You can make gifts for your children.

Doing things with your children is a great way to get to know them better. Doing arts and crafts with them and making gifts for other people is a great way to do this. When you're bored and looking for something to do, or have a special occasion coming up, there are some gift ideas that you and your child can make together. 

1. Hand and Footprint Apron. Non-toxic paint and a white apron are all you'll need for this craft. Place the apron on a clean surface. There is a variety of paint colors nearby. Take turns dipping your child's feet and hands into the paint. Press them against the apron to show the hand and footprints. If you have more than one child taking part in the project, use the paint to label each hand and foot with the child's name. Before giving an apron as a gift, allow it to dry completely. This gift will make mom, grandma, or auntie very happy. They will think of the person who made the apron when they use it. 

2. Bracelets out of Beads. You only need beads and string for this project. You should cut the string according to the length of the person's wrist. You can measure on someone who has a similar wrist if the person isn't around. Attach the beads to the string. Once the beads are what you and your child want, tie the string together to make a bracelet. 

3. Personalized Coffee Mugs. You will need a white mug, non-washable paints, and paint brushes for this craft. Help them hold the mug to prevent it from breaking if they are doing this project with a little one. Allow your child to dip the brush into the paint and brush it onto the mug to make their own design. This gift will make the recipient feel loved and will make them smile every time they drink their coffee. 

4. Rustic Twig Picture Frame. You will need hot glue, twigs, and a picture frame. Help your child collect twigs. There should be no bugs or moss on the sticks. You can hot glue the twigs to the picture frame once you've collected them. Depending on your child's age, determine if they can help you use a hot glue gun. Set the picture frame aside to dry once the twigs are around the outer corners. You can put a picture in if you feel the picture frame is dry. The gift will make the home feel autumnal. . Spending quality time with your kids making presents for people who deserve it will make you, your kids, and the recipients feel amazing. It's a great lesson to teach your kids that giving is better than receiving. Making presents is usually a lot cheaper than buying them, so it's a win-win situation.