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I can’t believe it’s already time to start thinking about holiday gifting! This year, I promised myself that I would not put off getting started on my handmade gifts. This weekend I got some cinnamon-infused whiskey going (recipe’s here), and now, I’m ready to get cracking on presents for my lady friends. Here are some budget-friendly beauty DIYs that are topping my must-make list this year:

I love the folksy, vintage vibe of these floral pocket mirrors.

This olive oil-honey sugar scrub sounds divinely moisturizing.

I’ll bet this candy cane scrub is going to smell so nice.

These no-sew braided headbands will take next to no time to make. ()

I cannot wait to make these colorful hair combs.

Whipping up a big batch of bath salts is easy. Here’s a basic recipe for both a lavender and a rose version. I would tweak it a bit and instead of using soap coloring add real dried lavender and rose buds.

For gift-wrap, I think I’m going to go with the recycled route, but maybe instead of sewing the bags closed, I’ll punch holes along the border and thread leftover yarn through. Goodness knows I’m never at a loss for grocery bags!  –Meghan

Filed Under: candy cane scrub, diy beauty gifts, floral mirror, lavender and rose bath salts, make your own hair combs, no-sew braided headband, olive oil honey sugar scrub