There's nothing quite like a homemade holiday gift. Sure, store-bought gifts are great too, but there's something about a freshly made jar of sweet-and-salty snack mix or brownie mix that really makes the holidays feel extra special.
For those of you who would like to add a lovely personal touch to the homemade hot cocoa or cookie mixes-in-a-jar you're preparing for friends and family, here are a few gift packaging ideas guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of whomever receives them.
Jars and Canisters
You want your mixes or baked goodies to remain fresh for a while, so a glass jar or canister with an airtight seal is best. A few recommendations include our Bormioli Hermetic Glass Storage Jars (we even have some with cute chalkboard labels!), Anchor Hocking Glass Cracker Jars with Aluminum Lids, Le Parfait French Hermetic Glass Terrines, and Quattro Stagioni Glass Canning Jars. But don't let the fancy Italian and French names fool you--they're budget-friendly and can be used again and again!
This set of Bormioli Hermetic Glass Jars with Chalkboard Labels looks so lonely without tasty treats inside.
Gift Labels
Labeling your homemade gifts is a must--not only to let the recipient know what it is, but also who it's from! Chalkboard labels can be a fun option, or you can go a more festive route with a holiday-themed tie-on tag.
(Shop our Holiday Gift Packaging)
Ribbons and Tie-on Accessories
Once your tasty treat is packaged and labeled, a little bit of holiday-appropriate decoration is always a nice touch. This could be a small bow, a colorful cord, or an elegant ribbon. It doesn't have to be fancy--or maybe it can be! (Whatever works for you. Just have fun with it. The holidays are stressful enough, so no need to let ribbons get you down.)
Even a little yarn or twine makes a cute decorative touch. Think of it as a winter scarf for your jar. (Shop our Ribbons and Bows)
Other Gift Boxes & Containers
If a jar or canister isn't what you need, we also offer a variety of other food-safe gift boxes and containers--clear gift bags, tins, baking cups, treat boxes, and more! This is a fun chance to get creative in your presentation.
(Shop our Food Presentation Packaging)
Gift Cards
If you want to REALLY send your gift over the top, consider adding a gift card to The Container Store! Whether you choose a physical gift card or an e-gift card, it's a great way to add a little holiday je ne sais quoi to your present. (Note: you'll definitely want to consider this if your homemade gift is something a bit messy; at that point, a gift card for a crumb sweeper is a particularly nice gesture.)
