Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

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Creativity expert Andrew Rakos shows how to put together a lovely last-minute gift with items from around the house.
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Figure A--Kitchen items and foods can be economically given as gifts by taking a large-size bottle of olive oil, for instance, and pouring the oil into small glass decorative containers.

Figure B--The same theme holds true for bath products. Pair essential oils, bath salts, lotions and other items in decorative containers with soaps and towels. You can even wrap a present in a towel and secure each end with ribbon. Candles and bath beads are also great items to include with this kit.

Figure C--Give a homemade salad dressing in a tall decorative bottle. Be sure to tell the recipient how long the salad dressing will last. The key is the bottle, which can be reused for any number of purposes. Coffee mugs filled with goodies also make great gifts.