Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Cookies from Co-Workers....Enough Already!

Tis the season, right?! Well, I'm sick of it. No, I don't want your homemade cookies, no I don't want a bag of Snickers in a Ho, Ho, Ho bag, no I don't want your grandmother's fudge recipe. No, No, No!!!!

This is the worst time of year for almost everyone when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and usually the work place is one of the main contributors to that difficulty.

Yes, cookies are so easy to make in bulk and put on a pretty plate and wrap in pretty red cellophane and smack a bow on - but its not a good gift. No one needs MORE cookies. ESPECIALLY a whole plate of them!

Here are some ideas that are just as easy, and just as cheap!

  • Homemade recipe book of all your favorite "healthy" recipes. 3 hole punch the print outs and put it in a cheap folder! Done!
  • Gift wrapping supplies - stuff a x-mas bag with ribbon, tags, extra bags, tissue paper, etc. The receiver will be so grateful! Also, you don't have to put a whole thing of ribbon or tags - make little goodie bags filled with just a little of each - cheaper that way!
  • New reusable water bottle - you can never have enough!
  • Iron on someone's initials to a cheap apron - so cute!
  • Themed salt and pepper shakers - very personal - you can look for a favorite team, hobbie, pet - they have everything - just look around online
  • Homemade oatmeal mix - in glass jars, place oatmeal and your favorite mixes like brown sugar, raisins, etc. Put a tag on it that says the measurements - for example: 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/2 cup milk for 1:30 in the microwave!
  • Mini hand lotions - you can always use that in your desk drawer
  • Gum - I'm ALWAYS running out!

See, you don't need cookies or candy to make a thoughtful gift (or to apply the lowest amount of effort for you co-workers while still coming off as the sweet guy who brought everyone something.)

Enjoy!

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