Category: Homemade Gifts
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.’ ” John 14:6 The darkness of winter brings with it a greater appreciation for LIGHT. The shorter days and longer nights remind us not only of our need for light, but alsoRead more
Throughout the year, we will be sharing not only ideas, but full instructions, templates and photos for homemade gifts. Some of these gifts may have a Catholic theme, such as the Playground’s Our Lady of Guadalupe or Blessed Mother stationery, while other gifts, such as our Lego storage container are just fun to make andRead more
Hot Cocoa Mix Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat dry milk powder 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Process ingredients in blender or food processor until chocolate is finely ground. 2. Pour mix into 2 pint-sized jars andRead more
Cappuccino Mix Ingredients 2/3 cup instant coffee granules 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions 1. Process instant coffee to a fine powder in a food processor or blender or crush with a rolling pin. 2. Combine creamer,Read more
Who doesn’t love soup on a chilly day? This is a fun soup with a great flavor that is SO easy to make! It’s also a perfect jar mix gift-giving. Or, turn dinner into a special occasion with this tasty new recipe! Follow the directions below for assembling and cooking your patchwork soup. (To preventRead more
Not only do they taste great, but the mix looks so pretty in a jar! We altered this recipe slightly to include these limited edition dark chocolate and mint chips. Though you could give this mix-in-a-jar gift anytime of the year, we decided to make it a Christmas gift for a relative who loves mintRead more
The unique combination of flavors and textures make these cookies hard to beat! Try these out at home, or give as a gift! Your recipient will need to add only butter, an egg, and vanilla. Enjoy! 1 cup flour ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ cup oatmeal, finely chopped or processed (we useRead more
Cherries and white chocolate chips? Yes, please! This mix looks awesome in a jar and tastes even better! Give as a gift or add the vanilla, butter, and egg to make a batch at home. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking sodaRead more
Winter isn’t complete without cocoa mix. And this recipe just might be the best! The Amaretto flavored creamer is the twist that makes this recipe special. Make a batch for your home or as a Christmas gift. Enjoy! Amaretto Cocoa Mix Ingredients: 5 1/4 cups non-fat dry milk 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 jar (8Read more