DIY Christmas Gifts That Anyone Can Make
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The Holidays are just around the corner, and you need to get some presents. The only problem is that you have a really tight budget, and you’re not sure how you can go shopping without breaking it.
The good news is that you don’t have to go shopping at all. You can save your money with the help of DIY!
Take a look at the budget-friendly DIY gifts you can make for your loved ones this year.
Treats:
Are you stumped about what to get someone? You can never go wrong with getting them treats. Anyone would be delighted to get a box of freshly made gingerbread cookies or a decadent layer of fudge.
So, what kinds of treats can you whip up for gifts? Here are some ideas that could inspire you:
- Chocolate truffles
- Peppermint bark
- Hot cocoa mix
- Marshmallows
Candles:
Candles are great Christmas gifts, but they can cost a pretty penny. Instead of grabbing a candle from the store, why don’t you make your own?
All you need to do is get some wax, a wick and the right vessel. For a classic candle, a clean mason jar will do. If a jar feels too plain, use a printed teacup for your candle. Melt the wax on the stovetop. Place the wick in the vessel. And when the wax is ready, pour it inside and let it set.
If you’d like to give your friend more of a spa experience, you can add a drop of essential oil for fragrance! Look at some of the best scents for stress relief and see which ones you should add in. That way, your friend can light the candle anytime they want to sit back and relax.
Chunky Blankets:
The weather is getting frosty, so a warm, chunky blanket is the perfect gift to offer someone. They’ll appreciate it when they want to snuggle on the couch and sip on a hot cup of cocoa.
How can you make one? You can easily learn how to arm knit a blanket without any equipment or prior knitting skills. All you’ll need is bulky yarn and some patience.
The Pressure to Break the Budget during Christmas
Try your best to fight the pressure to break your budget because of presents. It’s not worth it. If you drain your savings and rack up your credit card for the sake of the holidays, you’ll put yourself in a tough financial spot once they’re over. What will you do if there’s an emergency expense? You’ll want to have the funds to cover it.
If you’ve made the mistake of draining your funds during the holidays, and you’re not sure how you can deal with an emergency, you still have options. As long as your balance isn’t too high, you could put the expense on your credit card. Or you could go to a website like CreditFresh and try to apply for a small cash loan. If you’re approved for the small loan, you could use the funds to help you recover from the emergency in a short amount of time.
It’s important that you don’t use cash loans for other purposes. They should be for emergencies only. They shouldn’t be used to fund holiday shopping sprees or help with everyday purchases.
DIY presents are the perfect compromise that lets you give lots of gifts without overspending. You can spread the love without going broke!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
