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Many families are finding themselves in a cash crunch this year, making the thought of spending cash on Christmas presents stomach churning. Of course you want to buy gifts for your loved ones, but what do you do if you just can't afford it? The answer: Make homemade gifts. At first it might sound cheesy, but most family and friends will appreciate a gift that someone took the time to make themselves, and it will have a lot more giving value.
Here are five simple, easy, and cheap homemade gift ideas:
Fudge - You will have to spend a few bucks on plastic containers, but this time of year many discount stores carry holiday themed plastic cookie buckets for around $1.00 each. For easy and inexpensive fudge try Alton Browns recipe. To make this taste like a peanut butter cup, try this variation: Instead of adding 1 cup of peanut butter, use 1/2 cup of peanut butter and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chunks. Yummy.
Bookmarks - This is a fantastic gift for the book lover. All you need is a little paper, ribbon, glue, and markers. Use your imagination and be creative.
Candle Jars - Everyone loves candles. Especially when you buy their favorite scent. While you can purchase these in store, you can also make them at home with this simple recipe.
Family Photo Books - This gift idea is a huge favorite of grandparents. Nothing is more precious to grandma than her grandkids. A few fun snap shots, a few items from the craft store, and you have a gift that is both unique and personal.
Mosaic Flowerpot - This is such a great gift because you can really get creative with it. Splash on paint, gems, trinkets. Whatever you can think up can be added to this gift. It is very easy to make a clay pot look like an expensive piece of art.
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