Handmade gift-givers everywhere behold! You can save money and give delightful handmade gifts at the same time. Buying your supplies in bulk and preparing several gifts at a time is a fun and cost effective way to create special favors for your loved ones. Instead of buying pre-made gifts from the store, try making these DIY gifts this holiday season!
1. Handmade Soaps
By purchasing a 3-5 lb block of handmade soap and cutting and packaging the bars it yourself, you can make 10-15 soaps for a fraction of what it costs to buy them individually. You can put them in stockings and give them as favors.
2. Baking Mixes
Baking mixes packed in decorated mason jars make a beautiful gift. Create a custom organic, gluten-free, or vegan baking mix using flours and sugars from the bulk section. 5 pounds of flour will make approximately 9 cake mixes. Buying your organic flours, sugars, spices, and baking powder in bulk will allow you to save a lot of money when making these gifts.
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3. Assorted Bulk Candy Bags
Kids and candy lovers will adore this hand-packaged gift. Go to the candy section of the bulk aisle. Pick out a few pounds of fine candies that go really well together. Use some upcycled containers to neatly package the assortment of candies. After the candy is all used up, the gift recipient will be left with a beautiful glass container that can be used for decorating or candy storage!
4. Homemade Vanilla
Give a real treat to your friends that they can use all year long. Make homemade vanilla in cute amber colored bottles by pouring vodka over vanilla beans. The vanilla beans will take some time to flavor the vodka. Tie a ribbon to the bottle with a date to open and use the extract.
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5. Chai Tea Latte Mix
Homemade hot cocoa mixes have been a popular Christmas gift in recent years. Mix it up by giving chai tea latte mix in a mason jar instead!
Recipe Ingredients
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1 cup dry milk powder
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1 cup powdered non-dairy powdered creamer
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1 cup French vanilla non-dairy powdered creamer
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2 cups sugar
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1 _ cups instant tea powder
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2 tsp ground ginger
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp ground cardamom
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1 tsp nutmeg
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_ tsp ground cloves
Double, triple, and quadruple this recipe as needed to make multiple gifts. Combine 2 tablespoons in a mug with hot water for a delectable hot drink.
No time to make a gift? You can give the gift of wellness and healthy eating by purchasing a Tidal Creek Gift Card for the special people in your life. Gift cards can be used to purchase lattes, smoothies, and other delectable fare at the Co-op Caf (with tons of gluten-free and vegan foods!), or you can use it to buy local, organic groceries at the Co-op!
For all of your holiday baking, gift-giving, and catering needs, you can stop by Tidal Creek Co-op, one of the first health food stores in Wilmington! The Co-op Caf will be offering organic, natural, homemade holiday catering in Wilmington with gluten-free and vegan options available. Stop by to talk to the chef about making your holidays amazing with fresh, organic foods!