Crafts

Polymer Clay Candy Beads
Decorated Mini Christmas Tree Centrepiece
Cardboard Fireplace
Beaded Star Ornaments
Pipecleaner Snowflakes
Beaded Pipecleaner Tree
Cinnamon Applesauce Dough
Baker's Clay (Salt Dough) Ornaments
Crystal Castles
Indoor Snow Sculpting

Seasonal Cakes and Sweets

Nutcracker Cake
Snowman Cupcakes
Christmas Tree Cake
Sugar Plums
Lollipop Cookies

Homemade Gifts

Paper Mache Glass Vases
Chocolate Spoons and Candy Canes
Easy-Sew Buddy Bag (aka heat pad)
Hand-Painted Soaps
Soap on a Rope
Scented Bath Salts
Mug and Chocolate
Picture Frames
Plant in Decorated Pot
Plaster and Marble Coasters
Old-Fashioned Citrus Pomander
Floral Soaps
NEW! Simplifying the Holidays: Sensible Gift Ideas

Gifts that Make a Difference

World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue
World Vision USA
Bridgehead Fair Trade Gifts
Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade
Kiva: Micro-Loans that Change Lives
Oxfam Unwrapped: UK Site
Oxfam Canada Gift Site
Buy Nothing Christmas Ideas

Decor

Ice Lanterns
Appliance Box Castle
Appliance Box Fireplace
Ornaments to Make

Homemade Cards
and Wrappings

Marbled Cards
Snowflake Card
Melted Crayon Art Card
Paper Gift Bags
Easy-Sew Fabric Gift Bag
Pillowcase Gift Bags
Decoupage Photo Box
Decorated Cookie/Bottle Tube

The Story of Stuff:
A kid-friendly online video explaining where things come from, and at what cost

Games and Activities

Pin the Carrot on the Snowman
Santa's Obstacle Course
Gift Wrap Game
Pass the Present
Shake it Up
This Is What I Like About You
Nutcracker Parachute Games
Candy Scavenger Hunt
Human Tree Game
Candy Drop
Painting Snow
Building with Snow

Gifts for Pets

Homemade Dog Bark
Turkey Dinner (for Dogs)
No-Sew Pet Bed
Catnip Doorknob Toy