Almost “Homemade Christmas” Gift Ideas
Do you remember the days when people made things with their hands and gave homemade gifts? Now it’s more common to hop on the computer and make a purchase from an online retailer. But this year, I’ve been enjoying making some ‘almost homemade’ Christmas gifts. Here are some ideas for gifts that have a personal touch but aren’t quite completely made from scratch.
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Almost “Homemade Christmas” Gift Ideas
Chocolate Caramels & Specialty Cookbook
Recently, I celebrated my birthday with my family and my parents found a super creative way to celebrate. They gave me the Anne of Green Gables cookbook and all the ingredients to make several of the memorable recipes. I had no idea it was possible to make chocolate caramels! For this holiday season, buy a special cookbook and include the ingredients for one of the recipes for a gift that will last a lifetime.
Cricut Projects
If you have a Cricut, then you are all set to create easy almost homemade gifts you can personalize with vinyl. You can use everything from dollar store glassware, water bottles, shirts, or even stuffed animals and design something special. Check out this list of 25 personalized holiday crafts you can make with your Cricut.
Hot Cocoa Bombs
Everyone loves hot cocoa on cold wintry nights. Ramp up your hot chocolate traditions with some homemade cocoa bombs. You can make them yourself and share them as gifts or buy the Ultimate Hot Cocoa Bomb Set and give the gift of creativity. Recently, I tried my hand at homemade cocoa bombs and had a great time painting the melted chocolate and creating my own version.
Get set for endless hot cocoa bomb creations with the deluxe 18-piece set and exclusive embossed mold to make 4 stunning cocoa bombs! Use the gift bags and stickers for gifting the chocolate goodness all around! Cocoa bomb recipes include Classic Hot Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice and I❤️ Red Velvet.
Ultimate Hot Cocoa Bomb Set
Flower Seeds
If you have a wildflower garden in the summer, then you have a perfect ‘almost homemade’ gift. Go out and harvest a mix of wildflower seeds and fill small mesh drawstring bags for a gift your family and friends will enjoy for years.
What ‘almost homemade’ gift ideas do you have on your holiday list this year? I’d love to hear how you are being creative with personalized gifts for the family and friends on your list.
