Articles by Amelia Bates
Amelia Bates is Grist's assistant art director and emoji commander-in-chief. Follow her on Twitter.
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Redeem this story for one last-minute, totally green gift idea
On the 12th day of DIY Christmas, it is getting down to the wire ... but it's still not too late to make some coupons for favors redeemable at a later date.
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How to skip the gift wrap and enjoy the present instead
On the 11th day of DIY Christmas, I dispensed with material good altogether and had a really fun time.
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This bourbon balls recipe will knock your socks off
On the 10th day of DIY Christmas, I made my true love these delicious bourbon balls.
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Make your own Febreze, no benzisothiazolinone required
On the ninth day of DIY Christmas, I gave my true love a fresh-smelling alternative to chemical-laden air fresheners.
