THOUGHTFUL INEXPENSIVE GIFT IDEAS

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  • THOUGHTFUL INEXPENSIVE GIFT IDEAS. Need some small gift ideas that you can DIY? Today's video has got you covered! Get 15% off your first Brooklinen order! Just click here: bit.ly/acharmingabode This video is kindly sponsored by Brooklinen. Thank you!
    SIMMER POT RECIPE: 1- 12inch tall piping bag (I buy mine at Walmart, but they are available at some Dollar Tree stores).
    1 tsp Nutmeg
    1 TBS Cloves (roughly, but you can eyeball it)
    1/2 cup Cranberries
    A spring of mint or rosemary (which ever one you prefer).
    2 Cinnamon Sticks
    1 orange
    CARD SAYING:
    When you’re ready to make your home smell amazing, slice the orange and place all ingredients in a simmer pot.
    Cover with 2 cups of water and simmer on low.
    Enjoy the festive scent this holiday season.
    2 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE:
    1 16oz jar of creamy peanut butter (not crunchy).
    1 16 oz can of chocolate icing (not whipped). You can also use vanilla for just normal peanut butter fudge.
    Melt in microwave for 1 minute, stir and melt for 30 more seconds.
    Pour into 9x9 pan that is lined with parchment paper or greased with nonstick spray.
    Refrigerator for 2 hours.
    Cut and enjoy or give as a gift this holiday season
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    JASON'S FAMOUS MEAT RUB:
    3 tablespoons smoked paprika
    2 tablespoons ground black pepper
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 tablespoon kosher salt
    1 tablespoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    1 tablespoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 teaspoon cumin
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  • @ACharmingAbode
    @ACharmingAbode  6 місяців тому +23

    Hope you all enjoyed today's video! Get 15% off your first Brooklinen order! Just click here: bit.ly/acharmingabode

  • @rranimalrescue2052
    @rranimalrescue2052 6 місяців тому +43

    Leslie, God bless you for continuing with this clever channel despite your personal situation. After nine years of a caregiver to my husband with Lewy Body, I can't concentrate, having to monitor, fix, watch all the time. Enjoy this time while you can. Love and hugs. Texas

  • @pampriddy7659
    @pampriddy7659 6 місяців тому +19

    I don’t have and never have had a creative thought in my life. I wish I could spend just one day inside your head and take notes on all the creativity that goes on inside it! lol! Seriously, watching you is so fun and amazing. On Sunday’s I come home from church and anxiously watch for 3:00 to come so I can see what awesome new ideas you have for us. As always, I continue to keep you and Jason in my prayers. Y’all are such a wonderful couple. Take care as we head into this joyful holiday season.
    ♥️🛐♥️ 🎄🎅🏻☃️🎺🥁

    • @ACharmingAbode
      @ACharmingAbode  6 місяців тому

      You are so kind! Thank you so much! 💗

  • @AnnMartin309
    @AnnMartin309 6 місяців тому +2

    I made your stove top potpourri yesterday and gave to my friends at a dinner party. They were so thrilled and amazed at how beautiful they looked! Thank you for such a great idea for my precious friends, you’re amazing, too! I love your happy attitude ❤

  • @cecwintonyk8228
    @cecwintonyk8228 6 місяців тому +8

    Lots of fabulous ideas. I have my Mom's recipe box and a couple years ago I made a wallet sized mini album for my 17 year-old Granddaughter who is a very good baker and filled it with reproductions of some of the cards for the best Christmas cookies she made. Since she had passed before my Granddaughter was born at least she has a keepsake of my Mom. Food gifts are always well received, especially if the recipient is one who doesn't like to cook or bake and they are so fun to make. Your presentation ideas take those gifts over the top.

