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101 Gifts in a Jar Recipes! {Fun Homemade Mason Jar Gifts}

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Load up on mason jar gift ideas with this HUGE List of Unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes!

Gifts in a Jar Recipes

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On the hunt for some easy Homemade Gifts In Jars Recipes??

DIY Gifts in a Jar Recipes are always fun to make… and Mason Jar Gifts are ALWAYS fun to receive, too!!

Spoil your best friends, family, and teachers any holiday this year with some sweet Homemade gifts… made with love!  Go grab some Mason Jars and let’s get started!

From food mixes to beauty products, and candles to canning recipes, check out this huge list of unique Gifts in a Jar Recipes that are so EASY to make…

Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Related: Frugal Gift Ideas or Everyone on Your List!

What Can I Put in a Jar as a Gift?

There are SO many fun ways to give gifts in a jar!  Here are some easy mason jar gift ideas your friends and family will love…

  • Baked Cookies
  • Bath Salts
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Body Butter
  • Brownie Mix
  • Candied Nuts
  • Candles
  • Cookie Mix
  • Homemade Candy
  • Hot Cocoa Mix
  • Jam
  • Mug Cake Mix
  • Pancake Mix
  • Salsa
  • Salt Scrub
  • Seasoning and Spice Blends
  • Sourdough Starter
  • Sugar Scrub

What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About These Mason Jar Gift Ideas…

Crystelle writes: “Oh my! I’ve never seen soooo many great ideas for gifts in a jar… I love mason jars.  These ideas are fantastic!!”

Lisa writes: “I love them all!”

Marie writes: “This is the best list of gift ideas I have ever seen. Thank You for such a great list.”

Diane writes: “So many cute ideas!”

Patti writes: “Nothing says love more than a hand created gift – especially one that involves food or body/beauty care!”

Dawn writes: “Homemade gifts are the best!! So many fun ideas here!!”

Sharon writes: “When I’ve received these gifts in a jar, I was happy to receive them and always enjoyed them.”

Mason Jar Candles & Candle Holders:

Easy Homemade Soy Candles

Sarah writes: “I did lavender scent. This was a super easy project!”

How to Make Soy Candles

DIY Mason Jar Candle Holders

Stacy writes: “I can put tea lights in the jars, flowers, or my cotton stems. Love them! Easy to make!”

DIY Mason Jar Candles Jars

Cozy Fall Mason Jar Candles

Shannon writes: “Turned out so nice. I added an apple scent candle and it added a great smell to the room.”

Fall Mason Jar Candles Easy DIY

How to Dry Orange Slices in Oven! {+ 5 Fun Ways to Use Them}

Canned Gifts in a Jar Recipes :

These easy mason jar recipes make the most delicious gifts…

Apple Pie Filling for Canning Recipe

Strawberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Carole writes: “Best recipe ever! And I’ve tried loads! Tastes fresh as anything!”

Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe Easy

Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam

Christie writes: “I love how delicious and flavourful this easy jam is!”

Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Raspberry Jam Recipe for Canning

Crockpot Peach Butter Recipe

Tara writes: “This is my second year doing this recipe. Guaranteed you won’t be disappointed. It’s delicious!”

Easy Freezer Jam Recipe

Sally writes: “Best freezer jam ever!  Super easy!”

More Food Gifts in a Jar Recipes :

Homemade Pancake Mix in a Jar

Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”

Best Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe

Cindy writes: “I made these and will not buy box brownie mix again! Thanks for sharing!”

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

Cornbread Mix Recipe

Katherine writes: “The mix is such a fun gift idea!!”

Homemade Cornbread Mix Recipe

Sourdough Starter Recipe {Quick & Easy Homemade Bread Starter}

Nancy writes: “I love sourdough bread overall, but a loaf can get expensive so easily. Pretty cool that you can also share the starter as a gift as well!”

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

Amber writes: “I made my first batch. Why have I never done this!?!?!?! Delicious!!!”

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Gift Idea

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar

Leanne writes: “I just made this.  And it is DELICIOUS!”

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar Recipe

Copycat Nesquik Recipe

Spice Mug Cake Recipe

Linda writes: “This was a nice easy recipe. It makes a little cake the size of a cupcake”

Spice Mug Cake Recipe

Lemon Mug Cake Recipe

Triple Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Nicole writes: “I’ve made a couple of these jars for presents – they are delish!”

