There’s no denying it — the holidays can become expensive! Between children, spouses, friends, family, teachers, and co-workers, there are so many gifts to consider giving that it can become both financially and physically draining. We wanted to create a small list of easy-to-make yet thoughtful gifts for those on a budget and that go outside the realm of traditional large-gift giving. These ideas were picked from various articles at JollyFestive.com, but these are our faves.
1. Cash-Wrapped Chocolates
Are the teenagers or young adults in your life asking for “just money” this year? Make them smile by gathering a handful of their favourite candy bars and securing paper bills around them with ribbon. Cluster them together in a clear bag, display them in a festive basket or skip the chocolates altogether and just make a box of assorted holiday cash. They’ll get what they want and you’ll give it to them in a way that makes their day merry and bright.
2. Painted Stone Paperweights
What grandparent wouldn’t love a one-of-a-kind work of art made lovingly just for them? Turn your children’s art activities into the perfect Christmas gift by refashioning them as paperweights. Just be sure to seal the finished product with a few layers of varnish to make it smooth, shiny, and usable for years to come without fading. These would also make a lovely, and colourful addition to any teacher’s desk.
This isn’t just a children’s craft — more and more adults are getting into the trend of stone painting. Depending on skill level, even larger rocks can become beautiful works of art worthy of gifting to your loved ones. If you’re new to the world of painting stones, Empress of Dirt has a great beginner’s guide.
4. Joy of Missing Out
Sometimes you just need a moment for yourself. With so much pressure to not miss out, sometimes the pleasure comes from consciously doing nothing. Enter the emerging trend of JOMO – joy of missing out.
Take the time to read that book by the fire on a Sunday afternoon, run yourself that bath with the fancy bubbles and candle you’ve been saving, write that card to an old friend you keep promising you’ll contact. Remember you deserve to be looked after, to0.
5. Candy Themes
This playful theme has made quite the resurgence with those iconic red and white stripes set to be another of the key trends for Christmas 2021. But it’s not just candy canes that will be satisfying our sweet tooth. Hot chocolate stations, gingerbread houses, and home-baked cookies will be gracing more than just your kitchen this year as they spread their Christmas cheer across all festive décor.
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