Frugal Foodie Mama: DIY gift ideas

Friday, December 16, 2016

12 DIY Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen

These 12 DIY Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen (& the heart!) are the perfect last minute teacher, neighbor, hostess, or coworker gifts...



These 12 DIY Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen (& the heart!) are the perfect last minute teacher, neighbor, hostess, or coworker gifts.










Wowzers, you all. I am trying to wrap my head around the fact that Christmas is next weekend! Luckily, we have most of the gifts already bought, save a few for our neighbors and my daughter's teachers. 







It is definitely getting down to the wire to order gifts online and still be able to get them shipped in time for Christmas. And forget about the stores right now- most of them are an absolute madhouse at this point! 







That is why I love having a few gift ideas on hand that I can make at home with pantry staples I probably already have on hand like these 12 DIY Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen that I am sharing with you all today. ;)







Okay, so let's go over your game plan for this weekend- 1. Browse through this list of homemade & tasty DIY gift ideas, & pick out 1 or 2 that you would like to make. 2. Gather the kids in the kitchen, and then knock out a few of those last-minute gifts you need for your kids' teachers, a next-door neighbor, coworkers, or as a heartfelt hostess gift. 







I also like to whip up a couple of extras just to have on hand for when unexpected guests show up at the door or when we get that last-minute invite to a holiday party (or for when my husband forgets that his coworker invited us over for cocktails)...












Wednesday, December 9, 2015

DIY Chai Spice Mix

The warm & cozy blend of spices in this DIY Chai Spice Mix is perfect for that holiday baking or for easy gift giving...



The warm & cozy blend of spices in this DIY Chai Spice Mix is perfect for that holiday baking or for easy gift giving.






It is definitely not a secret that I love pretty much all things chai spiced. There is just something about that blend of warm spices that instantly makes me think of cozy winter evenings and the holidays. 



While cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg are classic spices you probably always reach for in your holiday baking, it is the addition of cardamom and ground pepper that give a chai spice blend its distinctness and little extra spicy kick. 



If you have ever enjoyed a good cup of warm chai tea or a creamy chai latte, then you know exactly what I am talking about here. ;)



I have found myself using a blend of chai spices in some of my original recipes for a couple of years now. It all started with my Coconut Chai Biscotti back in April of 2013. And then I baked up a batch of Peanut Butter Chai Cookies, and the chai spiced recipes just kept rolling out from there. 



Getting tired of always having to break out an arsenal of spices every time I baked up one of my favorite chai recipes, I decided to go ahead and whip a ready-to-use DIY Chai Spice Mix. 



It literally took me maybe 5 minutes to whisk this together, and I now I have perfectly mixed chai spices ready to go whenever I need it... 



Sunday, November 23, 2014

6 Holiday Treats for Easy Christmas Gift Giving

Make gifts from the heart (and straight to the tummy) with these 6 Holiday Treats for Easy Christmas Gift Giving...




Six Holiday Gifts for Easy Christmas Gift Giving- start checking off that holiday gift list with these easy DIY edible gifts!






Go ahead and get started on your holiday gift list with these 6 Holiday Treats perfect for easy Christmas gift giving! :) And after you have checked out all 6 of these easy and tasty DIY gift ideas, be sure to scroll down and get entered to win the HUGE Bake Your Holidays Gifts Giveaway below... :)