Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Last Minute Gifts

Every year we make our lists and check them twice.....but we always forget to buy a gift someone!  Or maybe you are looking for a budget friendly, heartfelt gift to give.  Nothing can beat a homemade gift!  Here are a few recipes for some quick and easy gifts:

BAVARIAN MINT FLAVORED COFFEE
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
2 T. Powdered Baking Cocoa
2 hard candy Peppermints
Process in a blender on liquefy until well blended.
*Store in an air tight/decorative container such as a mason jar.
*Attach directions to container: Use by tablespoonfuls according to taste.Spoon in cup and add hot water.

SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 1/4 c. water
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
Heat water and salt together until salt slightly dissolves. Add to flour mixture.
Mix with hands until dough is smooth. Roll out. Cut with cookie cutter. Place on
foil lined baking sheets. Place in 300 degree oven for about 1 hour. Turn often.
Feel free to paint an decorate as you'd like!  This is fun for the kids and makes great gifts for grandparents!

INSTANT PEA SOUP MIX
Mix and pour into jar: -- (makes one soup mix)
1 cup green split pea flour -- (dried split peas ground to a fine flour)
2 tablespoons chicken broth powder
2 tablespoons dried onions
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups non fat dry milk powder
Attach to the jar:
To make soup: In medium saucepan over medium high heat, whisk soup mix into 6 cups
boiling water. Stir about 1 minute until mixture is incorporated. Turn heat to low, cover
and cook 2-5 minutes. Note: if desired, add 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
(mixed, peas & carrots, or carrots), grated potatoes, minced celery, or ham to
boiling water and proceed as above. This soup thickens upon cooling. To reheat, add
a little milk or water to soup & heat.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Homemade

I have noticed that this year, there are more people who can't afford to buy Christmas gifts. So what can you do for that someone if you can't afford to spend a lot of money on them? Make your own gifts. Making homeade gifts can be as easy as cookie mix in a jar, to making a purse out of potato chip bags!

Here are a few sites that go beyond the basic, and even ordinary when it comes to homeade gifts:

http://www.craftbits.com/
http://www.celebrating-christmas.com/
http://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/