  • @frankmandy1981
    @frankmandy1981 6 місяців тому +3

    Leslie, what beautiful ideas. I love the handwritten recipe idea. One little suggestion is to make a color copy of the original so the yellowed vintage paper shows, I think that would be beautiful. I found a silhouette of my Mother from her school days. I color copied and put it in an oval frame. I made one for each of my siblings. It came out beautiful. I love your zest for whatever it is you're doing. God bless you (and Jason).

  • @SueB42
    @SueB42 6 місяців тому +5

    Could you share your family recipes too?

    • @SueB42
      @SueB42 6 місяців тому

      You have been so inspiring with all of your ideas! You get my creative ideas flowing! Thanks!

  • @terrybonfiglio-lopez9541
    @terrybonfiglio-lopez9541 6 місяців тому +4

    SO incredibly awesome ideas. My daughter has an artistic app that allowed her to replicate my late mother’s recipe cards. The most beautiful and thoughtful gift I’ve ever received. I’m going to make up some reindeer hot chocolate cones for my grandsons, 5 & 7. We have the privilege of my daughter and her family flying from Ohio to western CO for Christmas. The boys will LOVE! Thank your for sharing! ❤ PS, a big thank you to J!

    • @pag9228
      @pag9228 6 місяців тому +1

      Would you share the name of the artistic app she uses? Thank you

    • @terrybonfiglio-lopez9541
      @terrybonfiglio-lopez9541 6 місяців тому

      @@pag9228 Procreate Pocket. There’s an app for phone and one for iPad.

  • @sheilab679
    @sheilab679 6 місяців тому +8

    The simmer pot is a great idea! Recommend rosemary vs mint. Mint will go bad in plastic quicker than rosemary

    • @elizabethcallihan9971
      @elizabethcallihan9971 6 місяців тому

      A sprig from a pine tree would last a long time, and smell Christmas-y

  • @Marilyn-ep9dv
    @Marilyn-ep9dv 6 місяців тому +1

    Leslie, I made your stovetop potpourri for gifts for my sisters. Of course I had to try it first and it made my house smell soooo good! My sisters and Mom will love it! Thanks for all the creative gift ideas. Love your videos!!

  • @psalm6273
    @psalm6273 6 місяців тому +10

    Great thoughts and ideas! You've inspired me to make a lot of these gifts for friends, co-workers, and family! It's been a gloomy rainy day here in Indiana, and you've not only helped me to get into the season but raised my spirits to give. Thankyou. 🙏❤️

  • @sndperkins
    @sndperkins 5 місяців тому

    I made the potpourri and the hot chocolate for my neighbors, and they LOVED it and thought it was very thoughtful. Thank you!!!

  • @thelordismyshepherd1366
    @thelordismyshepherd1366 6 місяців тому

    My goodness! These are great ideas. Rudolf would make a great stocking filler.

  • @hettiekenny5185
    @hettiekenny5185 6 місяців тому

    Yes to a version of these gifts that include baked items.

  • @rhondavanmeter5015
    @rhondavanmeter5015 6 місяців тому +4

    I absolutely love your ideas! I adore you and Jason. I recently moved and haven't met the neighbors yet. I'm going to introduce myself with some of your gift ideas. Looking forward to your next one(s). I enjoy baking at the holidays. I agree presentation is everything. I have never considered a beautiful home as self care, but when you said that it resonated with me immediately.

  • @jelkhorncamper6062
    @jelkhorncamper6062 6 місяців тому

    Some of us need SNOW included in our kits…… lovely idea!!

  • @marikotrue3488
    @marikotrue3488 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas! My brain took a random turn when I heard that Leslie's mil give her a treasured family recipe when she married Jason. It is just a little thing, but speaks to such love, inclusion and trust.

