Christmas in July! For some reason in July I think of Christmas time. Christmas in July! This is the time when I find rich cookie recipes and wonderful gifts to make. I will cut out the ideas and recipes, fold them neatly and put them in a safe place so I will not lose them, but by December they are no where to be found! So this year I am posting my ideas on my blog. Surely they can't get lost here!! Gingerbread Cookie Mix A simple idea for gifts. Make up several bags, make or buy some holiday cards (some can still be found now on clearance shelves) and write the recipe in red or green ink. Tie on some colorful ribbon and you have several gifts. You can place the mix in quart jars or zipper freezer bags. Be sure you attach recipe.( See below) The Mix: 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg To Mix a Batch: 1/2 cup mollasses 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup hot water 1. Mix the "mix" in a large bowl. 2. Place in a quart jar o