I know that I am trying to keep my debt this year for Christmas little to none. I want to be able to celebrate that I didn’t go into debt at all from Christmas this year, which means I have to BUDGET… BIG TIME! I have a budget of about $100 to gift to 5 people, and another $200 for my boyfriend, parents, and brother. BUT… the nice part is that I got a lot of the gifts for my parents and brother in Boston.

So… here’s some ideas for you, as well as myself for home made Christmas gifting ideas:

1. Make home made soap. Package in festive cellophane.
2. Make home made booze. Think of alternative packaging.
3. Give the gift of time. Teach someone something I know, that they want to learn.
4. Make personalized calendars.
5. Make home made spices/oils for cooking. Buy packaging at Cost Plus.
6. Make home made tea cup candles — mainly for the ladies since this is REALLY girly.

Also, Here’s some good DIY Resources for gifts:

1. Not Martha
2. Get Rich Slowly