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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Are you a gardener? Do you have beautiful perennials in your garden? Garden Harvest. Are you a gardener? Give your Perennials. Family Heirlooms.

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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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It also doesn't have fancy garland or matching ornaments like the beautiful trees that you see in Better Homes & Garden magazine. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. I feel so much better now that that is off my chest. Here's another secret. Our tree doesn't have a theme. or smurf girl.

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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Little Luna – Big Talent

Nicoles Nickels

They live and play in a tiny house in a garden. There are many things to do in the garden – like finding, planting and watering seeds to watch them grow. Since both of my grandchildren had fun with this, it should appeal to both girls and boys in the right age range. Tooting is just what you imagine it to be.

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