its that time of year again where we give gifts that matter and some that don’t. Often a gift only lasts for a day which I must say is sad and not what the spirit of Christmas is all about. If you’ve wondered how to make your gifts stand out, I may have an idea for you that will make yours last all year long. Giving a gift that lasts is a way to send your love everyday.
Give the Gift of Cooking Spices – Order spices in bulk and divide them up into little gift bags or spice jars for family and friends. Herbs like Oregano, Basil, Cinnamon etc will not only offer a healthy gift choice but will last for months. Each time they use them, they will think of you and bonus their home with the wonderfully pleasant aromas of herbs and spices you choose for them. Even someone who doesn’t cook often will be inspired when they open this gift from you. Be creative with packaging and labels to make it a truly personal home made gift. Cooking Spices are a gift that is easy on the budget with no rules. Include as many or as few of your favorite herbs that you can afford plus whatever is left over becomes a bonus gift to yourself.
Organic Homemade Soap Baskets – This gift idea needs no introduction since everyone loves homemade soaps. Scents include: vanilla, mint, ginger, lilac and roses. The aromas are wonderful and make for a personal gift any time of the year.
Sea Salt or Pepper Gift Sets – Here is an easy Christmas gift that everyone will find interesting and pleasing to the taste. Sea salts and Pepper are available in several flavors and colors that are fun to try and enjoy. Add your own spice jars or custom made decorated gift bags and you have a nice gift idea for friends, family, neighbors and co-workers.
Herbal Teas make a Great Gift – If you have a tea drinker in the family, what better way to introduce them to interesting flavors beyond the standard supermarket tea brands. Include a pretty tea set along with different organic teas and you have an interesting and tasteful gift.
Garden or Sprouting Seeds Kits – If you have family or friends who are thinking about gardening next summer, what better way to support their efforts then to give them a seed kit. Suggested ideas can be garden seeds, flower seeds for outdoor gardens or spices and sprouts for growing in the kitchen.
Flavored Popcorn Assortments – Another fun idea is that is an easy on the budget Christmas gift is flavored popcorn. You can package the popcorn seeds into serving size gift bags and include different flavoring bags in each one. Some ideas can include different sea salts. lemon pepper, garlic or my favorite…nutritional yeast. If you haven’t tried this on popcorn, you are really missing out. Go a little more elaborate by adding some chocolate chips or nuts, your favorite oils in little bottles if you wish. Add a basket or Christmas tin with a fancy bow or ribbon and you have a pretty themed yummy gift.
