Not crafty? Make edible gifts in a jar

re: Not crafty? Make edible gifts in a jar

Stacey07 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:08:32 GMT

We gave cookie and brownie platters last year, which went over fairly well. But I could tell my sister-in-law wasn't too happy - she just got too many sweets. This sounds like a great idea, because she can wait until after the holidays are over to indulge!

Of course, use common sense as you prepare gifts. My mom is also diabetic, so she often gets a non-food gift. We did give her a fruit basket one year, and freshly baked whole wheat bread with sugar-free jam another year. It just take a bit of creativity!

re: Not crafty? Make edible gifts in a jar

barnegat48 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:57:59 GMT

Spare me all the cookies and muffin mixes! I get loaded down with sweets every year by acquaintances, and I'm diabetic - so I do not bake, and instantly re-gift anything that requires me to do it. Now if someone would make me the soup mix, or even the jar of almonds which I love but are too expensive for me to buy often.......I saw a suggestion on another finance blog for homemade beef jerky, which I would also love.

re: Not crafty? Make edible gifts in a jar

a.b. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:39:30 GMT

My grandmother did that for me as a wedding gift. She knew I loved her oatmeal cookies, so she layered all the ingredients in a mason jar and gave me a little gift card with the steps to make them. I loved that so much more than all the random gift cards.

livesimpleinvegas.blogspot.com

re: Not crafty? Make edible gifts in a jar

Squawkfox — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:26:48 GMT

Thank you Karen for jarring me with a Smart Spending mention! Love love love Mama Bear's talent. My skills are simple, I just put a lid on things. :D

re: Not crafty? Make edible gifts in a jar

Mama Bear — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:08:57 GMT

Thank you so much for linking my blog post!! What a huge compliment - much appreciated!!!