Two months until Christmas! Did I just say that? Uh Oh!! Don't panic, you still have plenty of time to gather gifts and plan parties! I thought about how fast the holidays come up this time of the year. It seems like each year they arrive earlier and earlier. What will you be getting for your friends and family for Christmas this year? Why not make them something special! People always seem to like gifts that are handmade or homemade. It's like they know they have extra special love wrapped up in them. When you create a gift for someone you think about what they like. This makes you personalize the gift more to the person receiving the gift. You can find ideas for crafts and recipes in books, magazines, online, and even from friends! I have been browsing the web and come up with a few ideas. Since I have really gotten into sewing lately, I am going to make some pajama pants, handbags, and drawstring or "diddy" bags. I have given each of these a test run to make sure I can create them. You could also make personalized scrapbooks online or at home using scrap booking materials. Another great gift is providing dinner for a family, baking cookies, chocolate treats, or even yummy pies. The possibilities are endless! Not only could you make gifts for family and friends, you could also make gifts for people you don't know! Contact your church, nursing home or other organization and get yourself connected to someone who might not receive a gift this season! Make them feel special and allow them to see what Christmas is all about. Giving! Freely and joyfully giving as God gave to us! You will find that this is just as much of a blessing for the giver than the receiver! So get to searching for that special gift that you want to make for someone this year and try it. You might be surprised at how well it turns out and how much the person loves their handmade gift!!
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