2014-07-09

July is my birthday month, and I’m super excited to celebrate! My birthday isn’t actually until the 17th, but I’m starting the party early today with 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends, including my Blueberry Apricot Jam Recipe + Printable. I am joining forces with Kristen Duke (it’s her birthday, too!) for her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers who are all sharing lots of great inexpensive gift ideas for your friends, family, or even that gal that you’d like to get to know better. The gifts are all aimed at birthdays, but many of them can be adapted to other holidays as well! Even more fabulous–most gifts are under $5 and have coordinating printables to make it super simple for you! All week long, Kristen will be sharing birthday tips and giveaways so be sure to check out her party!

I recently made a batch of blueberry apricot jam, fresh from our garden, and I thought it would make a perfect inexpensive birthday gift for friends and neighbors. It’s definitely one of those good old fashioned homemade gifts that you’d love to come home and discover waiting on your front porch for you!

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Blueberry Apricot Jam Recipe

Yield: (3) pint jars or (6) 8-oz half-pint jars

Ingredients

2 cups quartered apricots, pits removed

2 cups blueberries

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. honey

2/3 c. sugar

2 tbsp. low sugar pectin

1 tsp. butter

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan and place a small plate in the freezer to chill.

Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil vigorously for about 20-25 minutes.

Jam will set when mixture reaches 220 degrees - you can use a candy thermometer to check the temperature, but I always use the "cold plate test" for my jam.

Remove the plate from the freezer and place a small dollop of jam on the plate. Return to the freezer for 1 minute. Remove from freezer. Run your finger through the blob of jam to make a line through the center - if the jam stays separated and appears to be the right consistency, it is ready. If the jam is too thin and the line runs back together, continue to boil for another 5 minutes before testing again.

Ladle the warm jam into hot canning jars, and follow proper canning methods to preserve.

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You can also make an all-apricot version of the jam by using 4 cups of quartered and pitted apricots and omitting the blueberries. Either way, it’s delicious!

I thought that this jam would make a great birthday gift for friends and neighbors, so I created a cute little “Happy Birthday” tag to include with the jam. I made a few different options in different colors to match different flavors of jam – take your pick!

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{Blog Hop Birthday designs by C {dot} love}

Are you ready for some inspiration? Join in on the BLOG HOP! Click on each of links below each collage to see the gift idea and printable closer, along with instructions on how to make them, like mine above. I like to open a bunch of new tabs, and Pin my favorites for later. Don’t forget to follow the Birthday Gift Ideas Pinterest Board as well, to save future great ideas.

>>>>>>>Important info! Blog Hops often have glitches the first day. If the link has an ERROR, simply click on the HOME button for each site, or google the blog name next to the link, and you should see their gift post there. Links will be updated as soon as possible.<<<<<<<<<<<<

1. Birthday Balloon Gift + matching free Print by Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke

2. Stamped Cocktail Napkin + Printable by Delineate Your Dwelling

3. Buckets of Fun gift idea+Free Printable by Craftiness is Not Optional

4. 7 Candy Bar Love Notes to say “Happy Birthday” by The Dating Divas

5. Have a Flippin’ Awesome Birthday by Dessert Now Dinner Later

6. Fishtail Loom Bracelet by I Should Be Mopping the Floor

7. Lemonade Lip Balm by Pretty Handy Girl

8. Hair Tie Birthday Gift & Printable Tag by Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

9. Gift of Sunshine Idea + Free Printable by Sweet Charli

10. I hope your birthday is a whole “lotto” fun by C.R.A.F.T.

11. Chicken Spice Rub w/ Printable Tags by Over the Big Moon

12. Birthday in a Bag Gift Idea by Seven Thirty Three

13. Quick Note for your Birthday Printable by Liz on Call

14. Otter Pop Gift with Printable Gift Tag by Somewhat Simple

15. {you} Series Magnets Printable by Ruffles and Rain Boots

16. Tea Cup Succulent by Your Homebased Mom

17. Pretty Pincushion + Printable by Let’s Eat Grandpa

18. Lemon Bath Salts & Free Printable by See Vanessa Craft

19. Diet Coke Birthday Kit by Pink Peppermint Prints

20. Chocolate Filled Insulated Tumbler Gift by The Girl Who Ate Everything

21. Easy Funfetti Cake Balls with Printable by Salt and Pepper Moms

22. Hands Down Best Friend Around by Eighteen25

23. Berry Happy Birthday Printable by Stuffed Suitcase

24. Whisk Birthday Gift with Free Printable by Cupcake Diaries

25. Paper Plate Gift Idea by Crafting in the Rain

26. Popcorn Gift Printable by Breezy Bakes

27. Life Saver: Birthday Gift in a Jar by Here Comes the Sun

28. Decoupage Wooden Pendant by Twin Dragonfly Designs

29. Have a coffee on me: Funky Coasters by Funky Junk Interiors

30. Swanky Black & Gold Cosmetic Bag by A Prudent Life

31. DIY cocktail napkins by kojodesigns

32. Nail Polish Gift by Southern Hospitality

33. Banana Cake by Whats Cooking with Ruthie

34. Paparazzi – the PERFECT friend gift by Sugar Bee Crafts

35. “latte” fun birthday gift by Our Thrifty Ideas

36. Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes + Printable by Tastes Better from Scratch

