I am really moving toward the brown paper bag ideas since we can’t recycle traditional wrapping paper. Is that a weird thing right there? Which one is traditional? Paper bags or wrapping paper? Thoughts to ponder. That is about all of the time I can commit to that!

If you need to keep the kids busy while you are wrapping, bust out the Christmas Charades.

If you need a little liquid pick-me-up, peruse our Christmas Cocktails. 

If you just need some creative bow tying tips (these are REALLY cool!), check out how to tie a perfect bow.

Finally, if these ideas aren’t enough for you, we have 8 more creative gift wrapping ideas just in case.

Before you head over there check out these wonderfully inspiring Christmas wrapping ideas!

Inspiring Christmas Wrapping Ideas

Randi from Dukes And Duchesses has these 3 Creative Gift Wrap Ideas ready for you. The simple stick tree and Santa packages are my favorites!

When your site is called “Mod Podge Rocks Blog” a DIY Confetti Christmas Gift Wrap is right up your alley. Isn’t this adorable? Honestly, I think this one is an easy one and it won’t end up on your Pinterest fail list.

At A Spoonful Of Sugar, they have created a fool proof was to spice up your Christmas packages with this Washi Tape Wrapping Paper.

Have a little balsa wood around? These little Christmas Tree Gift Topper by Make and Tell will make your presents stand out.

Well, it just wouldn’t be a complete Christmas wrapping round up without Christmas Unicorn Gift Bag Tutorial. Am I right? Thank you to Tikkido for helping us check this one off our list. Now to find that horn!

 I really adore this Christmas Chalkboard Packaging by Bonnie Christine. What a cute idea! I will be adding this one to my list of Christmas wrapping ideas for next year for sure. I don’t think I will be finding this paper tonight. Ya win some, ya lose some.

These Easy Gift Wrap Gift Tag Stickers by Homey Oh My are a genius idea. I really love this and it would work wonderfully with my brown bag paper idea, too! I am off to go cut some pine boughs and salal. Oh, wait. I need to tell you about the rest of these first!

Amy at The Idea Room has one of my favorite ideas with her Creative Christmas Gift Wrap . I adore that these are reusable and almost kid proof for those who want to take a peek ahead of time. 

These Cupcake Liner Ornaments Homemade Christmas Wrapping Paper by Stacey at The Soccer Mom Blog are so kid-friendly. Just buy some cute little cupcake liners and you are more than half way there. This is another great option for those paper bags!

Are your kids driving you batty and they need something to do? Have them make some of this Homemade Wrapping Paper Sponge Stamping by Confessions Of An Overworked Mom. Honestly, have them start in July and then when December comes, you won’t even have to think about it!

Pretty up your brown paper packages with this DIY Ribbon Tutorial by Hearth And Vine. Cute, right!?!?

This is so darn cool. Each one looks totally unique and this Tie Dye Wrapping Paper technique by Diana Rambles can be used year round.

Ok,Nellie Bellie. I see your How To Make A Gift Bag tutorial, but I am deathly afraid that this would turn into a disaster for me. Honestly, I think this would be a good one for my crafty daughter. I might end up with ribbon and torn paper that looks like an oven mitt.

Brittany Goldwyn is a goddess of Custom Gift Wrap DIYs. Isn’t this pretty? Again, I think I would have to work on this one when the kids aren’t around. Ya, I need some serious mama craft time for this Christmas wrapping idea.

 I am literally printing off this Printable Paper Bow Template by Thrifty Jinxy as I type this. Isn’t it genius??! Bless those who make printable for us.

Just in case one wasn’t enough for you. We have another Christmas Unicorn Gift Wrap Idea by My Heavenly Recipes here for you. Enjoy!

At first glance, I thought this was going to be a tutorial about how to make a glittery deer head. HOWEVER, check out the Free Printable Wood Grain Wrapping Paper by Tikkido! Another creative genius making our lives easier. Mwwwwah!

Anytime a package is reusable, I am a fan and now you can learn How To Paint A Snowflake Gift Pouch by The Things We’ll Make.

AAnother great idea that would transfer to our brown paper bag dreams. This Holiday Lights Gift Wrap Tutorial by Burlap And Blue is ridiculously cute and even I could do it!

This Santa Gift Bag Idea by That’s What Che Said is so cute and I put it at the end because, honestly, this is one I want to receive. Thank you super crafty people for giving us such awesome Christmas wrapping inspiration in the eleventh hour!

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This coffee table made out of wood crates is so versatile and functional. It is easily moved due to the locking wheels, also it serves as a great little storage space. You can also change out the centerpiece, whether it be flowers, potpourri, or Holiday decorations.

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Packed in a nice jar with cute label and a bow this could also make a nice gift for your friends. If you are giving it away, make sure you make one for yourself as well because its lemony-licious and your skin will appreciate it.

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All the while they were running new electric and updating old electric and using old outlet holes that have previously been cut and cutting new holes in new drywall.

With all of this comes putting in outlets…the right way. Our friends from The Space Between have come up with an easy way to have clean looking outlets and so much more. Check it out here…

We want to tell you more. It seems so basic, right? However, you know how tricky it can be getting these DIY projects straight and tidy.

