❈Sac Thrift Chick❈

I will admit something. I was mad at my husband around Valentine's Day of last year. Why? I don't remember. I just remember that I procrastinated on making his gift because I wasn't feeling very lovey-dovey. But then I got over myself and wrote down 54 reasons why I love my husband and pasted said reasons onto a deck of cards for this simple DIY Valentine's Day gift. As I wrote each reason, I smiled more and more. I have one pretty amazing partner. And he absolutely loved my last-minute gift. If you want to make this gift yourself and add to the package, consider buying a poker set for your guy. I actually used the cards from the poker set I bought Aaron for our one-year wedding anniversary, so I really upped the ante on the sentimental value.  Warning: Sexy, hot strip-poker may ensue. 

Exfoliate the skin with this super easy and super cheap DIY gift. You Need Granulated white sugar Extra virgin olive oil Peppermint essential oil Jar Step 1. Wash and dry jar. Step 2. Mix together 3 cups white granulated sugar with 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. Almond oil also works. Step 3. Add approximately 10 drops of peppermint oil.  Step 4. Divide scrub into two bowls. Add food coloring to create desired colors. Step 5. Funnel the scrub into the jar, laying your color choices. This are just general guidelines. The scrub should feel soft but not too oily. I mainly used salsa jars and covered the lids with red Duck Tape. I printed the labels on the computer and added peppermint stickers for decoration. The only thing I purchased specifically for this project was the peppermint essential oil. I found it locally on sale at the Vitamin Shoppe .

At Christmas time this past year, it was jar-crazy in our kitchen and dining room. We had saved jars all year long for crafty presents. We made snow globes, jars of sugar scrub and jars filled with snowmen made of homemade no-bake cookies and fudge. You can turn any one of these thrifty crafts into a cute Valentine's Day gift. The snow globe, especially, is nice for a sentimental present because you can put your sweetie's favorite character, animal or place in the snow globe. Adapt it to the lovers' holiday by using red or pink glitter rather than white for the snow. Or, use heart-shaped confetti instead of glitter. Snow Globe Jars: Madame Alexander doll from a McDonald's Kid's Meal. You Need: Jar with lid Hot glue or other strong, water-proof glue Figurine Water Glitter Step 1. Pick a figurine to put in the jar and ensure the base of the figurine fits inside the bottom of the jar's lid and that the figurine fits easily within the jar wh...