Showing posts with label last minute. Show all posts
Showing posts with label last minute. Show all posts

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Friday Favorites: Holiday Gift edition

Can you believe it's already that time where we are considered  "late on on Christmas shopping?" It seems like I just yesterday I was  planning out my meal plan for Thanksgiving. And don't even mention that I will soon have to get used to writing the date 2014, just as "2013" was starting to register. But one thing I'm not quite sick of hearing are "corny" Christmas jokes, so my apologies if you are...

But in all seriousness, I have selected 12 of the best gifts around. They are easy to pick up at stores such as Target and CVS or very easy to make at home. From your dad to your bestie, I have definitely covered something for everyone on your list. So follow my guide  below and you'll avoid having to spend your  whole weekend completely dedicated to waiting in long lines. I don't know about you all, but I plan on spending my Saturday seeing Anchorman 2 rather than trying to find a parking space at the mall.
Links to: Pictures #1, #2#3
Links to: Pictures #1, #2, #3
Links to Pictures: #1, #2, #3

Links to: Pictures #1, #2, #3

I hope that these gift ideas provided inspiration for your holiday shopping list. All and all, I truly believe that the best gifts come from the heart.

Still need a gift for a teacher or your hairdresser? How about my homemade Sweet & Salty granola recipe. Looking for something a little more creative to bring to a holiday party? How about my Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, stored in mason jars?

Whatever you do, make sure you don't let the happiness intended during the holiday season pass by you. Take time out to spend with your loved ones, that is truly the best gift you can give them. Create a great Friday everyone. Below is your daily dose of inspiration, inspired by my new little loved ones...
Cousins: Remi & Stella
Photo Courtesy of: Kristin Haus
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Thrifty Thursdays: A Last Minute DIY Holiday Gift Idea


Lately I've been obsessed with mason jars. I drink from them...
The mason jar cover, the "Chug-a-lug"
can be purchased here for $24.

I store my homemade almond butter in them...
Mix ingredients in food processor,
 slowly adding in olive oil until smooth & creamy.
And I even hand out my "Make it Monday" Red Velvet Cupcakes in them...
Click here for Make it Monday's
Red Velvet Cupcakes
w/Cream Cheese Frosting recipe
Photo Courtesy of: Photoblog
So needless to say when I was brainstorming what kind of holiday gifts to make this year, I knew I wanted to somehow incorporate the good ol' mason jar.

And not to mention... when I went to Target last weekend, there was a wide variety of all different shapes, sizes, and colors of mason jars to choose from-all on sale! So I grabbed a shopping cart (of course the one with the squeaky wheel) and went wild.



Below is a delicious homemade granola recipe, perfect for giving out as gifts in mason jars this holiday season. The granola will make your whole house smell absolutely delicious, and believe it or not, it tastes even better than it smells- I've been putting it on top of my yogurt all week. So without further ado...


Everyone loves granola, especially homemade. So this is a great gift for everyone from your hair dresser to child's teacher. Hand it out  this holiday season or as a "just because" gift anytime.

I even keep a mason jar of the granola with a blank gift tie in my purse, just in case I run into anyone that day.  Below is a mason jar assembly tutorial, along with a thrifty tip on how to make a scooper from a jug.


Scooper Tutorial: Cut the top part of the handle. Then cut along side edges of your plastic jug. 

I hope you all enjoyed today's Thrifty Thursday last minute gift idea. Don't forget to pin the granola recipe in order to keep it for whenever you need a last minute gift.

Create a great Thursday everyone! Below is your daily dose of inspiration inspired by friendship. After all, aren't you excited to gift your friends with this granola? I know I can't wait to give mine out this weekend. 
Joshua, age 2
Photo Courtesy of: Liz McDonald

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