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Ashton Dain

Holiday Gift Guide

Hey guys! Now since Thanksgiving just passed its now Christmas season! That means giving gifts! Today I share with you 10 fun DIYs and easy gifts for others that all are under $20! You will create simple items that everyone loves and wants!

1. Jar of surprise

Here is what you will need:

-Large mason jar

-Bag of their favorite candy

-Small items to fit in jar (money, gift card, nail polish, makeup, hair accessories)

Fill a fourth of the Mason jar with candy and add one surprise gift! Make sure to wrap or protect the gift so the candy doesn't ruin it! Then fill half way with more candy and add another present. And fill candy while adding gifts as you please! Love this gift and can be under $10 depending on what you get the person!

2. Snow Day Essentials

Here is what you will need:

-Christmas bag and tissue paper

-Beanie/Headwrap

-Fuzzy Socks

-Mittens/Gloves

-Hot chocolate

-Candy Canes

This gift idea is so simple! Just buy cute accessories and some holiday snacks, place them into a fun Christmas bag! Don't forget to put a name tag on it!

3. Cozy Night Kit

Here is what you will need:

-Slippers

-Nail Polish

-Fuzzy Holiday Socks

-Candy

This one is perfect for almost everyone! For those who love cuddling and staying warm will want this gift. For a better presentation of the gift, slide on slippers work better! You could even include a gift card to their favorite shop!

4. Holiday Fun Jar

Here is what you will need:

-Mason Jar

-Small Pieces of Paper

-Sharpie

-Label

Over Christmas break some won't hang out with friends or will run out of fun ideas to go do. Label small Christmas colored pieces of paper with some fun ideas to do with friends and or even alone. Once done with all the papers and add them to jar. Finish the jar with a cute holiday tag!

5. DIY Dessert Kit

Here is what you will need:

-Oven mitts

-Rubber Spatula and Turner

-Brownie/Cookie Mix

-Ribbon

The DIY dessert kit is perfect for those who love to bake! Stack the goodies onto of each other and tie off the present with a ribbon. If you want this gift to be more personable you can add in an apron or a cute chef hat with their name on it!

6. Movie Night?

Here is what you will need:

-Candy

-Christmas Movies

-Popcorn

I love this gift for any good friends. Give this present to lots and schedule a girls Christmas movie marathon! Put the movies on the bottom and stack up the treats. Tie off with a ribbon or put it in a bag asking with a movie night question!

7. Hot CoCo Kit

Here is what you will need:

-3 1/2 Cups of Sugar

-1 Tb of Salt

-2 1/4 Cups of Cocoa

-Marshmallows

-2 Labels

-Mason Jar

A holiday classic!I thought I would include the simple gift idea because some people forget about it and it's aways nice to have homemade hot chocolate. Place the ingredients with the most amount first then fill to the top of the mason jar. One way to personalize this gift is to create a cute design, name, or phrase on a colored or white mug, with sharpie and place it in the oven for 30 minutes! Also leave me a comment if you prefer to say hot chocolate or hot coco. I personally say hot chocolate more.

8. On the Go Coffee Addict

Here is what you will need:

-Starbucks Gift Card

-Travel Mug

-K Cups

For those busy coffee addicts this gift is perfect! Buy a cute travel mug and add their favorite coffee Keurig cups and a Starbucks gift card. Trust me your friends will love this present as it is simple but still useful!

9. Spa Night Kit

Here is what you will need:

-Lotion

-Bath Bomb

-Sugar Scrub

-Face mask

-Luffa

Everyone loves to refresh and relieve the stress from their bodies. By giving them this they can relax for the night! Perfect for busy friends. Add up all the goodies and place them in a cute shower bin.

10. Meaningful DIY Christmas Bark

Here is what you will need:

-Paper

-Sharpie

-12 oz. Semisweet Chocolate Chips

-1 1/2 Teaspoons Peppermint Extract

-1 Pound white Chocolate Chips

-Crushed Candy Canes

Begin this DIY by creating peppermint bark here is link to website: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/almost-famous-peppermint-bark-recipe-2120609.

Once finished baking the treat, create simple sayings you enjoy about the person and why you love having them as a friend. Tie each saying on the paper to 1 piece of the peppermint bark. Then put all chocolate pieces in a present bag or mason jar for the person to receive!


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