3 Best Homemade Holiday Gifts for Your Loved Ones

With Christmas fast approaching, you may have already started worrying about what you’re going to get your loved ones for the holidays. While you can spend hundreds of dollars on presents this year, you can save money and give personalized homemade gifts that will mean the world to your loved ones.

Some of these gifts are a bit unconventional, but they will be incredibly meaningful! Of course, if you want to make an impact this holiday season but aren’t keen on DIY Christmas gifts, our gourmet gift baskets are an amazing option.

Here are 3 homemade Christmas gifts you can make this year:

1. Oversized Hand Warmers

From north to south, east to west, the country is expected to have a cold winter this year. What better way to combat the chill than with hand warmers? These are pretty easy to make, and are great for just about everyone. All you need are 4-inch squares of festive fabric, some thread, and some rice.

Sew up two squares of fabric together, leaving an inch opening on one side. Then, fill it up with rice, and sew up the closure. Use shears to clean up any frays or loose threads, then simply pop the finished hand warmers in the microwave for about 30 seconds to keep your hands warm in the winter air!

2. Wooden Bow Ties

If you’re a crafty person and have access to a band saw and other woodworking tools, wooden bow ties can make an incredible gift for every man on your Christmas list. What’s more, the materials you need to make these stylish gifts are inexpensive and can be found at just about any craft store or hardware store.

You’ll take layers of veneer, or a thicker piece of wood, and use a bandsaw or whatever woodworking tool you’re comfortable with to shape your wood into the shape of a bow tie. Then, sew your fabric into the proper shape and attach a hook so your recipient can clasp the bow tie around their neck. It can be a bit confusing, but there are helpful YouTube videos to walk you through it!

3. DIY Soup Mixes

Is there any meal better on a cold night than a hot bowl of delicious soup? While you can open a can of condensed soup and throw it in a pot, homemade soup is a much better option. You can give the gift of an amazing homemade meal with these soup mixes. And, you may already have most of the ingredients you need in your pantry!

There are a lot of easy soup mixes you can make for every taste. You can make organic mixes, vegan mixes, and just about everything else you can imagine. If you don’t want to go off of a recipe for the internet, test out a few dry-ingredient recipes at home on your own. Then throw them in a Mason jar with a beautiful bow and label to make them the perfect DIY Christmas gifts for this season!

Christmas Doesn’t Have to Cost an Arm and a Leg!

Whether you have oodles of cash to spend or you are on a shoestring budget this year, your holiday spending doesn’t have to get out of control. There are plenty of homemade Christmas gifts that will wow everyone on your list.

If DIY Christmas gifts aren’t your thing, there are other amazing options that won’t bankrupt you. Our Christmas gift baskets are a great way to show your loved ones you care. We have organic options, vegan options, wine baskets and so much more to meet just every taste and style. Shop our full selection to find the perfect gourmet gift basket today!