If you’re anything like me, you’ve grown weary of the rampant materialism of the Christmas season. You might also not have a lot to spend, so you couldn’t participate even if you wanted to.
Thankfully, there are plenty of ideas and possibilities for giving meaningful gifts that don’t cost a lot to make and, in a lot of cases, make use of stuff you already have. Whether you’re looking for gifts for loved ones, ideas for expanding your Christmas decorations without expanding your budget, or even some relaxing gifts you can give yourself to maintain your sanity this season, I’ve been collecting links along these lines all year (thanks to Pinterest), and I’ve rounded them up to share with you.
Decorating & Packaging
Christmas Stockings Made from Sweaters
DIY Christmas Gift Packaging For Cookies
Crafty Gifts
Buzzfeed: 39 DIY Christmas Gifts You’d Actually Want to Receive
DIY Activity Book from an Old Book
Homemade Present Ideas for Men & Women
Old flip-flops + bath towel = spa slippers
Natural Cleaning
DIY Natural Cleaners – 7 Easy Recipes to Help You Clean Everything from Windows to Grout
DIY Reusable Swiffer Made from Fleece
Bath & Beauty
18 Bath and Beauty Home Made Gifts
DIY Warm Vanilla Brown Sugar & Coconut Body Scrub
Sparkle & Mine: My Favorite DIY Beauty Ideas
(…and of course there’s always my DIY lip balm recipe)
Food
15 Homemade Gifts That Won’t Make You Look Cheap
Frugally Sustainable: Meals in Jars
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup
How to Make Natural Ginger Ale
Real Food Tips: 12 Homemade Holiday Gifts (that aren’t cookies!)
Prepper Gifts
Frugally Sustainable: Meals in Jars
Survival Sherpa: 20+ Ultimate DiY Gifts to Help Load Santa’s Survival Sleigh
Great list! Thanks for including our article in your link roundup! Merry Christmas!!!
You’re very welcome! I was in awe of your list — lots of great info and projects for next year. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!