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Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas (Part 3)

December 10, 2012 by Lisa Park + Leave a Comment

With only a few weeks left to go before Christmas, here are some inexpensive Christmas gift ideas in a jar to give to family, friends, and neighbors. And if you missed the last few weeks, make sure to check out Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas (Part 1) and Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas (Part 2).

 

Single Serving Pie in a Jar – These individual-sized pies made in little glass jars go straight from the freezer to the oven to your friends or family. You can make the crust and filling yourself or purchase store-bought crust and canned filling if you are short on time.

 

Hot cocoa mix in a jar

Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar – Layer the ingredients for homemade cocoa in a jar, add a ribbon and a tag, and you have a simple but stylish gift.

 

salted caramel sauce

Salted Caramel Sauce – Friends and family will love dipping apples and fresh fruit in this caramel sauce.

 

Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn – This Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn is one of the easiest and inexpensive gifts to make. The only items you will need to purchase are the popcorn kernels and containers. You could also recycle your pasta sauce jars for containers.

 

Homemade Pancake Mix – Make this homemade pancake mix and place in a jar to give as a gift. It will take less time for your family and friends to make yummy and healthy pancakes in the morning.

 

Be sure to also check out Frugal Christmas Gift Ideas (Part 4).

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Most grocery stores carry specialty foods, so don't just shop at expensive specialty stores like Whole Foods.  #foodallergies #grocerybudgettips #groceryshoppingtips #howtogroceryshop #foodbudget #foodallergybudget
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