Cheap Christmas

*sigh*...

I've been a bit down this year because normally I love to go big on Christmas, and this year...I just can't. 

I know, it's the thought that counts. And it really is. But I love to be able to give someone something I know they will absolutely love, regardless of the cost. 

But I'm a broke kid. So. This year has involved a lot of homemade gifts. 

Here's some things that I have made to give people this year: 

• Candles. You can get cheap wax and wicks from Wish (you can use my promo code "hlnrwgd" to save on a purchase. It says up to 50%, but expect maybe 5 or 10%). I've also used crayons and wax melts. Most of the time, I used the essential oils I have on hand for scents. Look up a tutorial on YouTube or Pinterest, and you're good to go. 
• Butter. What in the Amish? No, seriously. I had no idea how stupidly easy it was to make butter until I saw it on TikTok of all places. I've made some different flavored butters to give people and to eat myself. It's pretty delicious and I might never buy butter again.
• Cookies. I make a kickass chocolate chip cookie. 

Also, thankfully I had the foresight to pick up some stuff for gifts throughout the year so I wasn't completely boned. Don't wait for the end of the year to buy all your gifts--buy all year long. Hit all those sales and clearances up--no one's going to know or care if you got their gift on the cheap (or they shouldn't, anyway). It's the thought that counts, after all. 

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas if you celebrate it; if not, enjoy your Wednesday.