Nov 20 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts

I’m not sure if there’s any kid out there that doesn’t love seeing their name on things. I know I would have loved one of these name plates since my name is never found on anything you can buy!
Learn how to create a simple Wooden Letter Name over at Welke.nl! (While it’s written in a European language, the pictures make it easy to understand the concept.)
Nov 19 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts

I’m a bit of an ice cream lover so this gift is really appealing to me! 😉 Create a special Ice Cream Sundae Kit like the one at Family Bites for someone on your list. I also like that this is an edible gift so once it’s gone, it won’t be taking up precious storage space!
Nov 18 | Holiday Recipes, Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts
This Homemade Winter Hot Chocolate Mix is the perfect, simple, consumable gift for the hot chocolate lover on your Christmas list!

I’m a big, big fan of consumable gifts. I like to give them and I like to receive them 🙂 This winter mix cocoa gift is perfect for a hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or for sticking in a care package! Really, the options are endless. It’s festive and versatile. (add different coloured candies if you want!) Here’s how you can easily whip up a big batch for multiple jars of Winter Mix Cocoa:
Winter Hot Chocolate Mix Gift
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Cups dry powdered milk
- 1 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 Cups powdered sugar
- 1 Cup powder coffee cream, original/regular flavor
- 2 tsp cornstarch, to prevent sticking
- Mini marshmallow bits
- Blue and white sprinkles
- Small glass jars
DIRECTIONS
- Combine the dry ingredients, mixing well.
- Add about 1/4 cup of hot cocoa mix to the bottom of the each jar and allow it to settle.
- Add in the mini marshmallow bits and blue & white sprinkles and fill to the top.
*Each jar is about 1 serving when added to 8-10 oz of hot water or warm milk.
Nov 17 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts
For the necklace wearing girlfriend’s on your list! Make a beautiful Pom Pom necklace using an old shirt!
Nov 16 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts
Here’s a fun gift idea for those on your list that would love to add a pop of colour to their tables! Try your hand at Gingham placemats! (or any other fabric the recipient might fancy.)
Nov 13 | Holidays, Homemade Christmas Gifts

See how you can transform a thrifted nightstand into a cool workbench that any little boy (or girl) is sure to love! This is a different take on the usual DIY play kitchen. 🙂