DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Quick, Easy and Inexpensive "Do It Yourself" Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Quick, Easy and Inexpensive

Author: J.D. Rockefeller

Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1505458897

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Christmas is a beautiful time to make great gifts that you can give to your loved ones! Why do we give gifts on Christmas? It all started with the gifts that the Wise Men gave to Jesus on his birth. These gifts included the following:Frankincense, a perfume used for worship, indicating that Jesus would be worshipped by the people, Myrrh, a perfume used to cover the smell of dead bodies, indicating that Jesus would suffer and die, and Gold, indicating that Jesus would be the King of Kings We are continuing the tradition of giving gifts and that too with increasing enthusiasm year after year. And what better way to show your love and devotion to your friends and family than to make something with your own hands, something they will know you took time and effort to make especially for them: a gift that will never be replicated and that it will certainly be priceless as you cannot put a price tag on a homemade Christmas gift. In this book you will learn: CHAPTER 1: HOMEMADE EDIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS CHAPTER 2: HOMEMADE BATH AND BEAUTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT WOMEN WOULD LOVE CHAPTER 3: USEFUL EASY-TO-MAKE FABRIC GIFTS CHAPTER 4: GET BUSY MAKING SOME CANDLES CHAPTER 5: HOMEMADE SNOW GLOBES CHAPTER 6: THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS CHAPTER 7: GIFTS FOR DRESSING UP PRECIOUS MODERN GADGETS So read on to find out how easy, quick and inexpensively you too can give beautiful homemade Christmas gifts!


The Made-from-Scratch Life

The Made-from-Scratch Life

Author: Melissa K. Norris

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0736965343

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Do you long for simpler days? Do you wish you had the time to offer your family home-grown meals? Does your heart cry for a quiet place in this fast-paced world? Blogger and homesteader Melissa K. Norris inspires with practical and easy methods to help you cook from scratch, garden, preserve your own food, and see God's fingerprints in your everyday busy life. You'll learn how to plan, plant, and harvest for eating and preserving troubleshoot common gardening problems with natural solutions improve your family's health with natural cooking and cleaning methods Whether you live in the middle of the asphalt jungle or on the side of a mountain, you can experience the pioneer lifestyle and start your own homesteading journey. Because when you surround yourself with things made from the hand of God, you can't help but see Him.


The Family Garden Planner

The Family Garden Planner

Author: Melissa K. Norris

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 073698139X

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Don’t Just Plant Your Garden…Plan It Fifth-generation homesteader Melissa K. Norris has found gardening to be one of the easiest and most complex things there is. It really is as simple as plopping a seed into the soil, giving it adequate light and water, and watching it grow. But if you want to get the most out of your garden and produce more food each year, you need a plan to help you stay on track. This indispensable guide includes everything you need to plan your garden, execute your plan, and record your results, saving you time and hassle—and allowing you to have fun with the process. You’ll discover a series of charts and worksheets to identify which gardening zone you are in, which crops make sense for your family, and how much you’ll need to plant. Then you’ll refer to a set of monthly instructions based on your gardening zone and put together a customized plan using yearly, monthly, and weekly charts to help you stay on track. The more you use this planner, the more you will get out of your garden, and the more you’ll enjoy providing your family with healthy, organic fruits and vegetables all year long.


The Oh She Glows Cookbook

The Oh She Glows Cookbook

Author: Angela Liddon

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 1101612738

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The New York Times bestseller from the founder of Oh She Glows "Angela Liddon knows that great cooks depend on fresh ingredients. You'll crave every recipe in this awesome cookbook!" —Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of Isa Does It "So many things I want to make! This is a book you'll want on the shelf." —Sara Forte, author of The Sprouted Kitchen A self-trained chef and food photographer, Angela Liddon has spent years perfecting the art of plant-based cooking, creating inventive and delicious recipes that have brought her devoted fans from all over the world. After struggling with an eating disorder for a decade, Angela vowed to change her diet — and her life — once and for all. She traded the low-calorie, processed food she'd been living on for whole, nutrient-packed vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and more. The result? Her energy soared, she healed her relationship with food, and she got her glow back, both inside and out. Eager to share her realization that the food we put into our bodies has a huge impact on how we look and feel each day, Angela started a blog, ohsheglows.com, which is now an Internet sensation and one of the most popular vegan recipe blogs on the web. This is Angela's long-awaited debut cookbook, with a trasure trove of more than 100 moutherwatering, wholesome recipes — from revamped classics that even meat-eaters will love, to fresh and inventive dishes — all packed with flavor. The Oh She Glows Cookbook also includes many allergy-friendly recipes — with more than 90 gluten-free recipes — and many recipes free of soy, nuts, sugar, and grains, too! Whether you are a vegan, "vegan-curious," or you simply want to eat delicious food that just happens to be healthy, too, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone who longs to eat well, feel great, and simply glow!


Little House Living

Little House Living

Author: Merissa A. Alink

Publisher: Gallery Books

Published: 2021-02-23

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 198217899X

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The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.


Design Mom

Design Mom

Author: Gabrielle Stanley Blair

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1579656552

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New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.


The Family Garden Plan

The Family Garden Plan

Author: Melissa K. Norris

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0736977627

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Grow a Year’s Worth of Food for Your Family Do something good for your loved ones by learning how to plant a garden that will yield wholesome, organic fruits and vegetables in surprisingly less space than you would think. Melissa K. Norris, fifth-generation homesteader and host of the popular Pioneering Today podcast, walks you through each step of the process, including how to decide which food crops are best for your area and family plan your garden to maximize the space you have protect your garden from common pests and diseases naturally determine when your fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested improve soil health with simple techniques like crop rotation and backyard composting Sharing the same practices and techniques from her homestead, Melissa shows you how easy it can be to raise a year’s worth of produce at home. Simple-to-follow charts, worksheets, and photographs are provided throughout to help you through every phase of the gardening process. You can enjoy good eating and greater well-being for you and your family.


How to Decorate

How to Decorate

Author: Martha Stewart

Publisher: Oxmoor House

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Presents a collection of decorating information and projects for every room of the house, including tips on using color to set the mood, using stenciling, making curtains, and more.


Eco Thrifty Living

Eco Thrifty Living

Author: Zoe Morrison

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9781099777745

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Learn how to spend less, be kinder to the environment and go in the direction of your dreams! Back in 2011 I became a parent for the second time and wanted to quit my job and be a stay at home mum. We had just moved house and increased our mortgage, now had two children to look after and I preferred to buy costly eco-friendly and organic products. How was I going to be able cut my spending by enough money to quit my job and stick to my eco-friendly principles? The challenge was set and a year later I did quit my job to become a stay at home mum and blogger. I saved far more money than I ever could have imagined by being eco-friendly! In this book I share with you what I have learned over the years of saving money and the environment. There are lots of practical hints and tips, which overall will help you to: 1. Make the most of what you have2. Reduce your rubbish3. Save you money4. Unleash your creative side. Topics covered in the book include:1.Kitchen waste2.Stuff3.Sustainable fashion4.Cleaning5.Bathroom6.Entertainment7.Celebrations and special occasions8.Energy9.Getting fit10.Kids11.GardeningIf you think freeing up some cash could help improve your life, you care about the environment and you are ready to do things differently, then this is the book for you! Zoe Morrison is the author of award winning blog www.ecothriftyliving.com. She is regularly interviewed on BBC Radio and she has been featured in newspapers around the world.