Back to School Teacher Gift – Thank You TipJunkie

August 16, 2010 By 4 Comments

I honestly don’t know what I would do without my online friends.

You keep me sane, give me recipes when I pledge to eat healthier, suggest songs for my iPod, help me decide on a new smart phone and then today…. one of my online girl-crushes proved, once again WHY I must visit her site regularly (never mind that she is one of the kindest people I know).

Do you know Laurie from TipJunkie? You must.  Her site is a treasure. She posted this amazing little article about Back to School gifts for teachers last week.  I’ve kept it open on my desk top since I first saw the link on Facebook.  (I stalk her there too – I’m cool like that)

In the article, there were four crafty suggestions….each one easier, more affordable and MORE adorable than the next.  (Those are key for me, by the way – EASY AND AFFORDABLE)

I let my sweet girl choose which one she wanted to make.  I was personally fond of the Winnie-the-Pooh framed quote…but Delaney prefers to sprinkle the world with candy.  And so….this is what we did:

backtoschoolteachergift

The cost per gift:

  • $1 jar from the Dollar Store
  • $2 Hershey’s Kisses
  • $2 ribbon
  • $2  craft letters
  • $1 paper
  • Total:  $8 per gift (with ribbon and craft letters left over)

Seeing Delaney’s joy when giving her gift to her teacher?  Priceless.

Thank you, Laurie.

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  • http://www.fleegerfamily.blogspot.com Christine Fleeger

    we do something like this every year for my son’s teacher and now this year for my daughters. We go to the dollar store and get a neat looking box and in their teacher aids section we get age appropriate items making sure we put enough pencils for the whole class. Then we go to walmart and get a few teacher essentials including rapid release Tylenol and tissues and hand sanitizer I also make sure that we take care of our secretaries with their own box of tissues, Tylenol and sanitizer for their desks. Have a great year

  • Danielle

    Christine – what a great idea!!

  • http://tipjunkie.com Laurie

    OMGosh this is the best compliment I’ve gotten in months! Thank you so much. You’re one of MY girl crushes too! You’re incredibly talented, driven, and the kindest person on the planet. I just adore you. Thanks again for making my day so much brighter. {{fist bumps}}

    I just know your teacher loved her heartfelt gift. I cannot wait until school starts next week!

  • http://sassyirishlassie.com Kat

    I now know what my monkeys and I will be doing tomorrow! What a great idea.