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October 29, 2014 by Joy Kincaid 4 Comments

Give From the Heart {Day 24}

This is the twenty-fourth post in my 31 Days of Living on Less Series. If you’d like to read all the posts in order, go to Day 1.
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I love giving handmade gifts. It just seems more special somehow. A few years ago, I began the tradition of making matching Christmas pajama pants for our children. It was fun getting a picture of them all together in their matching p.j.’s.
I usually find the flannel on sale in January, so I’m able to get it for a reasonable price. Last year, however, I just couldn’t afford them. I didn’t think the children would mind anyway.
Would you believe that they were actually disappointed? Including my teenagers! I was surprised, and sad that I hadn’t been able to make them. I’m thankful that I already have some flannel on hand to make some this year. They won’t exactly be matching, since I couldn’t find Christmas flannel for a good price. I ended up getting a floral print for the girls, and a bears camping print for the boys. I think they’ll still be fun anyway, and I’m looking forward to making them.
When you’re on a tight budget, sometimes the best thing you can do when it comes to gift-giving is to give from the heart. It may not be fancy, and it might not be the latest trend, but hopefully it will be meaningful to the recipient. For a long time now, I’ve been collecting handmade gift ideas, and I’ve got a lot of them on this Pinterest board. If you need a simple and inexpensive gift, you might just find some inspiration there!

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  1. Laura Lane says

    October 29, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Kids know things are traditions even when we don't!
    I'm praising God with you that you were able to get flannel this year!
    Blessings,
    Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 29, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      Yes, they do! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julian says

    October 29, 2014 at 11:24 am

    What a neat idea! I tried to go healthy one thanksgiving making green beans instead of green bean casserole and plain sweet potatoes instead of the casserole. My teenage s I n was devestated. Lol. Talk about not thinking something would matter:). I've always thought sewing pjs for christmas was special. I can't sew but great job!:)
    Yes giving from the heart is best. 🙂
    Christina

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 29, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      That's funny, Christina (about the green bean casserole)! 🙂

      Reply

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