If you need a tangible, physical gift, try a homemade one. Homemade gifts have gotten a bad rap. We don’t mean macaroni picture frames (although some of those can be pretty amazing too). We mean thoughtful gifts that showcase your skills and passions.
- Have an extra mason jar somewhere? Everything from jams and jellies, to brownies and cookie mixes, to soothing bath salts and hand scrubs. TipJunkie has a list of 48 gifts you can put in jars!
- Offer your skills. Are you a masseur? Can you design websites? Take something you are good at (or are willing to learn), and give that as a gift.
- Get crafty! Google “homemade gift” and you will get millions of results. Here is an amazing assortment of gifts that will cost less than $5!
Homemade gifts do not have to be a “cheap way out,” although they can be relatively inexpensive. Do your research, and put in the time and work. You can end up with some pretty amazing, sustainable gifts.
We are definitely excited about these personal apple pies. Can’t you just smell the cinnamon, and taste that crisp, tender, flaky crust?