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Some great ideas here. I love the sugar bowl candles-and the vodka lol.

 

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Beautiful, Easy Holiday Gifts You Can Make

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Real Simple Weekly TipsWednesday | December 9, 2009

 

 

 

Christopher Baker

 

 

 

 

Beautiful, Easy Holiday Gifts You Can Make

 

 

Now, we can just hear some of you thinking: There’s no way that I can possibly make a presentable present. To which we say: Pshaw. These gifts from your own hands (and heart) are simple to assemble, most of them calling for less than half an hour of your time, and materials you may already have on hand. Read the step-by-step how-tos―including suggestions for how to elegantly package each present―then have a look at a few more crafty ideas for the holidays, from a card display to fun gift garnishes.

 

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The moment when you light your Christmas tree for the first time is pure magic. Whatever kind of twinklers you prefer―retro, modern, offbeat―we’ve tested them to find the very best.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find a Holiday Helper Around the House

This season presents problems you may not encounter at other times of the year. Exhibit A: sap-covered fingers. Luckily, you probably have solutions readily available, as you’ll see in this holiday guide to new uses for old things. Case in point: Olive oil will take that sap right off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get Organized for Your Holiday Baking

Before you start whipping up the gingerbread and pfeffernussen and other seasonal treats, stock up on your supplies. This handy checklist runs down all the essentials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Tip

To determine how many inches of ribbon you need to wrap a gift, measure the length of the box, then multiply that number by 7. Get more tips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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