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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Last Minute Homemade Christmas Gift Idea

Today I have a quick, easy, and affordable last minute homemade gift idea! Making a few mini jars of your best jam, salsa, or treat might be the perfect gift to give if you've found yourself in a last minute shopping panic. This is great because it can be made the night before or even the day of. All you’ll need is some jars, a few food items from around your house, and some love.
Some of the things I love making for loved ones is my guacamole, salsa verde, and roasted salsa. They taste so yummy with tortilla chips, soft tacos, fish, chicken, eggs, and so much more.  So, I’m sure, in my family, this gift will be welcomed with open arms! I love the idea that this little gift can bring us all around the table—talking about things going on in our lives, and creating new memories. 

 *Update: The mini jars were purchased at Walmart 4 for $3.99. Click here for the details. 
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22 comments:

  1. Krishenkas TreasuresDecember 19, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Hi Nicole just joined your blog and your latest post and blog is great. I have been making quince jam and sloe and apple jam to give as presents. Great idea for roasted salsa, as yet have not tried but just might now. Happy holidays and thanks for popping over to my blog xx

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  2. YelleDecember 19, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Oh my! I absolutely love this! Kind of perfect because I have a bunch of avocados right now and I can totally make the guac-in-a-jar!

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    1. UnifyhandmadeDecember 19, 2012 at 1:50 PM

      Perfect! You can probably make bigger jars too :-D

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  3. Naomi GeorgeDecember 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    What a great idea! I love those jars.

    ♥ Naomi {Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups}

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  4. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Nicole, these lil jars are so cute can you buy them easily?? I want to do something like this for co-workers it would be perfect. New friend here ',' okaypenelopekay.blogspot.com
    Happy Day from Penelope Kay

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    1. UnifyhandmadeDecember 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      Hi Penelope! Thanks for commenting--you can find the jars at your local Walmart, 4 for $3.99. It's a pretty great price for how cute they are. Here is the link: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ball-8-oz-Collection-Jars-4pk/16213253

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  5. BarboraDecember 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    That´s really cute :)And looks yummy! The best thing is you cn open it anytime you want .) super handy ((:


    xx Barbora♥♥♥

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  6. Silly Little SheepDecember 19, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Jars are cute :) I am a bit of a jar freak, I have all my teas and nuts in jars. I save jars that I buy food in and then fill them up with my own foods. Buying new cute jar is usually as expensive as buying a jar full of food, so I save the jars I get from the store. My man buys jam and things like that just so that he can have the jar and out his little workshop stuff in them :D

    I wish I could make salsa and all those good tasty things you are talking of :)

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    1. UnifyhandmadeDecember 19, 2012 at 1:52 PM

      I love jars too! When I saw these in the store I was like.......................................................................................................................................................must have them. LOL! I was in a state of shock because they were so cute :-p

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  7. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Blogging Buddies Team
    http//heversonart.blogspot.com

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    1. UnifyhandmadeDecember 20, 2012 at 11:26 PM

      Thanks for stoppin' by! I'll be sure to check out your page :-D

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  8. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}December 19, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    This is such a great idea!! Perfect for the foodie or neighbor or coworker or anyone really! :)
    ~Sara

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  9. 2justByouDecember 20, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Oh my gosh! Those mini jars are way too cute! Mmm...That guacamole is looking tasty!!!
    ~Kim

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    1. UnifyhandmadeDecember 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM

      Oh my gosh, Kim--it was! I'm just lucky that I have guests' over the day I made this but I would have ate it all myself! hahah.

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  10. shakeshakeeDecember 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    This is such a lovely idea!!! & boy do they look delicious. Great work miss!

    Melissa
    http://shakeshakee.blogspot.com

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    1. UnifyhandmadeDecember 20, 2012 at 11:27 PM

      Thank you so much! Welcome to my blog and thank you for leaving a comment :-D

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  11. tini-taniDecember 20, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    You are a miracle!
    I'm your new follower. I invite you to my blog, I'll wait
    tini-tani BLOG

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