DIY Gifts Your Family Will Love

DIY Gifts

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Oh the holidays, how lovely you are. The season of giving is so special. But should you have to choose between a new Xbox One for your little brother, or rent!? No! Priorities are still set in place, so here’s a quick alternative to blowing all your money on presents. 

DIY!

Hell yeah I went there. I’ve gathered up some awesome DIY gifts to give to your friends and family that aren’t total crap, they’ll actually love, and you won’t break the bank making them. 

If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to decorate your home for the holidays as well, check out this post for great ideas.

Now onto the crafting!

 

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Stocking Stuffers For Her

 

I don’t know about you, but stockings are one of my favourite parts of Christmas. I love all the fun trinkets and small but useful items I get. 

On our first Christmas together (4 years ago!!) I filled up an Iron Man stocking for Justin and have done a stocking for him ever since. It’s so fun to gather small items to place inside. 

Sometimes coming up with items for stockings can be so difficult. You want to give items they’ll actually want, aren’t too expensive and will actually fit inside the stocking. 

So whether you need some ideas for your stocking wishlist, or are having trouble thinking up what you should give your daughter, your sister, your friend – whatever lady in your life you’re gifting to – I’ve got you covered. 

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Holiday Home Decor On A Budget

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The tree, the lights – oh how Christmas decorations just amp up your home. There’s not much better than seeing the snowmen figures and twinkling lights when you come in your house. It just makes it feel so much cozier. 

But if you haven’t noticed, Christmas decorations can sometimes come up pretty pricey. Especially if you get tired of the same decorations and want a few new ones each year!

So I’ve been on the hunt for some easy & inexpensive decor items that won’t break the bank! A little DIY and finding cheaper alternatives are just a few ways to help save your bank account this holiday season. 

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Why You Need To Go To Banff

So we took a trip to Banff! If you don’t know what Banff is, it’s a small tourist town in the mountains of Alberta, Canada. Here’s a little peek:

Banff 2016

Banff

Banff

Yeah, it’s friggin beautiful.

On Wednesday night we decided, heck, let’s go to Banff this weekend. We booked a hotel room for Friday night, and planned to head out Friday morning (Friday was a stat holiday so we had the day off.)

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