5 Jam-Packed Jars of Goodies to Gift This Holiday Season

Please everyone on your list with a personalized gift you can assemble in a pinch.

5 DIY Holiday Gift Jar Ideas
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You don't have to plan these personalized presents months in advance. Simply pick which jar will speak to the recipient and stop by the store on your way to the party. No one ever has to know you waited till the last minute!

For the Cookie Monster

Cookie Mix Gift

Cookie Mix Gift in Glass Jar

Layer the dry ingredients for a favorite cookie recipe into a glass jar and bam! Best Present Ever is ready to be delivered.

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Jalynn Baker

Give the gift of a house filled with that freshly baked cookie smell with these tasty white chocolate macadamia nut cookie ingredients. Simply measure out all the dry ingredients for your favorite recipe and include baking instructions on the tag. Add a mini spatula for a little something extra.

For the Dog Lover

Dog Treat Gift

Dog Treat Gift in a Jar

Furry friends have a treat in store with a selection of toys and chews gifted in a glass jar.

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Jalynn Baker

Treat your favorite good boy (and his owner) with a jar filled with all the treats you know he loves. Add fun toys like a tennis ball or tug-of-war rope. Want to add an extra special touch? Spruce up the jar with a glittered plastic dog figurine hot glued to the lid.

For the Giver

Spa Gifts in Jar

Spa Gifts in Glass Jar

Give a bestie the gift of an at-home spa day with these pampering treats charmingly presented in a glass jar.

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Jalynn Baker

Encourage a friend who always has time for everyone else to take a little time for herself by filling a jar with everything she'll need for a relaxing spa day at home. Include calming face masks and manicure supplies to encourage a relaxing day all about her.

For the Cocoa Queen

Hot Cocoa in a Jar

Hot Cocoa in a Jar Gift

The weather outside is frightful. This hot cocoa-in-a-jar makes time by the fire delightful.

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Jalynn Baker

Keep her cozy all winter long with a jar of homemade hot chocolate mix. If you don't have a favorite recipe already, learn how to make hazelnut hot chocolate mix here. Make it extra special by topping it off with mini marshmallows and a small bottle of cream liqueur.

For the Savory Sipper

Bloody Mary Gift in Jar

Bloody Mary Mix Gift in Jar

Add the ingredients for everyone's favorite brunch cocktail to a large glass jar, tie a recipe card to the lid and you just became everyone's favorite gift giver.

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Jalynn Baker

Football Sundays meet Sunday brunch with this tasty gift that means you don't have to go out for the classic day-time delight. A miniature can of tomato juice and an airplane bottle of vodka plus all his favorite mix-ins should do the trick.

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