The Holiday’s get the best of me some years. Every year it always sneaks around the corner and I feel like I don’t have time to get everything done. #Momlife. This Baking Spirits Bright Christmas gift idea is perfect for you if you are anything like me. All it takes is a little bit of planning and a quick trip to the grocery store.

My favorite thing about this gift is that it works great if you are on a budget. Some years just have to be that way. I love that with this gift idea you can make it as big or as small as you want. To keep it super simple, you could get a cake mix and add the tag! Such a cute gift!

Baking Spirits Bright Gift Idea for Christmas:

The idea of this gift is to have all or most ingredients that you would need to bake a Christmas treat. I decided to do sugar cookies because who doesn’t love them?! Plus it’s fun for the kiddos to have Christmas shaped treats and it’s always fun to decorate them. But you can change it up to anything you want. Like cookies, cakes, or brownies. Any of those work!

I have put together a list of all the things I used to help you start your list.

Shopping List:

• Sugar cookie mix
• Cookie cutters
• Frosting
• Sprinkles
• Edible glitter gel
• Candy canes
• Red and Green M&M’s
• Cookie plate
• Measuring cups (optional, I just couldn’t resist these Christmas themed ones)
• Measuring spoons (optional)

No matter how you give this gift you will need the tag. Let’s get it printed.

You can either right click and save it to your computer and then print it, or I have a PDF with a bunch of them all ready for you!

Printable Baking Spirits Bright Tags:

Have fun delivering Christmas gifts this year!

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Is it just me? Or does the day go much smoother when we start the day off with our favorite drink? I’ve never been a morning person, so let’s just say that caffeine is my best friend.

Since you are my friend, I am going to admit a little secret. Gifts don’t need to be extravagant. I know. I said it. But truly, little gifts for our friends, coworkers, or neighbors can be so simple. We’ve all heard “it’s the thought that counts”. Seriously, it’s the small things that our loved ones do for us that make a difference. This coke themed birthday gift is the perfect pick-me-up to celebrate a birthday!

Coke Themed Birthday Gift Idea:

It’s super cute, and will take you approximately two minutes to put together. And the best part is, the birthday guy or gal will love and appreciate it so much! (especially if they are anything like me.)

Supply List: 

• Coca-Cola
• Twine or string
• Cute straw (optional)
• Printable tag (grab it below)

Now for the final touch, let’s add the tag.

I have it all ready for you to print. Just right click and save it to your computer and then you can open it, size it how you want and print in a program like Word or Pages.

Or here’s a PDF with several sizes of this tag if that is easier for you:

Print Here: Coke Themed Tags:

This is seriously the easiest gift to let someone know that you are thinking of them on their birthday.

Have FUN giving this coke themed birthday gift!

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How cute did this gift turn out? The best thing about it is that it’s totally adaptable to what your grad needs! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to come up with a gift idea. With this in mind, you can grab anything that they could use in the kitchen. You really can’t go wrong with it!

If your grad is planning on moving out on their own right after high school, this is the perfect graduation gift idea! Even if they aren’t planning on moving out immediately, they will eventually need items to fill their kitchen drawers!

Dishing Out Congrats Graduation Gift Idea:

I stocked the colander full of all the kitchen gadgets I could fit. I decided to stick with neutral colors since I wasn’t sure if the grad I’m shopping for has a color scheme picked out. Like I mentioned, this gift idea is totally customizable, but to make it a little easier for you, I’ve provided you with a shopping list of all the things I included.

Supply List:

• Colander
• Cutting Boards
• Dish Towels
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Knife Set
• Ice Cream Scoop
• Tongs
• Spatulas
• Whisk
• Cooking Utensils

Let me give you a couple of tips: When you’re shopping, grab a colander first. That will make it easy for you to decide how many items you need to fill it. You can also add tissue paper to the bottom to make it look a little fuller!

Now for the final touches, let’s add a tag.

I have it all ready for you to print. Just right click and save it to your computer and then you can open it, size it how you want and print in a program like Word or Pages.

