I love buying Christmas presents, but handmade items are special treasures.  In a culture where so many are too busy to bake, sew, craft, carve, cook or create, homemade gifts are unique.  The gifts I treasure most are those that seem to reflect and personity of the giver.

Stop in and visit Simply Vintagegirl .  She's hosting a Homemade Christmas this month.  Learn to make an amazing perpetual calendar (from the lids of juice concentrate cans, no less!), or give hot cocoa mix or a recipe binder!  After you've seen all her inspiring projects, follow her links to other bloggers to find more suggestions!  

You don't have to be a skilled artisan to give homemade gifts.  Herbal teas (from herbs purchased in bulk ) can be packed in pretty bottles.  Recipes online give great ideas for "gifts in a jar".  In years past I've done several from Chris' collection over at momof9splace!

Domestic Chaos Tamer and Homeschool Mom of Five,  Dell  writes about home, heart and hearth.