Looking for gift ideas that don’t break the bank but still show the special people in your life howmuch you care? Do-it-yourself (DIY) gifts are the way to go. Here are a few ideas to put together on a chilly night. Pull out your crafting supplies, turn on some holiday tunes, and get creative. Best DIYGift toMakeWith the LittleOnes: Handprint Apron Aunties, uncles, and godparents will love a gift that incorporates their favorite little ones, and it’s a great way to get the kids in on the project. Choose some unadorned aprons from your local craft or home goods store and some acrylic paint in a variety of colors. Then get crafty! The kids can use their handprints as a starting point and add other decorations as they like. You can also find some fun ideas on the blog Little Page Turner, like painting a butterfly from your kids’stamped footprints. Have fun with it! Best DIYGift forYour Bestie: Personalized Mug You only need a mug and an oven-safe or porcelainmarker to create this personalized gift. Use a mug you already own, or pick one up from the dollar store or thrift store, and get expressive! You could write a sweet or Best DIY Gift Ideas FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST
funny message (“but first, coffee”or“two shots, hold the chatter”) or list their favorite beverage (“coffee, no sugar”or“green tea”). Write something that makes them think of you, or create a simple drawing. Enjoy the artistic freedom as much as they’ll enjoy your thoughtful gift. Best DIYGift for Someone Special: Memory Map
Utilize a map, a pair of scissors, some glue, and your memories of meaningful places to create this sentimental gift. Choose places that are meaningful to you and your special person—where youmet, where you celebrated special moments, where you first lived—and cut themout in geometric or heart shapes. Then, glue the cutouts to a piece of matboard. You can add kind words at each point, or let the map locations explain themselves. Place in a frame and gift to your loved one.
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faithfully twice a day. My ultimate goal was to be pain-free. It was my first summer after retirement, and I hoped to spend it working in my flower and vegetable gardens. But I knew that none of it would be possible without treatment. “I started my exercise program in mid-February. Dr. Jon sent me home with cards that had pictures and explanations of each exercise he had shown me in the office. That way, I didn’t have to rely solely on my memory. Within probably 2–3 weeks, I began to notice a gradual lessening of the pain. By the time gardening season began in mid-April, I was able to do whatever I needed to do, with pain occurring only in certain situations. Within another month, I was totally pain-free. I cannot say enough good things about Gilbert Physical Therapy. It’s rare to see the professionalism, personal attention, and wonderful rapport that everyone who works there has with the patients. I am very grateful to Jon, Patrick, and Erin for helping to bring me back to where I was before the sciatic pain began.”
“After suffering from extreme and debilitating sciatic pain in my left leg to the point where I could barely get into my car, my physician approved physical therapy as a treatment option. A friend had recommended Gilbert Physical Therapy to me, so I made the call. Dr. Jon was very patient with me on my first visit and gave me the opportunity to ask questions and to assess what might be needed for my individualized program.
–JENNY B.
“The initial stretching exercises began that day with instructions to continue them at least once a day at home. I was determined to do them
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