Homemade Gifts

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@imphavok (320)
Canada
October 22, 2010 3:58pm CST
Christmas is only a few months away and I am starting to think about gifts for my family and friends. I like to make homemade gifts as I feel they come from my heart, but I've noticed some people do not appreciate a home made gifts at all. They think you are cheap to give home made gifts. In all actuality home made gifts can be just as expensive to make as buying a gift and take a lot more work and thought. I am curious what everyone's opinion is on home made gifts. Do you like them? Do you give them? Do you prefer a store bought gift? I usually give homemade gifts to the young children and adults and store bought to the older children and teens (As I can't make video games etc.) The small children I make toys or books for and the adults I usually make stuff like homemade jams and wine and cookies for. Thanks much and have a great day!
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@sender621 (14893)
• United States
23 Oct 10
I love to give and receive homemade gifts. these are the gifts that are given with love. A gift shouldn;t be about the expense. it should be about the thought in that gift.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
23 Oct 10
Thanks for your input! You are very right, a gift shouldn't be about expense, it should be about the love and thought put into it. Sadly, not everyone feels that way. Some people seem to like material things more than love.
• United States
23 Oct 10
I always make home made gifts as opposed to store bought gifts. The only exception will be my husband's Nintendo Wii that he really wants. I have started making my niece and nephew's gifts (they will be getting a story book with their names in it). I will be launching my online business this weekend and cannot wait. I love home made gifts because they are made with love and love has no price tag on it.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
23 Oct 10
Thanks for the input! Story books are such a wonderful idea! I am sure they will love them! Are the story books your online business? I wish you the very best of luck with your new business!! : )
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 Oct 10
i love homemade gifts. i think because the kids used to always make me things when they were little and i miss that. my one daughter still does that and i like it lots. shes made me dolls, like bought a cheap doll then crocheted clothes for it, etc. when i collected dolls. i can make jewelry but then i have to ship them and its easier to write a check. oh well.
@imphavok (320)
• Canada
22 Oct 10
Thank you for you input! I too like homemade gifts, I think it means more that someone would take the time to make it for me. When my son was little he made me gifts and I have every one of them, they are very special to me. :)