xmas

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I finally got my christmas present plans in order... for my family at least.

I'm making a basket for everyone, with different things according to what they like.

baskets include:

*a mug with made chocolate covered plastic spoons with crushed peppermint, a few swissmiss packages, a journal, and a book

*a mug with spiced tea (thanks to you guys for this one) home made stress ball, insence and candle

*home made oatmeal soap, washcloth, loofah

*home made bath oil, glycerine soaps with silk flowers inside, votive candles

all of the above will include homemade lip gloss, and a package of some candy bar fudge and linzer bars in cellophane. For my family members with dogs, I'm making home made dog biscuits.

I'm still trying to think of something to line the bottom of the basket, or even to make it not look so empty. like easter grass does. to make it look pretty. diy or not, doesnt matter.

another idea I had, since I play guitar and sing, was to record some christmas songs on a cd and make labels for them, and give them with the rest of the presents. not sure about anyone else's family, but mine would be complimenting me for years on it.

just posted this in case anyone needed ideas. I'd be happy to share recipes as well.