My latest endeavor was a simple desk. I thought I would save a TON of money re-creating a desk I saw at IKEA and I couldn’t have been more wrong. During my first attempt, I spent $180 on materials.

The IKEA desk was $110. After re-evaluating the project, I returned some of the supplies back to the hardware store and did a little shopping on Amazon. Low and behold, I ended up making the desk for $80 and 2 days worth of work.

I do love it, but I wish I had one of Karah’s brilliant tutorials instead of trying it from scratch.

(Affiliate link ahead, but you can get a REALLY awesome book.)

If you want a little inspiration, check out her book “DIY Wood Pallet Projects: 35 Rustic Modern Upcycling Ideas to Personalize Your Space.” She is SO creative and her easy “how-to’s” will save you the grief I experienced with my desk project. I would also recommend perusing her site to see her homes in Aruba, Key West, and Curacao. Check out the house tours and you will fall in love!

YES, YES. Here’s the link for the outlet holes, but keep on reading. This post is CHOCKFUL of DIY goodies – or you can go focus on that outlet. We get it. You are on a mission.

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If you are looking for other DIY projects to tackle at home check out some of our other favorite pallet projects like the Crate Coffee Table (OMG, so easy and it’s an instant coffee table!). Perhaps you are more a DIY Upholstered Bench – SUPER EASY.

On the other hand, organization might be your thing right now. I know we have been attempting to Marie Kondo things, but I also know that she did NOT have kids when she wrote that book, but we have tips from moms who know how to get the job done like 10 Simple Ways to Stay Organized at Home.

We wish you well and hope you get alltheprojects done with ease!

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Homemade holiday food gifts capture the best of the holiday season.  Not only does the effort of creating these treats imbue them with love and thoughtfulness, their very nature makes them extra considerate:  since they’re consumable, your good cheer won’t overstay its welcome by cluttering up anyone’s home or office.

Make this holiday season a delicious one for friends, neighbors, or colleagues by infusing some booze, mixing up a batch of sweet or savory munchables, or putting together DIY food kits.  Our collection of edible gift ideas includes recipes sure to delight even the most impossible-to-shop-for individuals on your list.

Get ready to serve up some holiday cheer with these…

Homemade Holiday Food Gift Ideas

DIY BOOZY GIFTS

BEVERAGES

SAVORY SNACKS

SWEET TREATS

MUNCHABLES

PRESERVES

SAUCES

SEASONINGS

DIY FOOD KITS

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There is no shortage of fall awesomeness on the internet right now. Everywhere you look, someone is doing something absolutely amazing with mason jars. If only there were enough surfaces in my house to encompass all the beautiful things I want to make.

Here you’ll find a list of some of my most favorite fall mason jar DIY projects. There’s something for everyone here from delicious things to eat to rustic decor to sweet treats. I feel like we use mason jars like crazy around here but some of these ideas are totally new to me. I’m loving it.

Fall Mason Jar Vases – Anything & Everything

Pick of the Patch Mason Jar Gift – Shaken Together

Paper Bag & Mason Jar Decoration – My Country Blog

DIY Pumpkin Jars – The Scrap Shoppe

Mason Jar Mini Cakes – Maurine Dashney

Canning Jar Ring Pumpkin – Yellow Bliss Road ***FEATURED CRAFT***

Fall Table Centerpiece – Chanty 2 Chic

Burlap & Feather Wrapped Mason Jars – The Happy Housie

Mason Jar Pumpkin Payday – I Gotta Create

Washi Tape & Mason Jar Rings Wreath – Made from Pinterest

Orange and Aqua Fall Mantle – Cherished Bliss

Upcycled Owl Candy Jars – Club Chica Circle

Rustic Fall Centerpieces – Love of Family & Home

Fall Scented Simmering Pot – The Happier Homemaker

Thankful Jars – Positively Splendid

Chili & Cornbread in a Jar – Nest of Posies

No Bake Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake in a Jar – Cincy Shopper

Corn Husk Wrapped Mason Jar Vase – Garden Therapy

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift {Spice Mixes} – Family Bites

Thanksgiving Fall Table – AKA Design + Life

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I only use homemade cleansers on my face and I have no complaints. Dabbing a natural, homemade product on your skin in the morning or before going to bed in the night feels so much relaxing and calming.

Not only the natural, DIY options are more economical to use, they are also easily customizable. You can add and mix your favorite ingredients and come up with a product that is made especially for your type of skin.

During my mid-twenties when I worked away from home and stayed in a working women’s hostel, I picked up market-based products. We didn’t have a functional kitchen and nor the time to whisk things up or the patience to try out what worked for us. So, along with my friends, I started making trips to the market and picked
up what promised the fastest results.

Unfortunately, my skin began to lose its natural shine and beauty. I started suffering from extra dry, chapped skin. It took me about two years to realize the damage I had done to my naturally beautiful skin.

After I moved into an apartment with a working kitchen, I switched from market-based products to homemade beauty products. I tried out several combinations and stayed with the ones that have worked well for me and since then I have only learned and experimented more on homemade beauty products.