  • @lindaduffy5370
    @lindaduffy5370 6 місяців тому +2

    You come across so passionate and genuine in
    everything you do . I dont post very offen but i do love all you posts and Jasons posts.❤❤❤❤

  • @norapeterson6331
    @norapeterson6331 5 місяців тому

    I watch your videos as much to see you, as i do the awesome content. I love your sweet character and kind heart. You're a wonderful light when I'm having a bad day ❤

  • @Stephanie-kt9vh
    @Stephanie-kt9vh 6 місяців тому

    Oh my, Leslie, I ADORE this video. Please, tell Jason THANK YOU for sharing his special recipe with us. I am making it for a "Daddy & Son" gift for my hubby and my oldest Son who is 12 .. they LOVE experimenting and creating in the kitchen. What a bonding gift for them as well as some goodness on our table and each "couple" in my family will get a jar and the other ideas, I will be making for the kiddos and the wives in the family. Thank you SO much.
    Please, I would love for you to do a baking one. My Momma died a few years ago, My Mother in law is literally in her last few days of life, and I do not have anyone to help show me things. Sure I can find things if I Google, but I want to learn TRUE Family things.. I want to make special things for my family too, I just don't have anyone to show me. This would mean so much to this Momma wanting to do things for her family that will be special and can become traditions.
    This was GREAT!!! Thank you so much!
    Merry Christmas to you Jason, the girls and their families.

  • @Kheshire
    @Kheshire 6 місяців тому

    I'd love the blueberry dessert recipe. I couldn't quite see it. I am about to make the pumpkin bread. 😊 I love family recipes. ❤

  • @cindybrewer2040
    @cindybrewer2040 4 місяці тому

    Hi Leslie. I just found you and already you have given me several ideas for our Christmas Bazaar in November. I am looking for crafts and food we can make to raise money for all the mission work we do. Most of our ladies say they aren't crafty but these ideas are pretty foolproof and reasonably priced. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas and your adorable personality with us!

  • @terryparker0308
    @terryparker0308 6 місяців тому +3

    I so look forward to these videos!!! As always such good ideas! Love and blessings to you! ❤️🥰

  • @bridgetfloyd3789
    @bridgetfloyd3789 6 місяців тому

    I made the simmer pots and they smelled lovely, just like Christmas. I made a vegan version of the candy cane shaped pastry and it turned out so cute. I purchased the Murdle book you suggested as gifts for my adult children. Thank you so much for the ideas! Merry Christmas!

  • @tinapastrana5252
    @tinapastrana5252 6 місяців тому

    I love all the cute ideas that are so fun and not much money.

  • @tmom5728
    @tmom5728 6 місяців тому +3

    What great gifts! And your timing is perfect!! I luv Jason's spices and the snowman kit!! Thank you....as always!

  • @SUGARBUGAR
    @SUGARBUGAR 6 місяців тому

    ⛄️ I JUST LOVE YOU ⛄️

  • @southernsass2937
    @southernsass2937 6 місяців тому +5

    Hey Leslie!
    These are great ideas ❤
    That fudge is SO good too! 😍

  • @pattykochenower4222
    @pattykochenower4222 6 місяців тому

    Leslie, thank you soo much for such cute and amazing gift ideas !! You’re ( and Jason) so kind to share his meat rub recipe!!! That’s one for a frame in my kitchen !!! I loved the recipe in a frame for the kitchen idea, that is so nice! Love love your channel and love you guys!! Bless you and have a very happy holiday season ! ❤🌴🎄🍾

  • @melmbrown61
    @melmbrown61 6 місяців тому +2

    Such great gift ideas! My 2 youngest grandsons would get a kick out of the snowman kit!❤

  • @lindacrews9340
    @lindacrews9340 6 місяців тому +2

    Hey, pray you’re feeling well. All the homemade gifts are perfect ❤ Thank you especially for the steak seasoning recipe of Jason’s . I have tried to find a perfect seasoning. I’m going to try your fudge too. My quick fudge is milk chocolate chips and condensed milk in microwave with peanut butter added. Another great video ❤ Tell Jason hello ❤🙏🙏

  • @elainetalling1797
    @elainetalling1797 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the hot chocolate reindeer

    • @elainetalling1797
      @elainetalling1797 6 місяців тому

      I am definitely going to do them for my grandchildren . Love your channel .

