As the holidays approach, many of us are busy listing the gifts that need to be purchased. However, due to supply chain issues and the story that many holiday "wish" list items may be in short supply, you may need to consider some alternative gift ideas this year.

Why not consider making a gift that is both unique and affordable? Julie Garden-Robinson from the North Dakota Division, in her January 2018 article, mix it up, use the food mix in the jar to expand your gift dollar, and provide some great ideas for those who are difficult to buy The people make your list of perfect gifts.

Here are two recipes mixed in a jar, they are great gifts!

When preparing the mixture, start with clean countertops and utensils-wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.

In a quart-sized jar, layer the following ingredients:

Place the plastic bag of macaroni on top of the other ingredients. Cover the jar tightly with a lid, decorate and enclose the other ingredients and recipe instructions below.

1. Start with clean countertops and utensils-wash your hands for 20 seconds.

2. Add the meat to the pot. Wash hands with soap and water after touching meat. Boil the ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, and cook the ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F. Put the cooked meat in a large pot, add water and tomatoes.

3. Add Friendship Soup Noodles, except for pasta. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for one hour.

4. Add the pasta and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes

Makes about 12 servings. Each serving provides about 150 calories, 4 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates, and 390 mg of sodium.

When preparing the mixture, start with clean countertops and utensils-wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.

1. Mix the products in a large bowl.

2. Store the mixture in an airtight quart-sized container. Decorate the container and attach the recipe.

How to make spice tea:

Put 1 cup of boiling water into the cup for each serving, and then add 1-3 teaspoons of the mixture (according to taste).

This recipe can make about 64 copies. Each 3 teaspoon serving provides 60 calories, 0 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrates, and 0 milligrams of sodium.