Celebrating Life, Love, Family and Tradition
Homemade gifts are the perfect way to show someone you really care. Below you'll find a list of ideas for all occasions. I'm always adding new ideas to this section so be sure to check back soon!
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Chocolate Popsicles are a delicious homemade gift for kids and adults alike. They are incredibly easy to make and when wrapped in plastic and tied with a bow they are an impressive (and inexpensive) gift for friends and family. All you'll … [Read more...]
Here's my list of Homemade Gift ideas, perfect for holidays, birthdays and celebrations or just as a lovely present for family and friends. The more I make, the more I'll add to this page so keep checking back for more great … [Read more...]
I love to make homemade gifts for birthdays, life celebrations and holidays and pillow cushions are one of my favorite gifts to make. This owl cushion is perfect for kids and adults alike. It's just like making a regular cushion with a few extra … [Read more...]
Home made gifts are great for kids to make over holidays, particularly Hanukkah. I love to encourage my boys to create home made gifts and I really encourage them to recycle unused objects around the home. It's a really Victorian way of making … [Read more...]
There are so many ways to make Candied Pretzels. From drizzling over melted dark and white chocolate to pouring over a shiny, sticky syrup. Whatever you prefer, Candied Pretzels are a fantastic treat for parties particularly around holidays and … [Read more...]
Homemade Bath Bombs are a truly wonderful gift to make for loved ones. What's nicer than giving someone the gift of relaxation? With the right staple ingredients you can be as creative as you like with a variety of scents and colours of your choice. … [Read more...]
Marigold Seeds, or any flower seeds for that matter are a lovely gift to give to loved ones for any holiday. I like to fill decorated, small envelopes of seeds to give to my friends for Hanukkah. With brief instructions on the front, they are a great … [Read more...]
During the cold winter when many birds migrate, the Red Robin likes to stay put, relying on very little to eat through the cold frost. Robin Bird Feed is a great gift for kids who love to care for all the creatures around them. Bird feed is very … [Read more...]
Fudge is a wonderful treat and an even better homemade gift to give to loved ones. My recipe yields about 30 cubes of wonderful fudge. By wrapping batches of 5 in plastic wrap or mesh fabric then tying with ribbon, you'll have a wonderful homemade … [Read more...]
Jack loves to bake. I think baking is such a wonderful skill for kids to learn and be part of, plus it's so fun! To keep the mess of cookie dough and fudge to a minimum, I've made Jack a few winter aprons over the years and this winter is no … [Read more...]
As Winter draws closer, I prepare to transform my home into a winter wonderland and a Snow bunting is a beautiful way to encourage the transition between autumn and winter. Like all the buntings you find on my site, this one is no different. You'll … [Read more...]
This Hanukkah Wall Hanging countdown calendar is perfect for little ones and it's really fun to make and stock with little treats, messages and gifts. I like to make one for Jack every year and this year I'll be making two! It's going to be wall … [Read more...]
Bunting is very easy to sew and creates a lovely gift or a beautiful decoration for your home. This is an ideal project that only requires very basic sewing skills, it's all a straight line! I've made many buntings in less than ten minutes as a quick … [Read more...]
Everyone appreciates a homemade card. Considering store-bought Jewish cards often lack imagination [if they can be sourced at all] this is a lovely way to add a touch of beauty to Hanukkah. There are no right or wrong rules to making holiday … [Read more...]
Draw string bags are so easy to make and require very basic sewing skills. I've made draw string bags to carry Max's essentials (nappies, spare clothes, cream and wipes) and I've made Jack a laundry bag. Draw String Bags can have so many uses, just … [Read more...]
Cushion covers can be very expensive. It's crazy since it's just two pieces of fabric sewn together! Plus, in shops you really don't get much variation in style or fabric, it's just not worth the money! I like to make cushion covers using material … [Read more...]
Play Doh is loved by children of all ages. It's very easy to make it from scratch in your kitchen, as long as you have a microwave. This craft project is ideal for a rainy day, make many colours and spend the afternoon playing with it! I like to add … [Read more...]
Hi! I'm Meg Stone! I live in a dolls house. It's small but beautiful. We're on a budget, but we live life to the fullest. I have a young family. We're focused on enjoying our loving home filled with fresh baking, healthy meals, crafts, celebrations, budget home solutions & lots of DIY, as well as honoring our beautiful traditions. 
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