  • @karenevans6035
    @karenevans6035 6 місяців тому

    Leslie you are a blessing to so many! Thank you my friend for these adorable ideas.
    I pray the sustaining peace and wisdom from Jesus over you and Jason 💕

  • @whiskersBOOSTER2
    @whiskersBOOSTER2 6 місяців тому

    Love these ideas and your bedroom is gorgeous! Blessing Leslie, you’re adorable!

  • @lisaretelle1868
    @lisaretelle1868 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m determined to try the summer pot this season! Such a great idea to use a pipping bag to give as a gift. Thank you for sharing!

  • @pintsizestories196
    @pintsizestories196 6 місяців тому

    Rudolph was super cute. All great gift ideas and ones that children could also make for friends and family.

  • @chrissieb3350
    @chrissieb3350 6 місяців тому

    What a great video! Love the stove scent tubes…what a fabulous idea.
    Love the sheets but they are so expensive….🤷‍♀️

  • @anneeastaway2311
    @anneeastaway2311 5 місяців тому +1

    These are wonderful ideas. Thank you.

  • @shellysizemore9398
    @shellysizemore9398 6 місяців тому +2

    I love these! Your videos are always fun.

  • @SharonKBM
    @SharonKBM 6 місяців тому

    These gift ideas are so fun and very thoughtful. I believe anyone who receives one would feel loved and special ❤ I especially loved the meat rub recipe because of the way your face lights up when you talk about Jason. It sounds delicious and my husband would really love it.

  • @sharonsloan1403
    @sharonsloan1403 6 місяців тому

    I had my mother’s Strawberry Cake recipe put on a plate. I’ve had for years so I don’t remember what it cost. I found an add in Good Housekeeping for this. I just love it.

  • @sandracollins7938
    @sandracollins7938 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas! Love the snowman can but in the south is very iffy about snow. Fudge recipe is a keeper, thanks! Merry Christmas. ⛄🌲

  • @denisecowhey6503
    @denisecowhey6503 6 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas Leslie. Truly enjoyed your video. Hello from So. Ca.

  • @thissimplelife653
    @thissimplelife653 6 місяців тому +1

    This is one of the BEST gift idea videos I have ever seen!! I want to do everything!! So perfect! Thank you SO much for taking the time to share with us! Would love to see the baking video as well!☺️❤️

  • @meryldykstra2538
    @meryldykstra2538 6 місяців тому +1

    Very inventive! I especially like the simmering potpourri idea coupled with the cocoa...so inexpensive but warm-feeling. Thanks for taking the time to share such great affordable ideas! (Ps: you are a phenomenal caregiver and information-sharer on your other channel. I so appreciate what you do. You are a blessing to Jason, and a help to many others.) 💞

  • @jilliebean2709
    @jilliebean2709 6 місяців тому +7

    Oh boy...... they're gonna come for you, having the nerve to sit down while mixing up a recipe! 🤣😂 I'm glad you shared that because it makes me laugh every time it applies. Great ideas!! 💗

    • @ACharmingAbode
      @ACharmingAbode  6 місяців тому +1

      Right? 😂😂😂 I will never forget that!!

  • @tonyabelk2309
    @tonyabelk2309 6 місяців тому +2

    Very cute and practical gifts!! Love every one of them!

  • @tnagletinanagle1778
    @tnagletinanagle1778 6 місяців тому

    Thank You so much for the Great Gift ideas🎄So easy and Stress Free♥️ Merry Christmas to you and your family🎄♥️ GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏♥️

  • @karynefagg209
    @karynefagg209 6 місяців тому

    Leslie, thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video - great ideas

  • @FolkyStolky
    @FolkyStolky 4 місяці тому

    Definitely please upload more mini gift ideas like this one for all holidays please. ❤ i love it 😊 great job

  • @joyleonberger8814
    @joyleonberger8814 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for these cute, special and tasty ideas for Christmas!

