Creative gifts you can make for kids

Creative gifts you can make for kids

Are you a parent who missed out on Black Friday deals this year?  Or perhaps you would just rather take a more sentimental approach to budget-friendly gift giving this holiday season? Here are some ideas to entertain:

Family Movie Night in a Popcorn Bowl: Create a Movie Basket/Bowl containing your child's favorite theater treats and a classic holiday movie on a DVD. Pop in the disc and curl up on the couch for a family movie night, and make it a fun holiday tradition for years to come. For some popular Christmas-themed movies, check out this list: Holiday Movies for the Family.

Volunteer opportunities abound in Boston
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Volunteer opportunities abound in Boston

Beth Treffeisen

With the holiday season in full swing, you may be thinking about presents for loved ones. While you're in the spirit of giving, it may be a good time to reflect on how you can also give back to your community. But that doesn't necessarily mean handing over some cash. There are many ways you and your family can volunteer some time to help charitable organizations do their work, now and throughout the coming year. Here is a list of Boston-based groups that can always use a hand:

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