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Recipes for Healthy, Mailable Treats for Care Packages?
Good Questions

Q: A lot of my friends have gone off to college and I would love to make care packages to send to them. Do you have any suggestions for semi-healthy mailable treats? Sent by Libby...

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Mini Bags of Coffee
Un-Gift Guide 2008

While paying for our stash of holiday blend coffee beans the other day, we spotted some sample-sized bags near the register. This sparked an idea: Why not make our own "sample" bags of coffee to give ...

Last Minute Gift Idea: Beer Bread Mix
Un-Gift Guide 2008

It doesn't get much better than beer bread: mix, bake, slather with butter, smile. Repeat last two steps until satisfied. What's better, all the dry ingredients can be mixed together ahead of time and...

Wooden Spoons Make a Simple, Personal Gift

As the gifting frenzy begins, we have a recommendation for a thoughtful, affordable present that's totally personal and just a little bit luxurious. Check out these hand-made wooden spoons after the j...

Graduation Gift Ideas for the Kitchen

It's graduation season. That means thousands of young people are headed out into the world, getting new apartments, settling into new routines . . . and reaching for the takeout menus. But it doesn'...

Brooklyn Dishtowels and Mugs

We New Yorkers are all beaming with city pride today (Go Giants!). So this seems like a good day to share these Brooklyn dishtowels and mugs from DSC Designs. The mugs and dishtowels sell for $15 a ...