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Holidays: Christmas Gifting for 2013 |
sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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USA
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
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Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Sep 29 2013 : 4:39:34 PM
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So the latest idea is an italian seasoning. I made some for the tomato/pepper/ onion mix and the neighbor said that would be a nice gift ... duh.
12 tsp basil 8 tsp thyme 10 tsp oregano 6 tsp rosemary 6 tsp sage 4 tsp garlic powder.
he best part is I grow most of these herbs!
Laurie
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 4:25:56 PM
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Someone had posted their grandmother's hot chocolate recipe a while ago (years) and with all the lavender I couldn't resist mixing it in. The trick is not too much.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13668 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2013 : 08:58:28 AM
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It sounds really good!
Kristina, your ornaments are too cute!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2013 : 6:42:09 PM
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Thanks CJ. Making a huge batch this week. The city is looking to buy some for folks coming to visit Santa.
Laurie
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2013 : 12:08:10 PM
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Good for you Laurie!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2013 : 05:58:08 AM
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I can't wait to try the hot chocolate.
I've been spray painting the lids on the baby food jars I'm using for gifting. While cleaning my utility room, I found a can of bronze and chrome colored spray paint.
I'm not painting anything else on them, but will make magnets from bottle caps and fill them with hand crocheted granny squares, and place them on top of the lids. They will be decorated, but then the magnet can be removed and used. Kind of a dual gift idea.
I have all the angel ornaments done but one. Then I just need to tie on ribbons. I'm down to making the last two mushroom ornaments too. Then, it's onto the next ornament.
Farmgirl Sister #800
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2013 : 12:28:30 PM
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Kristina - Thank you for the link to your toffee recipe! I'm sorry I missed it before! It looks yummy - I am going to make some for my dad for Christmas! He just loves the stuff! Love your jars, too! SO cute!
Laurie - Thanks for sharing your Italian Seasoning recipe! Can't wait to mix up my first batch! YAY!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2013 : 4:30:58 PM
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I'm knitting my daughter a shawl and my DH an afghan this year. I also hope to crochet throw pillows for my grand-daughter to match the afghan I made her last year.
Aprons for my sisters. Have a large pair of jeans. I decided to use the front of the jeans for one apron and the back of the jeans for another one. Using the legs for the bibs. Will add other fabrics for the ties and ruffles at the bottom. Hope they will like them. They want heavy duty aprons.
Ruffle scarves for my daughter-in-law.
Homemade completely from scratch lasagna and bread for my son.
Love all the things everyone else is doing. It all sounds wonderful! Great ideas for next year.
Lavender Rose
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
Edited by - Lavender Rose on Nov 15 2013 4:31:39 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2013 : 05:49:30 AM
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So many lovely and creative ideas all of you are posting! The recipients of this year's farm girl handmade treasures are going to be very, very pleased! My main project this year are fingerless gloves which I have been knitting in lots of pretty yarns. Fingerless gloves are perfect for when you need the dexterity of your fingers but it is FREEZING out!!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2013 : 2:51:14 PM
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I love everyone's ideas!
In addition to canned goods and marshmallows, my honey is making woodturned pens. I am also making some earrings, mittens from felted wool, ornaments and moustache wax for my honey :)
It will be a very tight Christmas, but a fun one I think using materials we already have available :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2013 : 05:07:31 AM
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Because my parents will be downsizing soon and don't need any more "stuff", we are continuing our tradition of the past several years of doing a little trip together where our gift to them is the hotel and meals. It works out really nicely - we get time together, pick someplace interesting, and don't add to the things they'll need to decide to keep or not when they move.
We went to Gettysburg last year, and enjoyed it so much and did not see everything, so we're headed back again this year. There is a new Seminary Ridge museum to check out this year.
Plus Gettysburg has the COOLEST retro candy store!! They have all the old stuff that maybe isn't made anymore by the original manufacturer, but has been picked up by some little niche company. Retro stuff plus some funky new things. Anybody need a 24-inch long gummy worm? |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2013 : 05:24:02 AM
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Last year I learned how to knit fingerless gloves so all year long I have been making them. Love to see the yarns make up into beautiful patterns! Guess what everyone I know is getting this year???? My son in law also requested a pair for hunting because he likes the fact that his fingers are free. So, the men can use these as well in the masculine yarns. Oh, and I recently made a few infinity scarves or also called cowls. Easy , peasy on big circular needles. I have a few of them ready to gift as well. This post has been great with so many creative ideas! I think a lot of people are going to be enjoying some very special packages under their trees this year lovingly made by talented Farmgirls!!
Winnie #3109
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2013 : 09:52:18 AM
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This year we are sending gift packs of honey from LaBelle Florida to family members. I am also making "Aphrodite mirrors" for my sister and sisters-in-law with a humongous collection of shells that I got at a yard sale.
Save the Earth...it's our only source of chocolate.
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2013 : 09:55:57 AM
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I have learned the art of loom knitting! It is easier on my hands. So that is what most are getting from me, scarfs and neck warmers. I have taught my two grand daughters, a sister and a daughter in law how to use the loom. They have been busy making gifts too. My seven year old grand daughter made her dad a scarf in her favorite color purple. He wears it well and she is so proud of her first project.
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Holidays: Christmas Gifting for 2013 |
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