🎁 Calm Gifting & DIY
Why These Gifts Fit the Theme
In 2021, gifts were less about extravagance and more about thoughtful, calming touches. Homemade items let you slow down, personalize your presents, and create something meaningful without stress.
🍯 Infused Honeys
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) mild honey
- Flavor options:
- 1 vanilla bean, split
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Peel of 1 orange
- Small jars for gifting
Instructions:
- Gently warm honey in a saucepan (do not boil).
- Add flavoring of choice and let infuse over very low heat for 10–15 minutes.
- Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and label.
Tip: Perfect for tea, toast, or drizzling over desserts. Include a small tag with serving suggestions for a thoughtful touch.
🛁 Homemade Bath Tea Sachets
Ingredients:
- ½ cup oats (rolled or quick)
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers
- 1 tsp dried lavender
- Muslin bags or small muslin squares tied with string
Instructions:
- Mix oats, chamomile, and lavender in a bowl.
- Spoon into muslin bags or wrap in muslin squares and tie with string.
- Add a gift tag with instructions: “Steep in warm bath water for a relaxing soak.”
Tip: Great for small gifts for friends, family, or coworkers — a little calming indulgence.
🍪 Wrapped Shortbread Jars
Ingredients:
- Honey Lavender Shortbread, Chamomile Lemon Meltaways, or Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies (baked and cooled)
- Small glass jars or cellophane bags
- Twine, ribbon, and dried lavender for decoration
Instructions:
- Layer cookies neatly in jars or fill cellophane bags.
- Tie with twine or ribbon, add a sprig of dried lavender.
- Optionally, attach a small label with the cookie names or a festive note.
Tip: These make beautiful, simple gifts that highlight calm and care — and they look gorgeous on a holiday table.
These three DIY projects complete our 2021 “Year of Calm” collection: cookies, mains, sides, drinks, and mindful gifts — all designed to make the holiday feel slow, restorative, and intentional.