Crafty? Gifty? Thrifty?

If you're feeling the need to be thrifty with your gift giving and crafting for this Christmas season go to the Dollar Store. It amazes me how many people never think of using the local Dollar Store for gifts or craft projects when money is in short supply.
Last Christmas I made lovely gift baskets for several women on my 'must give a present to' list and they were a big hit. My theme was simple and practical , pamper yourself and relax with a lovely bubble bath. One thing most women need, especially during and after the holidays, is to escape from stress.
A lovely bubble bath with candles, soap, body lotion, and bath powder, all Lavender scented, with a bath pillow for comfort would make any women feel pampered. There are various other scents available, such as Vanilla, Lime, Raspberry; but Lavender has the bonus of being very relaxing and a wonderful sleep aid. ( see my archives for articles on all that Lavender can do for you.)
Yes, the baskets, colorful tissue paper, special bags to put the basket full of goodies into, and Christmas ribbon to finish it all off with a lovely big bow are all available at the Dollar Store and shouldn't cost more than seven to ten dollars per gift. If you are doing more than one it will be even less as the tissue paper ( a filler for the bottom which makes it look nicer too, and ribbon will be enough to share for two or three gifts. Thrifty? Yes! But also thoughtful, useful, and a very pretty gift.
For those crafty urges, how about a nice little set of pine window wreaths, decorated with red silk poinsettias and a red bow?Or little Santa's and a bow? (Can you tell I like bows?) Depending on your choices of ornaments, and there are many; this will probably only cost you around five dollars and would make a nice gift, especially for someone having their first Christmas in their own apartment.
Very thrifty. But something that would be appreciated. And used.
Discover the Dollar Store!