Tag: Christmas 2013

Our Family Wassail
We make this hot beverage from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It is a true family favorite.

Gifts for Foodies
I doubt that any of us have problems buying gifts for our foodie friends. If you are like I me, you just buy them what you are dying to receive. Foodies are easy. But, if you are having some problems getting inspired, here are some ideas that I hope will help. Uncommon Goods…

Gingerbread Granola
Holiday spices in a granola that’s good enough to gift.

Maldivian Body Scrub
Ah, wouldn’t a trip to a tropical paradise be great right about now? Can’t carve out enough time to go during this holiday season? Make this spice scrub instead…..

Caveman Fudge
Yes, you read the title correctly. Have I peaked your interest? Want to know what the heck is Caveman Fudge. Keep reading…

Stick a fork in it…
Make garden markers out of used wine corks and cheap forks.

The Gift of Jam and Cake
What would be the better gift? Cake or jam or both?

Felted Dryer Balls
OK—no snickering at the title of this post. It could have been worse. I could have simply titled it “wooly balls.” 🙂 I tried to be proactive all year and keep on the look out for cool homemade gift ideas. During the months of November and December, I would like to share…

Jalapeno Relish
I am posting this late but as of the end of October, I was still picking peppers out of the garden. You never know what you are going to get with Oklahoma weather. It might be mild until Thanksgiving our you might be snowed in for the holidays. Having pickled and smoked enough peppers to…