A roundup of homemade, DIY gifts that your friends and family will love to receive for the holidays this year!
As I get older, the holidays become more and more about catching up with my family, making memories, and celebrating the year rather than getting presents. Of course, when you’re little and still believe in Santa Claus, it’s absolutely magical to come downstairs in the morning to a Christmas tree surrounded by brightly wrapped presents.
But to be honest, nowadays, I like GIVING gifts much more than I like receiving them. A lot of my family members happen to feel the same, so when I ask them what they want (or need) they often don’t know how to answer! This can make Christmas shopping a little tricky. But that’s where homemade DIY gifts come in!
There’s nothing I love more than a homemade gift from a loved one. The gift itself is amazing, but what makes it even more special is that they took the time and effort to make something from scratch that they thought I’d enjoy. And let’s face it, in the era of Pinterest, people are getting pretty good at DIY crafts and creations.
I almost exclusively do homemade gifts for my extended family now (since all them always say they “don’t need anything”), so I always have fun each year coming up with new ideas on what to make for them!
Homemade Gifts for the Holidays
Today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite DIY holiday presents to make for your friends and family this year. Everything from food to beauty products and everything in between. You’ll be able to find something to make for even the hardest to buy for person on your list.
For the Home
All Natural Homemade Cleaning Products
DIY Menu Board for the Kitchen
Handmade Oven Mitts and Hot Plates
Cooking
Bath and Body
5-Minute Easy Homemade Lip Balm
Food
Healthy Movie Night Trail Mix (perfect to pair with the recipients favorite movie on DVD or movie passes!)
Grain-Free Vegan Almond Butter Brownie Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bark
Superfood Sweet Potato Cookies
Honey Vanilla Almond Bread with Dates & Goat Cheese
No Bake Sweet n’ Salty Popcorn Bars
Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
4 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Low-Fat Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins
Baked Banana Pumpkin Spice Bars
Double Chocolate Banana Coconut Fudge Bars
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Energy Bites
Grain-Free Vegan Almond Butter Brownie Cookies
Pistachio Cranberry Almond Flour Cookies
Chocolate Cherry Mocha Brownie Bites
Healthy Chocolate Covered Pretzels – 4 Ways!
No Bake Banana Nut Protein Bars
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Dog Treats (for the dog owner/lover!)
Looking for more DIY gifts? Check out this post on The Best Homemade Food Gifts for the Holidays!
Do you prefer giving homemade or store bough gifts?
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
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8 responses to “41 Homemade Holiday Gifts Your Family Will Love”
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Homemade gifts are the best! Thanks for putting together such an awesome list! I’ve been meaning to try making my own cleaning products + reusable bags! I’ve also been planning on putting together a “get well soon” care package so ‘soup in a jar’ mixes would be a great addition! :]! Can’t wait to try these out!
I agree!! I LOVE making AND receiving homemade gifts. 🙂
Great idea’s for Christmas Gifts! Hope you are having a good week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thanks Helen! People love homemade gifts!! 🙂
I love Homemade Gifts they are really the very best! Hope you are enjoying your week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Great ideas thank you for sharing. Happy Holiday Season, Kippi
Thanks Kippi! Happy Holidays to you too!
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