Don’t you love receiving something that’s been handmade? Handmade gifts speak of the hours that were invested in the creation of something that will be given to someone special. Have you also noticed that is seems to be fashionable these days to be going back to ‘the good old days’ when items were made by hand with love.
A handknit jersey is so special (even when we’re aware that going to the store down the road could buy you a jersey that would cost less than half the cost of the wool.).
I’ve been spending time making a couple of special gifts ‘by hand’. Spending time making these gives me such pleasure and is also a stress reliever.
Make sure you spend special time teaching your children skills that they can use to make their own gifts for friends and family.