creative ways to gift e-books

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     Here at 3 Winks Design, we have published some E-Cookbooks that we are pretty proud of.  They are a labor of love as we publish recipes that we have developed or that have been long time family favorites.  
     Back in August, we introduced and  published our Jam in 3 Winks book with a bunch of delicious, tried and true recipes for jams and marmalades.  It took us awhile, but we have recently published it in Kindle form on Facebook.   Amazon makes it possible and very easy to purchase a Kindle version of books to give as gifts to others.  Doing so can be  a quick and easy last minute gift during a busy holiday season.  But, sometimes you want to be able to give a gift wrapped and under the tree.  E-books can fit the bill for that as well! Using our books as examples, here are some ideas for gift printing and giving printed e-books.  Or, if you would prefer not to print the e-book, you can always gift it electronically and add the extra items to go with it as you announce your gift​

​Publishing

     I always send things that I want to print to Staples.  Here is the best way:

• Click on Services and in the drop down menu, click on Print and Marketing Services. 
• Under Document Printing, click on Presentations and Manuals.  
• As you can see by the photos on that page, you can print spiral bound booklets on this page starting at .20 per page in black and white.  Click the button labeled "Start Your Project."
• If you have already purchased and downloaded the e-book, you upload it to the Staples sight.  There are size parameters, so if your e-book is too large, you may have to use an alternative method that will accommodate your book.  Our Jam Book was easily accommodated in this format.  Depending on how you have the book bound and the number of pages, the price will be very reasonable.  The 22 page Jam Book was around $15.  

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Gifting

     We have published 2 Hot Cocoa Bomb E-Books that would make a wonderful gift printed when combined with a Brownie Pop Mold, (what we use to make Hot Cocoa Bombs), some chocolate chips and some sprinkles. 

     Some Bombs that you make, along with the book and some special mugs would be another great idea! 

     Another of our popular e-books is entitled, For the Love of Pie.  This book would be wonderful printed and gifted with a pretty pie dish and/or a rolling pin. 

     Our most recent book, Jam in 3 Winks, is the perfect gift for the aspiring canner!  If you grow your own fruit, such as oranges or lemons that come ripe during this holiday season, they would be perfect to include with this book so that the receiver could make their own marmalade from the recipes included in it.  Other wonderful additions would be jars, lids and rings or simply a wooden spoon! 

​Other E-Books For Gifting Besides Cookbooks! 

     If you look on Etsy, there are myriads of topics that e-books have been written about.  Consider the following ideas:

• knitting or crocheting books with patterns.  Add yarn, needles or crochet hooks to your gift.
• Fitness Books.  You could add  hand weights or fitness bands.
• How to write your own book or poetry e-books for the aspiring author.  Give somenice pens and paper. 

      Giving e-books can be a frugal, yet personalized way to show someone you care by tailoring the gift to the recipient's interests.  I hope these ideas spur some in you as you try to give to those who may be hard to buy for!  Let me know if you have additional ideas and don't forget to check out our books on Etsy and on Amazon! 
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