Christmas Gifts Tip 2

Buying gifts for everyone you know can be a huge expense, not to mention stressful! My second gifting tip for this season may help with the expense part. Instead of buying gifts, maybe make some gifts. It's not as hard as it sounds. You can make photo albums (scrapbooks) of things you have done throughout the year for grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles. What they really want to see is you and you can add your own special touches to personalize it. Remember to keep it simple though, I've heard people can get a little crazy at the scrapbooking section of Michaels and all those little items add up quick. If you knit or crochet, you can make scarves, hats, mittens, or anything that fits into your skill level. Trust me, a home-made toasty scarf is always appreciated. These are just 3 suggestions, but if you have different talents and ideas, go for it! And if you make it a theme gift for a lot of people, you can buy the materials in bulk and significantly lower your cost for a very thoughtful gift.