My "Christmas Movie Night in a Box" Gift

This was a gift idea that has been all over Pinterest for a few years. I decided to make it for my grandfather, who is very tricky to come up with gifts for and likes movies. To make my version, you will need:

-A box of popcorn

-Candy (mine was Reeses)

-Hot cocoa mix or packets

-Trail mix or an alternative treat

-Chocolate (I used a mini sampler box, mostly because of the adorable box)

-Scrapbook paper/labels

-A pen/marker

-A card and money (optional)

-Mason jar and string/twine/ribbon (optional)

I used a small, Christmas cardstock pad I bought on sale at Michaels. I cut a big sheet out and glued it onto the popcorn box to prettify it. I wrote "Movie Theater Extra Butter Popcorn" since that was what the box read. I glued a matching cardstock trim onto the bottom of the Reeses box. I poured the trail mix into a mason jar, and tied a matching cardstock tag on with twine. I added a circle of the cardstock on the lid and wrote the trail mix title on it. Then I wrote a card and included $2 for a Redbox movie. It's a great last-minute option if you're pressed for time, too. The total price for mine was under $9. It wasn't too cheap but it wasn't too terribly expensive, either. 

Hopefully this will help give you ideas for adult movie-lovers next Christmas!

-Lauryn

Easy, DIY Christmas Cookie Baking Kit

This gift is super easy to put together, and great for mailing. I used a poem on Pinterest and wrote it on a tag for the paper plates and straws. I tied bows on everything and wrote on paper "Christmas Cookie Kit" along with what was included. To make this, you will need:

-Candy canes

-Marshmellows

-Paper Plates

-Straws

-Sugar Cookie Mix

-Icings

-Sprinkles

-Ribbon/Twine/String

-Plastic Bags (preferably favor bags)

Since the box was prepaid to ship, I also added a candle although it wasn't really relevant to baking. This gift is fun to send to a family. You could change some ingredients or add cookie cutters and other supplies, too. 

 I hope that if you find yourself searching for a good family gift next year, this helps!

-Lauryn

DIY Christmas Fun in a Box Kit

It's a little late for Christmas posts, but I'm trying to get caught up before New Years, so here is a super easy Christmas gift for kids. It's a great low-cost (besides shipping), portable gift that younger kids will have lots of fun with. I just put together lots of tasty or fun surprises and made up the puns on the printable below. You could even do your own birthday, Easter or other version of this kit.
To make it, you will need:
-Balloons
-Straws
-Candy Canes
-Hot Chocolate
-Markers
-Watercolors
-Glowsticks
-Crazy Eights Card Game
-Candy
-Toy Farm Animals
-Pretty ribbon/twine/yarn
-Favor Bags (optional)
-This free printable (below):

Print and cut out the printout above, then package all of your items however you wish. I used favor bags for some things and tied everything with pretty yarn. Put them all in a box, and you have a quick, cheap Christmas gift! 

Have fun crafting!

-Lauryn