8 DIY Holiday Gifts to Save Money

When it comes to this time of the year, money can be tight. With all of the added expenses like gifts, food, travel and parties. I am constantly trying to come up with gift ideas that are not only meaningful but inexpensive. It such a magical time of year, and I hate stressing over how much everything will cost for me and my family.To help offset the costs of the holidays, I have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts instead of running to the store to purchase them.

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8 DIY Holiday Gifts to Save Money

I have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

#1- Cranberry Orange Soap

This Cranberry Orange Soap smells delicious, and you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes! Makes a great quick and easy DIY homemade holiday gift idea that’s perfect for friends, family, neighbors, and teachers! Happiness Is Homemade - Cranberry Orange SoapI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts 

#2- Soup Mixes In A Jar

Layer dry ingredients in a jar and make a pretty recipe printable. Your loved ones get delicious and easy winter dinner, and you save a bundle at the same time! Wholefully - Soup Mixes In a JarI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

#3- Chocolate Mug Cake Mix

Give your friends the gift of cake, whenever they want! Assemble this simple and delicious cake mix and write cooking directions on the jar. Easy! I am Baker - Chocolate Mug Cake MixI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

#4- Homemade Flavor Extracts

Wow your foodie friends with these easy homemade extracts. You can even make a few to keep while you’re at it! Kirbie Cravings - Homemade Flavor ExtractsI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

5- Lemon and Lavender Sugar Scrub

Help your besties feel like a million bucks with this luxurious and scrub that takes just a few minutes to make! One Little Project - Lemon and Lavender Sugar ScrubI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

#6- Homemade Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are fun to use and easy to make! Whip up a batch to give out to your friends, and don’t forget to save a few for yourself! The Makeup Dummy - Homemade Bath BombsI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

#7- Cookie Mix In A Jar

Most of us are bombarded with sweets around the holidays, so why not give a sweet treat to make later once the sugar barrage has died down? Crazy Little Projects - Cookie Mix In A Jar I have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts

#8- DIY Milk and Honey Soap

This lovely soap takes only minutes to make and smells amazing! Combine with a thoughtful card for the perfect gift that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Happiness is Homemade - DIY Milk and Honey SoapI have put together a list of 8 DIY holiday gifts to save money. This list will help you get creative and come up with ideas to make your holiday gifts