This year I am compiling old family recipes to make a cookbook for my 12 year old daughter. Here are some other ideas for you.
Headband Organizer:
Take an empty oatmeal container and wrap with pretty and colorful wrapping paper. Secure with tape. You can add a puffy fake flower on the lid to cover it. The headbands wrap around the outside, and you can throw hair ties inside so you know where they are too.
Jazz up a Pair of Pants:
Cut out a design from heavy card stock, and lay on the pants. Use a sponge or foam paint brush to paint design on with fabric paints.
Sweater Animals:
Get an old sweater or get a cheap one at the thrift shop with a cool pattern. Look online for a template of the animal you want to make. Cut out 2 of the shapes that you picked, choose one for the front. Use that piece to stitch eyes, ears and feet with black thread. Inside out sew the edges together except for the head. Turn right side out, fill with stuffing, then sew head closed. You can add any other details you would like.
Bubble Bath Paint:
My daughter always loved painting the tub, if you have kids in your family gift this to them.
Mix together 1 cup clear baby body wash or bubble bath, and 4 tablespoons cornstarch.
Pour mixture into 4 small containers with lids.
Mix a couple drops (be careful too much will cause staining) of 4 different colors of food coloring (1 color per container)
Add in a cool paint brush or they can use their fingers.
Peanut Butter Dog Treats:
Our furry friends like Christmas presents too. Make these treats they are sure to love.
Preheat oven to 350
Combine in a medium bowl
1 cup flour
1/4 cup oats
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Add 1/2 cup creamy organic peanut butter
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple sauce
Mix until well combined. Knead into a ball, then roll out to 1/2 inch thick on wax paper.
Cut out treats with a cookie cutter and place on unlined cookie sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
A Pamper Kit:
Buy an inexpensive large cosmetic or toiletry bag. Add in a bath cookie, a package of face mask, a package of hair mask, a little box of chocolates, and a small bottle of wine.
Good for any woman to have a relaxing day.
Bath Cookies:
Heat oven to 350.
In a large bowl mix together
1/2 cup baking soda
2 cups rock or sea salt
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons Almond oil
1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
2 eggs
6 drops of any essential oil
Flatten balls to make cookie shape or you can use a cookie cutter of your choice.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
Store in air tight container
Beauty Gift Basket:
Use Google to sign up for free beauty samples. Get a cute basket to add samples to and finish with a ribbon.
Sleepy time Balm:
Do you know someone who has trouble sleeping? This would make a great gift for them.
In a glass or metal bowl add:
1 cup olive oil
1 cup coconut oil
4 tablespoons grated bees wax
Heat over a double boiler.
When everything is melted stir mixture, then remove from heat.
Add to mixture about 50 drops each of essential oils
Lavender: soothing effect
Orange: calm nerves
Peppermint: eases muscle pain
Cinnamon: calms nerves
Carefully pour Sleepy time Balm into clean jars and let cool until room temperature, then add lids.
Use on feet and cover with socks, or massage into hands, temples, and sore muscles for a calming effect.
BBQ Basket:
Buy some locally made steak or barbecue sauces, add a nice basting brush.
No comments:
Post a Comment