I love making things- be it a cute DIY project, natural beauty recipes, a cleaning product, or even a decorative printable. And I know there are lots of other DIY-ers out there who agree with me! So this holiday season, I thought I would share some awesome homemade gifts that people ACTUALLY want.

I’ve given out almost every single thing on the list as a gift, and with great responses to all! In fact I have yet to give #1 to a person and NOT have them ask me to make them more.

So, here are my favorite 15 awesome gifts you can make:

1. Aloe Vera Moisturizer

This is one of my favorite homemade gifts. Regardless of gender, everyone needs a good quality moisturizer in the winter. This aloe vera moisturizer is so gentle, and yet so moisturizing, that it works with most skin types.

As I mentioned above, every SINGLE person I have given this to as a gift has asked me for more. So I thought it makes sense to start the list with my favorite. I always have plenty of aloe on hand to make this in the winter!

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2. Peppermint Body Butter

This peppermint body butter makes a perfect Christmas gift. It’s festive, cute, all natural, and amazingly moisturizing. The pink stripe is actually made without any food dye and the recipe is without any artificial additives. It’s so natural you could eat it and be fine- but I wouldn’t recommend it, even if it smells amazing.

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3. Gingerbread Candles

Nothing says Christmas more than gingerbread! I love the smell so much, I knew I had to replicate it for an awesome holiday candle. Candle making may sound intimidating, but trust me, it’s easy! The custom blend of scents smells like freshly baked gingerbread, and is sure to get anyone in the holiday mood.

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4. Custom Sign

I love making custom signs! This DIY may be a little more difficult if you aren’t a crafty person, but it is definitely doable. These make such a great gift because they are completely customized. Plus once you figure out this method you can use it to make all kinds of homemade decor for yourself and others.

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5. Mint Chocolate M&M’s Fudge

I made this awesome mint chocolate fudge recipe and it is SUPER delicious. It makes a great gift that you can make in bulk for friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Lars became the hero of his office when he brought this fudge in last year. The mint chocolate flavor is perfect for Christmas, and the fudge is actually cute to boot.

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6. Laundry Detergent Tabs

These laundry detergent tabs are awesome! They are completely green and natural, and they’re easy and inexpensive to make. They make a great gift for someone you know loves to live a natural lifestyle. Who doesn’t love clean clothes, right?

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7. Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

Can you tell how much I love giving natural beauty products for gifts? They always get an amazing response. This cocoa butter body lotion is so deeply moisturizing. It feels so luxurious and expensive. It will make your giftees feel like a million bucks while only costing you a few!

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8. Homemade Lip Balm

Everyone uses lip balm, right? This homemade lip balm makes a perfect gift. I gave someone a tube once, and they told me it was “better than Bert’s.” So that’s a pretty great endorsement! It’s an easy gift to make for stocking stuffers, or as part of a gift basket, or when you just want to give someone something small.

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9. DIY No Sew Reuseable Duster

Everyone has to dust. But who likes buying disposable duster heads? They’re so costly and wasteful. This DIY washable duster head requires no sewing, and works like a charm. Since they are so easy and inexpensive to make, they make a really great gift.

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10. Green Tea Scrub

Green tea is amazing for your skin. This awesome green tea scrub is so healthy, and it smells amazing. Anyone would love to get it as a gift. This one has been highly requested by friends and family. It makes your skin feel fresh and moisturized.

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11. Etched Soap Dispenser

A cute dish soap dispenser next to the sink really makes it look better. You would never notice how big a difference it makes until you replace a plastic bottle with this adorable etched soap dispenser. That’s why it makes such a great gift- everyone uses dish soap, or hand soap.

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12. Aloe Vera Face Wash

This aloe vera face wash makes a great gift alone or with my aloe vera moisturizer. It’s one of the more popular posts on my site, and people really seem to love it! I used it exclusively for over 2 years, but I’ve since added a few more products to my rotation. It’s a great gift for the natural beauty maven you know!

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13. Peanut Butter Cookies

Everyone loves cookies. These peanut butter cookies are so easy to make with only 3 ingredients, and they are gluten free! They are a great gift that you can make in bulk to give to lots of people, or for just one person. Or for yourself. Because you might not want to share these awesome cookies!

