Okay, so I haven't even started my Christmas shopping and the countdown to Christmas ...

... is ticking away. Yikes! Please tell me I'm not the only busy person that isn't on top of things this season.

When it comes down to those really difficult to buy for people, I sometimes prefer to make gifts myself. Even if a store-bought gift might be more convenient and cheaper, a handmade creation is always going to have way more gift value. Besides, when you take the time to make gifts you have the ability to tailor them specifically to the friends and loved ones in your life.

Anyway, these hot cocoa mixes are not really a new idea, they've been done a billion times. I was just hoping these flavor combinations might inspire you to think outside the box and create even more unique cocoa mixes. These are thoughtful, fairly inexpensive, and not to mention super aesthetic!