Creating a Homegrown and Homemade Life
The holidays are right around the corner. That means it is officially time to start planning for the holiday season. I’ve rounded up a list of homemade gift ideas for everybody on your list this year. Some are perfect for under the tree and others are small enough to fit in a stocking. Start creating now, so you can relax by the yule log later!
Plastic wrap is out and this adorable DIY beeswax bowl cover is in! Reusable. Sustainable. Eco friendly. Expensive. Count me in! Grab some fabric scraps and beeswax pellets and let’s get crafting! They would make great Christmas gifts as well.
Do people still fill hope chests? Or is it something that only those of us with old souls appreciate? My old soul holds my hope chest and the things from it near and dear to my heart. What is a hope chest? Why use a hope chest? What’s filling a hope chest supposed to look like? All great questions my friend. I will guide you through all of it, so that you too can fill a hope chest for yourself or a child in your life.
If you have kids then this post is a must read. As a preschool teacher, I know the power of an ice pack. Bonked your head? Ice pack. Microscopic cut nobody can see? Ice pack. Tripped over the toy you left on the floor? Ice pack. Seriously, ice packs can heal all things when you’re three. Check out this adorable DIY boo-boo buddy for kids. It is a simple sewing project that will dry up tears for years to come.
Are you looking for an old fashioned Christmas tradition? Maybe just a pretty decoration for your tight budget? These beautiful dried orange ornaments fit both bills. They look and smell beautiful. Plus they can be used for more than just decorating the tree. I’ve got them spread throughout my house this Christmas. You definitely must give these a try this Christmas.
