I know there are always going to be a few last minute gift items, but does that mean you have to run around picking up over-priced items, those little trinkets that are marketed to the impulse shopper?

Not if you’re clever.  Having a bit of creativity can go a long way to saving a lot of money when it comes to this kind of last minute gift.

One of my favorite gifts to give is a gift of homemade bath goodies, like bath salts and scrubs.  A nice little website called MyBeautyRecipes.com is loaded with simple bath treats that you can make easily with inexpensive ingredients.  Whip up a couple batches of Homemade Bath Salts, put them in a cute little jar, and voila! You have an instant and inexpensive gift that will be appreciated.

You can even make your own Homemade Lip Balm out of fresh ingredients.  Most every girl I know LOVES her lip balm, so this could be a great personal gift for a little girl, or even a big girl, who’s special to you.

Guys on your list may be a little more difficult.  But, what guy doesn’t like a little cooling foot spray?  If your guy or a guy you know goes to the gym or plays sports, mix up a batch of Peppermint Foot Spray.  It’s not “girlie” smelling and it works!

These are just a couple of thoughts that I’ve come up with during some of my last minute gift searches.  I hope you’ll also find something fun and frugal to make for some of your favorite people.

p.s.  If your special someone isn’t especially fond of bath items, you can always put this same idea to work only with food items.  Just click here to learn more about how to put together some easy, inexpensive, but yummy gifts.

Tags: bath salts, foot sprays, homemade gifts, last minute gift ideas, lip balms

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