copados1993 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Does anone have a idea of a different kind of gift to give my sons teacher? They must get tired of getting the same gifts year after year!
ebony0421 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I usually do a gift basket or gift bag and I put in tea, cocoa, coffee, lotions, chap stick, cough drops and that kind of stuff. If they need something for the class, I'll either buy it or give them a gift certificate to buy it. Last year, I told them not to bring lunch and had a deli deliver trays to them. I hope this helps.
Gporter34 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 In the past we have given teachers goodie baskets, ornaments, photo frames, and just about a little of everything. WM has really cute ornaments for teachers $.97-$2.97 each for teachers. While doing my holiday baking, I make a little extra and fill baskets with treats, they like this because it cuts down on baking that they would have to do.
Kandy Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I have done Ornaments, photo frames , baked cookies, i've done cookie mix Jar's
copados1993 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Posted October 28, 2005 are there places to find out how to do the cookie mix jars? do you put them into pretty jars?
berry1014 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I found a few cute ideas on a website organizedchristmas.com that I will do for my daughters teacher. On is called "We Whisk you a Merry Kissmas" You buy a whisk from the store , fill it with hersey kisses, cover it with saran wrap, tie ribbons on the end and include the tag. Very cute and very inexpensive and we will be doing the snowman soup for her class mates. She is in preschool so there are not alot of kids in her class. Hope this helps.
dealluvr Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Cookie in a JarSubmitted by: linda "This cookie in a jar mix has a little bit of everything in it. A great gift idea!" Original recipe yield: 2 1/2 dozen. PRINT:3x5 4x6 Full Page EMAIL:to a friend Send an eCard RECIPE BOX:Add to Recipe Box Rate / Review this recipe Add a Note View Recipe Box SHOPPING LIST:Add to List View List INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup white sugar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS:In a 1 quart jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Pack down firmly after each addition. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Cookie in a Jar 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water. Add the entire contents of the jar, and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. More Tips for Cookie and Brownie Mix in a Jar This recipe is featured within our Tried & True Cookie cookbook. If you would like to learn more, please click http://allrecipes.com/cookie/.Customize this RecipeChange to servingsConvert to: U.S Standard / MetricAbout Scaling and Conversions Weight Management Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol General Wellness Timesaving Meals Your Family Will LoveSave Money and Time No More Guesswork Recipes That Work Great Tips and Advice Tried This Recipe?Share Your Experience
copados1993 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Posted October 28, 2005 Cookie in a JarSubmitted by: linda "This cookie in a jar mix has a little bit of everything in it. A great gift idea!" Original recipe yield: 2 1/2 dozen. PRINT:3x5 4x6 Full Page EMAIL:to a friend Send an eCard RECIPE BOX:Add to Recipe Box Rate / Review this recipe Add a Note View Recipe Box SHOPPING LIST:Add to List View List INGREDIENTS:1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup white sugar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS:In a 1 quart jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Pack down firmly after each addition. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Cookie in a Jar 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water. Add the entire contents of the jar, and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. More Tips for Cookie and Brownie Mix in a Jar This recipe is featured within our Tried & True Cookie cookbook. If you would like to learn more, please click http://allrecipes.com/cookie/.Customize this RecipeChange to servingsConvert to: U.S Standard / MetricAbout Scaling and Conversions Weight Management Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol General Wellness Timesaving Meals Your Family Will LoveSave Money and Time No More Guesswork Recipes That Work Great Tips and Advice Tried This Recipe?Share Your ExperienceThanks so much for the this! I have already copied it and I think it sounds like a great idea!!!!!!!!I like the idea of making something that can really be used and not tossed in the back of a drawer!!!
ebony0421 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 You can buy mason jars really cheap from alot of stores to do the cookies in a jar or soup in a jar recipes. :stir:
dealluvr Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 a c moore a craft store here has mason jars in all sizes for 49 -1.00 or less:trampolin
Kandy Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I use the Mason Jars, scrap material to cover the top and then add a wooden spoon or such to it along with the label
mommyz Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 We have given: -candles -gift bags w/ an assortment of body lotions, sprays etc -boxes of thank you cards -restaurant gift cards -the best was for a teacher that loved ethnic foods went to Trader Joes and bought different sauces, cookies, nut....and put it in a canvas bag ds decorated!! not sure what to do this yr???? we have 4 to give out and that's just one kid
holly2hottie Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I would suggest anything other than apple related items and best teacher trinkets and things. Everyone gets them those for holidays and such and I have heard from many teachers saying how much they like supplies for the classroom(make a cute basket) or gift cards to buy stuff...that's just less money that comes out of their own pocket. The lunch ideas are great too!!!
