In our home,

Christmas is the most precious time

of the year to remember

the birth of

our Lord Jesus Christ,

A Wonderful Saviour

to all mankind!

Christmas is also a special time of the year for sharing and giving.

Yet it can be frustrating time of the year financially.

Children and adults are both bombarded with advertisements for the latest toys, gadgets, gear, and

jewelry, and many of these items can make a big dent into a family’s

budget.

Fortunately, there are

ways to make

Christmas special while

keeping a sane budget.

For friends and family, homemade gifts

are great ways to make Christmas

special on a budget. Making

personalized calendars, cookies, pies,

or other foods, or any variety of crafts

can not only save you money, but they

send a message to the recipient that you

cared enough about them… to not just

throw some money at a product, but to

invest some of your time, energy, love,

and thought into the gift. Often, it is

these homemade gifts that will be

remembered for years to come.

It is important to remember

what it is that makes

Christmas special for

you and your family!

How about you?

My D.I.Y. Novelties

Corn fromPine Tree

Maple leaf cut-out

Christmas Tree Stand made from

carton box wrapped with flyers

My D.I.Y. Novelties

My D.I.Y. Art-n-craft

Tulips painting

for a sister

My D.I.Y. Art-n-craft

Cross painting

for a dear friend

Your homemade gifts…

…will fondly be remembered

…for years to come!

And the true meaning of Christmas is love, joy and peace…

…so do remember to spread your love and give to those in need!