  • @gwenvann7279
    @gwenvann7279 6 місяців тому

    What fantastic gift ideas!

  • @user-jp7ps1sm4c
    @user-jp7ps1sm4c 6 місяців тому

    I loved these ideas and you attitude!!! So bubbly and friendly!!! I just saw you on UTube and will be watching you more and more!!!!

  • @lindakuntz7257
    @lindakuntz7257 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your thoughtful enthusiastic ideas. I love all of them especially our dear mothers special recipes 💕 please continue to share more cooking ideas, I tried your mock cocktail punch with ginger beer-yummy.

  • @laurendrake3395
    @laurendrake3395 6 місяців тому

    What a great, fun and useful video! I can’t wait for your baking video!

  • @lancaster643
    @lancaster643 6 місяців тому +1

    You are amazing Leslie!
    I love your thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit xx

  • @EricaBaker2023
    @EricaBaker2023 6 місяців тому

    We've been making that fudge for years! We call it "Microwave Fudge". Best fudge I've ever ate! So fast and EASY! I have found, that most of the time, the simplest things are the best! 😊

  • @samanthatodd7100
    @samanthatodd7100 6 місяців тому

    I can't get over your moms handwriting! ❤ what fun, ideas!!

  • @yolandaaranda8618
    @yolandaaranda8618 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing such great gift ideas.

  • @herewego1115
    @herewego1115 6 місяців тому +1

    Adorable ideas. Cute

  • @tammylewis6296
    @tammylewis6296 6 місяців тому

    I love these!!! You always make the best gift ideas. Love your channel so much!!! Merry Christmas!!!🎄☃️❄️🛷🦌

  • @lindaburris1968
    @lindaburris1968 6 місяців тому

    Yes, please keep going. Love your ideas❤️

  • @tkpoohbear
    @tkpoohbear 6 місяців тому

    Looking forward to your baking video 😊...Thank you for the wonderful ideas ❤

  • @lynnpatterson5285
    @lynnpatterson5285 6 місяців тому

    Yay Holiday baking can’t wait

  • @learn2care4myhair
    @learn2care4myhair 6 місяців тому

    These were wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @joanwettlaufer3769
    @joanwettlaufer3769 6 місяців тому +1

    I loved today's video, Leslie! All great ideas! I love the framed recipe idea. I have several of my Mom's recipes in her handwriting. I have 5 siblings and this will make a great gift. Please do a Christmas baking video! My Mom loved to bake but every time I asked her for a recipe, she'd just shrug and say, "Oh, it's all in my head." For some reason, she never wrote any of those down! I knew that I had to watch her making something, which I never took the time to do. Then she had a stroke and lost all interest in baking. All of her tried and true recipes were lost forever. I am still trying to replicate her date squares. So, I'm happy to get new recipes.

  • @dgator3599
    @dgator3599 6 місяців тому

    You have the greatest content! Thanks so much for you ideas and recipes. Sending love to you from northeast FL

  • @tammyschrader6210
    @tammyschrader6210 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas Leslie! Thank you!

  • @joycedwyer3799
    @joycedwyer3799 6 місяців тому

    Love love love these ideas. Thanks so much.

  • @patwilkinson2182
    @patwilkinson2182 6 місяців тому

    Love, love all your gift ideas.❤

  • @TraditionsByTheSeasons
    @TraditionsByTheSeasons 6 місяців тому

    You’re the best, these are all fabulous ideas, I really loved your mom’s and Jason’s mom’s recipes - framed, so special. Thank you for sharing, so many great ideas! Much love, xoxo ❤️🎄

  • @melonnieolson562
    @melonnieolson562 6 місяців тому

    Love all your ideas Leslie! I can’t wait to try Jason’s meat rub. I love spices and seasonings. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

  • @daleclark8872
    @daleclark8872 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas! I love your videos! 🙏❤️🙏

  • @mariawilliams1314
    @mariawilliams1314 6 місяців тому

    So many great ideas Leslie! Thank you! 😊❤😊🎄🦌

  • @lobo1368
    @lobo1368 6 місяців тому

    Love these thanks so much ❤

  • @joycampbell1316
    @joycampbell1316 6 місяців тому

    This is the most helpful and practical gift idea video I've seen. Loved your ideas. Please keep going and share your ideas in another video. Baking stuff is always welcomed. Thanks again and God Bless!

