The best part about this is that I can include the children in my gift making.
How special for them to learn about the joy one gets from making something for those we love. I am also excited about using fresh organic ingredients. The children can help print out labels and write sweet sentiments on each of the gifts.
What kinds of things do you like to do for Christmas? Are there crafts that you enjoy doing as a family? What's your thought on home made gifts? This will be our first year attempting this. Please send prayers & positive thoughts as this crazy homeschooler is a far cry from a domestic Goddess! This will truly be a labor of love...
Happy Holidays from our house to yours!
- Jenn Parianos
I love making home-made gifts...unfortunately most of the in-laws think it is a waste of my time and don't really appreciate it. I made dinner boxes with 8 casseroles, 2 batches of frozen cookie dough balls and 2 batches of frozen porcupine balls with homemade sauce. My sil looked and asked what the H*LL she was supposed to do with all that. Made me sad, but figured she like to buy everything and doesn't do much cooking so it was her loss. My bil loved it as he is a full time working, single father. My mil was indifferent. My sister loves it as she is a teacher. My friends are all going more of the home-made gift direction this year. I believe it makes the show of love more apparent, but you need to know your intended recipient pretty well. Good luck with your home-made Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for the good advice! I am sorry that some did not appreciate your effort. That's pretty crummy. I think it would mean so much to me for someone to take the time to make something for me. Just know that you did something really kind and that says more about you than anything :)
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