welcome to the first ever edition of the do-it-yourself (DIY) jubilee!

what is the DIY jubilee ?!

especially during these times of recession, many of us are finding ways to cut back on our expenses. this might include taking action ourselves for tasks that we normally might have done by someone else, or creating something with our own hands (or machines, etc.) rather than buying it from someone else.

how have you been DIY-ing?

the idea is that the project was done with the primary motivation being to save money.  my hope is that the editions will be accessible and appealing to money-conscious readers first.  enjoying the DIY task (while allowed of course!) is secondary.

for my part, i am working on making most of my gifts for the latest birthdays and winter gift-giving occasions.  since i have fallen in love with crocheting, what mutually beneficial way for me to produce some gifts for others?  not onliny will i enjoy the process and learn a few things, but i will also have something (hopefully) enjoyable to offer a friend or family member!  and while i’m at it, i might even be creating useful household or apparel items that were needed or desired anyway.

check out these 10 great submissions from november covering areas of gifts, home improvement, food, and more!

please visit the writers’ sites and offer feedback and support.  and while you’re at it, why not promote this carnival by sharing this edition on the web, with friends, and family?

• Kevin presents Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make posted at More4kids Family.  what better way than to make your own gifts from the heart for those closest to you?
• Joanne presents Personalized Gift Baskets For Thanksgiving posted at Personalized Gift Baskets.
• Condo Blues presents Save Some Bucks – How to Seal Heating Ducts! posted at Condo Blues.  heating does indeed claim the largest chunk in our energy bills..
• Heather Levin presents How to Insulate Your Home | The Greenest Dollar posted at The Greenest Dollar.

• Benjamin presents Maine Man Builds 105MPG Car posted at Trees Full of Money.  i must admit my motorcycle can’t beat that as is!
• Jeremy Zongker presents 76 Ways to Save Money While Saving the Environment posted at Destroy Debt.
• Neko presents DIY Projects Add Value to Your Life posted at Neko.  i would have to concur.

• Donna Freedman presents When life hands you leftovers, make ‘garbage soup’ posted at Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money.
• Vic presents Make Your Own Organic Yogurt At Home… posted at Yogurt Maker Central.  i do love yogurt!
• vh presents Ashes posted at Funny about Money.

i hope you enjoyed these readings!  submit your own DIY post for the next DIY jubilee at the blog carnival today!  share with us how you’ve found ways to save money!

to read the guidelines, please visit this announcement.  thank you!