There are only two 2 gifts that I have received in my life that I not only remember vividly but were my favourite gifts of all time. The first one was a wedding gift from my brothers that was a tote filled with all the things that a person would need to start out on your own.  It contained things such as salt and pepper and salt and pepper shakers. Baking soda, baking powder, dish soap, washing machine detergent, a broom and ivory soap were just a few of the things in the tote. I took every single thing and wrote it on the card and it was a standard wedding card but it took two (2) columns to list what was in the tote.

The second was one I had to beg for. I asked for this for years and everyone who saw it, was incredible jealous. I asked my mom to hand write her recipes in a book so I would have them for the rest of my life. For so many years, she said that it wasn’t really a gift. I knew it would take a long time to make it. Finally, one Christmas, I opened a gift bag with measuring cups and spoons and a coil book filled with my Mother’s recipes.  I made one change.  I took the recipes out of the book and put them into page protectors so they would not get dirty.

Anyone who sticks their nose up at a homemade gift is not worth receiving that gift

After reading some of the comments, I find myself wondering what kind of person doesn't like a gift- the meaning behind it - or the thought that went into it.  I have 9 brothers and sisters and we still make gifts for each other. I am 64 years old and still make gifts for them. No one in my family has ever said anything about the homemade gifts. I love to make them. You have given me some very good ideas for this year! Thank you!!!

I did the mini sewing kit for my daughters new boyfriend last year for Christmas (2021). I didn't know him well. My daughter said he had expressed recent interest in sewing so I went with the idea :) Jokes on me because he told her that as a joke and she believed him. He absolutely adored it and went crazy when he saw it. He was so impressed how I came up with such a sweet and unique gift. He actually does sew now and I'd like to think I inspired him :)
He purposed in July and they are getting married next August (2023) 😍

I lost my husband suddenly and during his sleep in March and don't have much money left to give gifts. This is a bunch of wonderful ideas!

My daughter has A LOT of aunts and uncles and grandparents/great grandparents and instead of buying them gifts, we homemake gifts. We were funding out of ideas and now I have some new ideas for gifts. Thank you!

I made my family hand drawn/ painted cards and felt ornaments one year because I had nothing and they loved em. I barely ever let anyone in my direct family see my artwork just cuz I'm a bit shy so I think they just found it really special.

Wow, you just helped with the hardest to buy for…neighbors, PTA friends, book club members, teachers, the list goes on!! I am gonna start now, such great inspiration!!

I love ANYTHING that is homemade alot better than bought .I was raised with no money and taught to be blessed with what ever you received from God .esp to get a live Christmas tree.

shopping on a budget of $50 for multiple people, this is extremely helpful, thank you :)

Loved all of these ideas. My husband especially loved that you remembered our furry friends. 🙂

I like them all you give me great ideas thank you

I enjoy receiving a gift someone took the time to make.
Makes me feel very special.
Keep making gifts and ignore those who choose to be
ungrateful and rude.
They would not be pleased with anything they received even
if someone bought their gift.
Some just lose the meaning of Christmas.
It is not how much one spends, but the time they gave to
make something special.

My favorite from back in the day was the layered cookie dough mix.

I love all your rainbow stuff.. a great reminder of Gods promise to us!

Jesus is The Way The Truth and The Life!

These ideas are great to take a dozen of these jars to a women's shelter filled with a variety of useful items. The best Xmas video I have seen so far. Thank you! 🎄⛄💯

I love that these ideas are so simple and cheap so you could easily afford to give these out for teachers neighbors and friends and spread some holiday cheer!

Hard to pick one favorite, I loved them all, but if I had to pick one favorite it's the baking idea ones , there's extra fun with children who love to help bake .

Oh my the bath salt one is so pretty! Especially if you make it in another container you can layer several different colors and maybe add crumbled bath bomb or little shaped soap piece to make themed bath confetti! Say mermaid theme maybe?

Added fruit like dried  blueberries or cranberries to the pancake mix.  Another addition that is yummy is adding commercial cooked bacon bits to the pancake mix.

I love the cookies with the directions and little cookie cutter. It’s so cute!