Or here’s a PDF with several sizes of this tag if that is easier for you.

Print Here: Dishing Out Congrats Tags:

Have Fun “Dishing Out” this graduation gift!

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This couldn’t be a simpler graduation gift. If you’re anything like me, it sometimes sneaks up on you! And let’s face it, there’s not always time to throw something together. We have all been there.. right?!

You know the moment when you’re walking through Target and you see something that you just have to have? That is how this fun graduation gift was born. I first found the mechanical pencils. How can you not immediately fall in love with those colors! Then everything worked itself out from there. It must’ve been my lucky day because I also found ribbon that perfectly matched.

Noteworthy Graduation Gift Idea:

I am so in love this how it turned out! This idea works with any color scheme that you choose. It’s totally customizable to whatever you think your graduate will like! To make shopping even easier, I’ve put together a list. If you’re looking for an idea to spruce this gift, adding a gift card could be super fun!

Shopping List:

• Notebook
• Pens or Pencils
• Matching Ribbon
• Gift Card (Optional)

Here is the cute “Your Success is Noteworthy” gift tag for you to use! All you have left is to print it and add it to this cute gift!

You can either save this to your computer and then size and print in a program like Word or Pages. Or I have a PDF with several on it that you can just print.

Print Here: “Your Success is Noteworthy” Tags:

Didn’t it turn out so cute?!

Have FUN putting together your graduation gift!

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How is it that the end of the school year sneaks up on me every time? By the time graduation rolls around I find myself searching for a last minute gift idea. I hope that I’m not the only slacker here. But If you are in need of a fun graduation gift idea, I’ve got you covered!

The time has come. My niece has graduated high school. I am so proud of her. She is moving on to bigger and better things. To start her adulting life, she is moving out! I figured that this is the perfect gift that she will definitely appreciate. Especially after she’s all moved in.

Fresh Start Graduation Gift Idea:

Isn’t this basket so fun?! Who wouldn’t love getting this as a gift? What I love about this idea is that you can make it as big or as small as you would like. You could use it as a laundry or cleaning themed gift. Or you can do what I did and combine the 2 ideas. Do whatever works best for you and your wallet.

Themed graduation gifts are so nice because it makes shopping quick and easy! And to make it even easier for you, here are some ideas to help you get started.

Shopping Ideas:

• Laundry Basket
• Laundry Detergent
• Fabric Softener
• Dryer Sheets
• Tide to Go Pen
• Stain Remover
• Dish Soap
• Scrub Daddy
• Clorox Wipes
• Bathroom / Toilet Cleaner
• All Purpose Cleaner
• Cleaning Towels

Hopefully this helps you get started. You can be creative! It always helps when you get to the shopping aisle that you need. Things will start jumping out at you.

Once you have all of your supplies, find something to put it all in. I bought cleaning and laundry supplies, so I thought using a laundry basket was perfect.

For the best results, layer your items largest in the back and smaller items up from. If you need some height, I put cleaning and shower towels in the bottom to help with the layering.

Now all you need to do is add this cute tag.

I have it all ready for you to print. Just right click and save to your computer, then open in a program like Word or Pages and size how you want, then print.

Or here’s a PDF with the tags included on it that you can just print:

Fresh Start Tags:

Have FUN giving this fun graduation gift!

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This year I had a niece and a nephew graduate high school (how did that happen!?). I am so proud of these kids! It is quite the accomplishment! I’m always looking for creative graduation gifts so that I am prepared for all of the May craziness.  I love making money lei’s because you can customize it to ensure that the person you are giving it to will absolutely love it!

Money Lei for Graduation:

How fun is this graduation lei?! And the best part is.. it’s so easy! Just give yourself plenty of time to put it together. The folding takes the most time. So if you’re able to make all of your folds a head of time, it will be a breeze.

Remember that this is totally customizable. First, choose how much money you want to give, then decide the variety of different bills that you want to add. You don’t have to use 25 different bills like I did.. You can do more or less! Do what makes the most sense for you!