Almond Joy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Lucy writes: “I made these for party last night  I didn’t come home with even a crumb.  Easy recipe, and sinfully delicious.”

Almond Joy Cookie Mix in a Jar

Reese’s Pieces Cookie Mix

Heather writes: I love these ideas that my small kids can help with. It is a cute easy inexpensive way to give gifts! Love it!”

M&M Funfetti Cookie Mix in a Jar!

Kaylee writes: “BEST COOKIES EVER.”

Funfetti Cookie Mix in a Jar

Triple Chip Cookie Mix

Jean writes: “These make wonderful gifts.”

Heath Toffee Cookie Mix

Melanie writes: “Super yummy and so easy to make. Kids and adults loved them!”

Heath Toffee Cookie Mix in a Jar

Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift

Elle writes: “Awesome recipe – made a jar for my mother for her birthday!”

Lemon Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Mix

Erin writes: “I made these because we needed a simply out of the ordinary dessert. My family loved them! They were gone at the end and we all fought for the last one.”

Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Cookies in a Jar

Joy writes: “I have made these four times in two weeks they are sooooo good. I just keep taking them to different events”

Cinnamon Spice Cookie Mix in a Jar

Butterscotch Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar

Jane writes: “This is my go to holiday or occasion cookie. So easy and so tasty.”

Butterscotch Cookie Mix Recipe In a Jar

Strawberry Coconut Cookie Mixes in a Jar

Amy writes: “Beautiful, easy gift idea!”

Cookie Mixes in a Jar Strawberry Coconut

Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar!

Jennifer writes: “AMAZING! So easy and so yummy!”

Coconut M&M Cookie Mix

Tara writes: “They are delicious! Thanks for the yummy recipe!”

Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe

Easy Crockpot Applesauce

Kelli writes: “The best applesauce my family has ever had.”

Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe

Jan writes: “These make great Christmas gifts”

Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Crockpot Spicy Apple Butter

Deanna writes: “I have 4 apple trees and make this every year.”

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Recipe

Tonya writes: “Very yummy! Had to make two batches for the family. Will go on everything from toast, biscuits, or scones.”

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Recipe Easy

Easy Basil Pesto Recipe

Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Homemade Crockpot Cranberry Sauce

Best Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

Homemade Hickory BBQ Sauce Recipe

Hickory BBQ Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Easy Homemade Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe

Best Steak Seasoning Recipe Ever {5 Easy Ingredients}

Burger Seasoning Recipe {Cheeseburger Paradise}

Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Taco Seasoning Recipe

Easy Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Fajita Seasoning Recipe Simple

Best Chicken Rub Recipe

Chili Seasoning Mix

What Spices to Put in Chili

Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Blender Salsa Recipe

Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

Easy Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Gluten-Free Cheerios Snack Mix

Chocolate Trail Mix Recipe

Cranberry Trail Mix Recipe

S’mores in a Jar Recipe

S'mores in a Jar Recipe

No-Bake Mini Grasshopper Pies

Raspberry Cheesecake in a Jar

Pistachio Pudding Pie in a Jar

Energy Boost Gift in a Jar

Energy Boost Gift in a Jar

More Gifts in a Jar Mixes + Recipes

Spa Gifts in a Jar Recipes :

Lotion Bar Recipe

Luxurious Lotion Bar Recipe

Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar

Pamper Yourself Gifts in a Jar

Easy Whipped Body Butter Recipe

How to Make Whipped Body Butter

Lavender Body Butter Recipe

DIY Jasmine Body Butter Recipe

Peppermint Body Butter Recipe

DIY Orange Sugar Scrub

DIY Orange Sugar Scrub Recipe

Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub with Vanilla

Pink Grapefruit Sugar Scrub Recipe

Jasmine Coconut Sugar Scrub

Jasmine Coconut Sugar Scrub Recipe

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe DIY

Lovely Lavender Sugar Scrub

Lavender Sugar Scrub Recipe

Lemon Coconut Sugar Scrub

Lemon Coconut Sugar Scrub Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Easy

Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe

Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe

Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe

Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe

DIY Coconut Salt Foot and Body Scrub

DIY Coconut Oil Salt Scrub Recipe

Pink Grapefruit Bath Salts Recipe

Orange Vanilla Bath Salts Recipe – Creamsicle Swirl

Homemade Jasmine Bath Salts

Homemade Bath Salts Recipe with Jasmine

DIY Lavender Bath Salts

DIY Lavender Bath Salts Recipe

Vanilla Bath Salts

Vanilla Bath Salts Recipe

Peppermint Bath Salts

Peppermint Bath Salts Recipe DIY

DIY Lemon Bath Salts

DIY Lemon Bath Salts Recipe

Candy Gifts in a Jar Ideas :

DIY Wedding Favors: Hugs and Kisses!

