It’s The Thought That Counts!
November 14, 2008 by Caryn
I love the holidays. Family, friends, fellowship, food… While I believe that Christmas, in particular, is more than just the gifts we give and receive, I love partaking in this tradition. I actually find more joy in giving a friend or family member a gift I’ve thoughtfully selected.
I have to admit that I’m not the most creative or gifted when it comes to handmade gifts. One year in particular, when I was a starving college student (hehe), I decided to make all of my friends and family member’s a personalized ornament. I went to Michael’s and bought the supplies. I wish I had taken a picture because they turned out really cute! I used puffy paint and glitter and filled them with tinsel. Everyone loved them and I felt a sense of accomplishment in what I had made.
I truly hope that handmade gifts are not a thing of the past. They elicit creativity and thought and personalization. This week I’m joining other moms and dads over at The Parent Bloggers Network as they share their handmade gifts from seasons past. Klutz, the creators of activity books, is helping you with your handmade gifts this season. They are also offering free shipping and a free copy of the award-winning Activity Book when you order $50+ via this link. So head on over and share what you’ve made.
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Last week, my son’s school hosted a reading night, and one of the optional activities was a Build-a-Book from Klutz. I highly rcommend this activity! It was so much fun for my kids, and when they were finished, they got certificates that said “Congratulations (child’s name filled in) You’re an Author!” Both of my kids flipped when they got those certificates!
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