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Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo @Spontaneo (14699) • United States 30 Jun 19

Personally, I like to create gifts for people that I myself would like to receive. My favorite gifts to create for people are gift baskets and gift jars. I think homemade gifts are unique and hardly ever the same. What do you...

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I started to make my jam!

marguicha @marguicha (230365) • Chile 9 Dec 16

Finally we picked enough apricots to make a jam. The apricots are pared, placed in 2 big pots and sugar was added to mix with the big spoon. When the apricots are juicy, I´ll place the pots in the stove to simmer very...

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Homemade Gifts

Fishmomma @Fishmomma (11658) • United States 17 Aug 16

When I was in college I made many homemade gifts for my friends, as was a poor college student with to many bills and a small income. This year, I'm working less hours, so returning to making homemade gifts. I enjoy baking and...

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What are some ideas for homemade gifts for boys and men??

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 19 Dec 11

Recently I read in someone's blog where they are vowing to themselves to make, or buy homemade, all of their Christmas gifts next year. I actually love this idea and have also vowed to do the same. I'm already feeling...

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What is the Best Christmas Present You Ever Made?

Deborah L. Alten @gtargirl (5376) • United States 7 Dec 11

We spent so much money on Christmas gifts that sometimes aren't even appreciated. Have you ever made gifts for family and friends? If so what's the best, or favorite, present you've made with your own hands? Personally, I love...

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Do you like homemade gifts?

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 16 Oct 11

Do you like to make your own christmas gifts for your family members and your friends or do you buy the gifts in a shop? Do you like to receive homemade gifts from others? Why/why not? Have you received any homemade gifts that you...

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If you are Clever and Crafty....I need your help!

betsyraeduke @betsyraeduke (2669) • United States 31 Oct 09

I'm looking for help from all the crafty mylotters out there! Christmas is fast approaching and I'm not prepared! My shopping budget is quite small this year and I've yet to buy a single gift. I have 2 children, both boys, ages 7...

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Time to think about hand made gifts, isn't it? Any idea? Here are mine!

dragon54u @dragon54u (31633) • United States 18 Aug 09

I make as many gifts as I can, because of my finances and also because they mean more. In fact, my family prohibits spending more than $4 on a gift for an adult or teenager. This year I'm going to be giving boxes of love. Each...

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More Creative Homemade Gifts

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 8 Feb 09

I'm in the craft mood today for some odd reason...well, not really odd.. just a "moment in time" thing... it is raining outside and so quiet and I love hearing the rain fall and that used to me "MY" day for crafts. I loved those...

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Birthday Gift

coolchic101 @coolchic101 (848) • United States 29 Jun 08

What do you think of this birthday gift for a 4 year old (my son's best friend)? I made 2 homemade gift bags made out of paper bags and decorated it with cut outs of colored coloring sheets out of different coloring books (my...

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Last Minute Gift For The Puzzle Lover On Your List

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 16 Dec 07

There are many people who love puzzles. I too love to work puzzles but I just hate it when the box tears up and you begin to loose piece of the puzzle. This idea comes from Family Fun Magazine. You could purchase a puzzle very...

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Do You Still Need Some Last Minute Gifts?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 16 Dec 07

Well we are on the count down to Christmas. If you still have a few people to take care of, now is the time to do it before you get totally stressed out. Here are some frugal and easy gifts to make. You can even involve the kids...

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Gift Idea - Holiday Muffin Mix

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 11 Dec 07

With the price of everything raising, it seems that most families are on an even tighter budget for Christmas this year. This is a great recipe to give as gifts. It is frugal and good at the same time. HOLIDAY MUFFIN MIX 5 c....

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Are You Going To Have A Frugal Christmas?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 28 Nov 07

I am amazed at how many people will use their credit card to purchase Christmas gifts with. We are a homemade gift giver. We also purchase gifts all year long at clearance sales. We do not use a credit card. I have found that this...

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This is for all the creative people out there.

cheryl2783 @cheryl2783 (229) • United States 1 Oct 07

I want to make homemade gifts for my parents and in-laws this year. One thing I was thinking of was getting a flower pot and putting a sunflower in it. On the outside, I was going to put a picture of my son and the family member...

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Baking In A Can - Recipe 4 - CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 26 Aug 07

I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to post additional Baking In a can recipes. I had emergency surgery and had so many problems. Please forgive me. I do hope you are enjoying this wonderful way of baking. It can be...

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Frugal Way To Deal With Stress - Also Makes Great Gifts

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 30 Jun 07

It seems that life is so stressed these days. We never seem to have time for ourselves. We are always on the go and it leaves no time to destress. I have found that a nice soak in the bath with some music on helps me to relax a...

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Have You Been Longing For A Beautiful Garden Arbor

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 15 Jun 07

The season of weddings is upon us. It is amazing how much putting together a wedding can cost. You don’t have to let the cost get out of control though. It is possible to stay within your budget, you can do a lot of things...

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My Mothers Day Gift To My Mother

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 7 Jun 07

In May, gather had its Mother’s Day contest, I could not wait to enter. I wrote my article for my mom. I printed it off and framed it for her as a Mother’s day gift. She received a lot of gifts from my brothers and sister but her...

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Wonderful Homemade Bird House

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 3 Jun 07

As my friends on mylot know, my husband is very talented when it comes to making things. I have posted some of his work on mylot already. Many have ask for the directions and I find that it is hard to publish that on mylot as I...

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