Well, the Apple Cinnamon Swirl bread was delivered and a HUGE hit! Since it was still warm, our 8 yo helped me hand deliver it with a Santa Hat on and smiling with a Merry Christmas!! I thought I would take a picture, but didn't happen!

Today, we are making some inexpensive, yet cute little gifts for the neighbors. First of all, I found $1 metal Christmas baskets at Dollar General Store. I then found two coffee cups (one for each basket). One says "Thinking of you" and the other one says "Praying for you" and they came from Lifeway for $5. Now obviously, I could have bought mugs that were cheaper ($1 or so) but with the sayings and bible verses and all, I couldn't resist these. It is up to you and your family! I then took inexpensive goody bags (I had these from Michaels from when we did the Thanksgiving blessing bags) and I put small marshmallows in that one and one them in top of the mug. The kids and I then made Hot Chocolate and put them in small jars that we had here. I bought 1 yard of fabric at Walmart with Christmas print on it and put it on top of the jar. I bought a set of 3 basket bags (Christmas) from the Dollar Store for $1 and WALLA! I am also taking clear plastic spoons and melting Nestle chocolate and adding a little peppermint oil in it. I will put the chocolate dipped spoons with the basket. I will deliver them today.

Here is the recipe for the Hot Chocolate:

8 c dry milk
1 3/4 c cocoa
1 1/2 c non-dairy creamer
1 sm pkg instant chocolate Pudding Mix
4 3/4 c powdered sugar

Mix and distribute into jars. Put into airtight containers.

Enjoy the blessings!

Southern Belle