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14 simple gifts your kids can make

In her next Minimalist Holidays post, Christine reminds us that kids' crafts don't need to be complicated to be fun, and shares ideas for gifts kids can make themselves.

I'm a big fan of getting kids crafting; it doesn't need to be over the top and it absolutely shouldn't be stressful -- the point is to simply let your kid's creativity run loose with whatever you've got on hand...while also freeing you up for a stretch of quiet time.

Read the full post at Boston Mamas:
14 Kid Crafted Gifts

Between now and the end of the year, coauthor Christine Koh and I will share ideas for simplifying the holidays so you can focus on enjoying the season with your family. Visit the Minimalist Holidays page for links to the entire series.