Supplies:

• Money (I used 25 different bills)
• Patterned / Colored Paper (Optional, I used their school colors)
• Beads (Optional, I have used the same color for one and alternating colors for another one)
• String (I used curly ribbon)
• Scissors
• Tape

How to Make a Money Lei for Graduation:

• Decide on a pattern. I used 3 money bills, then 3 colored papers.
• Cut your paper to match the size of your money. I cut mine 6 x 2.5 inches. (Paper is Optional)
• Fold all of your bills (and paper) accordion style.

• Fold the bill in half.

• Use a small piece of tape to connect the two outer ends of the dollar bill together.

• Do the same thing to the other side of the bill so that you have a round shape.

Making a Money Lei:

Once all of your bills and paper are folded, you are ready to start putting together the money lei. Trust me, it’s easy!

• Cut your string. I made mine to be about 8ft long. Don’t worry too much about the length. You can always tie more string onto your lei or cut any excess off.
• Add a bead onto your string. Put it in the center.

• Decide what you want the pattern to look like. You can start with a dollar bill or paper. (I started with paper).
• There will be two openings toward the center of your folded piece. Take one end of your string and pull it through a hole, then take the other end of your string and pull it through the other hole. Then pull the dollar bill down until it meets bead.

• Put both ends of the string together and string them through a bead.
• Once your bead is on and next to paper or money, the trick is to pull the string tight.

• Repeat these two steps until you have used up all of your bills. (I made this money lei using the same color beads, and another using alternating color beads and I love the way that one turned out too).

• Once all of your money has been added. If you want to end with colored paper, add that now.
• You can finish this cute graduation money lei off with more beads. I love the look that it gives! (This step is totally optional).

• Leave yourself some extra string at the end.
• Tie the remaining string to the 1st bead to connect both ends.

That’s it! You’re done. How cute is this money graduation lei?! It is super simple to put together and I guarantee that your graduate will love it!

Here is the lei that I made for my nephew. Aren’t the alternating colored beads so fun?!

Have FUN making your money lei!

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I personally have so many of these people in my circle that I would love to thank. It seriously takes a village! This gift is so simple to put together, but is so cute! You really can’t go wrong with it!

We went on our first family cruise together this year.  It was amazing. We invited my sisters and both of their families. It was seriously a dream come true. But let’s be honest. Planning a trip for such a big family can be a little chaotic. My sisters came up with this gift idea to thank me for being the designated trip coordinator. Isn’t it so fun?! But most important, it’s SIMPLE .

Chaos Coordinator Gift:

This perfect chaos coordinator gift is a perfect thank-you for teachers, friends, neighbors, family, etc. You could give this to practically anyone and I’m sure that they will love it!

Supply List:

• Cute tumbler
• Mini candies to fill the bottom
• Tissue paper
• Skewers
• Packaging tape
• Their favorite candy bars / candy
• Gift cards (optional)

Once you have all of your supplies you can get to work! You can fill the bottom of the tumbler with the mini candies that you chose. Mine was filled with Hi-chews! (That always seems like a good option.) Then take your tissue paper and put it on top of the tumbler. Then it’s as simple as taping the rest of the candy and gift cards to individual skewers, and poking the skewers through the tissue paper and into the candies for support.

Super simple, right!? Now all you have to do is add some ribbon and this cute tag.

I have it all ready for you to print. Just right click and save to your computer, then open in a program like Word or Pages and size how you want, then print.

Chaos Coordinator Gift Tag:

Have FUN giving this chaos coordinator gift!

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When my kiddos were little I spent a LOT of time volunteering at our elementary school. It seemed like I was always looking for cute and simple ways to thank other people for helping me with various tasks. Because I was super busy I needed simple and quick ideas and I seemed to always land on these clever candy puns. They seriously couldn’t be easier and who doesn’t love candy?

Clever Candy Puns:

Aren’t these so fun? What I love most about using fun candy sayings is how simple they are. Just pick your favorite candy and print out the tag that I have all ready for you, then you are set to go! And if you need a little more than candy to say thank you, simply add a gift card. This in one of my go-to’s for teacher appreciation week because it so easy.

