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Weekend reads

Good morning on Saturday,

We are well into November, the season of focusing on indoor chores, projects, and pastimes.

With just over six weeks until Christmas, now's the time to start planning those handcrafted and homemade gifts.

So here's some inspiration for food and handcrafted gifts.

Grab a coffee and enjoy.

Weekend Reads

Mason Jar Soup Recipe

An easy-to-customize, frugal and thoughtful gift to give as part of a gift basket.

Mason Jar Pancake Mix

Package this up with a jar of homemade pancake syrup or strawberry syrup for the breakfast lover on your list.

A Few More Gift Ideas

With over 500 articles on our site, you'll find many ideas for homemade and handcrafted gifts. Here are a few more posts to inspire you.

​20+ DIY Handmade Gifts for Christmas 2024​

​10 Harvest Gift Ideas for the Holidays​

​17 Thoughtful Homemade Gifts for Any Occasion​


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Until next time!

Sarita

​An Off Grid Life​

P.S. What homemade gifts are you giving this year?

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