The holiday season is here, and one of the best ways to get into the spirit is to do something special for others. My young daughter reminded me of that one day when we pulled up to a stoplight and ...

Try adding festive words or your loved one’s name to your homemade gift bag for an extra-personal touch. When my girls were little, some 20 years ago, I bought a few yards of Christmas fabric (on sale ...

Make thoughtful holiday gifts on a budget this year. From plant cuttings to hot cocoa jars, these do-it-yourself ideas are ...

This easy drawstring bag sews up quick, and they are ideal for a beginning sewer. If you feel sewing is intimidating, this is the perfect project for you. All the seams are simple straight lines, and ...

Holiday decorating doesn’t have to mean splurging on pricey seasonal pieces. Sometimes, the most charming decor comes from ...

Try these thrifty gifts to help save some pounds and the planet (Pictures: Josh Corrie) When it comes to Christmas gifting in a recession, homemade and heartfelt couldn’t be more bang on trend, says ...

I think the concept of gift bags is fabulous: They can be re-used much more easily than wrapping paper can, they accommodate presents with lots of components, and they're perfect for oddly-shaped ...