DIY Wedding Favors Hugs and Kisses

Mint to Be – Wedding Gift in a Jar

Mint to Be Wedding Gift in a Jar

I Love You To Pieces! 

I Love You to Pieces Gift in a Jar

Office Gifts in a Jar :

How to Make a Pretty Flower Pen

How to Make a Pretty Flower Pen

Pretty Paper & Book Page Markers…

Pretty Paper Clips and Page Markers

Gifts in a Jar for Kids :

DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar!

DIY Playdough Mix in a Jar

Save, Give, Spend Mason Jars

Non Food Gifts in a Jar Ideas : 

Bridal Survival Kit Gift in a Jar

Bridal Survival Kit DIY

DIY Snow Globe Gift Card Holder… in a Jar!

DIY Snow Globe Gift Card Holder

Homemade Survival Kit

Homemade Survival Kit

Memories in a Jar :

The Blessing Jar {count your blessings!}

The Blessing Jar

Beach in a Jar!

Beach Memory Jar

Gift Jar Toppers :

Using Cupcake Liners for Jar Toppers!

Using Cupcake Liners as Toppers for Jars

Fun Ideas for Gifts in a Jar Lids

DIY Photo Lids for Gifts in a Jar

DIY Photo Lids for Gifts in a Jar

Valentine’s Day Gifts in a Jar Recipes:

Gifts in a Jar Recipes Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Gift in a Jar

Valentines Day Sweetheart in a Jar

Red Hots Valentine’s Day Gift in a Jar

Fun Valentine’s Day Gift in a Jar

Mint to Be Gift in a Jar

Another cute idea is to fill up an 8 oz. mason jar with Lifesaver Mints & attach a label: “You and Me are Mint to Be”


Easy Valentine’s Day M&M Gift in a Jar!

Valentines Day M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Gift in a Jar: M&M’s {something sweet for your Valentine!}

Valentines Day M&M Gift in a Jar

Gift in a Jar: Hugs & Kisses

Hugs and Kisses in a Jar

Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Candles

Valentines Day Mason Jar Candles

Easter Gifts in a Jar Recipes :

Easy Easter M&M Gift in a Jar

Easter M&M Gift in a Jar

Easter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Easter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipe

Spring Kisses… in a Jar!

Spring Kisses in a Jar

Peeps Pops in a Jar

Peeps Pops Marshmallow Peeps on a Stick

A Jelly Bean Prayer

A Jelly Bean Prayer

Easter Mason Jar Candles

Easter Mason Jar Candles

Fall Gifts in a Jar Recipes :

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Easy

Fall Mason Jar Candles


Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Pumpkin Spice M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Pumpkin Spice M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies in a Jar

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe

Christmas Gifts in a Jar Recipes :

Gifts in a Jar Recipes

Easy Homemade Soy Candles

Mason Jar Candles – Let it Snow!

Mason Jar Christmas Candles

Peppermint Bath Salts

Peppermint Bath Salts Recipe DIY

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe DIY

Easy Freezer Jam Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe

Candied Walnuts Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts Recipe

Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe

Candy Cane Bark Recipe

Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Andes Mint Dark Chocolate Cookie Mix in a Jar

Milky Way Cookie Recipe Mix in a Jar

Christmas M&M Cookie Mix

Christms M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

Snickerdoodle Cake Mix Cookie Recipe

Snickerdoodle Cookies Made with Cake Mix Easy Recipe

Easy Ginger Snap Recipe

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar

Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar Gift Idea

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar

French Vanilla Cocoa Mix in a Jar Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

Fun Ideas for Gifts in a Jar Lids

How to Paint Mason Jars :

Painted Mason Jars with Chalk Paint

DIY Painted Mason Jars {With Mod Podge & Food Coloring}

DIY Painted Mason Jars

Where to Get Mason Jars Cheap:

So, are you wondering where to find mason jars?  Frugal friend Danielle asked…

“Does anyone have suggestions for finding the jars on a good deal?  Where do you have the best luck finding the jars?  Thanks!?”

