Easy, cheap homemade gift ideas: seeking cheap tricks
Folks, the holidays are upon us -- at least judging from the advertising that is bombarding us from all sides.
But it is possible to express affection to others with a holiday present that doesn't come with a gift receipt --- something homemade.
Many such gifts require little expertise, but definitely planning and time --- like the homemade limoncello, a lemon-flavored cordial, I've made in years past, which required at least a month to infuse.
If you're making holiday gifts or stocking stuffers, please share some of your ideas or tips. We'll compile the best on Thursday. For some suggestions, here are links to the recommendations from last year:
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We're making gourmet homemade caramel corn and wrapping it in tins. You can check out the recipe here http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/homemade-caramel-corn-diy-favors-and-gifts/
Posted by: Christina | December 1, 2009 11:20 AM
My daughter is making homemade drawing tablets for her friends. I've taken paper which would have otherwise gone in the recycle bin at work and cut them in 1/2 keeping whatever side is blank. I'm having my daughter decorate cardboard that has been cut a tad larger then the paper and will have them bound at Office Depot for pennies. As an added touch we will also give her girlfriends pens that we have attached a colorful artifical flower or feathers to.
Jeni, that's a great idea ... and so environmentally friendly, too! --- lfk.
Posted by: Jeni | December 1, 2009 12:50 PM