10 Awesome Homemade Gifts For A Clutter-Free Christmas

The act of giving and receiving gifts is a great part of the holiday season, but often after all of the fun from gift-giving has died down, you’re left with piles of wrapping paper and new items that cause clutter until you find a proper place for them.

But, if you’re careful to give gifts that can be used, then that will eliminate some of the mess. Hot chocolate mix, candles, bath bombs and more can be put to good use without leaving a mess lying around.

These clutter-free gifts will still be just as appreciated as something that lasts a little longer, so, consider giving a consumable gift this Christmas. Plus, you can easily give these gifts a homemade touch to make them that much more special.

Check out 10 usable gifts that won’t cause a need to tidy up after the gift exchange this holiday season.

1. Homemade Candles

It’s easy to make a candle right at home that smells as amazing as one from the Yankee Candle Company. Not to mention, it’s a great gift that will be used often. Learn how to make it.

2. Mason Jar Cookie Mix

There’s nothing like making cookies from scratch during the holidays, so give folks a gift that makes it easy to bake up a batch from scratch. Learn how to make it.

3. Homemade Body Scrub

A minty body scrub will leave the body feeling refreshed, and believe me— you’ll have people coming back to you for refills once they use this all up. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Learn how to make it.

4. Bath Bombs

After a hectic holiday season, there’s nothing like a nice warm bubble bath to help you relax. So, give the great host/hostess the perfect gift to help him/her unwind. Learn how to make it.

5. Cooking Kit

For someone who loves to cook, giving them the gift of food is something you know they’ll enjoy. Find out where you can purchase a cooking kit to give the ultimate gift to a foodie.

6. Hot Cocoa Mason Jar

There’s nothing like a big mug of hot chocolate this time of year, so pack up a mason jar (or two) of something you know people can’t resist. Learn how to make it.

7. Homemade Soap

Making soap from scratch can be a fun project and a great gift because everyone loves to smell nice, right? Learn how to make it.

8. Cocktails

There’s nothing like a little cocktail to make everyone a bit more merry, so give a gift you know people will enjoy. Learn how to make it.

9. Jam

There’s nothing better than homemade jam, so why not put those culinary skills to good use and make up a batch to gift. Learn how to make it.

10. Birdseed Ornament

If you and the kids are looking for a fun project, make some birdseed ornaments to give to all of your animal-loving friends. Learn how to make it.

These gifts are not only fun to make, they’re fun to give away because you know that all types of people can enjoy them— without a mess. So, here’s to a clutter-free Christmas all you jolly gift-givers!

[h/t: Money Saving Mom]

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