If you stock up throughout the year, you really can score some amazing deals on canning jars!  Here are a few of my favorite sources…

  • Amazon
  • Classico Pasta Sauce, 24 oz. {wash out after dinner & reuse}
  • Grocery Stores
  • Joann
  • Mom or Grandma’s Cupboards
  • Target
  • Thrift Stores
  • Tractor Supply
  • Walmart
  • Yard Sales

Jackie writes: “I see them at Goodwill all the time.”

Judy writes: “I find all kinds of jars at Goodwill, Auctions sales and yard sales, I wash and clean them good and that way all I have to get are new rings and seals ”

Maddy writes: “Goodwill is a great place to find mason jars and other pretty jars for cheap. Especially on their half priced Saturdays! If you will not be canning with them, you just need to wash everything with hot, soapy water.  If you are short on funds for jars, but have extra fabric sitting around, you can put some mixes in bags, then wrap in a circle of fabric and tie with ribbon.”

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50+ Coffee Lover Gift Ideas

Cute Gifts for Coffee Drinkers

55 New Mom Gift Ideas

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Essential Oil Uses

70+ Fun Grandma Gift Ideas

Christmas Gifts for Grandmas Fun Ideas

70+ Fun Grandpa Gift Ideas

Grandpa Gift Ideas Fun

Stocking Stuffers for Men {101 funny ideas}

Stocking Stuffers for Men Fun Ideas

30+ Best Dog Gift Ideas

Best Dog Toys for Christmas Stocking Stuffers Ideas

50+ Cat Lover Gifts! {Purrfect Gift Ideas}

Cat Lover Gift Ideas Funny

101+ Fun Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Stocking Stuffers for Kids Fun

70+ Teenage Girl Stocking Ideas

Teenage Girl Stocking Ideas Fun Stuffers

77+ Teenage Guy Stocking Stuffers

Teenage Guy Stocking Stuffers Ideas Fun

99+ Creative Coworker Gifts Ideas {fun + inexpensive gifts}

Coworker Gift Ideas Best Gifts

75 Creative Teacher Gift Ideas {Budget Friendly Gifts}

65 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Even More Frugal Gift Ideas for Everyone on your List!

Find stocking stuffer and gift ideas for Dad, Kids, Teens, Grandparents, Coworkers, Foodies, Cat Lovers, Dogs, Coffee Lovers, Adults, and more!

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So don’t miss out!  Get all the latest fun new Frugal Girls Gifts in a Jar, Tips, Recipes + more right here…

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Gifts in a Jar Recipes from TheFrugalGirls.com

So do you have a fun Gift in a Jar idea or favorite Mason Jar Gift recipe??

Leave a comment & share!

Comments

  1. Melissa @ Melissa Made That says

    February 18, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    My mother-in-law LOVES to bake, and LOVES homemade gifts. And my father-in-law loves BBQing, smoking meats. (I am so blessed with in-laws who appreciate homemade gifts!) So many of these would be perfect for them, and I’m always looking for ways to show my appreciation for the ways they are always there for us.

    That little jellybean and Peeps jar is too stinkin’ cute too! Perfect for Easter for the kids (though I might get plastic “jar” mugs from Dollar Tree for little ones.)

    Thanks for these awesome ideas!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 18, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      You’re very welcome, Melissa… I’m so glad you’re enjoying the easy gifts in a jar! That’s so sweet that your in-laws love receiving homemade gifts, too. They sound amazing!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Dillon says

    December 23, 2019 at 10:29 am

    Great collection of last minute gift ideas for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      January 20, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks, Rebecca… so glad you liked the gifts in a jar ideas! 🙂

      Reply
  3. LAVADA PLEDGER says

    December 23, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    thanks

    Reply
  4. Tina says

    December 3, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Please subscribe me to your web site. I LOVE all the neat n nifty ideas you have!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Aww ~ thank you, Tina! You can sign up for Free Email Updates here:

      http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=FrugalGirls

      Reply
  5. Sharon Rhodes says

    October 7, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    While looking for little gifts to make and sell at holiday festivals, I stumbled very happily onto your fabulous site. So many wonderful ideas. I had to make a shopping list!!! I have canned 180 jars of jam, jellies and pickles to sell and have jars left over.Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 7, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Sharon! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the gifts in a jar ideas! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Nancy James says

    August 4, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Love the ideas! Great gifts to make.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 7, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks, Nancy… have fun crafting!

