DIY Volunteer

Do your part to continue Obama's call for community service volunteers nation-wide by pledging to volunteer 5 hours in your area and Starbucks will reward you with a tall coffee!

Happy Holidays!

Hello readers, 

I will be taking a highly anticipated vaykay to more southern and warmer climates for the next few weeks and will be setting aside my blogging updates until my return in mid-January. Happy holidays to you all!

Be well,

NYCFreelancer

Holiday Gift Ideas Coming Your Way!

For the next month I will be bringing you DIY gift ideas you can use as both an outlet for your creative juices and to help save some major Benjamins (w00t w00t) this holiday season. Enjoy...

A Jar of Nothing...

For the person who has everything or wants nothing this season...you can give them exactly what they need (creatively)...NOTHING!

Gift Kits (for kids to parents to significant others)

Here are a few creative and fun DIY Gift Kit ideas by UK's Mooky Chick, a weekly online magazine for alternative women.

Recycled Toilet Roll Napkin Rings

Pretty cute really and a great way to recycle! See examples and instructions by Craft Bits HERE.

DIY Lip Balm

Original host Michele Beschen and professional soapmaker Charidy Hight share an easy recipe for handmade lip balm that will put a smile on your face. Article courtesy of DIY Network...read more. 

DIY LP Clock

With the holiday countdown closing in and expedited shipping costs suddenly doubling the price of that once "steal of an online deal", you may feel a limited number of gifting options before you. Never fear, there are still plenty more DIY projects to come including today's really simple homemade LP Clock that you can make from very inexpensive elements and have ready in less than an hour. Again, courtesy of DIY Hipster at the University of Oregon's Daily Emerald Newspaper I have yet another DIY project/gift idea for that music-lover on your holiday shopping list. 

What You Need:
1 Record: $1
4 Guitar Picks: $ 0.10
1 Clock Mechanism: $6
Craft Glue: $2
Spray Paint: $0.99

DIY Earrings (for the Guitar Player on Your List)

:: GUITAR PICK EARRINGS ::

You will need...
Assorted Picks ~ .10 each
Round link findings ~ .03 each
Fish hook findings ~ .05 each
1/16" Craft Punch ~ $4.79

Step 1: Pick out some guitar picks

Step 2: Make hole using 1/16" jewelry craft punch

Step 3: Thread a round link through the hole

Step 4: Attach fish hook finding through link

DIY Day At The Spa Gifts :: Bath Teas!!

Wouldn't it be nice if you had a masseuse on call or a at least a hot tub on hand after a long day? Well, if you're not able to afford your own private physical therapist there may still be a simple solution to soaking all your stress and muscle troubles away. Turn your average bathtub into a rejuvenating spa with these simple Bath Tea recipes or give the gift of relaxation this season...it's an extremely simple DIY project and a gift anyone would be thankful for all year round!

Green Tea Bath Recipe by Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe

Bath Tea Recipes by the Family Homestead

Bath Sachets by DIY Network

Tea Bath by Lindisima