Often times, when one is asked to name a favorite gift that he or she has received, you’d probably hear “the card she made for me” or “the poem he wrote to surprise me with”. Handmade and creative presents are often the most meaningful, simply because plenty of heart and head go into the creation of such gifts. Here’s a list of Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos.
This Christmas season, if you’ve found yourself at a loss as to what to get for your spouse, consider surprising him or her with a simple but immensely thoughtful gift. It will surely make the holiday extra special for the both of you.
Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos
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Are you thinking of what gift to give your spouse this Christmas? If your wife or husband is sentimental, pretty sure they will like a handmade Christmas gift. A gift full of memories, love and affection that cost zero pesos. Here’s our list of handmade Christmas gift ideas you can give your significant other this year.
Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos: Framed Affection
Frame a picture of your spouse in a blank photo mat. Surround the picture with written compliments. List the qualities you adore about him or her, including the little things that usually go unnoticed.
Clever Notes
Leave short notes of love around the house — “you warm my heart” on the oven, “thanks for putting up with me” on the bamboo pole or shirt hanger, and so on.
Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos: A Love Song
If you’re musically inclined, compose and perform a song for your mate. No stage frights? Consider surprising your spouse with a performance in front of other people.
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Caring Service
Does he usually clean the kitchen after you cook? Do both chores one night, and let him put his feet up. Is she the kid’s chauffeur and breakfast-and-lunch-making queen? Volunteer to take her shift so she can sleep in.
Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos: Audio Romance
Be your spouse’s DJ. With a computer or digital recorder, record her favorite songs, alternating with spoken memories.
Poetry
Write a love poem — it doesn’t have to be a masterpiece. Try an acrostic: Write your loved one’s name vertically and list adjectives that begin with each letter.
Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos: Diary of Gratitude
Make a hand-written diary of characteristics of your spouse or things that he/she has done for you that you are grateful for.
Personal Lessons
Share your talents and skills. Teach your spouse to bake a special dish, knit or swing a putter (and be sure to lean in close to demonstrate certain techniques).
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Other Christmas gift ideas that cost zero pesos
Poster of the things you love
Create a customized poster featuring all the activities you and your spouse like doing together! You may also look back on all the enjoyable activities you’ve done together over the past year or throughout your relationship.
Dad definition poster
Are you trying to find a gift for your husband that you and the children can make together? Get the kids involved in coming up with humorous meanings of “dad” so you can create a visually appealing poster.
“Reasons I love you” jar
Get a jar and decorate it. This is for a spouse who love receiving romantic messages! Put all the reasons you adore your spouse in the jar.
A bouquet of beauty and love
If you have a garden select some pretty flowers or accent branches to make a bouquet. You’re set to go if you tie them off with a ribbon or a length of twine. You may also add a short romantic note that will surely make your wife smile.
“Just in case” letters
To ensure you send your loved one the proper message at the right moment, write a sequence of loving letters labeled “Read this when you’re feeling blue” or “Read this when you have something to celebrate.”
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More tips on selecting a memorable gift for your spouse
The key to a meaningful and unforgettable Christmas gift for your spouse is to select a gift idea that speaks your spouse’s love language.
As shared by Dr Gary Chapman – famous author of New York Times best seller The Five Love Languages, everyone has a primary love language of their own – a preferred way of receiving love from another that makes one feels most loved.
It could be any of the following: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time or Physical Touch.
The gift idea of Clever Notes will be perfect for a spouse whose primary love language is Words of Affirmation. If Quality Time is your spouse’s primary love language, then Personal Lessons will be a fantastic choice of gift.
Give the Caring Service gift idea a shot if your spouse has displayed signs that Acts of Service is his or her primary love language. Unsure of yours and your spouse’s primary love language?
Visit https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ with him or her to do a quick and fun quiz to find out what both your primary love languages are.
Your spouse will definitely be surprised and delighted when much thought is put into the present.
I love surprising my husband with creative presents, and he’s gotten really good at doing the same for me. Coming up with personally tailored surprises is a fun way to demonstrate our love and affection. Try it – I bet you’ll be addicted to doing it too.
Any creative and meaningful Christmas gift ideas you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you!
Article originally published on: theAsianparent.com
Updates by Jobelle Macayan
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