Dried Plums! Smart + Simple DIY gifts
Know anyone with an Italian plum tree? The trees bear a lot of fruit all at once, making it hard to know how to deal with it all. When you’ve got too much fruit on your hands, here’s a way…
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Watermelon Pops! Smart + Simple DIY Gifts
Stay cool and peppy this summer with this perfect popsicle–watermelon pops! These are: Simple to make Made without added sweeteners Sure to delight summer guests and friends, adults and kids alike. Materials and tools: -Blender -4oz disposable paper cups…
Cherry Syrup! Smart + Simple DIY Gifts
Do you LOVE cherries? You’ll love this easy and impressive project: Capture the flavor of cherries in this syrup that is amazing on everything from pancakes to ice cream to fizzy water. Super simple and easy recipe. Add labels and…
Cantastic! Dried Oregano
Do you have an established oregano plant that produces way more than you know what to do with? Take a few easy steps to turn your bounty into thoughtful gifts. Materials and tools: An established oregano plant Small clippers or…
Kids Make Gifts! Mixed Berry Trifle Recipe
Give this American-flag themed dessert a try! This project is super fun because you get to: Learn how to make whipped cream Learn how to make Bavarian cream (yummier than whipped cream??) Use a pastry bag (squirt stuff out…
Kids Make Gifts! Beer Bread Mix
This is an easy recipe for kids and anyone not in the habit of baking bread. Plus, dads get to put their own twist on the recipe by choosing the beer that goes into it. You’ll love this easy baking…
Kids Make Gifts! S’mores Mix
It’s camping season! Make mini-smore muddy buddy mix with the easy recipe: No fire required. Have fun with the messy-not-messy step of shaking a paper bag full of chocolate and sugar! Turn them into memorable gifts–maybe even with your name…
Kids Make Gifts! Cast Iron Cornbread Mix
Kids, camping season is almost here. Here’s an easy cornbread mix recipe that is yummy when made in a Dutch oven while camping, or will make a great thanks-for-taking-me-camping gift. Materials: Medium kraft window bags or medium cellophane bags Labels…
Cantastic! Wildly Good Raw Nuts
This simple recipe is definitely worth it. Here’s why: Makes nuts yummier in a taste-it-to-believe-it kind of way Keeps in the fridge for several months Makes impressive and unique gifts, when dressed up (in labels) Materials/Tools: – Large bowl –…
Kids Make Gifts! Mother’s Day Bath Salts
Here’s a project parents and kids will love doing and MOMS will love receiving! Super fun ingredients, texturally and visually Kids gain a sense of accomplishment with their beautiful products Mom gets the gift a relaxing bath Materials and tools:…
Kids Make Gifts! Giant Pop Tarts
Materials and tools: -Mixing bowl -Pastry cutter or two table knives -Clean flat rolling surface. -Rolling pin or empty wine bottle -Clean ruler or flexible measuring tape –Paper favor bags -Labels Kids Make Gifts! Giant Pop Tarts Author: Evermine Ingredients…
Kids Make Gifts! Easter Egg Bath Bombs
Know someone who could use the gift of self-care and relaxation? You’ll love making these bath bombs – here’s why: Easy to find ingredients Super fun, texturally Scent and color them to your liking Save a few for yourself Materials…
Kids Make Gifts! Marigold Seed Coins
A hopeful gift to celebrate St. Patrick’s day and springtime! Seed balls give seeds protection and help seeds stay moist until sprouting. Ready for a change of pace after a long winter? Here’s why you’ll love jumping into this end-of-winter…
Kids Make Gifts! Energy Bars
Kids can make their own energy bars from their favorite nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and spices. Kids (and teens) of all ages will love this project. Why? This fully customizable recipe will suit the preferences of even picky eaters. It’s…
Kids Make Gifts! Waxed Bowl Covers
You’ll adore this easy craft project. Here’s why: Use your handiwork to cover bowls or to wrap food or to-go snacks. Easiest ironing ever. No sewing. Work with wax, which smells nice and behaves differently than any other craft material. …
Kids Make Gifts! Marshmallows
Learn how to make marshmallows–make them heart shaped, just in time for valentines day. A few reasons to LOVE this Valentine’s project: Learn how to make marshmallows at home Explore flavorings like mint extract and rose water Melt hearts with…
Kids Make Gifts! Heart Garlands
A super easy craft idea for a non-sugary valentine’s gift. Like this, but with heart shaped labels and classic Sweetheart candy messages. Are you falling in love with this simple and sweet Valentine’s project? Oh, let us count the ways: No…
Kids Make Gifts! Bandannas
Ready for a fun beginner’s sewing project? Here are three reasons you will love this one: Make just one, or jump in and make many! Use almost all of your materials (not a lot of leftover fabric) Turn these crafts…
Kids Make Gifts! Debut Album
Record a few polished musical pieces to give to friends and family. Have fun designing your own CD label. This is a super fun project for young musicians. Here’s why: Be inspired to practice and polish a few pieces Have…
Kids Make Gifts! Dried Bananas
Dried bananas are super yummy and easy enough for kids to do! Package them up to turn them into sweet treats for friends. Read on for a project that can: Keep your kids busy Use up those spotty bananas on…