Do It Yourself homemade gifts are always a hit with friends and family. These can be a cost saving way to make sure that all of your loved ones get a gift from you this holiday season. These also make excellent hostess gifts for all of your holiday parties and gatherings this season!
When giving friends and family homemade food items there are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Food Allergies – You never know who has a food allergy to an ingredient. Make sure to list out all ingredients on a label and attach it to the gift.
- Use by Date – Homemade gifts are great but when should they be used by? Make sure to mark when it’s good by or if it can be frozen for later use.
- Instructions – Giving spice mixes or homemade drink mixes are great. Just don’t forget the directions!
- Storage -Make sure you note how to store the food items especially if it is perishable. Refrigerator, freezer, or pantry.
Enjoy spreading the cheer this holiday season with these great recipes to share:
Note, these tips do not apply to food products for sale. If you are interested in selling foods made at home, please visit this website to learn more about Texas Cottage Food Law.
