Helpful Tips: Fabulous Fall Favor Idea

It's sure hard not to look forward to fall weather when it's been so hot and humid lately. Of course, I love the sunshine but what's not to love about fall in Michigan? Gorgeous colorful foliage, a crisp cool breeze, picking pumpkins, and.....hot apple cider!

If you're a "hands-on" bride, and are planning a fall wedding, here's a unique favor idea that'll be remembered: hot apple cider mix. Here's a very simple recipe that you can mix up fairly quickly. All your guests have to do is add the hot apple juice to the mix for a yummy fall treat.

Packaging:
Hobby Lobby sells plastic jewelry bags which would work for this, as they have a zip closure at the top to seal in the ingredients. Choose the size that'll work for you, then use some red, orange, yellow, or brown scrapbook paper to create a nice label on the front of the bag. Or design something on your computer to print off and paste on the front of the bag. The back of the bag is where you will paste the directions for your guests. Add a cinnamon stick in the bag to complete it.

Mix Ingredients: Thanks to RecipeZaar.com for the quick and easy recipe, and Allrecipies.com for the photo.

• 2 tablespoons sweetened lemonade drink mix
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:
1. Add 1 tsp of mix to 1 cup of hot apple juice to make individually.
2. or, add entire mix to one gallon of hot apple juice for several servings.