The 12 Days of DIY Gifts
Step away from the plastic thingamabobs and made-in-China gewgaws, and get a little crafty this holiday season.
In This Series
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![If you’re THAT PERSON who left the gift buying until the last possible moment -- well, looks like you’re shit out of luck ... just kidding! There are always hugs. Everyone likes a hug. Especially if it comes with a check and a promise to do better next year. Happy holidays!]()
![If you’re THAT PERSON who left the gift buying until the last possible moment -- well, looks like you’re shit out of luck ... just kidding! There are always hugs. Everyone likes a hug. Especially if it comes with a check and a promise to do better next year. Happy holidays!]()
If you forgot a gift, you can always hug it out
If you forgot to buy a present for that special someone, unfold those arms and get to hugging.
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Redeem this story for one last-minute, totally green gift idea
On the 12th day of DIY Christmas, it is getting down to the wire ... but it's still not too…
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How to skip the gift wrap and enjoy the present instead
On the 11th day of DIY Christmas, I dispensed with material good altogether and had a really fun time.
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![Do it yourself: Food as a gift]()
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This bourbon balls recipe will knock your socks off
On the 10th day of DIY Christmas, I made my true love these delicious bourbon balls.
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![Do it yourself: Linen Spray]()
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Make your own Febreze, no benzisothiazolinone required
On the ninth day of DIY Christmas, I gave my true love a fresh-smelling alternative to chemical-laden air fresheners.
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![Do it yourself: Solid perfume / Cologne]()
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How to smell your best with DIY perfume, cologne, and beard conditioner
On the eighth day of DIY Christmas, my true love smelled fresh as a daisy.
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![Do it yourself: Homemade lip balm]()
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Keep your true love’s lips soft this winter with DIY lip balm
On the seventh day of DIY Christmas, chapped lips were no more.
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![Do it yourself: Homemade muscle rub]()
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Make lovely smelling muscle rub for the athlete in your life
On the sixth day of DIY Christmas, whip up a batch of homemade muscle rub.
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![Do it yourself: Never-tangle headphones]()
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How to keep your true love’s headphones from ever getting tangled again
On the fifth day of DIY Christmas, I never had to untangle my headphones again.
