I am a wrapper

Normally I hate wrapping gifts, they are always clunky, uneven, and I usually spend way too much money on all of the cute Target papers.  This year I was inspired, by a cute, and very inexpensive alternative.  My inspo came from Lauren McBride, her style and ideas are impeccable!

While mine aren't quite as fancy as hers, I am really happy with the outcome...and the price! 

Craft paper from Dollar Tree = one dollar
Twine, ribbon, string = free (found some at home)
Ornaments = one dollar for a ton of ornaments from Goodwill.

Honey cinnamon butter- inexpensive gifts

Easy peasy neighbor, work, teacher,or just general holiday gift. I spent under 10 dollars for a total of 24 treats. Granted I already had much of the ingredients and supplies.  Every year I pass out honey cinnamon butter to my neighbors ( lucky them).  Unfortunately, if you have read my past food posts you know that I don’t measure, hence my sub par baking skills.  BUT the butter is so super simple. I use salted butter, a lot of honey and powdered sugar ( around 1 cup each, per each cup of butter) ,  and a dash of cinnamon. Whip it good- mixer, low speed till blended and then crank it up.  Seriously so good- better than Texas Roadhouse.

I was really looking for a cute and inexpensive way to present them. I had several small jelly mason jars hanging out- perfect size for butter. I ran to the dollar tree and found a red/green plaid outside table cloth. I also bought poinsettia treat bags ( not pictured) for the cookies. I cut the tablecloth into small squares and used it on the lid, I punched small holes in the baggies, and tied everything together with some colored twine.  There you have it- super easy-super yummy-super inexpensive.