This holiday it’s BIY (bake it yourself)
If you’re weathering the economic storm, why not save a little dough (no pun intended) this holiday season and make some dough of your own – bake cookies and give as gifts! Cooking can lighten the stress of worrying how to fit gifts into an already pinched budget. Cookies are easy, affordable, and can be made ahead of time to satisfy the busiest of schedules. Cookies made ahead of time can be frozen until you’re ready to wrap and give. Baked from the heart is just as thoughtful as that must have scarf or gadget. And, cooking at home can be fun for the whole family. Why not put on a few holiday tunes, fire up the oven, and bake!
The holidays are a time of joy. Good friends, family and parties and gifts. However, this year, it seems every day a new report or news story to tell us what we already know – times are tough. It’s hard not to say Bah –humbug! We’re all hunkering down and doing our best to save money. We’re pinching our pennies a bit more and stretching dollars as far as they will go. Try not to let the Scrooginess of the economy get you down. Bake gifts for family and friends. Nothing says I love you more than food baked from the heart.
www.how2heroes.com, a website for food lovers and enthusiasts, is sharing its top 5 recipes, which go beyond fruitcake, to jumpstart creative baking ideas.
Here’s a few I found that look worth a try:
Here’s a no-bake one that the kids can help with.
Here’s a video with great ideas for packaging holiday goodies.
A little Cocotini will help make baking cookies and dealing with kids a bit more enjoyable.
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#1 Jen on December 23, 2008:
those holly treats look great!
#2 Cher on January 4, 2009:
Just dropping by. I found you through Mom Bloggers Club Technorati Group and I just faved you!