More Tips for the Holiday Rush

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Actually, I just have one tip, but I wanted to brag about getting some of my shopping done early for like the first time ever, and I did it without spending any money. Well, I did spend some money but mostly I just got rid of junk that was in my house. I participated in a swap on one of my favorite message boards and got some totally awesome present for my kids! It's been really hard not to just go ahead and give them the stuff because I know their really going to love it. Oh, hey, that's like another tip. Check me out, I have 2 tips! (I don't usually serve much purpose other than to make others feel better about themselves in comparison, so a pat on the back for me!)

Now for my original tip...
Make it yourself. I know I said I'm not crafty, but I have discovered a knack for...
Oh, wait, if you might get a present from me for Christmas, I must ask you to kindly stop reading now.

Okay, I have a knack for jewelry making and it's super fun, so I am making some bracelets and earrings and necklaces for Christmas presents. I bought some tools and equipment and found some instructions on-line and I am going to town with the beading.

People usually love homemade stuff and you can add that extra ingredient, LOVE, to all your homemade stuff. There is all sorts of stuff that you can make pretty easily. I know someone that made Vanilla, how cool is that? So, if you've got even the smallest bit of creativity, go homemade for Christmas. If I can do it, anyone can!

Homemade Stuff

I like homemade stuff. I'm not crafty at all so just admire other peoples homemade stuff. Mandie mentioned Etsy a while back and it is a great place for homemade stuff. Hyena Cart is good, too, but it's mostly cloth diaper stuff (which I also like) I'll link you to some stuff I've gotten or would just like to get.

Here is an earring set that tatmom designed for me. I absolutely love her tatted snowflakes. I want a whole boatload for my Christmas tree. My grandma used to tat and I have some snowflakes she made, but my cat chewed on some of them, so they're not in great shape.

Sunflower Sweeties This mama made a pair of custom wool longies for Cashew, that I absolutely adore. She threw in a crocheted wool ball as an extra and all my little nuts love it, and it's not dangerous which is a plus. (Just ask Cashew who got hit by a plastic ball this afternoon.)

This apron from ladyjenevive is gorgeous and I totally want it, but alas, it's sold.

I also love homemade soaps, does anyone know a good place to find them? Let me know!