      Reply
  7. Doreen says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:42 am

    Thank you so much for all of your recipes! You have something for everyone. I love the decorations, as well. I put a link to your site from my blog on class mothers gift ideas. I had made these for my children’s teachers years ago- a very rich chocolate chip cookie. The teachers still say how good they were years later. Thank you again.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 31, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      Aww ~ thanks so much, Doreen! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Teresa says

    November 4, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Oh my, these all look so wonderful. I am going to give some of these a try. Thanks for this post!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 4, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      You’re very welcome, Teresa! Have fun making your mason jar gifts this year!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Suzanne R. says

    October 26, 2014 at 10:36 am

    This is such a great site! Thank you so much for the tips and tricks.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 26, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Suzanne! 😉

      Reply
  10. dianne says

    October 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    AWESOME IDEAS AND GREAT SUGGESTIONS!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 26, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks, Dianne… have FUN making your gifts in a jar! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Barbara Mays-Stock says

    October 5, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Great ideas for salts and scrubs! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 26, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      You’re very welcome, Barbara… so glad you’re liking the salt and scrub recipes!

      Reply
  12. Jill Martin says

    September 25, 2014 at 7:37 am

    This website is awesome…has TONS of good ideas.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 20, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Aww ~ thank you, Jill! 😉

      Reply
  13. susan says

    August 10, 2014 at 6:26 am

    What great ideas!! We have a very large family. 3 grown children who have managed to produce 22 grandchildren!!
    Thanks for your help!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 20, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      You’re very welcome, Susan… have FUN making your gifts in a jar!

      Reply
  14. Christy Rivers says

    June 15, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I love these ideas. I have so many different ideas to do now. Time to get my Craft On!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 20, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      So glad you like the ideas, Christy… have fun crafting!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. The Well Tended Nest says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  16. Michaela Harvot says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I used the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Mix jar to make for my hostesses for my baby shower. We are having a girl and naming her Reese so I thought this idea was super cute to give to my hostesses. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 1, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      Oh what a cute idea, Michaela… I love that!! 😉

      Reply
  17. Crystelle says

    October 13, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Oh my! I’ve never seen soooo many great ideas for gifts in a jar… I love mason jars… 🙂 These ideas are fantastic…!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 14, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Crystelle! I sure do LOVE mason jars, too! 😉

      Reply
  18. Marie says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:39 am

    This is the best list of gift ideas I have ever seen Thank You for such a great list.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 6, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      Aww ~ thank you, Marie! I’m so glad you like the fun ideas! 😉

      Reply
  19. Edie Maynard says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Love these ideas. I do The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life every year and to raise money for the event, I’m going to sell the candy in the jar for Valentines day. Thank you and know you are helping people to have “less cancer and more Birthdays”

    Reply
  20. Rebecca says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    What a fantastic collection of ideas! I am inspired to create one this week.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 11, 2012 at 9:23 pm

      Aww ~ thanks, Rebecca! Have FUN making your gifts in a jar!! 😉

      ~ Heidi

      Reply
  21. Betsy @ Anna Nimmity says

    October 18, 2012 at 7:47 am

    This is one of my favorite sections of your blog, Heidi. It seems like there is something new each time I come back. Thanks!

    Reply
  22. Prachi Goswami says

    September 3, 2012 at 3:43 am

    Dear Heidi,
    The ideas were great. Many teachers love cards. I had a great teacher’s day idea. We did it at school.
    Most teacher love junk jewellery and handbags. Get them. For a smaller budget, by a geometry kinda plastic pouch which can be pulled out or anything of the kind. Put a small artificial rose, red pens, pencil and anything u like in it. The teachers r gonna love it. On the other hand, take a pink coloured handmade sheet, write a msg on it with black bold marker and outline it stylishly with white fluid or whitener pens. The message better be short on the first page. Inside paste a sheet on half side with the teacher’s and class’ pictures. On the side left write a msg or poem. I made one myself. At the back, write her name. You can also take cake and chocolates. Try it once!!!

