Need a LAST MINUTE gift? Consider making, baking, or mixing something up with ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

Homemade quick breads such as pumpkin or banana breads are inexpensive, fast to make, and a perfect gift for a child to bake and give. Wrap the loaves in several layers of saran wrap, and store in the frig. A few hours before giving, wrap them in tissue paper and decorate.

Mix up a customized batch of granola or trail mix. Add special ingredients such as nuts or dry fruit. Put it in a glass jar and decorate.