Thought of the Day: Homemade Holiday Gifts

Sometimes our holiday shopping lists seem endless. Person after person to buy gifts for- family, friends, bus drivers and teachers. The money- oh the money we spend! Here are a few gift ideas that won't break the bank, and since they are made with love, they really are priceless.

Bean Bags and Sachets
http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf127lastmin/famf127lastmin4.html

Custom Coasters
http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf127lastmin/famf127lastmin2.html

Mouse Pad
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10579

Family Photo Books
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10478

Key Holder
http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf117gift/famf117gift2.html

Personalized Magnets
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10516

Bath salts
http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/si_MakingBathSalts.asp

Brownie mix in a jar
http://busycooks.about.com/od/homemademixes/r/browniemixinjar.htm

Cookie mix in a jar
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cookie-in-a-Jar/Detail.aspx

Freebies & Fun

Free Tazo Tea Sample from Quality Health
http://www.qualityhealth.com/psp/registration.jspa?rf=12211

Free Purina Pro Plan Selects Sample
http://www.proplan.com/selects/GetPage.aspx?PageId=664&D=8471890&T=3653782

Free Pedigree Puppy Pack
http://puppypack.pedigree.com/2k6Sampling/default.asp?CSID=542&SiteID=S10414aaa

Free Subscription to Computer Shopper (FreeBizMag)
http://www.freebizmag.com/mypointscomptshp01welcome.htm

Free Eucerin Redness Relief Sample
http://eucerinus.com/p/index.php/ERR_December06

Free Doggie Dental Care Package From Greenies
http://www.chewstocare.com/en_us/chewstocare/register.asp

Free Herbal Expedition Kit From Herbal Essences
http://www.herbalexpedition.com/kit/

Free Soft N Dri Sample From WalMart
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid9608.aspx

Free Sunsilk Sample From WalMart
http://walmart.triaddigital.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid9446.aspx

Free Subscription to Hollywood Life from Teen Freeway
http://www.teenfreeway.com/hlife/hl1a.htm

Free Sample of Woolite Liquid Cold Water Care From Quality Health
http://www.qualityhealth.com/psp/registration.jspa?rf=12251

Free Sample of Dove Ultra Clear Smooth Cashmere Deodorant
http://www.startsampling.com/sm/22005/captureAddress.iphtml?item=22005&source=dove.com

Free Schick Quattro Razor
http://www.schickquattro.com/titanium_mojo.swf