Holiday Craft Ideas to Start Now!

If you’re one of those people who get angry when Christmas music and decorations flood the airways and store aisles before Thanksgiving, you’re absolutely going to hate this idea. 

But, if you’re also one of those people who spend way too much money on holiday gifts because you can’t decide what to buy everyone, keep reading. Between my husband’s huge family and my extended family, we have over 75 people to consider for gift giving.  We tried skipping gifts one year — and that wasn’t received very well… So 20 years ago, we found a creative solution: We made little homemade gifts to share with our family and friends. Everyone enjoys receiving them and they don’t break the bank!

One of our favorite gifts has been our homemade chapstick (or lip balm). They’re really easy to make and they only cost about 20 cents each! We’ve made peppermint and vanilla flavors using bees wax and coconut oil. I printed up custom labels with everyone’s names and a list of ingredients.  Who doesn’t want a custom chapstick during the winter months? 

Check out this website to learn how to make chapstick: http://wellnessmama.com/7055/homemade-lip-chap-recipe/

I got all of our supplies at http://www.bulkapothecary.com/categories/containers/lip-balm-tubes-jars-and-tins/. You can buy the lip balm tubes and all of the ingredients you need.  I also bought the lip balm filling trays — they’re only $6.95 and it makes it so much easier to fill the tubes. 

Get the family to make chapstick for their friends, and you’ll all have a blast making them.  It’s quick and easy!