DIY Projects – Christmas Gifts for Creative Minds

We all know at least one person who loves to get unique gifts such as the person with a creative mind. Those who enjoy doing DIY projects and other types of crafts, the typical Christmas gifts just won’t do. So this year, why not think out of the box and choose gifts that will wow that person. Here are some great ideas that you can use to let your gift stand out.

Giving unique Christmas gifts can be a challenge especially when you’re dealing with loved ones who are crafty. Those are the people who just enjoy making things from scratch. That’s what engages them and gives them the most joy.

Knowing what peaks your loved ones interest can make a world of difference when choosing the right gift. You have some people who get a ton of gifts, but just choose only a small percentage of those gifts because of the simplicity.

Some of the most common Christmas gifts for crafters includes, candle making kits, t-shirt printing kits, pottery kits, personalized mugs, knitting, DIY painting kits, homemade soap kits, homemade lotion kits, etc.

Gifts doesn’t always have to be flashy. They just have to be meaningful to the person who are receiving them. So take the time to find out what the person loves and then use that information to find things such as DIY Christmas Gifts that suits their taste.

You can even get on-the-go crafting gifts for the busy crafter. These gifts usually comes with a traveling bag for convenience. This way they can enjoy your special gift even when they’re away from home.

Be creative and think out of the box this Christmas and you’ll definitely find the perfect gift for the creative person in your life.

 

Christmas on a Dime – Baking Ideas

This Christmas may seem a bit dismal with the high prices of food and the high cost of living. But guess what? This shouldn’t stop you from having a jolly Christmas with your family and friends. You don’t have to have a lot of money to enjoy the festive season, just a few creative ideas and you’ll be good.

If you’re new to baking or took a long break away from the kitchen, this is the time to get back in the groove and start digging up some recipes and creating some mouth-watering holiday pastries. Yes, you can if you try hard enough.

There are a ton of recipe books or recipe cards filled with delicious, scrumptious Christmas recipes for even a novice.

Although food prices have skyrocketed this year, you can still bake on a budget, while using things you may have sitting in your cupboard such as raisins, mixed peels, prunes, etc.

Baking your own holiday pastries can be fun and rewarding, especially if you get the family involved. The kids will love putting their own personal creative touch to these pastries and you will have a lot more help than you bargained for.

You can use a baking mold to form different designs and colors. These festive Christmas silicone molds can quickly shape and mold colorful pastries for the holidays such as cookies, candy, fruit pie, cupcakes, and puddings.

Now that you have an idea of how to bake on a dime this Christmas, what are you waiting on? Go use your newfound skills and capture the hearts of your guests this Christmas.

 

Dormant Period: What You Need to Know Before Throwing out Your Calla Lily Houseplant

If you own a calla lily houseplant, you may experience the dormancy period, which can be disappointing for people who don’t know that there’s a period where the plant looks like it died; however, this occurs during its rest period, then spring back up again. I was a bit taken aback when I noticed that my calla lily houseplant started to look droopy then eventually dried up.

calla lily dormant period
Calla Lily Coming Out of Dormancy

My calla lily houseplant started to droop and dry up at the end of the year, around December.

I tried watering it and doing everything I could to see if it would look healthy again. Unfortunately, it eventually dried up. I decided to search Google for information on calla lilies indoor plants and was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the plant was not actually dead. It was basically resting for the next season.

This is a crucial part of their life cycle, which helps them flourish and bloom the next blooming season.

Calla Lily Houseplant Care When Dormant

According to my research, I found out that all I had to do was leave it alone for at least 2 months without watering it. Then I needed to put it back in indirect light, resume watering, and wait for it to come back to life, and that’s just what I did. This was my first calla lily indoor plant, so I was not sure if this would actually work.

I left it undisturbed except for occasional watering it after a while, and it started to spring back up in March this  year. I am so happy that I did not throw it away before doing my research. So, if you notice that your calla lily is drying up and looking like it’s going to die, don’t be so quick to throw it away. Give it some time to get its well needed rest.