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The Dos and Don’ts of DIY

As the gift-giving season approaches, it’s easy to spend a lot on someone you care about. But if your wallet is a little empty or you want to get crafty, making the gift yourself is always a good option. Here is a compilation of a couple ideas.

1. Homemade Scrub: Whether it’s scented or simple, a body scrub is a great DIY gift. All you need is olive oil, sugar and a scented oil. You could even add food coloring to make it extra festive.
2. Homemade Cookie Mix: Everyone loves cookies, but making them takes time and for the lazy people of the world, (myself included) it can be hard. SO by mixing together the dry ingredients of cookie dough and giving it in a cute mason jar, the hard work is all done. Be sure to include instructions of what still needs to be included and the baking temperature.
3. Customized Mug: If you have a friend obsessed with caffeine, make them a customized mug. All you need is a plain mug and ceramic marker. Draw whatever design or saying you think they would love and bake the mug in the oven to set the marker so it won’t smudge.
4. Spa Jar: If you have a friend that is constantly stressed, this gift is great. All you need is a mason jar and a couple drugstore finds. Fill the jar with anything you think your friend would like from a face mask to nail polish to a picture of the two of you. This gift can be easily personalized depending on what they like.
5. Picture frame: This is a simple one but everyone loves photos. All you need is a great picture of your friend and yourself and a frame. The gift is easy, but most people love framed photos because they are ready to go on the way right away.

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