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By Haley Kotwicki
The holiday season is here again bringing peace, love, joy and utter befuddlement: What do I get Mom this year? Don’t panic. The best gift to give your parents and grandparents is showing you care.
For example, my grandma’s favorite Christmas tradition was baking sugar cookies with me and her daughters (some of my fondest memories are helping her decorate the gingerbread men and turning a blind eye when she would purposefully break them so she could eat them.) Then, we would package the treats in tins or festive containers, so she could have gifts to give to her friends and neighbors. Our homemade presents made her feel proud because it allowed her to be productive and purposeful.
In essence, our gift was giving my grandma the ability to create meaningful memories and make others happy; the gift that keeps on giving.
You do the same for your older parent or grandparent. Here are some easy do-it-yourself (DIY) gifts you can make together:
Pipe cleaner candy canes
These make cute Christmas tree ornaments or embellishments on a goody bag.
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Mason jar hot chocolate
These ready-to-go packages are perfect if you or your older loved one can’t cook or bake but like to gift food items.
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To serve: Bring 1 cup of milk, to boil. Pour 3 tablespoons of the hot cocoa mix. Stir mix until completely dissolved. Sip and enjoy!
Popsicle stick snowflakes
An easy way to make beautiful window hangings or ornaments.
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Greeting cards
Handmade cards are always an endearing and special gift. You and your parents or grandparents can create your own designs or reproduce an image.
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Extra tips
Make sure you have lots of light and keep in mind that your parent or grandparent may need extra time to craft their DIY gifts due to physical or cognitive limitations. It’s best to remain patient and not focus on perfecting the craft. The goal is not the gift itself but the act of creating and sharing meaningful moments.
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