7 Last minute gift ideas that you can find at...the Grocery Store!

Going to the mall this time of year can be harder than fighting over the last Christmas cookie!  So we put together some gift ideas that you can find at your local grocery store!  You can thank us later...

1. Wine - This is the easiest go-to gift when you're in a rush to attend a holiday party.  Want to make your gift stand out?  Wrap a bottle in a dish towel for a 2-in-1 hostess gift!

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2. Potted herb/flower - I love receiving plants as a gift because every time I go and water my plants, I think of the person who gave me this wonderful gift!

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3. Green on the Go set! - Green is the new black.  So for that trendy individual that's always on the go, put together a Go Green set!  Get one of those reusable grocery bags that are available at any grocery store , with a reusable water bottle and some organic energy bars in it, and you have a custom gift that is fun and good for the environment! Plus you're saving on wrapping paper...double whammy!

Whole Foods

4. Gift Cards - Now grocery stores carry gift cards for numerous retailers.  So you're bound to find something that your gift receiver will like.  And if you still don't know what to get (which is why you've resorted to a gift card), who can't use a gift card for the grocery store?

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5. Spice Set - We had to include something on the list for that person the Chef on your list!  Put together a Holiday Set with Cinammon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Vanilla Extract and Peppermint Extract.  Stick in this recipe for delicious French Toast Casserole from AllRecipes.com to finish it off!

AllRecipes.com

Ingredients:
5 cups bread cubes
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup white sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden.
Makes 6 Servings, Prep Time: 30 Minutes, Cook Time: 50 Minutes

6. Magazine Subscription - Purchase a magazine that your gift receiver will love, and fill out one of those cards that they always stick inside.  You can give this magazine when you see the person, and let them know that they'll be receiving your gift all year long!

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7. Homemade Hot Chocolate Blend - Put together your favorite mix for Hot Chocolate in a cute tupperware, jar, or even brown paper bag for a great holiday gift!  Blend together your own mix of cocoa powder, sugar, cinammon, chocolate chips, milk powder, non-dairy creamer, salt and some mini marshmallows and your done!  This is a great gift if you have multiple people to that you left for the last minute...

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Now, that you know what you need get going on your gift shopping at your nearest grocery store!  And if you have other grocery store gift ideas, send us a note!  Happy Holidays!