Christmas Ideas

Here are some simple inexpensive gifts you can make with your children to give to the special people in their lives.

Survival Kits - A lot of the supplies you may have at home already. Or you can purchase many of them at the dollar stores near you.

Hand written or printed on your computer will work! Use white card stock and let the kids draw their own pictures for each person on the paper. Print the sayings over top of their finished picture. Use a plastic sandwich bag to put the supplies in and staple the card to the bag. Use ribbon and make a bow for over the staple. Put a magnet on the back at the top for loved ones to put on their refrigerators.

Dad's Survival Kit - Supplies - 3 Marbles

Sometimes it seems we lose our way, and life becomes so blue. You think you've "lost your marbles" and others suspect it's true. But in spite of all the odds, dear Dad, Life can be wonderful, too. Just remember that no matter what, I'm always here for you. So when you think you've lost them all, Pull out my little gift to you. It may be small, and only three... But you haven't lost them all! I love you!

Mom's Survival Kit - Supplies - Crayon, Puzzle piece, Jolly Rancher, Smartie, Cotton Ball, 2 Pennies, 5 Beans. 

Crayon: To color your day cheerful and bright.

Puzzle Piece: To remind you, that without you, things just wouldn't be complete.

Jolly Rancher: For the fun we have shared together.

Smartie: Because you always seem to know just the right things to say.

Cotton Ball: May you always have the cushioned support of family and friends.

2 Pennies: So that you have the "cents" to know how much you are loved.

Beans: For that relaxing bubble bath you've been promising yourself. You can use the Mom and Dad and replace them with Grandma & Grandpa.

Friendship Gift Kit - Supplies - Cotton Ball, Paper Clip, Rubber band, Lifesaver, Crayon, A Mint, Eraser

(Note: this one is for older children)

Cotton Ball: To remind you of the soft spot in my heart I hold for you.

Paper Clip: To hold us together

Rubber Band: A reminder to stay flexible.

Lifesaver: To remind you that I am always here to help you.

Crayon: To color everyday cheerful and bright.

Mint: So that you will know that I think a "mint" of you.

Eraser: To remind you that everyday can start with a new slate.

Teacher Survival Kit - Supplies - Paper Clip, Crayon, Rubber Band, Lifesaver, Bandage, Marbles.

Paper Clip: To help hold it all together.

Crayon: To color your day cheerful and bright.

Rubber Band: A reminder to remain flexible and work towards "win-win" situations.

Lifesaver: For always being there when the students need you.

Bandage: For healing hurt feelings, yours or someone else's.

Marbles: To replace those we loose from time to time.