Gift ideas

[Winterself]

easy to make and pretty cheap..

homemade pillow cases.
tissue rolls filled with candy and trinkets.wrapped and tie with yarn.

for the stocking.
mini cute soaps,hair barrettes,mini deodorant,combs,brushes,mini
lotions or hand cream and christmas candy.

for the mini sweet loaf breads.try a banana nut and add coconut and
chocolate chips to the mix.then bake.its my favorite.

[Noel+]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing them with us!

[mistletoe misfit]

Thanks Winterself! Those are some great ideas! I will definitely borrow some this year.
My friend made my DD4 a handmade In the Night Garden pillowcase for her Birthday. She loves it!

[Noel+]

My contribution to Thanksgiving Dinner today was your idea to add chocolate chips/coconut to the banana bread. It was a hit........not a slice left!!!

[Pixie Wildflower]

Very nice ideas!

[Snowbelle27]

Great ideas, thanks for sharing.

[SnowWhite33]

How about an edible gift? I have a recipe for Rocky Road Granola Clusters I got from Safeways holiday website (safeway.com/holiday)



Package these clusters (or popcorn) in decorative boxes. Line them with wax paper or wrap boxes in cellophane. Look for sesame sticks in grocery markets that sell bulk nuts, candies, and snack mixes.

Yield: 2 dozen

* 1 (16-oz.) package chocolate candy coating, chopped
* 2 tablespoons shortening
* 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
* 2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped granola bars
* 3/4 cup sesame sticks or thin pretzels
* 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
* 1 cup miniature marshmallows
* 12 caramels, chopped

1.Combine chocolate coating and shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover loosely with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 11/2 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Stir in peanut butter. Let stand 2 minutes. Stir in granola bars, sesame sticks, and almonds. Stir in marshmallows and caramels last so they don't melt. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment or wax paper. Let clusters stand until firm.

[Blare]

Great gift idea.

[SnowWhite33]

Thanks, theres some other project ideas on the website like the candy cane vase - that one was a big hit at my office.

[Noel+]

My coworkers loved the candy cane vase too!

[spotoftea]

what's the candy vase idea?