On a budget this holiday season? You don't have to max out multiple credit cards in order to enjoy the holidays and make everyone on your list happy.
Stop by the New Westminster Public Library for budget-friendly gift ideas you can make or buy, which allow your creativity and thoughtfulness to shine through without breaking the bank.
Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen and Gluten-free Baking for the Holidays are just two examples of the many holiday cookbooks that are sure to have a recipe to satisfy any sweet tooth.
You don't have to be Martha Stewart to whip up delectable culinary treats. The DVD Holiday Treats features detailed instructions for eight easy-to-make projects as well as tips on cookie decorating and gift baskets.
Keep the holidays simple with A Greener Christmas and learn how to make natural decorations such as a rustic dried leaf wreath or ornaments using dried fruit.
Cringe at the word "handmade?" Handmade Chic teaches strategies for making accessories that will keep others guessing how much you paid for the designer look-alike.
Even if you buy most of your gifts, you can still add a personal touch with the help of The Big Book of Handmade Cards and Gift Wrap.
The library also has a great selection of holiday magazines, including Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Cooking and Canadian Living.
You can even look at current issues of magazines using Zinio, the new collection of digital magazines available from the library's website, www.nwpl.ca.
Shop Smart, Consumer Reports' Quick and Easy Shopping Guide, is available at Zinio with articles like Holiday Shopping Survival Guide and Great Gifts Under $25.
The special issue also features an inexpensive holiday wines list, as well as apps that can help you save time and money this holiday season.
Whether you're going for vintage, elegant, or simplistic, the library has many more holiday inspirations.
You may just surprise yourself with what you can make and buy on a budget.
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