No Money for Christmas Gifts? Then make some !

[@owen4248]

This is a wonderful idea for a gift would never had thought of doing this. Truly an old fashioned home town gift. Bet this would sell well in an old time gift shop. It looks amazing. This one I can do all I need are the jars. I am making Xmas decorations from wood and other materials and things I have around. I made Xmas trees shapes from wood and I'm decorating them. I'll make a video of it soon. You are the most creative I have seen. Love the label's and the cloth skirt's adds a nice home touch. Look forward to more video's of your creations. I like the idea of diary readings at the end. I once had a diary I may start it again. Love you my sweet sister:)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Owen I can not wait for that video !!! sounds something so neat !!!Owen please start a diary !! I think it would be amazing for you to journal in it

[@purpleyeti2018]

Again, you're so creative and inspiring! I've made a variety of gifts over the years, including toys when I was 7, for the orphanage. I love watching the joy in people's faces when they see the special gifts for them. I never thought of the jars, I adore the idea! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. ☺️

[@jenniferwang3489]

One year I made a soup in a jar with lots of different beans and some herbs in a small bag. All you had to add was water and some pieces of chicken. My grammy also wrote in her diary at the end of the day. One time, she got a letter form the insurance company saying becasue she had missed a dr appointment she needed to pay a fee. Well, Grammy opened her diary and saw that that particular day we had went on a trip in the boat. She was really good at planning things and wouldn't have planned a dr check up appointment for a week when us grandkids were visiting. SO she called the Dr office and explained that she didn't have the appointment becasue she wouldn't have scheduled it on that day. Turned out they had transposed some number in the computer and her appointment wasn't until another day, and she had kept that appointment, so there should have been no fee. Those diaries really come in handy. My mom and sisters have really enjoyed reading in them. Sometimes things weren't always what they wanted to hear (you know, family squabbles, and I guess Grammy really wrote how she felt in her diary). But It's been nice for them to read her words.

[@pjl2963]

Old fashioned Christmases are the BEST! Looking forward to your next video in this series!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks Pamela !!

[@littlesquirrel5007]

These are an awesome idea . Great for the little teachers gifts or gifts to keep on hand ready for the unexpected gift needed when someone stops by the house. I have some homemade candles and soaps that I keep ready too. This way if somebody stopped by with a gift you are prepared, I also love our mail lady. Every year she loves my seeds I save for her, or my dormant plants that I pot up ( yes, they look like a pot of dirt.....but a fellow gardener knows better) ! The seeds I save, I put in real pretty homemade seed envelopes. It costs pennies and given to the right people, it is a welcomed and appreciated gift. This year I am making seed pistcards, they literally plant the postcard, the seeds are embedded in the homemade paper the postcard is made out of. Many years ago, I did my wedding invitations on these. The flowers still bloom!!!! Even though the marriage fizzled! People really loved them.

[@HomesteadTessie]

What a Beautiful idea !! wow I never thought of it !! I wish I was your mail Lady !!!!

[@tamrakds]

I just LOVE your Christmas 🎄 spirit. Nice that you used recycled jars to save money!!! Nicely done..❄️🥶⛄️

[@loisrader8089]

Thank you for sharing Tessie. I will be making these gifts for Christmas ♥️

[@Booberry12]

You are so creative, smart and talented! Thank you for sharing! Jesus is the reason for the season.. and actually the reason for each day! 🙌🏼💜

[@emm526]

I LOVE gifts I’m a jar! ❤️❤️❤️😊

[@glendaharlan]

Wonderful gifts! Personal, homemade gifts are the best!

[@toomanypages]

❤️ Love the cake/cookies in a jar idea !! For coworkers birthdays, I put together flower arrangements. Everything is from Dollar Tree, they turn out gorgeous yet inexpensive. This season, trying my hand with bath salts. Everyone loves them and bath bombs are everywhere !! ❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

Marie what a great Idea !! thank you for sharing it with us !

[@MarysNest]

Hi Tessie, Homemade gifts are the best. Thank you for sharing!! And such delightful soothing music that you played. I really enjoyed this video. Love, Mary ❤️😘❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so Much Mary I been enjoying your channel so much !!

