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Susan @HazySue (39265) • Gouverneur, New York 17 Dec 15

Thanks goodness I have the type of personality that droves me to be prepared early. If I didn't, I would still be trying to get together all of my gifts while I am feeling no so perky. I have all of my gifts in a jar recipes put...

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Sugar or Powder sugar in homemade cocoa/chocolate mix recipe?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 15 Nov 10

I am trying to make the dry mix of flavored hot chocolate mix for "gifts in a jar" kind of thing. I have been researching recipes and find that some call for granulated sugar, and some call for powder sugar. Any experts out...

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Frugal Beginner Here

aconner @aconner (218) • United States 27 Oct 08

So, this Christmas won't be too exciting. I've already signed up for tons of freebies, some of these freebies will be stocking stuffers for my husband. I also purchased a book the other day with recipes for gifts in a jar (I know,...

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Do You Still Need Some Last Minute Gifts?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 16 Dec 07

Well we are on the count down to Christmas. If you still have a few people to take care of, now is the time to do it before you get totally stressed out. Here are some frugal and easy gifts to make. You can even involve the kids...

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Gift Idea - Holiday Muffin Mix

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 11 Dec 07

With the price of everything raising, it seems that most families are on an even tighter budget for Christmas this year. This is a great recipe to give as gifts. It is frugal and good at the same time. HOLIDAY MUFFIN MIX 5 c....

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Oatmeal Chewie Cookie Mix - Gift In A Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 26 Mar 07

Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes those weddings and wedding gifts. Gifts in a jar make great gifts for the new couple. Just tuck a few different kinds together and add a slotted sppon and mixing bowl or measuring...

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Gifts In A Jar - No Bake Peanut Butter/Chocolate Cookie Mix

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 26 Mar 07

Well, Spring has arrived and romance is in the air. This time of year brings on the beginning of wedding season. With weddings come gift giving and what better gift to give than a few gifts in a jar for cookies and a cookie sheet...

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Have You Ever Heard Of Basket Meals? With Chocolate Fudge Gift In A Jar Recipe

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Mar 07

Nothing says "I love You" or “I care about you” like homemade food. Meal in a basket is such a thoughtful gift for just about anyone on your list. The concept is to put homemade mixes for the entire meal in the gift basket. For...

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Do You Love Pizza? - Gift In A Jar Recipe Added

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Mar 07

Who dont love Pizza! Everyone loves Pizza, this is a great gift for friends and family of all ages. College Students, Mothers with busy schedule or Elderly will appreciate this gift. Pizza is sthe American Quick food. We always...

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Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix - Homemade Mixes

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 1 Mar 07

I love to give homemade gifts to family and friends. This is one of my daughters favorite gift. She loves to receive my homemade gifts in a jar. She always calls when it is emply and says 'Mom, When you and dad come down to see...

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Gifts In A Jar - Peach Crumb Cake Mix in a Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 26 Feb 07

If you are familar with my discussions at all, you know that I love to make, give and receive gifts in a jar. I even make them for my own personal pantry. They are so frugal to make. There are so many different recipes available...

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margieanneart @margieanneart (26423) • United States 21 Feb 07

What do you do when your hubby or boyfriend watches sports, and wants you with him, and you hate sports?

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Friendship Soup And Friendship Brownies - Gifts In A Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 7 Feb 07

I have posted a few gifts in a jar recipes earlier and thought you may be ready for a few more. These are great to keep on hand for your personal use or to give as gifts for just about any occasion. They are very frugal to make...

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Dreamsicle Cookie Mix - Gifts In A Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Jan 07

Gift in a jar are such a wonderful gift for wedding showers, birthday gift or Christmas Gifts. They are always well received. I have one sister in law who brings her jar back when it is empty for a refill. Her Christmas gift...

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Applesauce Cookies - Gifts In A Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Jan 07

Well, winter had finally reared it's ugly head in West Virginia. We had 2 inches of snow when I got up this morning and got an addional 2 inches just while I was in church. I personally hate winter. The good thing about winter is...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Mix - Gift In A Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Jan 07

I have made many gift baskets over the last few years. They are always well recieved. There are many ways to make them but my favorite is a theme basket. I have added several discussions on gifts in a jar and other mixes on mylot....

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix - Gift In A Jar

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 21 Jan 07

I love gifts in a jar. I love to make them. I love to give them as gifts. I love to keep them on hand for those unexpected guests. They are so pretty to give in gift baskets. They are made in quart jars, decorate, then add the tag...

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Crispy Monster Cookie Mix (Gifts in a Jar)

sweetgirl_k1 @sweetgirl_k1 (3972) • United States 21 Jan 07

To fill the jar: 1 cup flour, 3/8 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 5/8 cup quick oats, 5/8 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 5/8 cup candy coated chocolates (like M & M's), 1/2 cup crispy rice...

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Gifts In A Jar - Lemonade Bars Mix

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 20 Jan 07

I just love Gifts In a Jar. I make them for my own pantry as well as for gift giving. I enjoy making homemade gifts and they have always been well received. Are you ready for more ideas and recipes for all those homemade gift...

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Gifts In A Jar - Coke Cola Cake

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 20 Jan 07

I just love gifts in a jar, and I love Coke so this was a perfect combination for me. They are great to make as gifts for those college students, working mothers, elderly or anyone else. I just make a few with the same theme in...

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