Herb growing kit
Your coworkers can grow their own herbs with this great herb growing kit. Include small ecofriendly clay pots, soil and herb seeds in a pretty basket. This cheap Christmas gift for coworkers lets them grow healthy, ecofriendly herbs indoors all winter. In spring, the herbs can be transplanted outdoors or in larger pots.
Fancy it up:
Paint the outside of the pots in
pretty spring colors with non-toxic craft paint.
Baking mixes
This is a popular gift coworkers will love. Layer dry ingredients in a glass mason jar. Include a recipe. List wet ingredients, mixing and baking instructions. Tie a pretty ribbon around the jar with the recipe attached. For an added touch, bake a finished batch and put them all in a basket together.
Fancy it up:
Package it in a mixing bowl. Add a wooden spoon with a pretty red checked bow.
Jams and jellies
Jams and jellies are actually quite simple to make. They make a really pretty homemade Christmas gift for co-workers. Make a big batch. Give one jar to each coworker on your list. They can reuse the jars for any purpose including making their own batch of jelly. Include a recipe to make it easier for them.
Fancy it up:
Cut circles from floral fabric. Rubber-band them over your jars for a handmade look.
Homemade pickles
Who doesn't love pickles of one kind or another? Whether they're dill or bread and butter, these pickles won't last long. They can be made in large batches just like the jams and jellies. Include a recipe for a nice touch.
Fancy it up:
Add whole dill, garlic cloves or whatever whole spices you like to each jar.
Soap
Why not make homemade soap for Christmas gift exchanges? It really is quite easy. Buy inexpensive soap base at any craft store. Craft stores also sell soap molds, scents and colors for environmentally sound soap making. You can even buy an inexpensive soap making machine that melts and blends the whole thing for you. Pour into molds and you're done.
Fancy it up:
Craft stores also sell ingredients for
making bath bombs, shampoo and lotion. Why not include a few in the
basket with your soap?
Handmade candles
Your coworkers might also enjoy homemade scented candles. You can buy a cheap candle making machine and supplies too. The machine isn't necessary but it does make the whole process easier. Craft stores sell candle scent, wicks and colors too. Your fellow employees will be impressed with your craftiness.
Fancy it up:
Include decorative candle holders. Embellish your candles with cut outs from old Christmas cards
Fruit and nut basket
Food baskets are always a welcome Christmas gift for coworkers. Check to be sure your recipient has no nut allergies before giving this cheap ecofriendly gift. You can buy nuts in the shell by the pound at your local supermarket. Dump them into a pretty basket over fresh seasonal fruit.
Fancy it up:
Toss in a decorative nut cracker or a simple one with a bow around it. I've had my basic metal nutcracker for over 20 years. It's still going strong. Talk about sustainable!
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