Some of the best holiday gifts are those that don't require money, but require some time. They are more meaningful to the recipient, and especially to the giver, because you have a little more invested than the time it took to shop for it and wrap it up.
Gifts I have given in the past that took more time than money:
- Cross-stitched items such as table runners and holiday decorations (this was BC--before children)
- A recipe book full of favorite recipes collected from family members
- CDs of old family pictures that I scanned and turned into JPGs
- Decoupaged boxes (and initials) made with recycled page-a-day calendar illustrations.
I especially like giving presents to family members that have some significance. Everyone has really enjoyed and used their recipe books. This year, I have a couple of fun Christmas projects in the works. And, no, I won't tell you what they are, as some of the recipients read this blog!
Have you made (or received) a great holiday gift that would fall in this category? I'd love to hear about them. And, after Christmas, I promise to tell you what I made this year.
