back to basics

This year, the majority of the gifts I’m giving are homemade. I think there’s something special about gifts that cost time, as well as money. Granted, with Christmas less than a week away, I’m ready for it to be over, but that’s because I’ve done something everyday for the past 2+ weeks now, related to Christmas gifts.

 Will people care, or even know, how much time goes into these gifts? I don’t know, but that’s not really the point. Sure, there’s a part of me that hopes people know that I spent time on the gifts, because I wanted to make something for them, but a big part of this process is also for me.

I love making things for people, I love cooking for people. I love the concept of gift baskets, of giving several smaller gifts packaged as one large gift for a person or family. I’ve been busy making candies, cookies, bolognese, holiday fruit preserves, and finally, some holiday scones to round out the baskets. And though a part of me is a bit tired from working on this project every day, I’m also very, very excited to hand out the baskets.

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