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Everyone loves getting gifts, especially when they're homemade. A flair of DIY shows the recipient that you put a little extra thought and care into their gift — not to mention a little elbow grease. Ready to get crafty? We've rounded up handful of healthy gifts for the holidays. Flickr User thepinkpeppercorn Read more
Chrysta of Kiss My Bundt Bakery in Los Angeles shows us how to bake her signature dark chocolate and mint big ol' bundt cake, the perfect DIY homemade holiday gift. Bonus tip: she shows you how to wrap the cake so you can gift it in style! Read more
Hallmark should hire kids. Corporations pay a pretty penny for writers to come up with witty tags for cards, but they should take note of the things children scribble. My husband spends a ton of time perusing the aisles of stationery stores to find me a fitting card for each occasion. But no matter how perfect the one he picks, it never comes close to stuff our kids create. For Mother's Day, Read more
The other day my dad watched Giada De Laurentiis make a scrumptious pound cake. Moments after she took the cake from the oven he was on the phone begging me to make it. Never one to disappoint daddio, I made it over the weekend. The recipe is super easy and the cake is absolutely divine. Ricotta cheese adds a smooth, creamy texture and orange zest gives the cake a delicious, holiday flavor. It Read more
Over the past couple of weeks, we've bombarded you with tons of outstanding gift ideas. From cupcakes to wine, we've got you covered. But what about gifts that highlight your prowess in the kitchen? Beautifully-packaged homemade goods — cookies, candies, jams, spice mixes, crackers, etc. — make excellent gifts. Give baked goods to teachers, babysitters, hair stylists, or anyone who helps Read more
Celeb moms celebrated Mother's Day much the way most of us did — with homemade gifts from their kids and afternoons filled with quality time with their tots. Like us, they also managed to snap a few photos of their days. Check out some of the photos tweeting moms shared from their special days! Read more
If you're lucky enough to have a mom who cooks, chances are you grew up with deliciously nourishing homemade meals and a repertoire of heirloom family recipes. This Mother's Day, thank Chef Mom for years of hard culinary work with pretty gifts to beautify her kitchen! We've picked out our favorite fetching accessories to make her smile when whipping up the next family meal masterpiece. Read more
Everyone loves receiving gifts, especially when they're homemade! And luckily you still have time to whip up these simple homemade presents for the folks still on your list. A DIY gift shows the recipient that you put a little extra thought and care into his or her gift — not to mention a little elbow grease. Ready to get crafty? We've rounded up a half dozen healthy gifts for the holidays. For Read more
This holiday season, surprise your hostess with a bottle of homemade gin: it's quick, easy, and inexpensive. All you need to make this festive spirit is vodka, juniper berries, and the seasonings of your choice. Here, we show you a killer flavor combination that employs lavender, rosemary, and lemon peel. Check out this how-to below! Read more
We have suggested that stylish gym bags make great holiday gifts. But if you're more of a do-it-yourself kind of gal, why not make one? You can easily transform an old pair of jeans into a bag perfect for hauling a yoga mat around town. I would never call myself an accomplished seamstress, but I was able to make this bag in an afternoon while baking some hazelnut cookies. I call that being double Read more
