How to Make a Cinnamon and Sugar Mixture to Give as a Gift at Christmas

Nothing says "I love you" more than making a homemade gift for someone you care about. For Christmas, your preschooler can make the simplest and most meaningful of gifts from items around your house. This activity is one that even a preschooler can do and will allow your child to search deep within himself to find the perfect gift without spending much money.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old baby food jars
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Hole punch or metal punch
• Decorative ribbon

1. Mix equal parts of sugar and cinnamon into a clean baby food jar. (Note: If you don't want to use glass jars or can't find any, use clean plastic baby food containers. Make sure you secure the lid tightly before sprinkling the mixture.)

2. Have adult punch holes into lid of jar.

3. Put lid back on and tie a colorful ribbon around jar.

4. Sprinkle on bread after it is toasted or another favorite food.

5. Place the jar into a homemade gift bag or box.

6. Have your child write a short note or card wishing the receiver a very merry Christmas or other sentiment.

[bekkielynn]

on 8/6/2009 Great idea!

[Jennywrites]

on 11/29/2008 You've got the best ideas!

[ermabombeck]

on 11/24/2008 What a super idea. Yummy.