The Best Homemade Gifts To Give This Christmas
Christmas is about giving and what better way than to give something from the heart than to give a thoughtful and homemade gift. There are so many things that you can make yourself. From holiday desserts to self-care items. This is a list of some of the best homemade gifts you can give to the special people in your life this year!
1. Cookies in a Jar
One of the best quick and easy homemade gifts are cookies in a jar. This is a cute gift that will make anyone smile. There are also so many cookies to choose from to give. There’s chocolate chip, sugar cookie, oatmeal raisin, etc.
All you need is a mason jar, the ingredients to make the cookie in your jar, and maybe some ribbon to dress the jar up. Make sure to measure out each ingredient so the recipient of your gift doesn’t have to measure everything out after it’s all mixed together because… they can’t.
2. Fudge
A holiday favorite for many is fudge, so why not add it to your list of homemade gifts. Like the cookies above, there are so many different types of fudge to choose from. You can make holiday favorites like peppermint or sugar cookie, or you can make the favorite of the person receiving your gift like chocolate or salted caramel.
3. Candles
Another one of the best homemade gifts to give this Christmas are candles! Candles are easy and fun to make and you can personalize to the tastes of the person receiving your gift. Candles are a great gift to give around the cold winter holidays and are sure to warm up any house.
4. Bath Bombs
Something that has grown in popularity in recent years has been bath bombs. Now, there are so many different recipes online on how to make them. These make great homemade gifts for the bath bomb lover in your life.
Bath bombs are a great way to relax and destress and we all know the holidays can be a stressful time. If you know someone who is struggling hard this Christmas and could use ways to help them relax, gift them this cute and fun destress gift.
5. Body Scrubs
Body scrubs are a great way to get rid of the dead skin and hydrate your body. With Christmas comes cold or frigid temperatures that do a number on your skin. Take care of your body like you would your hands or face and add this to your list of homemade gifts this year.
Body scrubs are a great way to not only re-hydrate your skin but to also treat yourself. It is a great way to relax and take time to focus on yourself and your well-being.
6. Scarves/Hats/Mittens
Some of the best homemade gifts I have received have been knitted hats, scarves, and mittens. If you want to take up a new hobby try knitting! It is a great way to relax your mind and destress from your day but you can also put your talents to use and make your family and friends winter accessories that will keep them warm.
By making your own or others’ hats, scarves, or mittens you are saving yourself and others money also!
7. Zen Garden
A zen garden is a small box full of sand, a few rocks, and a small rake. This is a simple homemade gift to make this year. It also has great mental health effects for its users. A zen garden is a great way to do a mindless task by raking the sand in order to clear your mind and take a break from work or maybe a stressful situation.
8. Arm Knitted Blanket
Arm knitted blankets are a great way to show off your creativity, as well as providing heartfelt homemade gifts to your family and friends. All you need for this project is yarn. For a medium-sized blanket, you will want around 131 yards of yarn. For a large blanket you will want around 174 yards of yarn.
9. No-Sew Tie Blanket
Blankets are a great gift to give during the cold months. A no-sew blanket is one of the easiest homemade gifts to give this Christmas. All you need is two different fleece fabrics and scissors. I love that you can choose fabric that fits the person you are making it to really show the uniqueness and love you put into the gift.
10. Self-Care Basket
Self-care is really important, but during the holidays especially self-care seems to be forgotten. Everyone needs a little self-care so why not add this to your list of homemade gifts! You will need a basket, a light fabric to lay inside the basket, under all your products. Then you will need to get some self-care products like face masks, chocolate, lotion, exfoliants, etc.
11. Lip Balm/Chapstick
The winter months can wreak havoc on your lips so it’s a good idea to always have some chapstick on hand. These are other great homemade gifts to use as a stocking stuffer this year. All you need to make this is shea butter, beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils.
12. 52 Things I Love About You Cards
Have a special someone in your life? Then this is a great and heartfelt homemade gift to give them this year. Each card in the deck has one of the things you love about the other person. It’s a great way to make your special person feel special and loved this holiday season. All you need is a deck of playing cards, some white paper, and a marker.
13. Jam/Jelly
As far as homemade gifts go, homemade jelly or jam is one of the top ones. They are tasty and cost less than store-bought jelly or jam. This is a great homemade gift to give your neighbors or friends around the cold holiday season.
14. Hot Chocolate in a Jar
Hot chocolate is a fan favorite in my area when the winter season comes upon us. It also makes a simple and delicious homemade gift to give your friends this year. If you don’t know what to get your friends this Christmas look no further! This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
15. Chocolate Covered Pretzels
One of my favorite homemade gifts are chocolate covered pretzels. They are sweet and salty and so delicious. The only problem you would have with this is eating them all in one sitting!
