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 late to make some coupons for favors redeemable at a later date.
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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.
