The Ultimate Teacher Appreciation Gift List

I have three general rules when gifting for teachers. 1 - Think of them as people first, teachers second. 2 - Make sure it is actually useful (not just cute or teacher themed). 3 - Always refer to their teacher survey results to personalize it for them. Oh and maybe a 4 - no mugs. Hmmm…and 5 - when…

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DIY Favorite Teacher Tote Bag - Teacher Appreciation Gift

Custom ‘favorite teacher’ bag + personalized patches and pins + favorite flowers and treats = winning teacher appreciation week! I’ve been dreaming up these tote bags for a while now, and am SO excited I finally got to put them together! These are the perfect thoughtful (AND useful) gift for those …

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Father’s Day DIY Roundup: BBQ edition

My husband loves grilling and BBQing (yes, there is a difference, I’m from TX). The more grilling for him, the less cooking for me. Win win. My enthusiastic support for his BBQ skills often translates to gifting ideas, and in this case, a little DIY fun as well. These Father’s Day DIYs have been tak…

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2024

I was on my 6th category of Mother’s Day gifts and decided I should stop. More than that and you might start to think I am a bit obsessive about gift giving 😅. But if your mom loves plants, pickleball, baking, tea, being creative, or has 3 young boys, then you are in luck. (Hmm…it is almost like I…

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Nailing the Perfect Teacher's Gift With a Simple Questionnaire

How does Teacher Appreciation Week sneak up on us every single year? Or why do teacher holiday  gifts seem so overwhelming? Teachers work hard. REALLY hard. But finding the perfect gift to show  our appreciation isn't always as easy as it sounds. Pinterest is full of cute, but not great teacher g…

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Kid Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2023

I love stocking stuffers for so many reasons. First, we always open stocking stuffers first thing in the morning…the whole rush out of bed craziness and excitement. By the time we finish opening the stockings, my husband and I reeeeallly want a shower and a coffee (and the boys definitely need to e…

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Preteen Boy Gift Guide

So, ‘preteen boy’ is not really something I ever thought I would have insight into, but with three little dudes in my house, I guess I have had to learn! Also, most of these gift recommendations would be great for a wide range of kids (and girls too, but I have less experience there). Hope this hel…

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Gift Ideas for Mom

Here is a little trick for giving gifts to moms. Think about them. Just stop and think about what they like, what stresses them out, how they relax, what they haven’t gotten to do for a while, what they liked before they had kids. Just watch. Listen. Take notes. It means the world to us. I’ve colle…

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Class Valentines That Won’t Get Thrown Away

Class valentines don’t have to be throw aways. Get creative. Have fun. Make it a project with your kids. Here are some fun and inexpensive alternatives to box valentines from the store that just end up in the trash.  Personalized Backpack Keychains - wellnamed.net is a great resource for keychains a…

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Blog Relaunch and Refocus

Hi! Well, it has been seven years, one house remodel, a global pandemic, and two more kids since I have posted anything on this blog. I’ve finally decided to relaunch this creative outlet with a bit of a refocusing. I’ve learned a few things about myself over the last seven years, and one of them …

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