Christmas Present: Homemade Cookbook

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Sep 15, 2011

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I always love to get my friends and family things for Christmas, but am not a natural born gift giver. I have however thought of, what I think will be a wonderful gift for my sister-in-law. She's diabetic and after my brief encounter with gestational diabeties, have experienced what a pain that can be food wise. So I figured I would make her, her own cookbook off of foods that she likes. I think it's a neat way to show you care.

All you need is a binder, paper, pen/pencil, access to some recipes that you can copy down, and a little time. I've been spending a little time each day coping down recipes for her and placing them in the binder. Also, I've had my daughter color a few pictures that I've placed inside as well.

This is one idea I've come up with for a Christmas present. I'd love to hear some of your wonderful ideas. Do any of you plan on giving diy gifts this year?

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I know it's early, but with diy gifts I think sometimes you have to start early to get them finished and looking nice. I really would love to hear some of your wonderful ideas for diy gifts! Report Spam Posted by crinaeae at 8:10 PM on 09/15/11
You could also do those vinyl sleeves to protect the paper from tomato sauce and melted butter and vanilla extract. Report Spam Posted by markblemish at 8:20 PM on 09/15/11
Very thoughtful idea. How about some tabs to separate appetizers, soups, main dishes, desserts,....etc. Maybe a picture of you and your daughter in aprons on the front! Report Spam Posted by margareto at 5:16 AM on 09/16/11
Good idea guys! Report Spam Posted by crinaeae at 5:35 AM on 09/16/11
I would love to get a gift like this where somebody obviously put a lot of time and thought into it! Report Spam Posted by laulea at 10:31 AM on 09/16/11
Great idea! Report Spam Posted by baybe at 3:22 PM on 09/16/11
I've thought about this as gifts for our 3 daughters...of course the recipies are my husbands...not mine...lol Report Spam Posted by tammy_lynn at 9:42 PM on 09/16/11
This sound so very sweet!!! : } Report Spam Posted by kelsjax at 12:58 AM on 09/18/11