[@MarysNest]

@@HomesteadTessie - Oh Tessie, Thank you SO much for the kind words. I really find your channel to be such a blessing!! Love, Mary

[@joycemaguire4633]

Great video Tessie love that ideal thank you for sharing 😊 💕💕 💕💕 💕👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

What a blessing to make homemade gifts...something from the heart ❤❤❤ they're so pretty. Thanks for the great idea!! 😀💕

[@rebeccag856]

They turned out beautiful and such a nice gift. I might try making a few of those myself. I love giving and receiving homemade gifts. Just knowing someone took their time to make something especially for you means so much. I really love hearing from Grandma Fannie. She was for sure a sweet, hard working soul. Thank you for sharing her writings!

[@HomesteadTessie]

I agree with you I just love homemade things ! Something so Unique with them:)

[@JustJudy1979]

I love making these... Just inspired me to make again this Christmas. I love your tags

[@ericsgranny8933]

I will be making these as soon as I can get the supplies! How cute! You are a great teacher. Love this. Hugs

[@HomesteadTessie]

It is a fun project !!!

[@hippiechicksmomma8691]

I love her memories. I'm going to make my own diary just like hers . What a beautiful idea to share her memories she made that special for you .....

[@donnajones9006]

The very best kind of gift to receive is a homemade one made with love and caring! Better than diamonds.

[@HomesteadTessie]

I agree !!!!!

[@patriciahill4621]

Those gift are really nice and made with love. Homemade gifts are the best. Have a great day 🤩

[@ruthieruef2185]

Patricia Hill yes certainly are

[@cherylmiller2272]

What a wonderful idea, and beautiful gift! You rock, Tessie!!

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Tessie I could watch your videos all day and sometime I do!!! 🧡

[@HomesteadTessie]

You are just so kind !!!! thank you !! and Blessings to you !

[@monikamarsollek3493]

❣Hi, Tessie, can you believe that: on Sunday a friend celebrated his 65. birthday and among other things I gave him 2 bottles filled with prepared ingredients for a bread and cookies, because soon he'll stop at his work and I wanted to give him some ideas for his life in future...I didn't make that myself, there was an initiative at my husbands school where these bottles were sold. Such a good idea to prepare them myself, too! Love the diaries, connecting us to a life not long ago yet hard to imagine nowadays. Love, Monika❣

[@HomesteadTessie]

wow Monika that is great !!! what a special idea !!!

[@gracechilcoat1925]

I love getting homemade gifts! Especially those that are yummy! Great idea!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Love homemade gifts too !!!

[@cathyvazquez3276]

I love your apron😍. What a awesome gift those would be they are all great. A special gift made with love that is the true meaning of giving. You made them look so very cute. I'm going to make some of them for my grand children's teachers and Sunday school teachers. Can't wait to see your other ideas. My friend you can come up with some great stuff to make. Also let me say you never stop amazing me as I say you are my hero my little sis. Have a great day God bless much love

[@HomesteadTessie]

And you are my Hero ! as you know !! I thank you for everything you did for me :) and showed me such friendship !!!

[@shelialoveturner3045]

Love it.. I'm not doing Christmas this year because it's been a hard year for me. Something like this is really nice.. Thank you Tessie. Merry Christmas.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Shelia I understand there were times in my life I did not want a Christmas it was too painful just remember I care and love you !

[@pattyickes3053]

I enjoy making Christmas gifts too! I havent tried making gifts in a jar yet but I like your ideas and may try to make some this year. I like to sew gifts also. Ive gotten alot of good deals on fabrics at yard sales so Im all set on that! Great video, thank you Tessie! 💕

[@ludiemaye6560]

Beautiful gifts friend. nothing better than gifts from the heart. Love your apron , The best gift I ever got was two years ago, I will always cherish and love this gift , it was such a beautiful gift, a gift from God that just keeps on giving,I thank God every day for blessing me with such a gift, and that gift my friend was you.

[@HomesteadTessie]

heee heee I can not wait to tell you what I am doing :) so happy !!! it reminds me of you :) email you soon

[@caroldeaton619]

That is a great ideal. Me and my granddaughter would put hot chocolate powder and crunch up candy canes put them in the jar where it would make at least three cups full and put on the label how much to put in each glass of milk or water. I'm going to see if she wants to help Grandma make these doors for Christmas for my special Neighbors. Love you.❤❌

[@valerieoliver4957]

I love gifts in a jar. They are fun to make, and practical. My 13 yr. old niece loves to get them. I give them to the barbers next door and they take them home and their wives get to make them up for them. They love it. I bought a tamper to pack my jars tightly with too. I love it and it helps a lot! god bless you sis!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Oh wow you reminded me I think I have a tamper a wood one !!