Cleansing is the most important part of daily beauty regime and while I had been using raw milk for decades, I had to look for alternatives when fresh raw milk was not available.

Here are my tried and tested natural alternatives of facial cleanser:

Fresh Raw Milk
My favorite cleanser is raw milk. I prefer fresh raw milk but I settle for packed milk as well when fresh is not available. I have been using it for more than 20 years now. There are times when I am not able to use it very often or daily but in winters and in times when my skin needs extra moisture, this is the cleanser I swear by.
I was lucky to live in an area where we got the purest and fresh buffalo’s milk at 6 am every morning. I would scoop out two tablespoons of the top layer of the milk and apply it on my face. I also add 2-3 drops of lemon juice to it.

Raw milk removes all the dirt and grime and lemon helps as an exfoliator.

How to use: Scoop out two spoons of the top layer of the raw milk. Add few drops of lemon juice if you wish. Apply the mix on your face. Gently rub it on the face and wipe it off with cotton. You can also store in the refrigerator for few hours in case you wish to use it later.

Fresh Milk Cream (Malai in Hindi)
If raw milk is not available, I go for fresh milk cream. It serves the purpose equally
well with extra hydration and shine.

I prefer the milk cream we get on the milk after boiling it instead of market bought milk cream. Boil the milk. Let it cool and you will observe a layer of cream over it. Milk cream is more oily than raw milk so if you have oily skin, then either add rose water or take less of milk cream and more of lemon juice.

How to use: Scoop out one spoon full of milk cream from the milk. Add few drops of lemon juice to it. You can also add rose water to it. Mix and apply on face. Let it rest for a minute. Scrub and wipe off with cotton.

Oil Cleansing Method
Enough has already been written about OCM. I regularly follow OCM at night time in winters. It not only cleanses my face properly but also leaves it hydrated. I do not apply a moisturizer over it.

The oil combination that works well for my extra dry skin in winters is – one part castor oil and two or three parts almond oil. I mix the two oils and apply on my face while gently massaging them on the skin. I change my concoction as per the weather. See how easily home made products can be customized as per your skin!

Finally, I wipe it off with a damp cotton. I do not steam as I have found that steam-ing only makes my skin drier. I use normal or luke warm water to wash it off and I have seen good results.

ChickPea Flour And Curd
This is a staple Indian beauty recipe that has been widely used since ages. Almost every Indian woman uses it or has used it.

During Indian weddings, brides-to-be apply this mixture on their bodies a week in advance. They also mix a hint of turmeric to it. This mask is said to be very benefi-cial in giving a bridal glow to the face and cleaning it from inside and lending a soft and smooth touch to the skin.

On days when I feel my skin needs more than just cleansing, I go for this mix.

How to use: Take two spoons of chick pea floor. Add an equal amount of curd. (You can also mix fresh cream if you have extra dry skin). Add a pinch of turmeric pow-der, if you wish. Apply the mix on your face. Let it stay for 10 minutes. Scrub it off if it is still damp. Wash off if it has dried. Your skin will feel squeaky clean.

Honey
This is another miracle product when it comes to natural beauty. There are tens of ways you can use honey in your beauty regime.
I often use it in two ways – with baking soda and with curd.

How to use:
To use honey as a cleanser, I add equal parts of curd and honey and apply the mix on your face.
To use honey as an exfoliator, I mix it with baking soda, apply on face and scrub it off.

I am very pleased with my natural cleansing agents. I sub these items I can get at the market instead of buying chemical laden cleansers that burn a hole in my pocket and rob my skin of its natural shine.

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If you are looking for easy DIY Halloween masks, then you have come to the right place! I love felt and masks & they are a huge hit with kids and adults. If you like woodland animals or My Little Pony (or if you have a 5-year-old girl in your house) then these are sure to be a hit for you too! I have included free printable templates for all the masks. (for personal use only, for resale information please contact April {at} illstyle.com)

All you need to throw together these easy masks is felt in a variety of colors, a good pair of scissors, your favorite fabric glue (we like this one), one of the printable templates linked below and about 20 minutes. Cut out the pieces, fit them together according to the photos and let the mask dry. And that’s it! You’re ready to rock your brand new mask!

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April from illistyle.com is sharing her no-sew, DIY Halloween masks – including free printables. These are totally fun!

You know where else these masks look fabulous? On pumpkins. Felt masks are a great way to dress up your pumpkins without having to cut into them and risk them rotting before the big day!

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Can you tell I like Halloween a little bit? Dressing up is so fun! What are you going as this year? Bonus points for tagging Bonbon Break and illistyle in your Halloween Instagram photos!

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If you’re a yogurt fan, get ready for this new twist on the old standby: Coconut Milk Yogurt. This simple recipe calls for just two ingredients, and here’s the best part:  you can make it in your oven– no expensive yogurt maker is required!

While this recipe from One Good Thing is great for any yogurt lover, it’s a perfect recipe for anyone on a dairy-free diet. Serve it with granola or fruit for a healthy, delicious breakfast or satisfying afternoon snack.

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• Amazing Vegan Waffles
• Carrot Cake Oatmeal
• Homemade Granola

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