50 Homemade Gifts For Christmas
I’ve been on the lookout for gifts to make this christmas. I have some ideas, and some standby’s (handmade books, notecards, paintings, mix cd’s with nice artwork, etc) but am always on the lookout for more. So I read lists like this, and mostly cringe:
“Coupon book. This is an oldie, but still a great personalized gift. Depending on what the recipient enjoys you can customize the book. Include service things like breakfast in bed, a day of help, and a night off.”
I suppose this MIGHT be cute coming from a kid, but if I was a parent, I’d be kinda pissed. And if a spouse gave this to me, I’d be extra pissed. This is the kind of stuff you just DO for other people because you like them, shouldn’t need a coupon.
Also I never really got the breakfast in bed thing. I would likely make a mess.
“Sew something. Kids think it is so cool to have a matching outfit with a parent. Sew mother and daughter a matching outfit.”
I suppose they are talking about young kids here but HAHAHA. Do this for a 16 year old you dislike.
“Make a PowerPoint presentation that includes pictures and old memories.”
Powerpoint=evil. nuff said.
“Start a blog in honor of someone. Blogspot lets you start a free blog. Just call the blog – Best Dad Ever. Post a few entries and send the web address to the recipient.”
Nothing says love like an abandoned blog.
“Break a bad habit for someone. Throw out something someone hates. Use Christmas as a motivation to finally kick a habit for someone.”
While this is a nice idea, throwing out someone’s cigarettes does not count as a Christmas gift.
I realize this isn’t the list for me, but sheesh.
Essentially all of these gifts are crap, and most of them are kinda insulting. “Everyone will love junk your kids make! Exploit how cute they are!” Uh, no. That shit probably won’t even make it back to my house before I pitch it. Sorry. Wait, no, I’m not.
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