Jar gifts.. super cool and easy gift for teachers, co-workers, neighbors or anyone!

If you need a great easy gift for co-workers, teachers, secret santa, friends, neighbors or anybody. These are fun and simple. I made two kinds a pamper package and a snack sack. You can do pretty much anything.

Kerr or Ball, 1 qt Jars. Make sure they are Wide Mouth!

Ribbon, A few Kinds to give it flare :)

Labels not only to tell them who its to or from but you could be creative and tell them what the package is for, I used christmassy type because it is the season!

Fabric for under the ring of the lid, Cut into 10 inch squares, I used a sheer glittery snowflake fabric and a patterned black for under to give it some flare. 

Now for the contents:

For the Pamper Jar I used, Nail Polish, Face Scrub, Chapstick, Fuzzy Socks, Lotion, Fragrance Spray

To Assemble I started by placing the objects in the jar in a big little pattern (to make it look pretty)




I then Rolled the Sock and Placed it in the Center, to keep all of the outside objects standing or to wiggle them around you can use a pen, pencil or chopstick :).

Then I place the inner lid on the jar and cover with fabric and then twist the outer lid on tight.

I created 2 Labels for these one I used Scrapbook ABC Stickers on a small tag with the persons first initial and the jar title "Be Pampered" on the back. The other was a standard to from on it. I tied them on the ribbon and then onto the lid :) Wa La!!

For the Snacky Jar:

I used Mentos, Slim Jims, Peanuts, Granola Bars, Crystal Light and Candy for the filler. 

For this jar you want to place all large object around the outside and then fill in with candy :)

I added Candy Canes under one of the ribbons for a little more holiday flare!! I just think they turned out soo cute and run about $9 each if you buy in bulk you could probably do it for less :)

Stuffed shells aka yummy

Last night we had ahhhhmazing stuffed shells and they were super easy....

Here is what you need...
Large shells (12 oz)
32oz of ricotta cheese
1 pd of mozzarella cheese
8 oz of Italian blend cheese (I used kraft with a touch of philly and it was worth it!)
2 eggs beaten
1 tbsp of parsley
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
28oz pasta sauce ( I used the can of hunts and it worked fine and is cheap)

Steps to yummy
1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Bring pot of lightly salted water to boil and add pasta
3. Cook pasta for about 10 min. Until al dente then drain.
4. In a large bowl mix eggs, ricotta, 1/2 mozzarella, 1/2 parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper.

5. Spoon mixture into shells and place them into a glass 9x13 dish or a large casserole dish.

6. In another bowl mix the remaining cheese and pasta sauce together and poor over shells.

7. Bake in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until edges are bubbly

Then EAT!! SO FREAKING GOOD

Pinterest....

Its official I have a pinterest.com addiction! I love this place, I cant wait to move just to use stuff from the site to organize/create/diy it up!! The site has everything and more... I just want to play there all day (and do sad I know). Especially since my kids are currently sleeping on mattresses on the floor, there clothes are in totes and we are eating off paper plates LOL!! This move can't happen fast enough!

My and My Younghans

Welcome to my Blog... My name is Courtney Younghans (like Youngins) and I am a SAHM of 2 awesome boys and wife to one awesome hubby! We are currently making our way to Rocky Point, NC where we will continue our lifes adventure and I want to share some of my (mis)adventures in NC and also being a Mommy, Wife, DIYer, Crafter, Baker, Ecter :)... Hope you enjoy xoxozo