7 Gifts You Can Make at Home for Less Than $10

If you are a little short on cash right now but have some extra time on your hands… Any of the gifts below would be perfect for gift giving this year. Remember, it’s the thought that counts… not how much you spend.

~Mavis

DIY Vanilla Brown Sugar and Coconut Body Scrub – This stuff smells so good you’ll have a hard time not eating it! Not only will the person you gift this to love knowing exactly what’s in there body scrub, but they’ll smell yummy too!

Homemade Lavender Bath Salts – Perfect for all those peeps who love to hang out in the tub.

DIY Garden Markers Using Bricks – Bricks are $.49 at The Home Depot. Grab a sharpie and get busy customizing a couple of bricks for your favorite gardener.

Flower Pot Candy Bouquet – I can’t think of a kid I know who wouldn’t love to unwrap this!! You should be able to make this fir under $5!

Make Your Own Cinnamon Potpourri – Pop on over to your favorite grocery store with bulk bins and throw this potpourri mixture together. If you only need a few bags, simply cut the recipe in half.

How to Make a Strawberry Pin Cushion – Do you sew? Even if you don’t these easy peasy strawberry pincushions can be made in a jiffy. And the best part? You can use whatever fabric scraps you have on hand to make them.

Homemade Bubble Mix for Kids – Total awesomesauce for the youngster on your list. Grab a cool container {or pick one up at the thrift store} and filler up!