37. Pearls are Always Appropriate by Mommy Envy

38. Girls Just Want to Have Fun Birthday Gift by A Little Tipsy

39. Manicure Kit Birthday Gift with Printable by Blooming Homestead

40. Orange you Glad Cup by Artsy Fartsy Mama

41. Donut Gift Tag by Pretty Providence

42. Rainbow Inspired Birthday Gift + Printable by Thirty Handmade Days

43. Drink Topper and Tag by LandeeLu

44. DIY Bath Salts using Essential Oils by Unskinny Boppy

45. Friends are Like Chocolate Chips by Delightful Deets

46. Paint Can Succulent Planters by East Coast Creative

47. A Bundt Cake Gift & Printable by Dukes and Duchesses

48. Jam Birthday Gift & Printable by Happiness is Homemade

49. Jazzed up Frames by House for Five

50. Favorite Things Gift Ideas by inkhappi

51. Toe-tally Cool Nail Polish Gift Idea + Free Printable by Simply Designing with Ashley

52. Quote Book by Reasons to Skip the Housework

53. Iron On T-Shirt Gift by Becoming Martha

54. DIY Humorous Girlfriend Gift by Brassy Apple

55. Tea-riffic Birthday Gift Idea & Printable by Mom Endeavors

56. Turn Today Into A Celebration by Dolen Diaries

57. You’re A Lifesaver Printable by Live Laugh Rowe

58. Happy Birthday Jar {free printable} by Kiki and Company

59. Mason Jar Flower Vase + Printable by R & R Workshop

60. Easy $5 Wooden Charm Bracelet by Craftily Ever After

61. Polka Dot Mason Jar Vase by The Cards We Drew

62. Free Printable Mini Notes by Confetti Sunshine

63. Bath Bomb Easy Birthday Gifts by Tried and True

64. Ball Jar Printable Tags by The Country Chic Cottage

65. Eat More Cake Birthday Gift Idea and Printable by Play. Party. Pin.

66. Have a “berry” happy birthday by The Contractor Chronicles

67. Merci Chocolates + Hey Birthday Girl french girl printable by Handmade in the Heartland

68. Five Minute Leather Necklace Tutorial + Birthday printables by Delia Creates

69. Ah-Mason Birthday Gift Idea by Lolly Jane

70. Simple Dangle Earring Tutorial by Bombshell Bling

71. Symphony Bar Brownies by Among the Young

72. Wishing you an E “straw” diary Birthday by Ginger Snap Crafts

73. DIY Washi Tape Cacti by Fry Sauce and Grits

74. State Pride Cheese Board by Addicted to DIY

75. Reusable Monogrammed Solo Cup by Mom 4 Real

76. go-to gift…EARRINGS! by A Girl and A Glue Gun

77. Embroidered Mixed Media Bookmarkers by The Creative Goddess

78. Beyond Measure Birthday Printable by Like Mother Like Daughter

79. Birthday Facial Kit Gift by The Benson Street

80. DIY Jewelry Bookmark by Design Dazzle

81. Birthday in a Jar – Birthday Printable Tags by A Pumpkin and a Princess

82. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Party Cookies by Crazy Little Projects

83. You are the Bee’s Knees by Love the Day

84. Birthday Candy Jar by Inside BruCrew Life

85. “Hip Hip Hooray, today is your birthday!” printables by The Crafted Sparrow

86. Treat Yo Self Printable by Girl Loves Glam

87. Chocolate Facial with printable by TidyMom

88. Happy Birthday Sweets by A Night Owl

89. Quick & Easy Hydrangea Cake by Sweet C’s Designs

90. Sweets for the Sweet by Simply Kierste

91. Citrus Whipped Honey Butter Jars by Sand and Sisal

92. Diet Coke Gift for a Friend with Printable by Sweet Treats and More

93. A Latte for Two + printables by One Krieger Chick

94. Cookie Monster Birthday Gift Tag by I’m Topsy Turvy

95. Root Beer Float Cake in a Jar by Giggles Galore

96. Treat Yo’Self Printable Watercoloring Box by Persia Lou

97. Fruity Body Scrub with Printable by Mad in Crafts

98. Magnetic Necklace Charm by Sowdering About

99. Happy Bee Day with Printable by Just Another Day in Paradise

100. Manicure in a Jar by That’s What {Che} Said…

101. UBER lucky to have you in my Life by Maybe I Will

102. Free Happy Birthday Printable by NoBiggie

103. DIY Wine Bag & Charms Gift by Sypsie Designs

104. Crispy Crunch-y Pie with Printable by Just Rhonda

105. “You’re the Silver Lining” Friendship Nail Polish Gift by The Happy Housie

106. Tie One On for Your Birthday (Hair Tie Gift Free Printable) by illistyle

Which gift idea did you love the most? Visit your favorites and let them know you love it!

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