Home made gifts
In the box we have akready suggested some home made gifts such as :
- Mini Christmas cakes
- Cookies
- Cookie mix
- Reindeer food
But here are some more
2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients (fills 1 tray - approx. 6 small slabs)
1 400g tin condensed milk 500g Dark Chocolate or 500g Milk Chocolate or 600g White Chocolate
(Optional extras): Toppings of your choice*
Method
Line a small rectangular baking tray or cake tin with baking parchment. If you don't have any, tin foil also works.
Break or chop the chocolate of your choice into pieces and place in a large microwavable bowl. Pour over the condensed milk and mix together well.
Pop the bowl into the microwave and heat in short bursts of around 30 seconds, taking it out and stirring in between, until the chocolate has almost melted. Be careful not to overheat.
Once the chocolate is melted, beat well with a wooden spoon until it all comes together smoothly. If you would like to mix anything into the fudge, throw it in at this point and
stir to mix in.
Tip into the tin and spread around so it is in an even layer in the tin. Use a palette knife or spatula to smooth the top down. If using toppings, add at this point, pushing them into the fudge quickly before it sets.
Pop the tray of fudge into the fridge and leave to set. Once it has set hard, take it out and cut into pieces. I like to cut mine into 6 mini slabs, scoring lines into the top and packing in cellophane bags to give as gifts.
Book marks
Salt dough
Paper weave basket
DIY Air Fresheners
One of these DIY Christmas tree-shaped air fresheners will keep a car, closet, or office smelling fresh. Added bonus—they are made with essential oils, so no nasty chemicals involved.
To make: Trace the shape of a wooden Christmas tree ornament on a scrap of fabric twice. Cut out and glue to the front and back of the ornament. Once dry, soak the fabric with an essential oil of your choice (we used cedar). Thread twine through the ornament loop for hanging.
DIY Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt dough ornaments are a classic gift—and for good reason. They're simple, subtle, and so thoughtful!
Make the ornaments: Combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, and 1 1/2 cups of warm water in a mixing bowl. Knead until the dough is firm and smooth. Roll out dough and cut desired shapes (use a straw to poke a hole for hanging). Bake at 300°F until dry, approximately 1 hour; cool completely.
Jar of memories to make:
Cards to open with things you will do- can be really simple e.g. watch a film. Have a hot choc, go on a walk, get dressed up, dance to some music,