Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar

I've got an easy and tasty late minute gift idea for you! Christmas is just a week away and I'm still trying to finish up my Christmas gifts. I thought I'd share this cookie recipe with you as a quick gift you can put together. I think it would make a great hostess gift. Heck, I love this for myself. It's all the tasty rewards of baking with less measuring and dish washing. Plus, it looks pretty in a jar.



To check out all the tutorials in my 6 Weeks of Gifting series, check out my DIY Holiday Gift Guide.

I think one of the first (if not the first) cookie recipe I ever made as a kid was chocolate chip cookies. And guess what? I'm still using the same recipe. Do you want to know my secret for the yummiest chocolate chip cookies? Pick up a bag of Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Morsels and look at the back. Yep, that's it. As much as I like to try and perfect my recipes and make them my own, I think this one is just perfect as is.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Last Minute Gifts

Christmas is just over a week away. Have you finished your gifts yet? If not, I have some great last minute DIY gift ideas for you. They are perfect for stocking stuffers or gifts for neighbors or coworkers you might have overlooked (oops!). These would also make good hostess gifts for holiday parties. Most of these gifts use things you might already have around your house and come together quickly.

And be sure to check out all of the DIY tutorials in my 6 Weeks of Gifting series.

Fleece Ear Warmers Sewing Tutorial: Two Versions

I've got an easy sewing tutorial for you today for my 6 Weeks of Gifting series. These fleece ear warmers are cozy and perfect for running and other outdoor activities in the wintertime. They keep your ears warm while still being able to wear your ear buds to listen to music. And if you have long hair, it doesn't get in the way of your ponytail. It can be a perfect last minute gift too as you can sew up a few of these in less than an hour. I've made two different versions of these: straight-edged and scalloped. The straight-edged ear warmer is very quick and easy and would make great gifts for guys. The scalloped-edge ear warmer takes a bit more time and work, but I think the results are well worth it. It gives it a prettier and more feminine detail.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Gift Ideas for Runners

This week for 6 Weeks of Gifting is all about the runners, athletes, gym addicts, and cold weather sports enthusiasts. I found several sewing projects that would make great gifts for your active friends and family. Winter can be a tricky time to stay in shape because the weather is against you, so I also found crochet projects that are all about staying warm while outside. As always, these tutorials are free. Enjoy!

Chain Hand Bracelet: DIY jewelry tutorial + free gifting printable

I'm very excited to bring you my first jewelry tutorial! I had been debating what to make this week for 6 Weeks of Gifting. I wanted to do something that would make a nice gift, but also would be appropriate to make for yourself for the holidays. The holidays mean going to several parties, which means several excuses to dress up. A shiny piece of jewelry fits right into that.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Gift Ideas for the Jewelry Lover

This week for 6 Weeks of Gifting I'm featuring jewelry projects. The tutorials listed below are free tutorials for make beautiful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings that I think would make great gifts. Don't worry if you're never made jewelry before, some of these tutorials are perfect for beginners. And click below for my own jewelry tutorial! Enjoy!