Stocking Stuffers

Colorful stocking stuffers like Snowman Soup, Magic Reindeer Food and "We Whisk You A Merry Kiss-mas" are easy when you start with free printable gift tags. Make them in multiples for Secret Santa, classroom or workplace gifts.

Candy Cane Reindeer

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 20, 2011

He's sweet, sassy, and easy enough for children to make: a Candy Cane Reindeer!

Our little Candy Cane Reindeer makes a great craft project for school, scouts, church groups or Secret Santa gifts.

Using candy canes, chenille stems and google eyes from the craft store, Candy Cane Reindeer make great stocking stuffers--or add them to holiday gift wrap for a sweet touch!

Candy Cane Soup: Tutorial for Layered Hot Chocolate Mix In A Cone

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 12, 2011

candy cane soup Ready to give a Christmas spin to a seasonal favorite, Snowman Soup? Try Candy Cane Soup, layered hot chocolate in a cone!

A larger gift than single-packet Snowman Soup, Candy Cane Soup layers three or four servings of hot chocolate mix, fixings and a candy cane packaged in cone-shaped treat bags or disposable cake decorating bags.

Package this family-sized stocking stuffer in gift bags, add to movie gift baskets, or pair with a plate of Christmas cookies for an easy seasonal gift. Choose your favorite printable Candy Cane Soup gift tag to makes your handmade holiday gift sparkle!

Follow the tutorial below to learn to package hot chocolate in a cone for Candy Cane Soup:

We Whisk You A Merry Kissmas: Easy Holiday Gift

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 11, 2011

Kissmas Whisk gift tags Ready to share Yuletide greetings ... with a clever twist? This "We Whisk You A Merry Kissmas" stocking stuffer is a sweet surprise for the chocolate lover in your life!

A homemade Christmas gift, a "Kissmas Whisk" is easy enough for children to make and give--and with ingredients from the dollar store, it's inexpensive to make.

Makes a great teacher gift, stocking stuffer or office Secret Santa present.

Magic Reindeer Food: Printable Stocking Stuffer

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 5, 2011

Many families leave cookies and milk for Santa, but what about his reindeer?

Sprinkled on the lawn on Christmas Eve, Magic Reindeer Food leaves a glittering path--and a sweet snack--for Rudolph and friends.

An inexpensive stocking stuffer, Magic Reindeer Food makes a great classroom or Secret Santa gift.

Package this simple recipe in zipper food storage bags, and add a free printable gift tag containing the Magic Reindeer Food poem to make Magic Reindeer Food easy to make--and to give.

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Snowman Soup: Recipe For Warming Winter Gift

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 1, 2011

Warm the hearts of good little boys and girls with a packet of Snowman Soup!

Take a single-serving package of hot chocolate mix, chocolate candy kiss, marshmallows and candy cane, package in a mug or holiday-themed goody bag, then add a free printable gift tag or bag topper for a cheery winter gift.

Easy enough for children to make, Snowman Soup is perfect for stocking stuffers, office gifts, Secret Santa presents or 12 Days of Christmas gifts.

New! Add a Winter Warmer Jiffy Pop® Popcorn Topper for an easy, cheery winter gift basket.

Click the read more link below for instructions, gift tags and the Snowman Soup poem.

Witches Brew: Spooky Halloween Drink Mix!

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 24, 2011

It's simple and sweet, a broom-shaped treat for Halloween: Witches' Brew!

Combining apple cider drink mix, Halloween candy treats and a free printable gift tag, Witches Brew is easy to make and give.

Using a licorice rope for a "broomstick" and a bit of creative packet-folding, Witches Brew treat mix looks like a witch's broomstick.

Print a Witches Brew gift tag or Witches Brew bag topper for a spooky touch. Fun!

Add Witches Brew to Halloween BOO baskets, share with co-workers or make it in multiples for Halloween party favors.

Chocolate Coffee Spoons: Easy Holiday Gift to Make!

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 11, 2010

Chocolate-dipped coffee spoons are an easy homemade holiday gift. Make them simple and sweet or dazzle the tastebuds with custom flavors and colored chocolate melts!

Our basic recipe for chocolate coffee spoons outlines the method, but check out specialty recipes, too. Whether they're white chocolate drizzled with holiday colors, or dressed up with crushed candy canes, chocolate coffee spoons are sure to please the coffee lover on your holiday gift list.

Bundle chocolate coffee spoons and a packet of Snowman Soup into a pretty mug for a frugal holiday gift:

Chocolate Coffee Spoons Recipe

Candy Cane Chocolate Coffee Spoons

White Chocolate Christmas Chocolate Coffee Spoons

Double-Chocolate Coffee Spoons

Mint Chocolate Coffee Spoons

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Tiny Christmas Craft: Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 9, 2010

Simple, no-bake Graham Cracker Mini-Houses are a sweet holiday treat. Use them as place cards for holiday meals, or hang them as ornaments on the Christmas tree.

Decorations are applied while pieces are flat, then pieces are assembled with melted bark coating in a plastic squeeze bottle.

While an adult should trim the graham cracker sections, decorating and assembling is easy enough for kids.

Makes 10 - 20 houses, depending on breakage and number of crackers.

Reindeer Chow Snack Mix

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 4, 2010

Looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer? It's Reindeer Chow! Sweet and crunchy, this seasonal snack mix is a favorite with kids, not just reindeer!

A simple concoction of cereals, pretzels, peanuts and M&Ms-brand seasonal candies sparked with a white chocolate coating, Reindeer Chow is a fast, last-minute snack mix recipe for holiday giving.

Package Reindeer Chow in zipper food storage bags or cellophane snack bags for an easy classroom treat or Secret Santa gift. Add a free printable gift tag with the Reindeer Chow poem to make an easy holiday gift.

For a fun and festive family gift, fill a pet dish (from the Dollar Store!) with Reindeer Chow. Inexpensive self-adhesive "foamie" letters spell out the name of your favorite reindeer!

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