Our family has a tradition of giving gift baskets at Christmas time. I love this tradition. Not only because I enjoy receiving the creative gifts from my loved ones, but because it’s so much fun thinking of new, healthy, and frugal gift ideas to give someone else!
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Here are 25 of my favorite gifts to tuck into baskets:
- Herbal teas – my favorites are from Bulk Herb Store
- Homemade Cocoa Mix
- Homemade Mocha Mix
- Dried, loose herbs or spices
- Cinnamon sticks (again, I order these from Bulk Herb Store)
- Natural lotions (homemade, or “green” brands like Melaleuca)
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A basket of handmade soaps… from Simply Cleansing.com!
- Handmade Soaps (Simply Cleansing soaps are fantastic!)
Deodorant Mini’s from Truly’s Natural Products
Homemade Pudding Mixes
A bag or jar of Homemade Granola
A bottle of Homemade Vanilla Extract
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- Homemade herbal salve
- A jar or bag of any kind of Cookie Mix
- Homemade Peanut Brittle
- Peppermint Sticks (our favorite kind is from Cracker Barrel!)
- A pretty frame or plaque
- Homemade Popcorn Balls, wrapped in cellophane
- A Scented Candle (either homemade or store bought)
- A gift card to a favorite store
- Homemade Playdough
- Homemade potpourri from dried flowers or fruit
- A bag or jar of Homemade Brownie Mix
- A few pretty washclothes, rolled and nestled with a bottle of air freshner
- A bag of Sugar Cookie Mix with a cute cookie cutter
- Pizza Dough Mix with a jar of Homemade Pizza Sauce
If you’re in need of quick and frugal gift ideas for Christmas, I invite you to check out Holiday Mixes & Gifts in a Jar and Wholesome Mixes!
I compiled some of my favorite quick mixes, gifts in a jar, and other healthy and frugal gift ideas in these ebooks, and they’re both on sale right now for just $2 each!
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What do you love to slip into your Christmas gift baskets?
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