#homesteadchat – December 22, 2011 – Homemade Christmas Gifts

@SheriARicherson: Welcome to tonight’s #homesteadchat. Please take a moment to meet and greet. I need to check my dad’s sugar levels – BRB! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: @SheriARicherson Hi #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatTalking homemade gifts tonight. Come join us.

@SheriARicherson: @jchapstk – Hello!n Welcome to tonight’s chat! #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: #homesteadchat Talking homemade gifts tonight. Come join us. #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: Do you have a homemade craft holiday tradition? #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: @SheriARicherson #homesteadchatPeople sometimes think homemade gifts are the cheap way out. Not true.

@jchapstk: @SheriARicherson Ye. Those cookies better not be late or burnt or it’s a tough year for everyone. #homesteadchat

@homesteadchat: RT @SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: #homesteadchat Talking homemade gifts tonight. Come join us. #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatFood gifts are a family tradition. If you have a special dish, plan to give or be asked for it for Christmas.

@SheriARicherson: @jchapstk – I hear you there! We just received a plate of homemade cookies and fudge. It is so appreciated! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatWhat about yours.

@SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: Food gifts are a family tradition. If you have a special dish, plan to give or be asked for it for Christmas. #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: I made handwoven rugs a few years ago. It was a very unique gift. I love handmade gifts! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatMy sister knits and crochets. My hands are cold because I know I’m getting new mittens for Christmas. lol

@homesteadchat: @jchapstk – we do not because the extended family places more emphasis on how much $ was spent. It is sad. #homesteadchat

@homesteadchat: @jchapstk – those mittens sound wonderful! I so wish our family did things like this. I try to make something every year. #homesteadchat

@homesteadchat: RT @SheriARicherson: I made handwoven rugs a few years ago. It was a very unique gift. I love handmade gifts! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatWe did a spends the least challenge once (kids gifts were excluded). Changed the way we gift forever.

@SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: We did a spends the least challenge once (kids gifts were excluded). Changed the way we gift forever. < #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: @jchapstk – what a wonderful idea! There are many challenges this year to reduce the money spent or not buy at all. #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: What are some other traditions? Who is out there lurking? Please jump right in! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatHoping I get canning going so I can give gifts of canned fruits. The kids love homemade applesauce.

@homesteadchat: Wrapping presents in the funny papers is a tradition some families have. Best of all it’s a great way to recycle! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatSome of the gardeners use pages from garden catalogs as wrapping paper also.

@SheriARicherson: @jchapstk – gifts of canned foods are always appreciated. They can use it then or use it later.n #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: RT @homesteadchat: Wrapping presents in the funny papers is a tradition some families have and its a great way to recycle! #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: Hoping I get canning going so I can give gifts of canned fruits. The kids love homemade applesauce. #homesteadchat

@GreenSoil: RT @jchapstk: #homesteadchatTalking homemade gifts tonight. Come join us.

@SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: #homesteadchat Some of the gardeners use pages from garden catalogs as wrapping paper also. #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: Make cards using seeds. The cards can be planted come spring! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatI like that idea.

@SheriARicherson: @GreenSoil – Welcome Annie! Moo Poo Tea is a wonderful handmade holiday gift – think about it peeps! #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: Don’t forget about seed bows that can be unwrapped and used in the garden! #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: Other ideas? #homesteadchat

@GardenVibe: RT @jchapstk: #homesteadchatTalking homemade gifts tonight. Come join us.

@SheriARicherson: @FarmerBillOhio – welcome Bill! Lovely items to give – especially the honey! Yum! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatHi, Bill, central Ohio

@SheriARicherson: @GardenVibe – welcome to #homesteadchat!! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatGifts from your harvest are great. Generally well received.

@SheriARicherson: RT @jchapstk: #homesteadchat Gifts from your harvest are great. Generally well received. #homesteadchat

@FarmerBillOhio: #homesteadchatWaving at y’all-Merry Christmas! We give home-crafted cards, too. Anybody can spend money; time is the one unique gift.

@jchapstk: RT @FarmerBillOhio: #homesteadchatWaving at y’all-Merry Christmas! We give home-crafted cards, too. Anybody can spend money; time is the one unique gift.

@SheriARicherson: RT @FarmerBillOhio: Waving at yall-Merry Christmas! We give home-crafted cards. Anybody can spend money; time is unique gift. #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: Merry Christmas everyone! Chat is going to be short tonight due to personal obligations! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: @SheriARicherson Understood. Have a great Holiday. #homesteadchat

@SheriARicherson: I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season. #homesteadchat

@FarmerBillOhio: #homesteadchatTis the season, perhaps, to turn techs off & return to card parties, eggnogs & friends by the fire.

@jchapstk: @FarmerBillOhio Yes, indeed. #homesteadchat

@GreenSoil: RT @SheriARicherson: @GreenSoil – Welcome Annie! Moo Poo Tea is a wonderful handmade holiday gift – think about it peeps! #homesteadchat

@jchapstk: #homesteadchatHave a great Holiday, everyone!

@wateringwoman: RT @FarmerBillOhio: #homesteadchatTis the season, perhaps, to turn techs off & return to card parties, eggnogs & friends by the fire.

@Mya_NZ: You too @jchapstk #HappyHolidays #homesteadchatpeeps – all the best for 2012!

@FarmerBillOhio: #homesteadchat Thanks for the RTs and chat, & the spirit of the season to @jchapstk @SheriARicherson @wateringwoman @GreenSoil..peacebe yrs

@homesteadcanada: Darn, I missed it! #homesteadchatHave tried to make this year as handmade as possible! Achieved about 30%. Not bad for 1st year!

@jchapstk: @homesteadcanada Hi. It starts at 7 ET. Congratulations on your first effort. #homesteadchat