The neighbor gifts were delivered tonight.This year I found a site loaded with creative food gifts--Organized Christmas. As soon as I read the name, "Cranberry Hootycreeks" I knew they had to be the neighbor gifts this year. How can you not love a cookie mix named Cranberry Hootycreeks? And all my favorite ingredients too: pecans, white chocolate chips, and cranberries. Yum. I went all out with a country kitschy look to match the name;) But I admit, I do love the giant clothespin recipe holder. Organized Christmas also has matching recipe cards to print. I'm glad they're organized, makes me feel kinda that way too.
I've wondered if neighbor gifts are a local thing. Do you do anything like this? It's fun to get such a variety of goodies just before Christmas. So far we've received fudge, popcorn balls, chocolates, peppermints, a bottle of rootbeer, and a roll of paper towels filled with candy in the tube. That was a creative one.
It's snowing again tonight. Perfect powder snow. The stuff Utah is famous for; covering up the old crunchy snow from last week. Just perfect for a little white flannel blanket look; wrapping the houses up all snuggly, right before Christmas...
We could have used that extra snow last week for the Brownie scout Christmas sledding party.
The Brownie party crasher would have appreciated it too. I'll bet I know what he'll be doing more of tomorrow with our new fresh powdery snow...
It's almost the big 25! Hang in there guys! xoxoKelly
Love the snow!!!
Merry Christmas to you :)
Love the jars you decorated.
Blessings to you and your family...
Warm Hugs,
Kay
Posted by: kayellen | December 22, 2009 at 11:26 PM
we experienced your snow one year and it was amazing. definately one of my all time favorite trips. can't wait to go again. i wrapped yesterday too!!
Posted by: Traci | December 23, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Thanks for the link. I'm always looking for something spectacular for neighbor gifts. The hootycreeks are great for the name alone. Have a joyous Christmas. Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | December 23, 2009 at 09:47 AM
What a cute gift idea. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas my friend.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | December 23, 2009 at 05:45 PM
I think some neighborhoods are definitely more friendly than others. Sounds like great fun to exchange goodies with everyone nearby. The paper towels packed with goodies was a fun concept. ha! Your jars are very festive and I too love the giant clip to hold the recipe. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Julie | December 24, 2009 at 09:10 AM
We don't exchange gifts in my outer boonie location. Though I've been known to share a few cookies. I'm not a great cook/baker.
Great idea with the cookie mix, and I love the clothespin. You seem to live in a lovely neighborhood, and Snow came just in time... :)
Maria, snowless in FL but wearing a heavy sweater
Posted by: Maria | December 27, 2009 at 12:02 PM