copados1993 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Posted October 28, 2005 Glad I only have 1 teacher to think about!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for everyones help!!!
mama2ella Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I bought the hand soaps when Bath and Body Works had them on sale...My dd's teachers (there are 6 of them) are getting those and $10 Target cards
Christypl Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I'm a teacher and let me say I have enough teacher ornaments to fill two tress...but I put them on my class tree every year. I like to get Gift certificates to Target, Walmart and places to eat.
mrn8 Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Starbuck's or Barnes and Noble gift cards are usually winners.
dorkydiva Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Last year I bought cute stockings at the Dollar Tree, put in a couple packs of microwave popcorn and a Blockbuster giftcard.
Gator Pam Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I've also done cookies or hot cocoa in a jar gifts, but found that many teachers also constantly diet. So instead, I put together bath salts in a jar, tinted to look like a big candy cane. Candy Cane Bath Salts 2 cups epson salts 1/2 cup sea salt 4-6 drops peppermint oil 2-3 drops red food coloring Place one cup epson salt and 1/4 cup sea salt in a bowl. Add 2-3 drops peppermint oil. Place remaining ingredients in a second bowl. Mix well. Layer in a clear jar, red & white. Cover the lid with matching fabric and tie. I like to add the following poem to the jar. Poem To Go with Teacher’s Gift I dreamed I stood in a studio, And watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child's mind, And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher, the tools she used- Were books,music and art. One was a parent, with a guiding hand, And a gentle loving heart. And when at last their work was done, They were proud of what they had wrought- For the things they had worked into the child, Could never be sold or bought... And each agreed she would have failed, If she had worked alone. For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher stood the home. Author: Roy A. Lingenfelter
Kandy Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I've also done cookies or hot cocoa in a jar gifts, but found that many teachers also constantly diet. So instead, I put together bath salts in a jar, tinted to look like a big candy cane. Candy Cane Bath Salts 2 cups epson salts 1/2 cup sea salt 4-6 drops peppermint oil 2-3 drops red food coloring Place one cup epson salt and 1/4 cup sea salt in a bowl. Add 2-3 drops peppermint oil. Place remaining ingredients in a second bowl. Mix well. Layer in a clear jar, red & white. Cover the lid with matching fabric and tie. I like to add the following poem to the jar. Poem To Go with Teacher’s Gift I dreamed I stood in a studio, And watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child's mind, And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher, the tools she used- Were books,music and art. One was a parent, with a guiding hand, And a gentle loving heart. And when at last their work was done, They were proud of what they had wrought- For the things they had worked into the child, Could never be sold or bought... And each agreed she would have failed, If she had worked alone. For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher stood the home. Author: Roy A. LingenfelterLOVE< LOVE > LOVE it.. May do this for the teachers this year. My 6th grader has a male teacher too, so a gift card might be a better gift for him.
okiebakerrb Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 As a teacher I agree that I have enough teacher ornaments and dust collectors. I really enjoy anything that I don't have to work at to use. Gift cards are great and so are coffees, movie rentals, etc. I have actually given the cookies in a jar but the recipient still has to work to bake them.
Gator Pam Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I want bath salts!!!! That's generally the response I get from the other teachers at Beorn's school...
Christypl Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I wrote the ingrediants out...I think I'll make them from my son's prek teachers and give those along with a gift card to Boston Market. An easy dinner on the way home.
littlezar Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 I usually give my boys teachers gift cards to the local teacher supply store. I figure they can pick out what they really want to use in their classrooms. I also always buy a book for each of my boys classrooms when they have their bookfair but that would be another good idea for a gift because the teachers stock their own classroom libraries around here.
ohio_gal1959 Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 A gift Certificate at a Book Store, Steak House, Pizza Hut. Teachers are so Busy, and they Love Food Gift Certificates, that way they can get what they want.
copados1993 Posted October 29, 2005 Author Posted October 29, 2005 Thank you to everyone for their great ideas!!!!!!!! There are so many great ones, now I just have to figure out which ones would be the best!!!
PPanda65 Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 I have bought boxes of misc. greeting cards and added a book of stamps. They love it because they can keep them at school and send out when needed.
eve Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 such great ideas, not just for teachers:clapping:
2apples Posted October 29, 2005 Posted October 29, 2005 I am a teacher and I do seem to getsome of the same type of things, candles, ornaments, chocolates, mugs,etc. I really enjoy getting bubble bath, lotion. Small bags of popcorn, apple cider, hot chocolate. The jars of cookies would be great to.
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