Need to save some cash this holiday season? Well, who doesn't? I have written this guide for those who would like to give creative gifts without breaking the bank. They are mostly quick and easy, definately inexpensive. But, also they are gifts that are wonderful to receive!

The first gift item is aimed at women and children-

Candy Cane Bath Salts- These not only smell great, but will also energize the senses while soothing tired muscles.

2 Cups Epsom Salts

1/2 Cup Sea Salt

4-6 drops of  pepermint oil

2-3 drops of red food coloring

Place one cup of Epsom salts in a bowl with 1/4 cup sea salt and add 2-3 drops of peppermint oil. Mix well. Place the remaining ingredients in a second bowl. You will have red and white mixtures. Layer the two in a decorative glass bottle and tie with ribbon.

Creative Frames - These are great for anyone! Especially if you put in a favored photo.

Plain wooden frame

Acrylic paints

Wood Glue

Various Embellishments

Take the frame and paint it according to your theme. Then affix your embellishments with the wood glue. Some examples could be a beach theme using seashells, a cooking theme using labels, a sports theme with tickets. Get creative!

Coffee Lover's Basket -  Make your own flavored coffee blend, place in a decorated mason jar, and add a few more items

Coffee Recipe (Cafe' Vienna)

1 Cup Instant Coffee

1 Cup sugar

2 tsp Cinnamon

1 1/2 non dairy creamer (powdered)

1 1/2 dry milk

4 Tbs Cocoa

Now add a couple coffee mugs and a few candies and Viola! What a great gift.....

Last project:

Perfect for a whole household!

Make a tile Message Center

You will need:

•  a white tile (4X4)
• a 6X6 block of wood
• Black Marker
• Rub on decals
• dry erase marker
• acrylic paint
• epoxy glue

Glue the tile onto the piece of wood, paint the exposed wood edges, and let dry. Use the decals you have chosen to decorate the wooden fram around the tile. Using your permanent marker, write "Notes" or "Phone Messages" across the top of the tile. When it is finished, wrap it with the dry esase marker for your gift.

I hope these ideas have helped! If you would like other ideas, please check out my other holiday saving guides:

http://reviews.ebay.com/More-Ways-To-Save-Cash-This-Holiday-Season_W0QQugidZ10000000001796591

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-To-Save-Money-This-Holiday-Season-DIY-Gifts_W0QQugidZ10000000001674390

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-To-Put-Together-A-Household-Orgainizer_W0QQugidZ10000000001520436

Thank you for reading! Happy Holidays!