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3 DIY Christmas Presents For People On A Budget

Home Made Cookies (or other baking)

3 DIY Christmas Presents For People On A Budget

They don't have to be anything fancy, you don't even have to be the best baker, it's just the thought that counts.

ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Necklace or Bracelet

3 DIY Christmas Presents For People On A Budget

If you have a pair of old earrings or two that you never wear anymore, you can always take off the hook and attach it to a chain to make a necklace or bracelet.

Home Made Jam

3 DIY Christmas Presents For People On A Budget

ingredients

4 cups fresh strawberries (washed and stems removed)
4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
50 gm (1.75 ounce) package regular powdered fruit pectin-not instant
3/4 cup water
6 200ml containers

directions
1. Cut strawberries into 4 and place in a blender with the lemon juice. Pulse the strawberries about 5-10 times. Note: You’ll want to still see little pieces of strawberries.
2. Pour strawberries into a large bowl and then stir in sugar. Stir for about 2-3 minutes and then let sit for 15 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in fruit pectin and boil for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
4. Pour mixture into the strawberries and then stir for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Next pour the jam into jars (leaving about 1/2 inch from the top) and place lids on. Let the jars sit on the counter for 24 hours so they can set. Store in the refrigerator for 3 weeks or place in the freezer for up to 1 year.

3 DIY Christmas Presents For People On A Budget
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