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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. Homemade Crafts. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies? My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. A Homemade Meal.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. Homemade Crafts. Family Heirlooms.

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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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But our tree is filled with ornaments that reflect significant events, preschool crafts, and handmade love. or my all time favorite ornament that was made for me by my great-grandmother. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. or an ornament from my 1980's childhood.

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

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My favorite is a hand crocheted ornament made and given to me in 1978 by my great-grandmother. You’ll find a wide variety of winter themed or holiday cookie cutters at craft or discount stores. Make decorating your home for the holidays a family event by playing Christmas music, serving cookies, and hot chocolate.

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