This year I’m on a different kick; I simply want to reduce spending and focus in on the sentimentality of the holiday verses the materialism.  However, to be quite honest with you…gifting is an inevitable part of our holiday season, and so I might as well have some ideas up my sleeve.  But they don’t all have to be purchased, they can be made as well!  Here are some gift ideas for both purchasing and handmade.

This pin is so darling.  Putting those little piggies on canvas really elevates the craft and makes for a darling painting for grandparents and parents.  I have many of these on paper and pots but not on canvas.  I might have to get some of these done for my own home!  Willow’s feet are still small.  Just go to your local craft store and snatch-up some acrylic colors and a few small canvases.  This could be very inexpensive for a sweet homemade present.

A fun wall hanging could be a fabulous homemade gift.  Just purchase a needlepoint wooden ring, some silk flowers and fake greenery and a yard of lace fabric.  Cut the fabric in strips, tie on some thick yarn, wire on the flowers and wrap the wooden ring with ribbons.  Secure with some hot glue and attach some thick twine or ribbon to hang it.  This could be such a sweet and elegant wall hanging if done tastefully and with soft tones.

I feel like a pom pom wreath would be a spectacular present in a neutral color, very fluffy and full, and made very clean.  I would love it if somebody made one for me.  I think there are sort of “oh, that was a nice thought” kind of homemade presents and then there can be showstoppers like this idea.  Both are wonderful in there own merit but sometimes you just want to show off something really pretty!  Just get woolly yarn, a wreath form, and hot glue and you’re in business.  Add a gorgeous ribbon and something that can be used for all of Fall and Winter and you’ve nailed it.

Something for the family member living in colder climates, Ugg Women’s Dakota Moccasin and for men, Ugg Men’s Ascot Slipper

For moms that love to dress like their little tot (I can’t get enough of that) and this one is perfect for cold weather fun, mom and baby winter hat

Things I want to get my 4 year old daughter:

Calico Critter Adventure Tree House  Honestly, I am so in favor of all things Calico Critter.  They are precious little animals, they fit perfectly in her wooden farmhouse, she adores them and I just feel like I would love to be fully immersed in Calico Critters for as long as we can possibly put off getting a Barbie house.  Calico Critter Chipmunk family  This one is so dang cute!  The Calico Critter Caravan Family Camper and one more darling family

Picasso magnets for something amazing and educational for kids and this Picasso bristle set

Ballet sweaters, a must do this year for my little one.

A few fun books for littles, even if they just have to listen and can’t follow any pictures.  Little House on the Prairie and Charlotte’s Web  because I am so on a country kick!!

Something for someone who loves to cook and loves to host, this is by far the best griddle I have ever used.

Something for a friend or mother that loves his/her smoothies!  Magic Bullet

These are a must have in my household but for any mom/dad who love to cook and want to throw parties and have healthy treats!  The Forest Feast for Kids Cookbook , The Forest Feast Gatherings and one more…The Forest Feast Cookbook  these books are so colorful and full of beautiful watercolors and showcase this amazing lifestyle in the woods.  I’m a big fan!

For the hubby, every man loves a fire TV stick

Every man needs an ax Gransfors Bruk Wildlife Hatchet perfect for cutting kindling.

Here’s a little something fun for your man; this is especially good for shaving his head, but great for the face, too!  Soap Commander shaving soap with the shaving brush

Some darling matching tees for mommy-and-me style  you can’t beat the price here!  I’d order one size bigger to be on the safe side.  It’s a win-win, kid grows into it and I can shrink mine if I need to.

A sweet wedding set of MagiClip dolls for your little one.  One other set of 8 dolls to go for with the MagiClip toys

A fantastic cupcake carrier is every mother’s must have item.

Something to warm-up in and look sporty all year long, this Patagonia for women and Patagonia for men.

For the one who loves to document and take gorgeous photos – Canon PowerShot G15

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”

Be sure to make lots of wonderful homemade presents and have fun shopping.  Be sure to share your favorite gift ideas for this holiday season with me in the comments.

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