5 Personalized Gift Ideas to Give This Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like I was about a week ago, you’re probably stumped on what to get your loved ones. You know the struggle, your mom says she doesn’t need any presents, and then there’s that one friend who has everything she could possibly want or need in life. It’s really hard to come up with the perfect gifts to give to those who mean so much to you. Worry no more, because I’ve got your back! Here are five adorable gift ideas that you can personalize and share with your friends and families.

#1 DIY Beauty Jar

During this time of year, stores like to sell and even hand out gift sets with lots of amazing sample products. Take advantage of this opportunity and turn them into an awesome gift. Just pick up a cute glass jar at Michaels, mix and match a couple of products inside, add a cute decorative bow and a tag with a sweet note, and you’re done! The best part about this gift is that you can create a lot of jars from just a few gift sets.

# 2 Dessert in a Jar

If you know someone who is challenged in the kitchen, or just simply loves sweets, then this is the perfect gift for them. In a mason jar, layer the dry ingredients of their favorite cake or cookie recipe. Then, attach a tag around the top with simple instructions and a cheesy message about how sweet they are. Haha, get it? Anyway, if you’re looking for a recipe, try this delicious chocolate toffee cookie mix that I found on Pinterest. In this order, layer 1/2 C Sugar, 1/2 C brown sugar, 1/4 C cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 and 1/4 C flour, 2/3 C chocolate chips, 2/3 C toffee bits, and 2/3 C white chocolate chips. Combine the contents of the jar with 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 egg, then roll into balls, and bake.

# 3 Personalized Coffee Mug

This one goes out to all the coffee addicts in the world! With everyone’s busy schedules in this day in age, there’s a good chance you know one… or ten. Well, no one likes an ugly coffee mug so here are some ways to transform regular boring white mugs into beautiful works of art. They will make your loved ones think of you all year round. Use sharpie markers to draw cool prints around your mug. You can add flowers and hearts or abstract lines and shapes. You can even throw on an inside joke or uplifting quote to help your loved ones get pumped up for the day. If you’re feeling extra fancy, mix porcelain paint with water, and with a brush let the paint drip around the side of your mug for a cool watercolor effect. Bake all the mugs in the oven for about 20 minutes and you have permanent designs that will outlast the dishwasher. Be sure to remove all stickers before placing a mug in the oven.

# 4 A Deck of Compliments

Everyone loves a compliment and with this gift, you can give your loved ones 52! Write out 52 things you love about the person you are gifting this to onto small pieces of paper. Then, pick up a deck of cards and glue the papers on the faces of the cards. Finally, punch a hole through the top and bottom left corners of each card and attach them to binder rings. You can find one on Amazon. This is a great way to show your friends and family how much you care about them. If you’re not feeling the card theme, you could use cardstock or pretty scrapbook paper. Get creative!

# 5 Spa Gift Basket

This gift is perfect for all the amazing women who work hard all year round to ensure that we stay happy and healthy. Just grab a pretty basket and fill it with awesome relaxing products such as bath salts, face masks, body lotions, hand creams, face creams, and face scrubs. If you are looking for a quick, all natural face scrub, try making this one. Mix ½ cup solid organic virgin coconut oil, 1¼ cup white sugar, seeds from ½ vanilla pod and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. You can finish this gift off with a yummy scented candle and a nice letter.