In today’s hectic, commercially driven world, making your own gifts is a way to return to a simpler time when most gifts were homemade treasures. Not only are handmade gifts unique, they are also easier on your gift-giving budget than the mass-produced items found in stores.
This book includes more than fifty mix recipes that you can stir up in a jiffy—no cooking required—to make inexpensive, one-of-a-kind gifts that your family and friends will enjoy. With tasty recipes like Orange Spice Cappuccino Mix, Cranberry Cornbread Muffin Mix, Chicken Tortilla Soup Mix and Chocolate-Cinnamon Popcorn Spice, you’ll find something for everyone on your list.
Also included is a helpful, step-by-step guide for assembling beautiful gift baskets, plus instructions for making fabric gift bags and decorating paper gift sacks to hold your mixes, creative ideas for packaging, and gift tags to photocopy and cut out.
Making your own gifts is not only rewarding for yourself, but a special treat for your lucky recipient. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, while the person receiving the gift will feel honored that you used your time and talent to create a “one-of-a-kind” gift just for them.
Whether you need a last minute gift for a co-worker or a carload of inexpensive gifts for those on your Christmas list, you’ll never need to be stressed over giving again. You’ll have the perfect solution to solve those pesky gift-giving dilemmas. These mix recipes are not only fun, quick and easy to make, they are proven crowd pleasers. When you’re puzzled about what to give to someone you don’t know well or someone who seems to have everything, food is always a good choice.
Quick Gifts from the Kitchen will help make your gift-giving a joyful experience. Instead of wasting time on futile shopping trips and over-spending on mass produced store-bought items, create your own special gifts from the heart. Everyone on your gift list will be glad you did!
