Lazy Homemaker’s DIY Holiday Gift Guide

If you’ve ever stayed up too late trying to Pinterest your way into meaningful holiday gifts, I see you.

As much as I love the idea of thoughtful, handmade presents, I don’t have hours to simmer cinnamon stick potpourri or perfectly layer 17 ingredients into a jar. What I do have? Herbs, jars, and a whole lot of real-life practice keeping things simple.

These are my go-to natural, low-tox gifts that feel special without taking over your week. Whether you’re gifting to teachers, neighbors, or your own tired friends, these ideas are cozy, useful, and can be bundled for extra impact.

🎁 Want to skip the design work? Grab my Holiday Herbal Gift Tag & Label Pack for instant printables to pair with any of these gifts.

Made for You If...

• You want thoughtful gifts that don’t require 47 steps

• You love herbal and homemade but need it to be easy

• You’re short on time but want to give something meaningful

• You’d rather skip the craft store and use what you already have

What You’ll Come Away With:

• 5 beginner-friendly herbal gift ideas you can make fast

• Recipes and printable links for each

• Tips for packaging and labeling without the stress

• A gift tag + label pack for holiday prep (optional download)

1. Herbal Tub Tea Bags

Simple, customizable, and luxurious. These are one of my most gifted items. Bath tea bags are trending this year as cozy stocking stuffers and teacher gifts.

To Make:

• Combine dried lavender, chamomile, calendula, and oats

• Scoop into muslin bags or tea sachets

• Add optional tag with use instructions

👉 Grab the full 5-Minute Tub Tea Recipe + Printable Labels

🛒 I use these drawstring muslin tea bags for easy filling and bath-safe use.

2. Rosemary Citrus Salt Scrub

This smells like a spa and leaves skin buttery soft. Best part? You can make it in under 10 minutes, and it looks like something you bought at a boutique.

To Make:

• Mix coarse sea salt, olive oil, rosemary, and citrus zest

• Spoon into a small jar and label with ingredients + use notes

👉 Grab the Citrus Salt Scrub Printable Recipe + Labels.

🛒 These glass jars with bamboo lids are reusable, cute, and instantly giftable.

3. Tallow or Vegan Lip Balm

Soothing, protective, and customizable with essential oils or natural extracts.

To Make:

• Melt tallow (or shea butter for vegan) with beeswax or candelilla wax

• Pour into tins or lip balm tubes

• Add lavender, orange, or mint essential oil for scent (child-safe options available)

👉 Find it in my Lip Balm Mini Kit (Recipe + Labels).

🛒 I love these glass lip balm containers for a polished, reusable finish.

4. Mood Mist or Pillow Spray

Perfect for calming vibes at bedtime or just keeping holiday chaos in check.

To Make:

• Blend distilled water, witch hazel (gentler) or vodka (longer shelf life), and essential oils (lavender, orange, chamomile)

• Bottle in a small spray jar and label

Pro Tip: Add a mini card explaining how to use it: “Mist linens, doorways, or around your space for a calming scent.”

👉 Get the Mood Mist Printable Kit (Recipes + Kid-Safe & Adult Blends).

🛒 We use amber glass mini sprays for a luxe, lasting finish.

5. Herbal Kitchen Bundle

A thoughtful combo for foodies, teachers, or anyone who loves cozy, practical gifts.

Include:

• A jar of infused salt or spice blend (think rosemary lemon or garlic herb)

• DIY citrus sink scrub or herbal cleaner

• A printable recipe card + wooden spoon

  
  

Bundle Tip: Wrap in a tea towel or brown paper with twine for that charming rustic look.

👉 Pair it with my Holiday Herbal Kitchen Bundle Printables—recipe cards + labels included.

🛒 These mini wooden spoons make the whole gift feel elevated.

Final Thought:

Handmade doesn’t have to mean high effort. These herbal gifts are fast, thoughtful, and full of heart—without the stress.

Pick one. Print the tag. Wrap with twine. You just made someone’s day.

Want to make it even easier? Grab the Lazy Homemaker’s Herbal Holiday Gift Kit —it bundles all the recipes, labels, and gift tags into one cozy pack.

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