I love to make my own gifts, especially if they're useful gifts.  There are 3 or 4 ideas here, and the thyme-honey sounds interesting, since it seems everyone around this area gets at least one (usually many, however) winter colds and sore throats.  Thyme, to me, is rather like a mild oregano type scent and taste, which would be great with honey and I can see how it would feel "menthol-ey" on the throat.  It takes a while to make this, so if you're going to do this for a gift, you might think about getting started at least by mid-October or so.  I think it sounds like it would be great in a cup of rooibos tea. Breathe in the mentholated steam coming off the teacup, as well.  Hmmmm . . .

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