Old 01-06-2012, 08:20 AM
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grammatjr
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Originally Posted by EmiliasNana View Post
I too, like the homemade more meaningful gifts. It shows you put a lot of thought and effort into each special gift. I always make some gifts from "Nana'a Boutique" and everyone seems thrilled to receive them. This year I did themed aprons for each girl, including our DGD which matched her mom's, plus a sewing pouch with all kinds of goodies included. My DD, who is on a tight budget, made all her gifts this year: homemade cocoa with homemade marshmallows, vanilla extract and vanilla sugar, and succulent terrariums for all the families. My son did a silhouette of our DGD for me, and my husband matted and framed a print for our son. We ALL get in the homemade mood and love it !
I love all these ideas! My daughter did jar mixes of a couple different cookies for everyone at church, topped with burlap square, twine bow and a wooden snowflake ornament. Everyone loved them (and the cookies are yummy - we got Oatmeal Cranberry with Pumpkin Seeds)!
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