Tasty Homemade Jar Gift Ideas + Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are just creeping along, coming up very quickly. Are you prepared? To me, the holidays are very stressful. I’m a terrible gift giver. I’m extremely good at showing my love through cooking for someone or telling them 46 times a day that I love them, but gifts? No thank you. No wonder most of us gain weight around the holidays. It’s not the desserts we’re eating, it’s the stress hormones that we produce from trying to find the perfect gift. Ok….and the chocolate…and cookies…and cocktails. But I’m sure cortisol is involved as well.

Well, if you have a hard time figuring out the perfect gift, I have a few ideas up my sleeve to help you out. People love homemade gifts. To know that the person put in time and energy to actually make a gift for you is pretty awesome. So the other day, I headed to Hobby Lobby, grabbed all kinds of different jars, a glue gun, ribbon, bells, name tags, and little pieces of fake Christmas decor like pine cones, snow flakes, and whatever else I could find. Then I just got to glueing and decorating. Before I knew it, I felt like a school kid all over again with my crafting.

Below you’ll find all sorts of different ideas for homemade gifts. From different caramel sauces, to chocolate covered nuts, to chocolate bark that will knock your friend’s socks off! A homemade gift will be the perfect gift for any person you care about. But if you’re not into homemade, I found some perfect gifts for her, him, and people who love cooking or love working out! So be sure to check that out at the bottom of the page! Happy Holidays!!

Vanilla Bean Caramel Sauce on page 250 in Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook

Also Try: Raspberry Caramel Sauce or Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread from Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook

Also Try: Maple Macadamia Nut Butter or Pecan Coconut Butter or Peppermint Patty Chocolate Almond Butter

Cinnamon Candied Pecan Trail Mix

Use the Cinnamon Candied Pecans recipe and add dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips

Also Try: Maple Sugar Chai Macadamia Nuts or Smoky and Spicy Candied Cashews

Salted Chocolate Almond Clusters

(Use this recipe but use almonds instead of pistachios and remove the shredded coconut)

Also try: Raspberry Caramel Chocolate Cups or Easy Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Deer Poop (Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts)

Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and add macadamia nuts. Pour melted chocolate on top, place in the fridge to cool then break into individual pieces…or poops.

Also Try: Triple Chocolate Truffles (nut free) or Double Chocolate Energy Bites or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Toast Hazelnut & Coconut Peppermint Bark (see recipe below)

Also Try: Pomegranate Coconut Chocolate Bark or Chocolate Pumpkin Sunbutter Treats

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If you’re still looking for the perfect gift but crafting ain’t yo’ thang, that’s ok. I’ve put together some easy gifts that you could buy for any person out there! And if these don’t work, don’t forget that my newest cookbook Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook is the perfect gift for any person! The gift of over 100 never before seen recipes that will help a friend or family member become healthier and happier in the New Year is the greatest gift you can give!

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Gifts For The Kitchen Enthusiast:

Gifts For the Fitness Enthusiast:

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