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Gift Pantry™ Cocoa Cones & Mini Marshmallows...


Good morning my kind friends! I'm still thinking ahead to the holiday season and working out ideas and strategies that will help me to preserve time and budget during that often hectic time! Thus, I thought I'd write a quick post to share this charmingly simple DIY TUTUORIAL for creating these adorable & affordable (35 cents each) cocoa cones! (There is even a download for the pretty tag!) The cocoa cones were originally made to be given out as wedding favors. However...I thought they would make...



a lovely accompaniment to a larger gift basket...



perhaps include several cocoa cones...along with a nice waffle or pancake mix and homemade or purchased syrup inside a breakfast basket.



Or...include a few with a plate of your homemade cookies...



or prop one inside a charming mug.



Or...give as a token gift along with a holiday card.



Or...make a basket of cocoa cones to keep in your entry and give them out as token gifts when friends come by during the holidays...or...!!!


Truth be told...I'm not sure exactly how I'll use them...but you can bet I'll be making up a batch to keep in my holiday gift pantry!



Hope you're enjoying a happy and harmonious weekend!


Love and good thoughts to all, as always!


Warmly,


Tracey and Family


x0x





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15 comments:

  1. La Table De NanaOctober 16, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Thank you for sharing..Cute cute cute!

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  2. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 16, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    As always, thank you La Table la Nana for your kind note!
    Warmly,
    Tracey
    xox

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  3. LorrieOctober 16, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    These are cute!

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  4. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Lorrie! I wanted to say thanks again for posting about the joys of picnik for free photo editing! I really appreciate you sharing that! I think I'm going to find it sooo useful!
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  5. Tony DestroniOctober 17, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Hi ! nice post . My kids gonna love this . It is perfect for snacks while resting at my garden while watching my garden wind spinners . thanks for sharing .

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  6. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 17, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Great idea Tony...it sounds very cozy.
    Warmly,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  7. Angie, CatladylandOctober 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I love the idea of giving the cocoa in a mug -- I think I might do that this year. Thanks for your creativity!!

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  8. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 18, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Angie! I'm still smiling from your recent kitten post...so true and so cute!!!
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  9. BettyannOctober 18, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks Tracey for the good ideas...am so worried about spending too much $ on christmas, maybe I such go back to basics and make all the gifts...take care..

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  10. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 18, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I think that's a great idea Bettyann. Just declare to your family that this year is to be a "hand made Christmas"! Set the rules now and you will not believe how relieved everyone will be. Keep us posted!
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  11. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 20, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Great idea Clarice, to use them atop packages!!! Perhaps include one with the gift of a book so they can enjoy the cocoa while they read! :)
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  12. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Tracey!
    I love this idea ~ so cute. I am baking homemade cookies for family this year ~ these would be such a nice addition to their gift.
    Hugs))

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  13. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 21, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Laurie! So great to have you back blogging again after your computer woes! Your cookie and cocoa idea sounds like a wonderful gift(s)!
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  14. JillOctober 26, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Brilliant Idea and so stylish and delicious of course!
    Jillx

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  15. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®October 26, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you so much Jill! Also, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your enchanting images on the "pink" post!
    Warmly,
    Tracey
    x0x

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