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...

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)...

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...

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... :)

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix from The Bitter Side of Sweet

Toasted Pecan Pie Crust Mix from Frugal Foodie Mama

Gingerbread Yogurt Waffles with Powdered Sugar Glaze from Melanie Makes

Easy Cherry Pie Cookies from Pint Sized Baker

Candy Cane Swirl Cookies from Clark's Condensed

How to Throw a Cookie and Cocoa Party from Juggling Act Mama

Toasted Pecan Pie Crust Mix Gift with Free Printable

Get a head start on those holiday hostess and teacher gifts now with this easy to make Toasted Pecan Pie Crust Mix Gift...

I am sort of a sucker for fun foodie gifts for the holidays.  I love making and giving them. And I love receiving them.  

I mean first of all, food is universal. We all eat it, right? ;)

So you can whip up cookie mixes or make fudge (or this Toasted Pecan Pie Crust Mix), and they make the perfect gifts for anyone on your holiday list. 

Everyone has seen the layered cookie mixes in jars by now, right? I mean, you really can't even open Pinterest these days without at least seeing one or two on that first page. Baking cookies is always synonymous with the holidays.  

But pie baking is too! Except that it usually takes a little more effort to make pies. But gifting this Toasted Pecan Pie Crust Mix takes a little of the work out of that holiday pie making for those favorite hostesses, teacher, and foodies in your life... :)

Say merci with Chocolates & Coffee! {A Holiday Hostess Kit Giveaway}

I was provided a merci Holiday Hostess Kit for my enjoyment & was not compensated for hosting this giveaway in any other way.  All opinions are 100% my own.

The holiday season is coming to a close.  Undoubtedly, we have attended many a party or holiday dinner or get-together.

Or perhaps hosted one or two ourselves. ;)

Have you thanked your favorite hostess yet? 

You know, the one that pays attention to every detail and makes sure that everyone is comfortable and fed well.

Who makes sure to serve everyone's favorites and never lets a glass run dry.

Who always somehow makes putting together the perfect party or dinner seem effortless and natural?

Peppermint Bark Mocha Mug Cake Gift {+ Free Printables!}

Need a quick, budget friendly, & delicious last minute holiday gift idea?  Look no further! This easy Peppermint Bark Mocha Mug Cake Gift is just what you are looking for...

It's that time of December.... time for that scramble for last minute holiday gifts!  

This Peppermint Bark Mocha Mug Cake Gift is the perfect teacher or hostess gift.  It is also wonderful to have a few made up and on hand for those unexpected gift givers (you all know who I am talking about- those friends & family who pop over & bring you a little something that you were not expecting and then you feel sort of like a jerk because you happen to be empty-handed. ;) )

~Santa's Little Bloggers~ Sand Art Brownies

Hi friends, I'm Paula, but my friends call me PMc. This is my sweet family. They keep me busy. They make me laugh. They drive me crazy at times! I share it all with you at Call Me PMc where I blog about easy to prepare recipes and menus for busy families, time management and exercise tips, with a little crafts and DIY projects. I would love for you to come visit. You can follow via Facebook, Pinterest, or RSS Feed.

First a few things about these Sand Art Brownies:

1.These are the best brownies you've ever eaten!

2. You don't have to fancy the packaging up like this. At Christmas I keep a few on hand for unexpected guests. But you can just use the recipe without making this presentation.

3. You can make them as treats any time of year, just omit the red and green sugar.

4. They make great house-warming gifts or just little treats!

5. They're easy to make.

6. If you're not a cook, you don't have to cook anything. Just package it and give away!

First, add chocolate chips then sugar.

Next, add brown sugar and pack down with a wooden spoon,

sprinkle red food coloring around edge. 

Add more sugar and the green food coloring,

cocoa, a pinch each of cinnamon and instant coffee.

Finish by filling to the top with all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder.

Add bow and instructions to jar. You're finished. It's an easy and quick gift.

Sand Art Brownies

1. 1 c chocolate chips
2. 3/4 c sugar, gently shake jar so that the sugar settles
3. 1/2 c brown sugar, pack brown sugar into the jar tightly using a wooden spoon
4. 1 tsp red sugar along the sides of the jar
5. 3/4 c sugar
6. 1 tsp green sugar along the sides of jar
7. 1/3 c cocoa, 1 pinch cinnamon, 1 pinch instant coffee
8. 1/2 c flour
9. 1/3 c cocoa
10. 1/2 c flour + 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt

Seal and decorate with ribbon. Tie the instructions to jar.

Instructions:

Empty contents of jar into bowl.

Add and mix:

  4 eggs

  1 tsp vanilla

  1 c oil

  1 c chopped nuts (optional)

Mix well. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

To see the rest of the great handmade holiday gift posts in the Santa's Little Bloggers series, click the button below! :)