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Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Recipes Tuesday Nov 25,2008

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Homemade Christmas Gifts - Gifts in a Jar

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Fun, Christmas Gifts Monday Dec 10,2007

Christmas GiftWell, it’s that time of year again, Christmas, a time of joy and a time of giving. Christmas gifts can be a chore or a pleasure and I have always chosen to make them a pleasure. One of the best and easiest ways to do this is to make gifts. I have always found that most people really enjoy receiving gifts that are homemade because along with the gift comes the love and caring that was put into it.

My favorite thing to do is to make up Christmas Gift baskets. Friends and family have actually come to look forward to my baskets every year to see what goodies I put together. There’s little more rewarding than to pass out the gift baskets and watch people go through them sharing their gifts and showing off what I tucked inside.

One gift I always include is gift jars. There are so many ideas and they are so easy to make. You can make anything from cakes and cookies to drinks and creamers in jars. Here’s a few great gift jar recipes that you can try and share this year and a few ideas to make them even more special!

AMARETTO COFFEE CREAMER

3/4 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to blend. Store in airtight container and give creamer with the recipe for Amaretto Coffee. Yields 12 servings.

Attach to the jar: Amaretto Coffee: In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of creamer with 6 ounces of coffee.

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Family Christmas Gift Exchange

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Fun, Christmas Gifts Saturday Dec 8,2007

Christmas GiftsIt used to be that families had no rules about gift buying. Everyone bought for everyone else, and gifts were exchanged when the family all got together somewhere during the Christmas season.

These days, it’s more common for people to draw a name out of a hat or get assigned a person to buy for. Or the family creates a type of “white elephant” exchange instead of having family members buy for individuals in particular. So, what many families need is a fun way to exchange the gifts, whether they be for a specific person or whether they are ‘white elephant” type gifts.

If the family members drew names, there are several fun things you can do. The gifts can be hidden and clues given as to the location of the gifts. So, if you arrive at grandma’s house with your gift for Aunt Martha, you might tuck her gift into a kitchen cabinet. Then you’d create a series of clue as to here it is. You might say, “Cinnamon lurks here” or “it’s the hub of the home, but not always the home of the hub”.

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The Most Special Gift You Can Gift this Christmas - Your Time

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Gifts Wednesday Dec 5,2007

Too often Christmas becomes a time of stress, especially when it comes to gift giving and finances. In this age of materialism, people forget that some of the most special gifts that you can give or receive are gifts from the heart. Give someone the greatest gift of all, the gift of your time.

Just think, all that crazy last minute shopping not only robs you of your energy and Christmas spirit, but it can also be a major drain on the finances as well. For many people, money is tighter this year than ever before. With some creative thought and planning, you can give thoughtful gifts that will not only be appreciated but won’t put you in debt until next Christmas.

Get together with your family and friends and share with them your idea, reach a mutual agreement not to exchange gifts. Stop worrying about running around and stressing about what to get for whom and how you’re going to pay for everything.  This year without having to worry and stress, you can actually spend your time in ways that count and focus on quality time with those who matter most to you.

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