Make It, Give It or Sell it!

November 17, 2008

Whether it be items to make as gifts or items to sell there are all sorts of things that can be made right from home, thus making money and saving money.

Today begins a new series called Make It, Give It, or Sell It! With the holiday season knocking at  our door there may some things you or your children can make, not only to give as gifts but maybe to generate some cash.

 These are something we've made and given, we even sold them several times at fall/winter festivals.

These are nice gifts for anyone.You can put it in a basket with a couple mugs and a loaf of pumpkin bread…yummm.

Make your own 'designer' label on your computer. Then cover/stick on the label with wide packing tape. Add a fabric strip or raffia around the lid. The key to selling these are to give samples! All you need is a pump thermos and the small plastic cups sold at Wal Mart or Sams. Just offer a 2-3 swallows. ;o) We sell these for $5 a pint.

 Spiced Tea Mix

1 (18 ounce) jar orange breakfast beverage crystals
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup red cinnamon candies
1/3 cup instant tea mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

To serve, stir 1 1/2 tablespoons of mix into 1 cup hot water, stirring until candies dissolve. Yield: 5 cups (Makes about 1 1/2 quart, dry)

Keep the spiced tea mix on the kitchen counter in a decorative jar accented with a holiday ribbon. When company drops by, put the kettle on to boil, and set a tray with tea cups, lacy napkins, and cookies.

For more in a jar reciepes you can hop on over to my homemaking blog and read Gifts in a Jar. 

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