Holiday Gift Ideas
With the holiday season upon us, I have been searching for simple yet thoughtful gifts to thank teachers, love on family members, and appreciate every "hostess with the mostest" - without breaking the bank.
- 1. Kid Crafts - Our children's teachers smile from ear-to-ear when they receive a handmade craft from our kids. Check below for what we will be creating this year as well as crafts we've done in the past.
Tami
Various Crafts from Years Past
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- 2. Cards - Whether it's a hand-drawn card or a card purchased from the store, a thoughtful note goes a long way. This is my favorite way to bless others. Scouring Pinterest, you can find many card ideas to draw. I have several boards organized by event/holiday with several pins in each. Check out my Christmas inspo board HERE.
*Children's Scribbles
My favorite way to make a card is to incorporate my children's scribbles. The simplest way is to turn it into an ornament. (For birthdays I've made balloons, candles, and a birthday cake.)
*Postcards
To save on postage, you might consider creating a simple postcard, which is quite easy to make. I like to draw one design by hand, then scanning it with my phone, I create a document with four images to a page. I then can print as many as I need and spend more time on writing the message. Here are some of my favorites - holiday themed.
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- 3. Simple Gifts - This year I branched out and attempted a few smaller homemade gifts. In previous years, I did not have capacity to take on even the littlest "self-assembled" craft with three children under three. However this time around was different. With more time to plan things out, I attempted two different gifts that were warmly welcomed.
*Simmer Pot
When searching online, you will find a variety of different instructions. I followed along with a gal on Instagram and found great success. She will send you the instructions and even a supply list after commenting "Christmas Gift" under her video. While I didn't make large enough quantities, the potency was perfect after drying my oranges and apples in the oven for 2.5 hours on low heat. I ended up making my own labels
*Here's how mine turned out:
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*Epsom Salt Bath Soaks
I am a table leader at our local Mama's Group and this time for the Christmas gift I made these cute Epsom Salt Bath Ornaments. Since I already had the essential oils, I simply purchased fragrance-free epsom salt and clear ornaments.
- First I simply measured 1 cup of epsom salt and added 10 drops of my preferred essential oil (see below for which ones I used) and mixed.
- Constructing a funnel out of paper, I poured the mixture into an ornament, resealed the top, then tied an instruction card with some ribbon I already had. (I made 12 ornaments)
(5 drops of each)
- Calming: Balance and Adaptiv
- Sleepy Time: Serenity and Roman Chamomile
*blends from dōTERRA
I hope these simple ideas give you inspiration as you ponder how to love those around you in your community. Even the smallest of gifts can share cheer, thankfulness, and love.
