead of getting tired and fighting holiday crowds.

I’m thinking to make a simple gift basket ideas. Why buy an expensive gift basket when you could make a much better one for anyone on my list. Boutique Christmas gift baskets are expensive. It is much more economical to make our own gift baskets. We are really  going to stores. We see in the groceries and supermarkets  many items to make a great Christmas gift baskets. Buy items to be put together in a gift basket, preparing for someone's favorite items or treats.

Another gift suggestion, is food, the favorite dish. If you know how to cook , think what is probably a dish that is their favorite. This is  great homemade gift that will make them very happy. It is just a fact that people love to eat.

Chocolates and cookies are great.  This is really an  easy homemade Christmas gift. If you know how to bake and make a chocolate, that’s great! If not, just buy them from the stores and make a mix of it. Put in a box or can or include it in the homemade basket gift.



Very simple and will deeply appreciate is a compact disc of music. It’s an easy to download music and favorite songs you can compile in a compact disc. Sometimes there are songs that remind you of your gift recipient. This homemade Christmas gift is something that anyone would love and treasure forever.

There are many ways to make easy , creative and economical gifts for our love ones and people we care.

Enjoy make the homemade gifts and happy holidays! 




14 comments:

Julie. -- said...

As much as I want to get excited for Christmas, I still end up being sad knowing that for the 5th year, I wont be able to spend it with my family.

Anyway, Merry Christmas to you and your family. :)

andianka/jadiebrat said...

ooooh.. nice ideas.. yummy too.. i love the personalized cd gift.. good one!

chrisair said...

I can do the last one, thanks for the idea

Sining Factory said...

Nice idea. I am thinking to do a blog like this too. Sharing some economical gift ideas for Christmas. Hehehe. This is really good. :) Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

The D-I-Y gift basket is a great idea. I did that before for someone special. :) The chocolates in a clear jar look great too! Thanks for sharing! :D

Gil Camporazo said...

You're absolutely right that Christmas is getting expensive every year. But that it should not be. For Christmas is free. Our Heavenly Father has sent His Only Begotten Son to save us from our sins. The Almighty doesn't charge something which is very dear. Our salvation is free which is manifested by God's unfeigned love. But look what made Christmas expensive is its commercial value. And again it should not be. Curse be upon those who commercialize God's love!

Anyway, thanks for your tips for enjoying Christmas in a budget-wise spending... :)

yuuki said...

i used to make cakes or chocolate for Christmas when i was in pinas, but now i don't have time...pero i still make personal touches on my gifts...

Rochelle Caparas said...

I would prefer homemade rather than bought gifts. I'll feel more special about it.

Anyway, thanks for the tips! :) Merry Christmas :D

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