| How excited would your family be to find an ice | | | | this last year and I removed the bowl from the box |
| cream maker under the tree on Christmas morning? | | | | ahead of time and placed it in the freezer so that it |
| This could be such a great family gift idea. With the | | | | would be all ready to use. |
| current state of the economy, think about a family | | | | You can even make the mixture the day before so |
| gift this year rather than spending so much money | | | | that the kids just have to help you pour the mixture |
| on lots of individual presents for everyone. | | | | into the mixer and you will have ice cream in no time. |
| A well thought out family gift, something that you | | | | You will be able to find great recipes for free on line |
| would consider purchasing anyway, can make a great | | | | and some there are some great recipe books as well. |
| surprise for everyone. If you want to provide | | | | I love to set up an ice cream bar for my family on |
| individual presents for everyone to open, you can put | | | | each of our birthdays. I let everyone choose their |
| together a great stocking for each family member | | | | favorite topping and put these out for everyone to |
| with some inexpensive but well thought out gifts for | | | | share as well as the must have toppings like whipped |
| relatively little cost. | | | | cream, hot fudge and walnuts. It gets a little messy |
| Be sure that when your family opens their present | | | | but it is so good. |
| that you have all of the ingredients in the house to | | | | People of all ages love ice cream. You will create |
| make your very first batch of ice cream right away | | | | some wonderful memories getting your family |
| on Christmas day. In fact, I surprised my family with | | | | together to make ice cream. |