Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas to Take Money, Stress Out of Christmas

As you look over the list of gifts you need this holiday season, an unsettling feeling starts. How will I pay for all these gifts? How about homemade gifts?

Gift-giving is meant to be a time for sharing how much you appreciate others, but rising prices and tight budgets take the feel-good vibes right out of gift-giving traditions. This year, take the money stress out of the holidays by turning to homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are a great way to show you appreciate someone while also adding a personal touch. Gifts don’t need to be expensive to be special. Get the family involved in the fun and you will be creating memories while making unique gifts for those who mean the most in your life. Patch explores the homemade holidays in hopes that you will find something to inspire you to enjoy the season more. Healthy options: Pack energy in a jar with healthy snacks like energy bars, dark chocolate…

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11:32 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012

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As my kids get older I'm finding it increasingly difficult to come up with original gift ideas for the holidays. My 5 year old is still thrilled with new markers and an Ugli doll, but pleasing my 7 and 10 year olds is more of a challenge.   They don't need much, but we always have to come up with a long list to satisfy the relatives. While parents can sometimes get away with new sneakers or books, grandparents want that "WOW!" reaction when the darlings break into their booty.   It's hard to find "WOW!" presents year after year—especially with three boys as everything for my oldest gets passed down twice. We have held out on a video game console for another year so that also eliminates a whole gift category. I know my boys would love a Wii…

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