[@valerieoliver4957]

@@HomesteadTessie Yes..the one I have is wooden...lol.

[@nancyshrout-wankowski7147]

If you put the chocolate chips at the bottom, you will have more room. It will not look as pretty, but less of a struggle to get everything in the jar.

[@angiedasner]

What a great idea. I actually bought pre-made cookie dough bags from Home Goods for $6.99 a bag. The graphics were cute on the bag the jars you made were so adorable and you can control the ingredients. I’m definitely doing this at Thanksgiving and Christmas 🎄. Once again a great video.

[@sueeasley5366]

Thank you for this. I wanted to make some in the past but did not know how much of everything to put in.

[@susanhoward3092]

Those are some nice gifts!! 🎁🎄🎁🎄

[@Cherbear609]

I love when you do “gifts in a jar” . It’s always fun giving & getting one! Merry Christmas Tessie🎄❄️☃️💕

[@HomesteadTessie]

I hope you saw all of my recent ones I did last week and I will have another this week too

[@robinellison6708]

Homemade shows the love in the gift you're giving, which is what it's all about! These are so pretty! Can't wait to see the video on the soup! Love you, Tessie.

[@francois2420]

Thank you Tessie for helping me afford to give a very nice gift for very llittle money. Using the Stafford County Flour Mills flour and Domino sugar from Dollar Tree and the jars with lid also from Dollar Tree, I was able to make 4 batches of your recipe for about $2.50 per gift. Also I tested out the recipe to see how the cookies tasted and they were delicious. Thank you so much.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Wow My sweet friend thank you !!! I am so glad you liked it !!

[@blessedhomesteader9665]

Cute apron you're wearing today Tessie. You had some good ideas to make for gifts! I love these kind of videos💗.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so Much !! A subscriber and close friend Made it for me last year !

[@countreegirl]

So cute! And I love homemade gifts! Great idea Sis! Love you

[@kndpowell]

I use to make gifts in a jar. So easy and fun to do.

[@weeweesworld1348]

Oh ,Tess! My oldest daughter gave me a cookbook, a few years s ago, and it had these gift cards included to do just what you show here. Two of my younger grandsons have come and made these gifts with me for the past two years. I love the bonding time and they actually remind me when time is near to do it again...lol. This year we are making taco soup as well.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Oh what fun !!!! I love when people make things with Children it creates such amazing memories !!

[@iamtheirishgirl2]

I love labels you made and the gift in a jar. Your video just made me so warm inside watching you put together the jars with love. 💜🎄💜

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks Shannon you are a dear friend to me !!!

[@iamtheirishgirl2]

Homestead Tessie, likewise my friend.

[@joanshute3384]

Oh Tessie what special gifts. I Love homemade gifts as they are from the Heart. Thank you for sharing your Talent with us. So until next time God Bless you and your husband and have a Blessed Weekend and Stay Safe my dear Friend. Happy Valentine's day to you both. ❤❤❤

[@SensaiMan]

Such a good idea! And a wonderful present for loved ones:)

[@LillyAnnHouston]

I would love this as a gift.

[@sheilaplateo9510]

Hi Tessie, I just came across your channel, I really did enjoy it. You are so bubbly and enthusiastic, it makes me feel happy. I just love your gingerbread boy apron and place mat, they are so festive. Thank you for your channel. I look forward to seeing it again.

[@lisa32469]

I used to make this...I need to do it again. Even if it's just to have a mix ready to go in my pantry! 💜

[@candicecannon5164]

Hmmm...I could make a few of these to keep on my pantry shelves for either quick gifts or …. for my use when I am strapped for time. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

This is a perfect idea! Thank you!

[@deedeesmith3073]

Love these ❤️I have an old book with recipes for these I got at thrift store

[@HomesteadTessie]

Deedee it is so much fun !!! love you !!

[@primrozie]

Such a pretty and yummy gift! I like hand made gifts.

[@HomesteadTessie]

me too !!

[@teaserspleasers6632]

TFS Tessie! I love recieving homemade gifts for X=Mas in fact I was brought up all homemade X-Mas' here. I sure do miss those Christmases over at grandmas house having our homemade gifts we all made for everyone. XOXO Luvs ya Tessie have a great day my dear friend

[@HomesteadTessie]

I know I miss them too !! Grandma was the best !!

