Gift Ideas for Son's Teachers: Unique & Inexpensive Options!

[pamperedlinda]

Thought this would be a good thread to start with the upcoming holidays (plus I have a host with a 30% discount and I want to order a few items!)

I'm trying to start my Christnas shopping early and am trying to think of Christmas Gift ideas for my son's teachers. Any thoughts? Cute ideas of inexpensive items to combine? Cute tags or add-ins?

Right now these are the only things I can come-up with:

RUFTH Trivet
Coffe & More Cup with Hot Coco, Tea, or Coffee included
Cookbook: 29 Minutes to Dinner

I thought of a PC gift certificate (to be used with only with me), but thought that might seem a little self-serving. What else can you all think of that would be a good idea. I hate to waste money on a 'trinket' and would like to think of some ideas that these ladies mighy actually appreciate.

 

[daniellemorgan]

How about one of the small batter bowls with the ingredients. I think that's a perfect gift for teachers. Not to personal, but useful

 

[MORFIA]

Slice $ Serve ---thanks For Serving My ______
Batter Bowl Brownie Mix----you Really Measure Up
Dipper Thanks For Teaching Me The Scoop

 

[pamperedlinda]

How about one of the small batter bowls with the ingredients. I think that's a perfect gift for teachers. Not to personal, but useful

Those are really pretty but...... I made one two years ago to take to my Nov/Dec shows and after having it for @ 6 weeks I decided to make the cookies (it was the white choc cranberry ones).....well, the brown sugar was so hard I thought it would break my mixer. These are really pretty when layerd, but if they sit around for too long I'm afraid that the ingredients might get tossed out. It's pretty humid here too, so that might contribute to the hardness.

 

[pchefkristin]

We just altered some tool turnabouts with some CUTIE paper... I know I have one sitting on my desk for all my pens, pencils, scissors, stapler and more!

 

[daniellemorgan]

Have you ever done the chili one? I can't imagine that going bad... OR, maybe an apple theme, since you're supposed to bring teachers apples.
apple corer and slicer...That's for the fyi on the cookies, I was planning on making some, so I guess I'll wait till last minute

 

[pamperedlinda]

I haven't tried the Chili one, the recipe sounds good though.

The cookies are really good when you make them fresh.

I'm leaning toward the Trivets. Easy to wrap and not to heavy for DS to take to school. I wanted something cute and unique, but I do love the trivets. I like the Dots Cup idea too (afraid DS might drop one though), so I guess I'll just have to think a little more.....

 

[lockhartkitchen]

As a teacher, I'd love the trivet. I have so many mugs from students over the years. I have a Christmas tree in my classroom. I'd like the wooden spoons with a stick of cinnamon. My daughter has a male teacher. I still think the trivet would be a good idea, and I'm donating $2 to a good cause. I'm going to think of a cute saying to go into it.

 

[nicki25]

I did the RUFTH trivet last year and the teachers loved it. I like that idea because it gives back to the food bank too. One year I did 2 small bowls and the caddy and those teachers loved that. My DD has the same teacher that DS had when I did the caddy and bowl so I will probably do the trivets this year.

 

[Jennie4PC]

I was thinking about giving one of the whisks with hershey kisses in them

 

[pamperedlinda]

So far the Trivets are winning.....any more great ideas?

 

[KellyRedHead]

These are great ideas!

But what do you give your childs teacher when she is a PC consultant. She signed up over the summer with someone else, she didn't know I was one.

Kelly V.

 

[cathyskitchen]

I've given the Small Bowl Caddy & Small Bowls with either coffee/tea and biscotti in them to teachers (or other variations - fresh baked cookies, jelly beans, whatever they love the most). And, since the caddy and bowls will be on sale in Nov., I'll be promoting this great gift idea then - it's only $22.75 + tax/s&h!

 

[cathyskitchen]

These are great ideas!

But what do you give your childs teacher when she is a PC consultant. She signed up over the summer with someone else, she didn't know I was one.

Kelly V.

Uh oh!

Find another direct sales co. that she loves (Tastefully Simple, SLAH, etc.) and ask to do a trade, maybe??

