A Homemade Christmas Gift – Fleece Ear Warmers

Whip up some simple fleece ear warmers to keep the ears of your loved ones toasty for today’s Homemade Christmas Gift!

 

5 Christmas DIY Projects that Won’t Break the Bank

Looking to add a bit of fun or class to your Christmas decor this year?  Check out these 5 budget friendly DIY project ideas:

Make some beautiful Christmas tree snow globes by re-purposing empty canning jars!

For a neat twit on the typical Christmas village, try your hand at creating a vintage paper house village!

This snowflake wreath would be so simple and cheap since it uses only popsicle sticks, wooden disks, paint and optional glitter!

I quite like this Chalkboard Christmas tree art because you could easily use the chalkboard all year long!

Light up the outdoors or a dark corner in you home with these tomato cages wrapped in lights!

What sort of projects will you be making for your home this year? 

Noisetrade – Free Holiday Music Album from Paste Magazine

Download a free Holiday music album from Noisetrade, courtesy of Paste Magazine!

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Cowgirl or Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Bakerella shows you how you can put together some Cowgirl or Cowboy cookie mix in a jar!  Might make a great hostess gift or maybe it’s perfect for someone who just enjoys edible gifts!

I’m Wondering – How Do You Stick With Your Christmas Budget?

Money is a hot topic around Christmas time so…

I’m Wondering:  What are your best tips to actually stick with your Christmas budget?

Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas

Is making some sort of advent calendar on your Christmas to do list?  Here are some simple ideas to get you started!

I Can Teach my Child shows you how to make some easy advent boxes.

If you’ve got some empty toilet paper rolls, this advent calendar idea is for you!  Morning Creativity shows you how to create a tp advent calendar.

I’ll be doing this next year for Sienna :)Giving Up on Perfect gives 25 Christmas book suggestions that you can wrap up year after year.  Unwrap a book each night leading up to Christmas for story time!

If your family likes to do certain activities each December, you may like this envelope advent calendar idea from All Things Beautiful.

Unwrap a simple Christmas ornament everyday in December with this advent calendar idea from The Marion House Book!

How do you like to do an Advent Calendar in your home?

A Homemade Christmas Gift – I Spy Book

Learn how to make an I Spy book for kids at Kojo Designs!  I like this twist on a photo book!

 

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Family Favourites Recipe Book

This Family Favourites Recipe Book would make such a meaningful gift for family members!  Check it out at All Things Simple.

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Ice Cream Sundae Kit

I’m a bit of an ice cream lover so this gift is really appealing to me!  Create a special Ice Cream Sundae Kit like the one at Family Bites for someone on your list.  I also like that this is an edible gift so once it’s gone, it won’t be taking up precious living space!

 

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Golf Club Headcovers

This homemade gift idea is especially for the men who enjoy golfing!  Try your hand at some snazzy Golf Club Headcovers with the instructions and pattern from Positively Splendid!