Any recs for your favorite DIY or inexpensive gifts? I’m trying to save some $$$ this Christmas but still wanting to give gifts to family (parents, grandparents, siblings, partner, etc).

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Dylan · Answer

Pick some wildflowers or take a cutting from your garden: ...and gift it in a recycled jar or bottle with a ribbon or piece of twine tied around it 🌸

Dylan · Answer

Make a personalised mixtape for your loved one: This is one of my favourite little gifts to make for someone's birthday (or just because!), especially if I'm low on funds or I'm contributing to a group present but also want to give them something just from me.

I spent my childhood taping songs from the radio to make my own mixtapes, and when I was older I would always LOVE receiving a mix CD of songs made especially for me. It's lovely to witness some of these analogue compilation styles returning to the current zeitgeist.

It's not just nostalgic... I think there's something so special about physical media, particularly in this era of low-quality streaming, TikTok trends, algorithm-induced laziness and AI slop.

If you don't have the equipment to make a tape or CD, the next best thing is a specially curated playlist full of your loved one's favourite tracks, or songs that reminds you of each other!

CUTE :)))

Dylan · Answer

Lemon curd + rye toast + flaky salt: the most heavenly gift idea / an indulgent treat

Sophia Lucchesi · Answer

Framed Pictures: Most people are bad at framing photos of their loved ones, but will gladly display them if they have them! Last year we gave most of our family framed photos from our wedding, which are all on display in their homes! You can find frames through tons of online retailers, but I usually have a lot of luck finding them at Homegoods.