‘Tis
the season for giving and I absolutely love giving gifts and love, even more,
when I can channel what little creativity I may have into a homemade gift!
This
year I decided since we are shaving our budget down a bit, we would opt for
some DIY gifts when appropriate. Grandma and Grandpa’s are definitely a good
place to put that energy toward- they really appreciate the thought behind the
gifts, especially when they center around their grandchildren.
I
have almost all of my Christmas shopping done and most of the supplies ready to
do the DIY projects that I have chosen. I won’t give away all the details
because, obviously, Christmas hasn’t arrived and most of the recipients have
not yet received their gifts.
But, I
can share that one of my projects (that I chose to just do) is not for
Christmas. I have several loved ones who suffer from Fibromyalgia including my
mom, grandma and my MiL, Carol. I wanted to try this cream that I have been
seeing constantly on Pinterest. I have all of the essential oils needed to make
it, but I needed Coconut oil and a jar. It was slightly messy, but fairly easy
to whip out this past weekend. I needed to alter the jar used, which I did (for
easier access) and then I gave the first batch to Carol for her birthday last
night. I also have my mom hers and I am going to give my grandma hers this
weekend after I can make another batch. I am praying that it works! I would be
so thrilled if they got even a little relief! I made a smaller batch for them
and asked them all to try it and if it worked and they wanted more, I would make
a big batch!
I
also needed to give something to my sons’ daycare teacher. I wanted something
on the inexpensive but heartfelt side, so I also made her homemade peppermint
foot scrub with sugar and coconut oil blended with a few drops of peppermint
oil and some red food coloring for the “peppermint look”. It’s cute and was
very easy! I went and bought a couple more fun items and am putting together a
“pampering” basket for her. I added some nail polish, lotion, fuzzy socks, a
mini pedicure set and a candle. I also added some chocolates for her, her kids
and an extra pair of socks for her teenage daughter who helps her with the kids
a lot. I thought maybe they could do it together.
I
have a few other DIY projects for family members that I have to work on this
weekend.
On
a separate note, we gave my Papa a new drill set this weekend as a “Thank you”
for building our room. He wasn’t happy that we spent money on him, but I didn’t
care! It was a good set, something he needed and hadn’t purchased for himself
yet (he always purchases what he wants before anyone can), something that will
help him finish the room more quickly and I felt good getting him a good gift!
Plus, we got a really good deal on it- which makes it ever better!
I
am hoping to get a few pics of the end results for each of these DIY gifts…and I
am really hoping to get them done this weekend so they can be wrapped and ready
to go!
Wish
me luck! My 3rd trimester begins tomorrow and my energy is fleeting…
As
usual, I continually add items to my Stress List rather than allowing the
completed items to fall off and the list get smaller. The list IS getting
smaller, but not as quickly as I would appreciate since I keep adding items as
I remember them…such as life for the pregnant mind.
XOXO-
Ladylewy
