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11 Last Minute DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

Skip the craze of shopping this week, and opt for DIY gifts for your loved ones instead!

Dec 19, 2016

For many of us, finding time to shop in advance for holiday gifts is nearly impossible. Instead, we wait until the last possible moment to begin deciding what to give the ones we love, and then have to actually hunt the items down. But instead of having to spend tons of time shopping while breaking the bank, try crafting your gifts this year! Homemade gifts are economical and extremely special. So skip the busy malls and stores this season, and try creating one, or even a few, of these DIY holiday gifts.

1. Peppermint Foot Soak

Create a homemade spa item, for the beauty lovers in your life. This DIY takes only five minutes and will be the perfect treat for at least one guy or gal on your list. See how to make it here.

2. Personalized Snowglobes

Create this cute decoration for anyone on your list. This DIY project allows for total personalization, so have fun and make it all your own! Access details on how to make it here.

3. Jewelry Tower

Pick up all the needed items for this super cute DIY gift at your local dollar store! It will save you money, and be totally loved by whoever you gift it to. Get the details here.

4. Snowman Hot Cocoa Kit

Watch how to make this yummy, festive gift here!

5. Reindeer Ornaments

This is a gift someone on your list can use every single year when decorating the Christmas tree! It's cute, easy, and totally festive. Watch how to make it here.

6. Personalized Mugs

Grab some sharpies, and a plain mug, and get creative! This is a great gift, and can be personalized for anyone and everyone. See how to make them here.

7. DIY Clothespin Trivet

See how to make this simple and affordable, yet chic and handy kitchen accessory here.

8. DIY Bath Bombs

Who needs Lush when you can make your own bath bombs?! Personalize this gift with different colors and scents. Learn how to make them here.

9. Cinnamon Spiced Candles

Nothing smells like the holidays quite like cinnamon does. Spice up the home of a loved one on your list with this homemade spiced candle. Get directions here.

10. Festive Canvas Art

This project is fun and can be completely customized. Choose a color scheme and a shape with the gift-receiver in mind. He or she is sure to appreciate this cute, handmade gift. See how to make it here.

11. Christmas Tea Tree

Give this cute present to the tea drinkers in your life! The best part is that this easy craft uses items you already have at home. Simply use a paper towel roll and hot glue a variety of tea bags to it like a Christmas tree. Top the tree with a star, and this DIY gift is ready to give!

Happy holidays, and happy crafting!

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11 Last Minute DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

Skip the craze of shopping this week, and opt for DIY gifts for your loved ones instead!

1. Peppermint Foot Soak

2. Personalized Snowglobes

3. Jewelry Tower

4. Snowman Hot Cocoa Kit

5. Reindeer Ornaments

6. Personalized Mugs

7. DIY Clothespin Trivet

8. DIY Bath Bombs

9. Cinnamon Spiced Candles

10. Festive Canvas Art

11. Christmas Tea Tree

Happy holidays, and happy crafting!

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Living in the dorms can tear down your immune system.

1. Drink lots of tea with honey.

2. Get a good amount of rest.

3. Make an appointment with the health center or at a doctor's office.

4. Stock up on soup and crackers.

5. If you are able to, go home.

You gotta do what you gotta do.

1.Shower

2. Sleep

3. Schedule

4. Eat Well

5. Exercise

6. Socialize

7. Be on Time

8. Chillax

9. Journal/Pray/Reflect

10. Gain Perspective

11. Do what works for you

Leslie gets it.

Your professor mentions there's a test in a few days and you didn't know about it.

You spend all day long in class and now realize you also have to spend the next few nights awake studying.

You take out your textbook and notes, but don't have the energy to actually read them.

You keep reading the same sentence over and over, but it still doesn't make sense.

You can’t focus, and your roommate suggests you go to the library.

You realize there are still over 50 pages left to read.

You reach the two-hour mark of studying and get delirious and want to give up.

You take a Netflix and snack break.

Your friends told you they were staying in with you to study, but they end up going out.

Your friends ask why you need to study instead of having fun.

Your friends send you pictures of them out having fun, but you're stuck in the library and want to run away.

You walk out of the test and realize staying in and studying was worth it because you definitely aced it.

No, I'm not mad, that's just my face

1. You can't control it.

2. You are not always pissed off.

3. Most of the time, you're just fine.

4. Usually, nothing is wrong.

5. Sometimes, you use it to your advantage.

6. But you actually are approachable most times.

7. Fake smiling is tough.

8. You are not actually a b***h.

“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with.”

1. “What am I supposed to do if everything doesn’t work out like it does in my head?”

2. “I really hope everything I’ve learned can be used to make a difference one day.”

3. “I didn’t think it would be this hard.”

4. “I wonder what would have happened if I did _______”

5. “I wish my parents were here.”

6. “Should I get another job?”

7. “Are my grades good enough?”

8. “How long will it even take me to get to where I want to be?”

9. “What should I get my graduate degree in?”

10. “What am I going to do when my meal card runs out?”

11. “Am I where I need to be?”

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