[@donnettarogers7746]

Great ideas Tessie! Looks so pretty and YUMMY! Blessings from Alaska! :)

[@papermason]

I have my Auntie Eleanor's final diary, she asked that all of her other diaries be destroyed, which they were. The diary that I have has entries to about a month and a half before she passed away. The day that she passed away in a hospital more than 100 miles away, I received my last birthday card from her in the mail, she wrote that she wished me many more birthdays. On the front of the card was a drawing of a butterfly flying away, somehow that gave me great comfort. She's never far from my thoughts and heart.

[@HomesteadTessie]

what a beautiful story !!! wow gave me goosebumps !!

[@patschomann7338]

Love this idea Tessie! The recipe looks good especially with the addition of old fashioned oats. The jars are so pretty! Can't wait to see this series. Thanks for sharing!

[@jkhenderson1]

This is a great gift idea. Thank you!

[@heidikinnunen7471]

That's very good idea! Thank you Tessie!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you Heidi !!!

[@MAINEiacGrammiesHomestead]

Nice job👍❄️ I made coco in a jar coming out tomorrow .. Presentation on your jars look really good Lessing’s ❄️👍✌️☮️❤️🎄

[@ericsgranny8933]

I have been collecting jars since I started watching your video! Hugs

[@HomesteadTessie]

YOU are so funny!!! I turned you into a Jar Collector !! Just do not Hoard them Like me !!

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I love that you use whatever jars you have since they are just going to be sitting on a shelf somewhere. And good tip on the flour. I never thought of looking there for flour. 🤦‍♀️

[@debbrigham6150]

He Tessie! What a great idea! They are so appreciated.. I think I have seen jars done up for soup too. Your jars are done so festive! God Bless and keep you safe my friend.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Deb I am working on some soups too !! video coming soon:) you read my mind !!!

[@drugtrader3933]

Thank you Tessie. A very nice idea. God bless

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you Julie !!!

[@timothybrown7779]

Love old fashioned Christmas. By myself this year. So surrounding myself with friends.. God Bless

[@verniemax]

Nice gift, I'm sure anyone who gets them would love to have receive. Love your gingerbread apron!!!

[@HomesteadTessie]

a Friend made it for me last year !!!

[@verniemax]

@@HomesteadTessie Awesome!!!

[@verniemax]

P.S. Tessie, I was just at Wal-Mart and they had the cookies in the mason jars. Prices ranges from 2.98 to 4.98 and DID NOT LOOK, repeat DID NOT LOOK as GREAT as yours do!! Just saying!

[@leannekites4965]

Thankyou Tessie, I love these gifts.

[@SouthernLaura]

Love this Tessie! Such a nice gift.

[@barbp2768]

You give wonderful gifts! Another great video! Thank you!

[@barbaracooper1676]

I love your videos and especially this one because i started this 3 years Ago.And a few of my friends love it!!

[@shithappenedwhatnow3028]

Brown sugar with vanilla and some Christmas spices makes a great body scrub gift...depending on the herbs/ spices used it can also add a minor , natural "fake tan".

[@melisapalmer5870]

Loved the video. Simple, homemade, with love. Hope you can do more frugal gift ideas. Stay warm. Hey maybe a hor chocolate mixture. That sounds yummy. Loves and prayer to you all.🎀

[@willow8094]

Awesome gifts to give and receive . They are pretty done up . Lots of love

[@livinglearninglife9174]

Those are really cute gifts ... I love the gifts in a jar. I really enjoy hearing from grandma's diary, doesn't matter where you place it in your video :)

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks !! I thought maybe at the end for those who do not want to hear it .that way it is at the end !!

[@badbradsc]

Amazing video

[@lindagailsch]

What a cute gift idea!

[@GmaAlice]

Thanks for the suggestion and recipe! Hope you have a good day!

[@Dara.....]

Love these!! So happy for you that this channel has reached so many people now!!! Be proud of yourself!!!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much !!

[@itsmedee2342]

Such a great idea.They look so beautiful and yummy.Great video.💕

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you Dee !!!

[@papermason]

I would like to receive one of these, they're lovely. This is a very good idea!

[@MichaelR58]

Good evening Tessie

[@wandafaulk3641]

These are so beautiful! I love them! Blessings❣️❣️

[@ThePlantBasedHomestead]

I love you share Gramma's diary. It's beautiful! Merry Christmas Tessie.

[@MichaelR58]

Good evening Tessie

[@pollyblood1]

Sorry I saw those instructions at the end. God bless you!

[@donnawilde2936]

I’m inspired to make these! I also enjoy the words of grandma Fannie.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Thank you.

