Christmas gifts creatively designed and made by McDonald County neighbors are available, just in time for the holidays.
Those seeking different ideas for gift-giving this year can choose from a variety of specially-created, unique items.
For those hoping to inspire others to bake or cook a delicious dish, the Noel Woman's Club cookbook is the ideal present. The "Christmas City Classics" cookbook features tried-and-true recipes from cooks of all ages. Straight from McDonald County kitchens, the recipes will help inspire others to create tasty main dishes to candy and everything in between.
Those who purchase a cookbook also boost local causes. Proceeds from the cookbook help fund two scholarships, the Relay for Life, McDonald County Senior Center, local libraries and the Noel ball program, said newly-elected club president Melissa Lance.
Cost of the cookbook is $10.
To order a cookbook, send Lance a text at 417-455-6674.
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A colorful calendar highlighting McDonald County's agricultural heritage is a historical look at how dedicated farmers and pioneers worked the land successfully.
The new 2018 calendar is a testament to the hard work of many farmers, whose efforts flourished among the rocky soil.
Calendar-givers will find the gift a great option for those who "have everything."
McDonald County Historical Society volunteers filled the calendar with interesting photos and information. Volunteers helped craft the calendar, which features covers with a collage of colorful canning labels. Volunteers also researched and detailed specific McDonald County historic events for every month.
Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the McDonald County Historical Society.
Calendars are $10 and are available at Rags to Riches Flea Market in Anderson, Mustang Drug in Anderson, Corner Café in Southwest City, City Hall in Pineville, The Jane Store and the museum's gift shop.
Those who are interested may also have the calendar mailed to them.
To request a calendar be mailed, send $12 for each calendar to the McDonald County Historical Society, P.O. Box 472, Pineville, MO 64856.
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Melissa Jackson of Jacksons Royal Farm in Anderson is busy putting together made-to-order baskets, filled with a variety of products made with goat milk.
Jackson is fully stocked in goat milk products, from lip balm, soap, body butter, sugar scrub, bath bombs and lotions.
The goats on their farm produce the milk and Jackson creates all the products.
The baskets range from $15 to $20, depending on the products requested.
Jackson has a variety of scents available, including scents for men. She can create baskets with items for men or women.
She also has different scents for soap: Pumpkin Spice, Apple Cobbler, Cranberry Chutney, Pumpkin & Brown Sugar, Chipotle Carmel, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Orange Cranberry and Vermont Maple. Soaps are $5 or five for $20.
Jackson can create the type of basket a customer wants and will fill requests for specialty baskets. She also can ship orders.
To reach her, send a message to Jacksons Royal Farm Goat Milk Lotion at [email protected].
General News on 11/23/2017