This list of ideas was originally intended to show how you could "go green" for Christmas. It struck me how many of these I could do with things I already have around the house. I'm particularly excited to try #5.
- Chocolate Dipped Spoons! If you need a quick and easy gift for a co-worker or neighbor, this is it. Dip plastic spoons in melted chocolate, set on wax paper to set, and wrap in plastic wrap. If you have some, you could sprinkle on crushed up candy canes before they set. They can stir a little chocolate sweetness into a mug of coffee, espresso or hot chocolate. A delicious holiday treat!
- Fruit Place Settings! Tie a festive name tag onto the stem of a pear, apple, mini pumpkin, etc. and put it on your place settings for a personal and delicious touch to your holiday spread!
- Popcorn-Cranberry Garland! Decorate naturally this year! Children can string cranberries and day-old popcorn onto thick thread or dental floss with a plastic needle to create a decorative garland to wrap your Christmas tree.
- Pumpkin Vases! Pumpkin vases are a beautiful and fragrant addition to every home. Cut the top off a pumpkin, clean out the inside, and fill with festive flowers. Voila! Your pumpkin vase is ready to delight. Note: In this climate, the pumpkin will last no longer than 3 days unless refrigerated.
- Festive & Fragrant! Give your home a festive holiday scent without expensive chemical air fresheners. Simply press whole cloves into an orange and sew a thread through the skin for a pretty and festive decoration that smells incredible!
- Pinecone Turkeys! Kids love to make pinecone turkeys! Collect pinecones and use colorful felt and pipe cleaners to get your turkey gobbling. These make super ornaments or place card holders!
- Gourd Art! Make one-of-a-kind gourd art. First, collect and dry unusually shaped gourds. Paint the gourds with your favorite colors and patterns. Hang on the tree for handmade keepsake ornaments you and your kids will treasure for years to come.
- Apple-licious! Old-fashioned bobbing for apples is a fun activity for holiday kids' parties. After each child takes his or her turn and has an apple, have them make their own candy, caramel or chocolate covered apples! A super sweet treat!
- Colorful Cubes! Add a twist to your drink by serving ice cubes with fruit or herbs frozen into them (orange slices, lemon rind, raspberries and mint leaves freeze well and add vibrant color). Cloudy cubes? Use distilled water instead of tap water. Great for water, lemonade, or clear juices.
- Get Creative! Tis' the season for décor! Fill tall glasses with cranberries, cinnamon sticks or uncooked multi-colored pasta or beans. Anything you have! Add candles, glass beads, rhinestones or crystals for sparkle and shine throughout the holidays!
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