Homemade Gift Ideas & How-To’s

**NOTE: This page is in process of completion. However, please do take a look at what I have here already, and be sure to check back in the next week or two for lots more amazing gift ideas you can make in a day!

Have you been considering making holiday gifts this year?

This is a really great idea, whether your main reasoning is to save money, give healthy & natural gifts, or to be able to personalize a special present for someone.

I once asked my Healing Harvest Homestead Facebook page group about how they felt about homemade gifts.

Overwhelmingly, people said they loved and preferred homemade gifts!

One of the reasons given was that they felt that a homemade gift meant the giver really was thinking about them…because it came from their own two hands.

Another reason was because they felt the gift was truly more meaningful. Many people said these kinds of gifts were things they would keep forever, and perhaps even pass down as an heirloom (like my mom’s quilts).

Another reason some folks gave, very considerately, I might add, was about the financial aspect. Quite a few people said that because the gift was handmade, they knew the giver didn’t put themselves in financial harm by spending a lot of money. Thoughtful on both ends, if you ask me!

I thought I’d create this page to give you some ideas for making your own homemade gifts this holiday season! I’ve categorized them so you can find things easily, too.

Gifts for Self-Care, Fragrance, and Skincare

Natural skincare gifts are enjoyable to make, fun to give, and mostly decadent and appreciated to use! Here are some ideas for you:

Natural Perfume

Fragrances these days are filled with toxins. There’s just no way around it! How about using natural essential oils to create a perfume for your best friend, mom, or even a cologne for your man?

She’s a Fox Natural Perfume: Three Ways to Make It! In this super popular essential oil perfume blend, I’ll show you how you can make natural perfume three different ways: as a roll-on, as a solid, and finally, as a spray!

She’s a Fox is an incredible scent that was my top seller in my etsy shop when I had it going nearly ten years ago. I still have people ask me for it to this day!

NOTE: You can find a printable PDF for making your own natural perfumes in my FREE Resource Library. Just complete the form in the link, and you’ll have full access to everything!

Stay tuned for more perfume blends!

Sugar and Salt Scrubs:

First off, if you are wondering which kind of scrub is the best, it really depends on a couple of factors. You can check out this article on the differences between Salt & Sugar Scrubs and when it’s best to use which one.

Cranberry Spice Sugar Scrub

Pumpkin Spice & Vanilla Sugar Scrub (so good for your skin, and quite decadent!)

Rose Petal Body Scrub and/or Bath Soak (smells SO luxurious, and made with real rose petals—-don’t worry: I will tell you where to find them!)

Juniper & Rosemary Salt Scrub (You can make this amazing scrub from plants you have in your yard!)

Skincare for Moisture, Glow, and Scent (Salves, Oils, and Balms):

First, though…you might enjoy this quick article about the 20 best oils and butters you can use in your homemade skincare creations. It will answer all your questions!

Calendula, Cocoa-Tangerine Lotion Bars

Dandelion Creamy Lotion for the Smoothest Skin!

Rose Petals Soothing Salve

Soothing Lavender Salve

Pumpkin-Spice Body Butter (Goes great with the Pumpkin Spice Scrub above)

This next gift is more along practical lines, as it is a recipe for natural deodorant. BUT it smells amazing, and is sure to be appreciated and loved! Mango-Lime Natural Deodorant Recipe