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14. Essential Oil Kit

Essential oils are awesome because they can be used in so many ways. If you make a kit by putting together a few classic oils, and maybe even a diffuser, it makes a great gift. You could even do seasonal ones, like a christmas themed kit with cinnamon, ginger, and pine.

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15. Homemade Shower Soothers

The height of gift-giving season is also the height of cold season. These DIY Shower Soothers are a perfect gift that someone can use when they’re sick, or just for a relaxing shower that smells great. You can package them in a mason jar- which would look adorable! Who wouldn’t love that?

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I know I don’t often post deals, but hey, it’s time for holiday shopping. While I’m all about homemade gifts, I also can’t resist a good sale. So here are some of my favorite deals!

Susie’s Naturals

Wouldn’t it be bad if I didn’t start with my own shop? Well, I now offer gift wrapping and I have a great sale going on for at least the next week!

Get 20% off your entire order in Susie’s Naturals with the coupon HOLIDAYSALE. If you spend more than $45, get free shipping with HOLIDAYSALE2.

Amazon

I love Amazon. You saw it in my thank you notes. I use it all the time. There are so many great deals, so make sure you check them out! Definitely something for everyone.

Shop Amazon – Black Friday Deals Week

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Braintree Clothing

Braintree’s philosophy is to design and make beautiful, timeless fashion while caring for the environment. What a great brand. Get the deal below!

EXTRA 20% OFF SALE ITEMS with code BLACK20

Udemy

I love Udemy! I am all about continuing education and learning new skills. Anything new you want to master next year? Buy the class now while they’re on sale!

Save up to 90% on more than 6,000 courses!

Teavana

I love me some tea! Teavana is probably my favorite. Free samples, anyone?

Cyber Monday! Save $25 off $60 + free shipping at Teavana! Use code CYBER14 (Valid 12/1 from 12:01am EST to 12/3 at 11:59pm PST. Online Only)

Juice Beauty

If you’re into natural and real beauty products, Juice Beauty is the place to go. Great skin care and makeup. Am I the only one who had not heard of Super Saturday until now?

Super Saturday Sale: Free Full Size Green Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer ($38 value) with any $40 purchase, plus free shipping. Use promo code SS14 at check out (Saturday, November 29)

Cyber Monday Sale 11/30 & 12/1. Exclusive gift box includes up to $133 worth of free skincare and makeup, yours when you spend $75-125, plus free shipping. Each box has a promo code associated to it,

Reuseit.com

Reuseit.com is the best for getting products that help you live a greener lifestyle. They sell tons of my favorite stuff. Make sure to check out their deals!

Black Friday Deals + Free Ship @ $30+ on ReUseIt.com! Use code: LSRUBFRI14

Save $10 on Orders $50+ Use Code: LSRUTENOFF

Novica

It feels good to support local artisans. Why not support them from around the world? Novica is a great source for gifts and you feel good about who you are supporting.

Save $10 off $50, $15 off $100 or $25 off $150 at NOVICA! Enter SAVE10, SAVE15 or SAVE25 at checkout. Valid 11-26-14 through 11-30-14 11:59 PM PT.

The Honest Company

For more natural cleaning products, the Honest Company is a great place to look. This deal is amazing. They have a lot more than cleaning products, too.

Receive 25% off SITEWIDE at The Honest Company!* Code THANKSGIVING2014 *Valid 11/28/2014 12:00am PST through 12/1/2014 11:59pm PST. Terms and conditions apply.

Sharper Image

I’ve always thought the Sharper Image was just the coolest store. I had so much fun walking around there. Well, the website is even MORE fun to browse with all the cool inventions!

Get Free Shipping on any order at SharperImage.com $50 and over! Use code AFFRSHP

1-800-Flowers

What better way to say thank you or celebrate someone than with flowers? You can’t go wrong with a classic. Great deals.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Savings All Weekend Long! Save 25% on Your Purchase of Select Items at 1800flowers.com! Use Promo Code: HLDYTWNTYFV at checkout. (Offer Valid From 11/28/2014 12:01 AM EST to 12/01/2014 11:59PM EST)

Don’t miss out on these deals! Yay for savings!

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