It’s 4:30; dinner is at 6:00; I just finished crafting…phew! A quick blog post and then it’s right to the shower for me. Here are my top three homemade, quick, easy, and cheap Christmas gifts…
- Crazy Crayons – Peel and chop your old crayons into psychedelic jumbo crayons. Bake them at a low temperature (150 – 170 degrees) for about 20 minutes. Use non-stick muffin tins, and they’ll pop right out when fully cooled.
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- Personalized T-Shirts – Supplies can be bought at any craft store (Michael’s, Joann’s) for under $15. My youngest brother is a huge Taylor Swift fan. He proclaims to be her future husband, so this seemed fitting.
- Treat boxes – Fill them with anything you can make or bake.
These are Martha Stewart compartment treat boxes filled with pantry soaps…
Peanut butter and banana dog biscuits…
Speclatz…
Combine 4 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the rind of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Cut in 1/2 lb. whipped sweet unsalted butter, then add 3 eggs. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate overnight. Let stand 1 hour, roll thin, cut cookies, and bake 350F 10-12 min. Thanks Grandma for this delicious German family recipe! Merry Christmas!
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