Don’t bring a tired DIY Mason Jar Gift that’s been over pinned on pinterest! Whether it’s a Xmas, Hannakah, Winter Solstice, or an Evil Dead Watching party, I have got you covered with these unique and thoughtful suggestions. This holiday season, give the gift of earth.
These DIY Handmade gifts all require a Mason Jar and some
soil. However you adapt them is up to you!
Top 5 DIY Gifts:
1.
Gluten Free Mud Pie.
Everyone is going gluten-free these days.
Give the gift of pastries from a simpler time with a lovely pre-mixed mud pie
in a Mason Jar. This gift will stand apart from all the hot-cocoa-in-a-jars and
brownie-mix-in-a-jar that philistines always bring to holiday parties.
Instructions:
Step one. Fill a
Mason Jar with soil (or dirt. Your choice.).
Step two. Close
the Jar.
Step three. Attach a decorative recipe card (reading “mix with water and
pour into pie tin. allow to bake in the sun until set.”).
2.
Magic Soil.
A perfect gift for the hipster, Millenial,
or “Water World” fan in your life.
Instructions:
Step one. Fill a
Mason Jar with soil (or dirt. Your choice.).
Step two. Close
the Jar.
Step three.
Explain to the recipient that the soil becomes dirt once it’s brought inside,
and changes back
to soil again when it is outside. Brilliant!
3.
Mud Bath.
Nothing says “You mean the world to me,
dirty lady/gentleman,” like the gift of a romantic, soothing Mud Spa without
the pomp and annoyance of going to a fancy spa.
Instructions:
Step one. Fill a
Mason Jar with soil (or dirt. Your choice.).
Step two. Close
the Jar.
Step three. Put a
label on the jar.
Step four. Write:
“pour into running bath water. Adjust temperature to preference.”
4.
All-Natural Air Freshener
The holiday season can be an overwhelming cornucopia
of scented candles with names like “pumpkin latte spiced crab cakes,” and “cinnamon
sticky buns of steel.” Don’t bring a soy-wax monstrosity. Bring an all natural,
clean scent of joy.
Instructions:
Step one. Fill a
Mason Jar with soil (or dirt. Your choice.).
Step two. Close
the Jar.
Step three. This gift is self explainatory. The recipient will know to
open the jar to unleash the earthy –freshness.
*variation: for you Christian friends, just add some hay to make it a
Manger-scented Soil Air Freshener!
5.
Donation in the Name Of.
Charities are plagued by too much money
throughout the year—but the problem increases during the holiday season. What
they do not get enough of is, actually, useful items.
To really make a gesture, pick a charity
that really makes you feel feelings (feelings may include nausea, frustration,
rage and disappointment), and donate this useful gift in the name of a special
someone.
And don’t be a scrooge! Charities aren’t
the only groups to consider. Think community groups (like the Westboro Church),
former lovers (especially if it’s a jennifer-brad-angelina situation), or those
that compete with your own business ventures. Get Creative!
Instructions:
Step one. Fill a
Mason Jar with soil (or dirt. Your choice.).
Step two. Close
the Jar.
Step three. Mail to the organization of your choice with a lovely note explaining that
it is from your friend. Make sure to include their contact information, home address,
and social security number/criminal record if possible.
Step three. Mail to the organization of your choice with a lovely note explaining that
it is from your friend. Make sure to include their contact information, home address,
and social security number/criminal record if possible.
Any of these gifts are sure to amaze. Trust me, I’m going to
be a doctor.
(Note: under no circumstances do anything that this blog post recommends. At best, the gift recipient will be annoyed at you, and at worst you could be facing federal charges (probably) due to all the provisions in the Patriot Act. Especially for gift #5. Use your judgment and don’t give any of these gifts.)
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