Thanks to a suggestion from my DDIL, the whole family is exchanging homemade gifts this year. I reluctantly agreed to be part of this but the past few weeks have been a blast. I've made everything from homemade lye soap, purses, a concrete bowl, and old altoids tins full of cuticle cream. Your husband says you can't afford to buy gifts this year. OK. But there is no reason he couldn't make something for you. Even my husband is making stuff this year: wallets made from old inner tubes for the boys, one of his signature smoked briskets, and a jewelry rack for me (shhh... it's supposed to be a surprise.) Instructables.com if FULL of great tutes. Suggest you handmake gifts this year. Lucky you--you've already finished yours.