  • @amyethridge1798
    @amyethridge1798 6 місяців тому

    Love all of these and look forward to the baking treats! So fun 😊

  • @kathleenmiller852
    @kathleenmiller852 6 місяців тому

    Love these ideas!

  • @debcar8024
    @debcar8024 6 місяців тому +2

    Loved this. I'm excited to see the baking video. Merry Christmas!! 🎅🎄🧑‍🎄

  • @lavettamoff7883
    @lavettamoff7883 6 місяців тому +1

    Such cute ideas,Leslie. Merry Christmas to you,and Jason.May the Lod bless,and keep you both

  • @barbsams7774
    @barbsams7774 6 місяців тому

    So much fun! Tell Jason thanks for sharing! Have a beautiful and blessed Christmas 🎄

  • @laurabucher6280
    @laurabucher6280 6 місяців тому

    Leslie, you are such a joy to watch. Your positive spirit was needed today, thank you.

  • @paulaleeper3668
    @paulaleeper3668 6 місяців тому

    I want to thank you for showing me how to make the summer pot come gifts. I made them for my ladies Tea gifts! Such a beautiful hit!

  • @kimberlyfanelli469
    @kimberlyfanelli469 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas!! Love it all🎄

  • @pittsburghgirl9898
    @pittsburghgirl9898 6 місяців тому

    Leslie, you always have the best ideas for gifts! I love them all ❤

  • @helpmerhonda5014
    @helpmerhonda5014 6 місяців тому

    Great ideas! Everything! 😍

  • @beverlyhurley1686
    @beverlyhurley1686 6 місяців тому +1

    What great gifts! ❤

  • @salliestephens1252
    @salliestephens1252 6 місяців тому

    This was great! Thank you!

  • @heatherdebusk323
    @heatherdebusk323 6 місяців тому

    Definitely doing some of these

  • @barbiec4312
    @barbiec4312 6 місяців тому

    This was so fun. Thank you.

  • @debbenson5253
    @debbenson5253 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing! I love all these ideas!! Merry Christmas. 🎄☃️

  • @wendyhummel9600
    @wendyhummel9600 6 місяців тому

    Loved the framing of the recipes! Going to be doing that soon!

  • @giannellalopez8805
    @giannellalopez8805 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Leslie!😊❤ xo😊

  • @claragantt3692
    @claragantt3692 2 місяці тому

    I love this video. I make this fudge and it's so easy and delicious

  • @janejones1797
    @janejones1797 6 місяців тому

    Really cute gift ideas! Thank you!

  • @lucreciagerstner7020
    @lucreciagerstner7020 6 місяців тому

    Love all the ideas

  • @terrybouck5192
    @terrybouck5192 6 місяців тому +1

    Once again cute and clever ideas,, Leslie!!

  • @jhutch1681
    @jhutch1681 6 місяців тому

    Lovely ideas. i am going to share them with my daughters who are on a Christmas budget.
    I might put the hot chocolate bag is nice in a mug to fancy it up a bit.
    The peanut butter fudge looks yummy! Another great recipe you might also like is made with sweetened condensed milk, butter and melted chocolate. One more ingredient, but I do like the buttery richness.
    Thanks! 💜

  • @ourtinycabin5077
    @ourtinycabin5077 6 місяців тому

    These were so adorable and fun! Love your videos Leslie - thank you!!

  • @user-lf9dw4im8x
    @user-lf9dw4im8x 6 місяців тому

    I love this kind of videos! Thank you so much!