[@seveenapoole2908]

I live in a old mobile home too and i love it. I am blessed in that everything works in my old trailer. Water lights etc. But i have lived in places that didnt work and i lived like little house on the pairie. It was fun when i was younger. I am disabled now so cant live like that any more. But i admire you for making do with what you have. I always keep water lights and hot water working because i was afraid of cps comi g for my kids, but that was just me. I love my old trailer , i live in southeast Texas where we got harvey in 2017 and it survive when my neighbors in houses didnt not. That was all thanks to the good lord.

[@Kimball-qf7go]

🐯 Everyone enjoys home made gifts🐯

[@marilynryan7822]

Good morning my dear sweet Tessie. Love the video and can’t wait to see more gift ideas.Your so creative. Thank you for sharing all your ideas with us.Love you🦋❤️🎄

[@HomesteadTessie]

Marilyn thank you and praying and thinking of you !!!!

[@willowgrove631]

Great idea Tessie! I have been thinking about making some gifts this year - I'm so tired of all the commercial stuff in the stores, so your video is very timely 😊 I have also been watching some of your older videos and especially enjoy your medicinal herb videos and your ones about homemade cleaning products .... I don't watch tv any more, I just watch Homestead Tessie!! Have a lovely day xxx

[@HomesteadTessie]

My oh my I thank you so Much this is what My channel is about sharing the simpler things in life with everyone !!!! love you my friend !

[@laceygalloway2840]

So creative & thoughtful ♡ I love this idea. Happy Holidays!

[@flowerchild6954]

Homemade gift's are made with love : )

[@flowerchild6954]

@@jumpoffa5011 Yes they are : )

[@HomesteadTessie]

I agree the best kind ever !!

[@pellis6928]

This cookie mix in a jar a good idea for gifts .i saw this on your natural christmas playlist thank you for the idea and recipe.💙👍

[@charlesmckinley29]

Tessie you are a very up lifting person. Thank you for sharing with us. Chuck

[@HomesteadTessie]

thank you so Much Chuck !!

[@irenerex932]

It would be great to cook some cookies and add a few in a bag to show whats inside the jar.

[@patriciarussell7487]

I remember my mom making many kinds of cookies.She put them in Christmas tins,and they were made ahead,and kids told not to touch yet! Later,she put together platters of cookie varieties,w. slices of outbreaks.Those were sent to neighbors.Some goodies of their specialties,came our way to be sampled! I used to do the same,even one of my p.butter pies would find its way to neighbors! I once gave homemade beer bread,w.the recipe,and was told lady was recovering alchacolic!Oops!

[@patriciarussell7487]

Meant nutbreads

[@patriciarussell7487]

Jumpoff A ,Rum logs,and jamborees,w.apricot jam in middle!

[@marilynryan7822]

Memories of my mother making cookies doing the same,making cookies and putting away.My children didn’t like I did the same...they’d seek and find! Thx Patricia for that memory🎄

[@HomesteadTessie]

What Beautiful memories !!! I I made cookies yesterday with my girls and it made me homesick for my momma .

[@Bekah927]

What a cute idea! I love homemade gifts ♥️. You made them look so pretty too!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you !! It is a fun project !!

[@questionasker1749]

I found larger canning jars today! Yay!💜

[@vanessagodiin770]

I have done this also and they are well received. l I do something different I... I take a dinner plate AND cut circles of gingham material with pinking shears. I place they on the lids by securing with large natural elastic bands that I have attached the homemade label to. I like your jute string idea. You could also give gifts of your homemade laundry soap and toilet cleaner bombs. You should go to the market and sell these.

[@debbiem6682]

Beautiful gifts! I miss the Old Fashion Christmas.

[@HomesteadTessie]

this is what My channel is about sharing the simpler things in life with everyone !!!! love you my friend !

[@denisemartinez6456]

I love the labels! Such "sweet"gifts. Maybe for an extra special something some measuring spoons tied with the label. Love this. Blessings sweet friend from Dee in NM.💜💝💜

[@HomesteadTessie]

thank you sister !! love you DEE

[@dorothydemaree7544]

Denise Martinez Your idea of tying on a set of measuring spoons is fun!i love that Tessie added a heart on her label! These are special, thoughtful and fun to give and receive! Take guess work out by adding to the label what they are ie: Chocolate Chip Cookies and the baking instruction of oven temp and time 💝

[@wtfdadshoes1978]

great video Tessie

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks Bob !