Handmade gifts

Getting a package with a handwritten address label is a treat anytime of the year, but even better at Christmas when you know there's bound to be a treat inside.

{homemade vanilla, spiced nuts}

My cousin Sandy sent homemade vanilla (something like this, I'd guess) with festive jingle bells rattling around in the package and my good friend Laura sent yummy spicy-sweet nuts that are being munched on as I type and watch White Christmas. Who doesn't love getting goodies in the mail? Such thoughtful friends.