Comments on: SUPER Inexpensive Gifts to Make and Give, Pt. 1 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1 Encouraging women in homemaking, healthy eating and parenting Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:23:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Robert Collins http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-41524 Robert Collins Tue, 11 May 2010 15:24:16 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-41524 My favorite gift to give during Christmas day is a fruit basket with toys and gift certificates. they can really put a smile on someone's face*:~ My favorite gift to give during Christmas day is a fruit basket with toys and gift certificates. they can really put a smile on someone’s face*:~

]]> By: Laura http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-27898 Laura Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:43:24 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-27898 I used organic soap when I made it and it did great! I used organic soap when I made it and it did great!

]]> By: april grider http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9614 april grider Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:26:31 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9614 i am totally inept at crafting but these ideas look great for me! i love the thank you cards, i could stamp some for my grandkids i am totally inept at crafting but these ideas look great for me! i love the thank you cards, i could stamp some for my grandkids

]]> By: Donna http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9563 Donna Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:38:55 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9563 Found a couple more that you might like.... For the pet lover in your life: Homemade Doggie Treats- http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/05/homemade-doggie-treats.html The other day I sent someone a box of homemade gingerbread men: http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/12/gingerbread-men.html with a small jar of homemade hot cocoa: http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/11/homemade-hot-chocolate.html ****These recipes are not very healthy but they are frugal! :-) And everyone loved the gingerbread men, even my "I don't like spice cakes and such" kiddies! Another idea is to give a jar of homemade jelly (very cheap to make) with a package of homemade biscuit mix, with instructions and in a cute little basket. Found a couple more that you might like….

For the pet lover in your life:
Homemade Doggie Treats-
http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/05/homemade-doggie-treats.html

The other day I sent someone a box of homemade gingerbread men:
http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/12/gingerbread-men.html

with a small jar of homemade hot cocoa:
http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/11/homemade-hot-chocolate.html

****These recipes are not very healthy but they are frugal! :-) And everyone loved the gingerbread men, even my “I don’t like spice cakes and such” kiddies!

Another idea is to give a jar of homemade jelly (very cheap to make) with a package of homemade biscuit mix, with instructions and in a cute little basket.

]]> By: Donna http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9347 Donna Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:34:16 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9347 Here's something that I did last year, not original: http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/01/simmering-jars-frugal-gift.html Here’s something that I did last year, not original:
http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/01/simmering-jars-frugal-gift.html

]]> By: Mariah http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9276 Mariah Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:56:36 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9276 I have a question about home made gifts like these--they are very nice, and I am sure the gesture of making them is much appreciated by the receiver. At the same time, I wonder whether giving these kinds of gifts requires a certain agreement (perhaps even unspoken) among the group exchanging gifts. What I mean is this: if a friend gives me a nice gift card to a favorite clothing store, isn't is somewhat unacceptable on my part to only give something that cost me a few dollars? I would like I cheated that person. Of course, I am aware that homemade gifts take thought and time, but often they do not take all that long, and often I just enjoy making them anyway. So to claim that my homemade gift is equal or better than a gift I really wanted from a store strikes me as a bit problematic...I am struggling with this, because I want to be wise with spending money, but I also want my friends to know that they are valuable enough for me to give them something that they really would like to have (rather than always thinking about how I could spend the least money possible). You may have addressed this elsewhere, but I did not see it--so if you could share with us your opinion about this, I would appreciate it. Thanks! I have a question about home made gifts like these–they are very nice, and I am sure the gesture of making them is much appreciated by the receiver. At the same time, I wonder whether giving these kinds of gifts requires a certain agreement (perhaps even unspoken) among the group exchanging gifts. What I mean is this: if a friend gives me a nice gift card to a favorite clothing store, isn’t is somewhat unacceptable on my part to only give something that cost me a few dollars? I would like I cheated that person. Of course, I am aware that homemade gifts take thought and time, but often they do not take all that long, and often I just enjoy making them anyway. So to claim that my homemade gift is equal or better than a gift I really wanted from a store strikes me as a bit problematic…I am struggling with this, because I want to be wise with spending money, but I also want my friends to know that they are valuable enough for me to give them something that they really would like to have (rather than always thinking about how I could spend the least money possible). You may have addressed this elsewhere, but I did not see it–so if you could share with us your opinion about this, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

]]> By: mom2fur http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9256 mom2fur Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:58:25 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9256 Homemade gifts aren't cheap--they're usually of better quality than what you buy in a store, and unique, besides. Have you seen the blog "Sew, Mama, Sew"? It has tons of tutorials, and everyday this month she's posting links to handmade gift tuts! (I'm making my nephew a fishing game--I only had to buy the magnets and a dowel for it!) Homemade gifts aren’t cheap–they’re usually of better quality than what you buy in a store, and unique, besides. Have you seen the blog “Sew, Mama, Sew”? It has tons of tutorials, and everyday this month she’s posting links to handmade gift tuts! (I’m making my nephew a fishing game–I only had to buy the magnets and a dowel for it!)

]]> By: Donna http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9216 Donna Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:04:04 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9216 Hey...got another question/idea for you. On Thanksgiving and other holidays, I like to make my menu in advance, breaking down items to purchase,where things are on sale and coupons if I have any, and cooking into a couple of days. Got a Celebration Menu Planner printable? Hey…got another question/idea for you.

On Thanksgiving and other holidays, I like to make my menu in advance, breaking down items to purchase,where things are on sale and coupons if I have any, and cooking into a couple of days. Got a Celebration Menu Planner printable?

]]> By: Donna http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9215 Donna Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:59:24 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9215 I love 'em! Great ideas! I can hardly wait for the next part...which was the most exciting part, seeing that this was part one meant there would be more parts..... :-) Thanks for Thanks cards too! You put them in the kids stockings? would love to know more about your Christmas celebration! Is my nose too long? :-) You've got great ideas! I can't help but to pick at ya! ;-) I love ‘em! Great ideas!
I can hardly wait for the next part…which was the most exciting part, seeing that this was part one meant there would be more parts….. :-)

Thanks for Thanks cards too!
You put them in the kids stockings?
would love to know more about your Christmas celebration! Is my nose too long? :-) You’ve got great ideas! I can’t help but to pick at ya! ;-)

]]> By: Andrea http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1/comment-page-1#comment-9214 Andrea Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:47:43 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/super-inexpensive-gifts-to-make-and-give-pt-1#comment-9214 I've always loved giving and receiving homemade gifts. They are my absolute favorite. I know there is so much more behind a homemade gift than the item. There's love, meditation, and anticipation that what your giving will be cherished because it's a gift of yourself. There's a special place in my heart for the homemade gifts I receive. I planned a blog about this very idea soon. I'll link your gifts. Thanks!! I’ve always loved giving and receiving homemade gifts. They are my absolute favorite. I know there is so much more behind a homemade gift than the item. There’s love, meditation, and anticipation that what your giving will be cherished because it’s a gift of yourself. There’s a special place in my heart for the homemade gifts I receive. I planned a blog about this very idea soon. I’ll link your gifts. Thanks!!

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