 

[pamperedposey]

I'm sure these probably came from here, but they have really cute ideas even if I didn't think of them .

 

[DebbieSAChef]

I really love a basket of goodies that will just be really helpful for any teacher.
Like the twixit clips, I-slice, micro cookers (microwave foods at school during lunch), bamboo spoons (they are so pretty), and an SB.

Or you could do the Simple Additions mug with some tea, hot chocolate, mini whipper and SB wrapped in cellophane with ribbon.

Those mugs are too cool. I love them and you could also add some soup or soup recipe come to think of it, they are huge and perfect for winter weather.

Debbie

 

[krzymomof4]

Here is what I did last year for my sons teacher. She loved it!

 

[mpkegley]

Here is what I did last year for my sons teacher. She loved it!

That is a very cute idea! I bet the teacher loved it.

 

[Tara1021]

As a teacher, i think a TTA with a couple of essential tools (with those cute sayings, of course) would make a GREAT GIFT! Maybe a scoop for cookies, a citrus peeler for her lunch, small spatula. Or...this just came to me!!! Get a lunch bag personalized and put in an apple slicer, citrus peeler, and paring knife. These are GREAT lunchbox tools!!! :0)

 

[Geekgirl69]

These are great ideas!

But what do you give your childs teacher when she is a PC consultant. She signed up over the summer with someone else, she didn't know I was one.

Kelly V.

I would ask if she knows about this site and maybe a gift membership? Very useful to have.

HTH

 

[dannyzmom]

We just altered some tool turnabouts with some CUTIE paper... I know I have one sitting on my desk for all my pens, pencils, scissors, stapler and more!

Pictures, please?

 

[Geekgirl69]

Pictures, please?

http://www.chefsuccess.com/f8/altered-tool-turnabout-28292/

They are in this thread, they are very cute.

 

[straitfan]

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r?*???her, I'd love the trivet. I have so many mugs from students over the years. I have a Christmas tree in my classroom. I'd like the wooden spoons with a stick of cinnamon. My daughter has a male teacher. I still think the trivet would be a good idea, and I'm donating $2 to a good cause. I'm going to think of a cute saying to go into it.[/QUOTE]


Another teacher chiming in here NO MUGS! After 19 years of teaching I have enough mugs and candles to open my own boutique!!!

Last year I gave my DS's teacher's the batter bowl mixes and later on in the year the trivets. An i-slice or 2 would be handy. I have an art project that I do that I would LOVE to have a set of 25 for (haven't sprung for those yet!)


The small SA bowls and caddy might be a nice gift (with the bowls filled with chocolate of course!!)

I'll do some more thinking and post again if I have any brainstorms!

 

[heat123]

Oh man, Now I am torn! I was going to do the batter bowl gifts with cookie mixes (to match the mini prep bowl gifts for the aides) but now I think the trivets would be cute!?

Does anyone have a cute poem or tag for the trivets?

 

[Shawnna]

What about giving your son's teacher a gift certificate to Merrill...or just ordering her something you think would be useful for her business.

 

[dannyzmom]

Oh man, Now I am torn! I was going to do the batter bowl gifts with cookie mixes (to match the mini prep bowl gifts for the aides) but now I think the trivets would be cute!?

Does anyone have a cute poem or tag for the trivets?

For the trivet...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making a difference in my child's life"

 

[Shawnna]

Awe...that is really sweet Carolyn. Thanks for the idea.

 

[heat123]

Ok, I think I like the trivets , thanks for the tag saying Carolyn!

 

[beepampered]

Off topic a bit, but what is standard price range for a teacher's gift? Same for the assistant? What about the music, art, pe teacher? And then do you get them an end-of-year gift too? I'm just seeing this buying gifts thing to get quite pricey based on some of the gifts listed here. (my oldest is in K so I'm new at this.) Thanks....BEE

 

[Jennie4PC]

I was only thinkng of the main teacher for a gift I never even thought of the P.E. teacher. I am sure there is an aid in his classroom so I may have to do something for her. But my DH said I didnt need to give her a gift and I said of course I do.