Let’s take a closer look at the candy puns you have to choose from. Look for your favorite and print the tags.

When you find the tag you love simply right click, save to your computer and then open in a program like Word or Pages on your computer, size how you want and print.

Or I have all of the tags on this PDF ready for you to print if you want all of them!

Candy Puns Printable Tags

Candy Puns Printable Tags #2

Reeces Pieces-I Would Fall to Pieces Without Your Help

Cinnamon Bears:You Are Beary Appreciated

Swedish Fish: You Are O-Fish-Ally the Best

Lifesavers: Thank You For Being a Lifesaver

Nerds: We Would Be Nerds If We Didn’t Say Thanks

Starburst: I’m Bursting to Say Thank You

Take 5: Thank you for all you do, now it’s time to take 5

Whoppers: I Owe You a Whopper of a Thanks

So the next time you need to say thank you…try giving these candy puns a try!

Have FUN with clever candy puns!

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Welp, it happened…I’m at the age of having a sister turn 50 this year! My oldest sister is turning 50 so naturally I needed to find an amazing way to celebrate her life. I’m a huge believer in celebrating our years rather than dreading the age. So I wanted to find something that celebrated my sister and all of the wonderful years she’s been on this earth!

This Fifty and Fabulous gift turned out just perfect! I filled her basket with all of her favorite things and all things gold. I just love it.

50th Birthday Gift for Sisters:

I know so many 50th birthdays are celebrated with black balloons and all things black to poke fun at turning 50, but I prefer to spoil someone on their birthday. And I think this 50 and fabulous gift does exactly that! You can fill it with anything the birthday girl will love.

Here are some ideas to get you started-

• Candy
• Gum
• Lotion
• Nail Polish
• Manicure/Pedicure Sets
• Facial Masks
• Lip Gloss
• Notebooks
• Pens
• Candle
• Soaps
• Makeup
• Soda
• Clothes
• Gift Cards

The secret to making a gift basket that is amazing is to find items the birthday girl loves. And making it look amazing is a matter of choosing a color scheme.

I seriously love how this turned out, and even better, my sister loved it so much. She loved being pampered on such a fun birthday.

And this cute tag is really what brings it all together!

I have the tag all ready for you to print.

Simply right click and save to your computer then open in a program like Pages or Word and size how you want, or here’s a page that has some on it ready to print:

Fifty and Fabulous Tag

I hope you find the perfect way to celebrate your sisters with this 50th birthday gift idea!

Have a FUN 50th birthday!

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It’s the end of the school year which means one thing, your teachers are tired! I’m joking…kind of. Teachers have a pretty heavy responsibility, teaching all of our children is not for the faint of heart. So when teacher appreciation comes around it’s hard to find the perfect gift to say thank you. But I think this easy teacher gift is a top contender. It’s simple, perfect for all types of teachers, and is something they will love.

Easy Teacher Gift

Did you know that teachers get lots and lots of lotions and treats as gifts? So, when thinking of a perfect teacher appreciation gift it is good to look beyond those things. That’s what I love about this teacher gift, it’s a bit different.

I also love how simple it is to add gift cards to, which is really what teachers love. I usually like to find a simple gift to give like this plant with cute tag and then, if it’s a class gift, I collect gift cards to add to it. That way, it looks amazing when you present the gift and they get some fun gift cards too. Win/win.

So let’s talk about all the things you can do with this tag. I did an artificial plant so the teacher can use it in the classroom or take it home. But you can do a real plant or flowers. You can even do a basket of school supplies if your teacher is in need of some supplies. The trick is to add the tag to a ruler and you are set to go.

I’ve got the tags ready for you to use! Just right click and save to your computer, then open in a program like Word or Pages and size how you want.

Or, I have a PDF with several of them ready for you to print.

Thankful Beyond Measure Teacher Gift Tag

Have FUN celebrating your teachers!

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