An Easy Handmade Gift

I think the best gifts come from the heart and what usually comes from the heart is something homemade. My most memorable gifts I've given and recieved were not expensive by any means but so meaningful! Wouldn't it be great if we all learned that it's not about "things" it's about sharing & showing LOVE! After all it is the Greatest Commandment...Love One Another As Yourself!

So anyway...Come on in to my kitchen and see what I made to show some love to my family.


I found this amazingly easy and super yummy recipe on a blog that I follow and had to try it. This will be PERFECT on our Christmas biscuits!

Cinnamon Honey Butter

2 Sticks Softened Butter
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Honey
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

Using the whisk attachment in your mixer, blend all ingredients until it is smooth and has an even consistency. Occasionaly scrape down the sides of the mixer with a rubber spatula to ensure even mixing. I just put mine in empty glass jelly jars, but if you want to give this at gifts you can buy small quilted Ball jars at Wal-Mart.

Heather doubled the recipe and it made 9 small jars. She recommend doubling it because it's so tasty and everyone loves it. I agree! Had some this morning on an english muffin....yummy!

I am participating in "Make it for Monday" linky party over at Cottage Instincts, so head on over there to check out what others made.

Make it a Great Day!
Darlene

Snowman Soup

We have made snowman soup so many times over the years for teacher gifts and gift's for my daughter's friends. It is such a cute gift and inexpensive when you have alot of gifts to give. My sister in law and my oldest daughter are both nurses and they said they might be giving Snowman soup to their coworkers this year for Christmas. So if this idea works for you...go to the dollar stores now and get your snowman mugs before they sell out!

Snowman Soup Recipe

1 individual packet hot chocolate mix
2-3 chocolate kiss candies
10-15 mini-marshmallows
small candy cane

Assemble all in a celophane treat bag and put bag into a mug (preferably one with a snowman on it)

Attach a tag to it with one of the following poems that you handwrite or print from your printer:

SNOWMAN SOUP

When the weather outside is frightful, Snowman Soup can be delightful.

May it warm your spirit and your soul.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

When you feel a chill or 'brrrrrr', Use the peppermint stick to stir.

Add hot water and sip it slow.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

SNOWMAN SOUP
Was told you've been real good this year. Always glad to hear it!

With freezing weather drawing near, You'll need to warm the spirit.

So here's a little Snowman Soup complete with stirring stick.

Add hot water, sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick!

Have Fun!
Darlene