    Reply
  23. Deb Stillman says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Love homemade gifts

    Reply
  24. marcia s says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I LOVE this site !!! What excellent ideas !! I can not stand to just throw away jars and interesting bottles into landfills !! Will share your site with all my friends and enjoy our time making these things. Love the recipes !!

    Reply
  25. amanda says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Thank you for sharing the Amish Friendship Bread recipe. My husband just requested it the other day and I could not find my recipe….
    I love gifts in a jar, both to give and receive. Thank you for posting these wonderful ideas!

    Reply
  26. rebecca @ beurrista says

    October 23, 2011 at 2:44 am

    What an excellent collection of ideas!

    Reply
  27. Breck Thennes says

    October 11, 2011 at 1:55 am

    To Samantha regarding the Amish Friendship Bread — do you have the recipe to start the bread? I’ve never actually started one, but just recieved a bag & passed it along.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Breck Thennes says

      October 11, 2011 at 1:58 am

      Nevermind, I found it!

      Reply
  28. jenny stroup says

    October 10, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I am looking for a recipe for something like this that has powered sugar and some other ingredients in it and you mix it with cream cheese and buttern it also has chocolate chips in it and goes well with graham crackers. I’ve had it but need the recipe for it! Anyone know what I’m talking about??!

    Reply
  29. Tracy | Screaming Sardine says

    October 10, 2011 at 11:20 am

    What an awesome list! Thanks so much for putting it together. 🙂

    Pinning and tweeting it out.

    Cheers,
    Tracy

    Reply
  30. Melissa S says

    October 4, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Thank you for putting all these great ideas in one place. I am making all Christmas gifts this year.

    Reply
  31. Lisa says

    October 3, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    I really like the sea shell jar. I lost my recipes for both those&I can’t find them. Also does anyone have the recipe for the friendship bread?it goes into a zip lock bag&you squeeze it everyday&add ingredients on certain days then at some point you can bake it but you can also give starts to people.its been years but I loved that bread.I believe it was a sweet bread recipe

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    • Samantha says

      October 4, 2011 at 3:52 am

      Amish Friendship Bread
      by unknown
      Do not use any type of metal spoons or bowl for mixing. Do not refrigerate. If air gets into the bag, let it out.
      It is normal for the batter to rise, bubble, and ferment.
      Day 1: Do nothing. This is the date on which you receive the bag. Squish-squash-mush the bag.
      Day 2: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 3: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 4: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 5: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 6: Add to the bag 1 C. flour, 1 C. sugar, 1 C. milk. Squish-squash-mush the bag.
      Day 7: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 8: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 9: Squish-squash-mush the bag
      Day 10: BAKING DAY! Mix and divide the starter as follows:
      Pour entire contents of bag into large non-metal bowl and add: 1½ cup flour, 1½ cup sugar, 1½ cup milk.
      Measure out 4 separate batches of the starter batter, 1 cup each, into 4 separate Ziplock bags (one gallon
      size). Keep one for yourself and give the other 3 to friends along with a copy of this recipe/instructions.
      Pre-heat oven to 325°. To the remaining batter in the bowl, add:
      3 eggs
      1 cup Canola oil
      1 cup milk
      1 cup sugar
      2 tsp cinnamon
      ½ tsp vanilla
      1½ tsp baking powder
      ½ tsp baking soda
      ½ tsp salt
      2 cups flour
      1 large box instant vanilla pudding
      Grease or butter 2 large loaf pans and mix an additional ½ cup sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon. Dust the
      greased pans with half the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Pour batter evenly into the pans and sprinkle the top
      with remaining sugar mixture.
      Bake for 1 hour. Cool until bread loosens from sides of pan and turn out to serving dish.
      If bag isn’t passed on to a friend on the 10th day, be certain to tell recipient which day the bag is at when
      given to them. If you keep a starter bag for yourself, you will be baking every 10 days.
      PLEASE NOTE
      If you give your starters all away, you will have to wait until someone gives you back a starter or you can
      google how make your own starter. This is not my recipe – it is a copy of a recipe that was passed on
      to me – and now passed on to you.
      If you’d like to reprint this recipe, you can downloaded it at TheHappyZombie.com/pdf/amish.pdf

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      • Brenda says

        October 17, 2012 at 7:41 pm

        Wha is in the first part that you get from someone else. I might start some and pass it on. It is the holidays coming up.

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