WHat is a good homemade gift idea for family for xmas presents?
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You can make many edible gifts such as -a banana loaf, wrapped in plastic wrap, then wrap a new dish towel around it tied with a nice ribbon, OR make some jam or jelly and cut out some red material to cover the lid and tie it on with ribbon. You could also bake some cookies wrapped in either a wicker basket (purchased at a dollar store) , cellophane wrap or even a cookie tin.  Relish is another option.  I make corn relish every year and give at least 2 or 3 jars to my mom-she thinks this is the best gift of all! This year I might make a double batch because she never has enough to last until the next Christmas. Hope these ideas work for you.
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Make her something - a scrapbook, a memory box, something.\n\nGo to the local craft store and look around. You might just find something you can make that won't require a extensive amount of time.
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Get crafty & make them yourself. Involve the family & have fun!
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I would say something related to religion. As someone suggested, maybe a nice cross necklace or a prayer book. Maybe a set of small angel statues (something like that), a nice rosary bracelet, something to do with angels (frames with inspiring messages, keychains, etc.). Hallmark might have something, if you prefer giving traditional gifts like that. I hope this helps.
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Some inexpensive ideas are handy little key chains (I got my parents lock de-icer key chains for about $4), scratch off lottery tickets, funny little magnets about stuff that they're interested in (politics, cooking, etc), practical things like pens, post its, chapstick, candles. I also saw this idea to take plastic spoons and dip them in melted chocolate, then when you put the spoon in hot milk, it makes hot chocolate. My mom likes to use them in her coffee. Of course you can also put nice chocolates in their stockings.
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If you sew (you could learn to hand sew quickly) you could make little handbags. It's also fun to make your own hand/body lotion, bath salts, bath bombs(fizzy). You could also make candy kits for them to enjoy.  Go to the library and check out the books for cheap and easy gifts in minutes.  Have fun.
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It'll be the 'little' things that count!  Hand-made, home-made anything by the kids is a big hit!!  Most of all I think the greatest gift is some 'mum time'.  An hour or two to do her favourite thing - bubble bath, read book/magazine, whilst having someone else doing the chores - BLISS!!!
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Here's some ideas I'd thought I'd share:\n\nFor Mum\n- Spa treat\n- Bath and body gift set\n- Festive holiday slippers\n- Personalized jewelry\n\nFor Dad\n- Book that interests him\n- Massage cushion for his chair\n- Subscription to his favorite magazine\n\nIf you'd rather get them something more personal, create a scrapbook filled with pictures of you and your parents. It'll remind your parents of those sweet memories that you spent together.\n\nWhatever you get them, I'm sure they'll like it. After all, you're their daughter.\n\nGood luck! ;)
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For women you can make some beaded necklaces or bracelets, also for men you could knit or crochet a scarf, hat  or mittens. Also you can make these things and they are jars with the dry ingredients for cookies and then the person you are giving the gift to, just ads the wet ingredients. They look really pretty because they are layered and you can put some fabric on the lids.\n\nAlso if you REALLY don't have any money, make them some "gift certificates" of things you will do for them, like one day of laundry, you'll vaccum the floors for a month, cook dinner for a week, etc. \n\nHope this helps. Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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Make something together. Do family handprints on art parer and frame it for the living room.\nSpend time in the kitchen - cookies are fun to make and decorate no matter what age they are.\nGet everyone a disposable camera. Take random pictures of each other. You can buy wooden frames (Dollar Tree, Wal-Mart, craft stores) and decorate these frames to put your photo's in. Your kids will love that THEY took pictures and they are desplayed thru-out the house.\nI know it's hard cause the little one is so little, but anything outside - soccer, blowing soap bubbles, sidewalk chalk is family fun time.
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A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.\n\nCheck out this site: www.paintyourlife.com\n\nThe prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing.
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How about a present from the Oxfam Xmas catalogue. $150 can buy something that will benefit a whole community in Africa or India.\nWithout being too presumptuous, as they are both doctors I doubt they really need anything. \n\nI was bought a goat for an African village last Christmas and a bicycle for a midwife to use for my birthday and thought they were the best and most thoughtful presents. \nOxfam sends out a card thanking the person and explaining what their gift means to those in need.
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Go to oriental trading co. online. They have great prices on party favors.\n\nWhen my children were that age I did a lot of shopping with them.  They also have inexpensive craft ideas.  \n\nI am not sure what kind of party you are having, but it is always nice to include a Christmas ornament as a favor to remember the party.\n\nHope this helps and good luck!
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http://www.findgift.com/Occasions/Bat-Mitzvah/\n\nThis site has some good Bat-Mitzvah gift ideas.
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I would go for something small and thoughtful, rather than "inexpensive".  If you talked with your FIL (father-in-law), I'm sure you could gather some quick information about the things she likes to do, her favorite cologne and such.  Maybe she's into crochet or knitting, then you could buy a pattern book and some yarn.  Or maybe she's into golf, you could get her some club-covers or some personalized golf-balls.  Or maybe she's into photography, you could get her a new camera bag.\n\nSome other, more general, ideas off the top of my head are:\n\nHallmark (or Wal-Mart, if you prefer) has some nice photo ablums, memory boxes and such.  \n\nA scrap-book starter kit with everything she needs except the photos to get started with scrap-booking.  \n\nA "frou-frou" bath set with bath crystals, lotion, soaps, ect.\n\nA gift certificate to a local salon for a manicure and/or pedicure.\n\nA robe and nightgown set.\n\nA set of mittens with a scarf and hat.\n\nIf all else fails, get a gift certificate for some place nice like "Bed, Bath and Beyond" or a nice restaurant as a couple's gift.
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Try a World Bazaar, or some other store that has things from all over.\n\nYou could also look in a candy store at a mall or somewhere, what with Christmas coming up they might have one.\n\nIf all fails you can get mini advent calanders that have pictures of presents on them, or make your own by buying mini Hershey chocolate bars and throwing some wrapping paper on them, or tying a ribbon around them. You could also use Kisses that are hooked up with the Christmas thing, and make little clusters of bells out of them.\n\nHope this helps, good luck!
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Have the kids cut out pictures from old magazines and newspapers. Try to find pictures of stuff that dad would be interested in, eg., gardening, boating, sporting events, etc. Paste the pictures on a big piece of construction paper. Add a special poem for Father's Day.\n\n \n\n;;;;\nFather's Day Gift Certificates\nThis is one of the most popular crafts (not just for Fathers Day but for any occasion). The gift certificates could reflect whatever dad would like. These personal crafts make a lasting impression. \n\nWrite the "gift certificates" on small pieces of colored construction paper and place them in spots around the house when dad would be sure to find them. \n\nSome ideas for Father's Day gift certificates could include: \n\n"Wash the Car" \n"One Saturday Matinee (my treat)"\n"Rake the Leaves" \n"Mow the Lawn"\n"Weed the Garden"\n"Clean the Gutters"\n"Clean the Garage"\n"Take out the Garbage"\n\nYou get the idea! Use your imagination. You can even include blank cards that dad can fill out himself".\n\n \n\n;;;