gifts Archives · Nourish and Nestle Creative Living and Delicious Eating Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:49:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nourishandnestle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png gifts Archives · Nourish and Nestle 32 32 DIY Gift Ideas That Don’t Scream ‘DIY’ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-gift-ideas/ https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-gift-ideas/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:41:33 +0000 https://www.nourishandnestle.com/?p=17548 You will be thrilled to make and give any of these DIY Gift Ideas, and the recipient will be delighted to receive them.  These creative homemade gifts are useful and unique and don’t scream ‘DIY!’ Full confession: I can be a bit of a snob. Not a full-on, nose-up-in-the-air, thinking-I’m-better-than-you kind of snob; more of...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/diy-gift-ideas/feed/ 16 Free Christmas Knitting Patterns https://nourishandnestle.com/free-christmas-knitting-patterns/ https://nourishandnestle.com/free-christmas-knitting-patterns/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:52:18 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=35517 Check out these twelve amazing free Christmas knitting patterns! They’re perfect for adding a festive touch to your home or as heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. Warm your needles up, put on your favorite Christmas carols, grab a plate of cookies, and pour yourself a cup of eggnog! You are about to get busy...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/free-christmas-knitting-patterns/feed/ 4 Rum Spiced Pear Jam Recipe https://nourishandnestle.com/rum-spiced-pear-jam/ https://nourishandnestle.com/rum-spiced-pear-jam/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:22:39 +0000 http://nourishandnestle.com/?p=3613 If you’re looking for a deliciously unique twist on homemade jam, look no further than this Rum Spiced Pear Jam recipe. Bursting with the warm and comforting flavors of rum and spices, this homemade pear jam is a true treat for your taste buds. Whether slathered on toast, scones, or in pastries, this jam will...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/rum-spiced-pear-jam/feed/ 28 22 Great Travel Gifts + Accessories https://nourishandnestle.com/great-travel-gifts/ https://nourishandnestle.com/great-travel-gifts/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:54:09 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=22432 I’m sharing a comprehensive list of handy travel accessories that also make Great Travel Gifts. Suggestions for small, under $20 gifts for travelers, perfect for stocking stuffers, gifts under $30, and gifts over $30. These 22 gift suggestions will surely help you check those travelers off of your gift list. We are a family of...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/great-travel-gifts/feed/ 22 Mostly Useful Gifts for Men https://nourishandnestle.com/mostly-useful-gifts-for-men/ https://nourishandnestle.com/mostly-useful-gifts-for-men/#respond Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:49:03 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=51576 If you are stymied for a great gift idea for your dad, father figure, or other deserving guy, check out these mostly useful gifts for the men in your life. I am largely tchotchke-averse. I prefer giving gifts with a useful purpose beyond being dust catchers. And let’s be honest, how many mugs does Dad...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/mostly-useful-gifts-for-men/feed/ 0 How to Save Money Buying Christmas Gifts https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-save-money-buying-christmas-gifts/ https://nourishandnestle.com/how-to-save-money-buying-christmas-gifts/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:08:59 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=45416 Christmas is a busy time, and if we aren’t careful, it is easy to spend too much money buying gifts. There is no way around the busy part, but the good news is we have some advice on saving money by buying Christmas gifts. Did you know people spend around 500 billion dollars on Christmas...

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Enjoy these twenty-two best ideas for helping those you love to save a buck or two in the years to come.

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/money-saving-gifts/feed/ 2 Crochet Potholder Pattern using the Thermal Stitch https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-potholder-pattern-using-the-thermal-stitch/ https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-potholder-pattern-using-the-thermal-stitch/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:41:15 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=42337 This free crochet potholder pattern uses the thermal stitch for a double-thick fabric without having to crochet two separate pieces. I don’t know about you, but it seems that ‘potholders’ are something that often makes it on my ‘stocking stuffer gift ideas’ list that I give to my family. With that in mind, I figure...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/crochet-potholder-pattern-using-the-thermal-stitch/feed/ 4 Knit Potholder Pattern Using the Linen Stitch https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-potholder-pattern-using-the-linen-stitch/ https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-potholder-pattern-using-the-linen-stitch/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:41:02 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=42375 Enjoy this free knit potholder pattern that uses the linen stitch for its lovely and flat design. Several readers said they had enough knit washcloth and dishcloth patterns but could really use some knit potholder patterns. Thank you to those readers! It makes my job so much easier when I know what you want and...

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]]> https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-potholder-pattern-using-the-linen-stitch/feed/ 6 Knit Pillow Pattern: Christmas Trees & Pom Poms https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-pillow-pattern-christmas-trees/ https://nourishandnestle.com/knit-pillow-pattern-christmas-trees/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:08:42 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=35360 Download this free Knit Pillow Pattern to add cozy pillows to your Christmas decor and/or give as gifts this holiday season. Complete with White on White Christmas Trees, Gold Embroidered Stars, and Gold Speckled Pom Poms, this Christmas Pillow will be a hit with everyone. Basic Knit and Purl skills are all that is needed...

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