This Teacher Survival Kit is the perfect gift to support our teachers year round! Who doesn't need a bit of chocolate as a sweet pick me up through out the day? We all know that our teachers work tirelessly to teach our children how to read and write and do fractions! And at the beginning of the year they are teaching them how to follow rules and how to learn new … [Read more...]
Notebook Paper Pencil Pouch Teacher Gift Idea
This Notebook Paper Pencil Pouch Teacher Gift Idea is the perfect place for your favorite teacher to hide snacks or sweet treats during their busy day! Or maybe it's just a super cute place for them to keep all their favorite school supplies. You know the ones that are just for them to use, no sharing with the kids allowed regarding anything inside this pencil pouch! … [Read more...]
Free Silhouette File: Teacher Canvas Bag Gift Idea
This Free Silhouette File Teacher Canvas Bag Gift is the perfect Back To School gift idea for the fabulous teachers in your life. Hello everyone! Happy Back to School! My kids went back to school at the end of August but life was still busy around these parts and I am finally getting some time to post some of my fun back to school ideas. I know many of your kiddos … [Read more...]
Moscow Mule Teacher Thank You Gift with FREE Printable
This Moscow Mule Teacher Thank You Gift is the perfect End of the School Year gift for teachers everywhere! Start summer off right with a Moscow Mule to drink complete with all the ingredients necessary to make one! I know I've shared it a few time before on here, but one of my favorite drinks is the Moscow Mule. And not just to drink but to serve when we have get … [Read more...]
Chipotle Gift Card Teacher Thank You with FREE Printable
Need a last minute gift for a teacher, staff member, or coach? Give one of these Chipotle Gift Card Teacher Thank You cards with this free printable and your 'end of school year' gifts will be ready in a flash! If you know my family, it's no surprise that we all looooove Chipotle! It's one four favorite places to eat and we can never get enough of their chips and guac! … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Candy Card
Say thank you to your favorite teacher at the end of the school year with this super cute and very easy to make Teacher Apreciation Candy Card! It's the end of the school year and my girls are on it in the end of year gifts department. Penelope really wanted to make her teacher a fun card with candy so she spent last Friday thinking up all the types of candy that could … [Read more...]
Nurse Coffee Mug Free Silhouette Cut File
If you know a nurse who needs a thank you or would just like to show your appreciation for National Nurses Week this week, this funny Nurse Coffee Mug Free Silhouette Cut File will put a smile on their face every time! My mom is a nurse, and growing up I remember she had a super cool vintage (to me) shirt tucked away in her closet that said, "Hug a Nurse PRN" and I … [Read more...]
Expo Marker Teacher Gift Idea
If you are looking for a quick and easy teacher gift that is useful too, then you are going to love this Expo Marker Teacher Gift Idea. It's no surprise that teaching is a hard job. And with it being Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to send in some Thank You love to all our hard working teachers. I know school supply budgets are low and teachers often need to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift Idea
This Valentine's Day Teacher Gift Idea is the perfect gift for your favorite teacher! We all know everyone loves some sweets and good eats on the sweetest day of the year. Here is one last idea for gift giving on good 'ol Valentine's day (coming up in just two days, yo!) don't worry, it's an easy one to whip up! :-) We've got the kids in the classroom covered but let's … [Read more...]
You’re So Pretty Silhouette Cut File
This FREE You're So Pretty Silhouette Cut File dresses up a boring make-up bag and turns it into the cutest gift to give this holiday season! If you didn't already know, I love my Silhoutte! It's seriously one of the best crafty bffs you are ever going to have. It can do so much!! One of my favorite things to do with it are quick vinyl projects like this Relaxation Gift. I … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Cookie Butter Cookies
*We love Mo Willems books and are so excited to be sponsored by Disney-Hyperion for the #ReadMo Ambassador program! These 3 Ingredient Cookie Butter Cookies are super easy to make and so delicious that you will want to share them with all your friends! Have you ever met someone and wanted to get to know them more but felt scared to talk to them? Well, we had a moment … [Read more...]
The Best Teacher Appreciation Wine Gift with Free Printable
This Teacher Appreciation Wine Gift is the perfect last day of school gift idea for all the wonderful teachers in your life! Last week was Oliver's very last week of preschool...I officially have a kindergartner on my hands, whaaat!? All four of my kids have gone to our preschool...so at two years a piece, we have had a child there continuously for since 2010!!! We … [Read more...]
Dunkin Donuts Thank You Printable
This Dunkin Donuts Thank You Printable is such a fun and simple way to show your teachers how much you appreciate them! Who doesn't love receiving a gift card, right?! I love that it happens to be one of the easiest gifts to give and is usually always a winner for the recipient because they can get whatever they want with it! One of my favorite gifts to give our teachers … [Read more...]
Easy Hot Chocolate Bar Gift Idea
I hope your New Year has started out wonderfully! We spent NYE at a friend's party and were out until 1 am(!!!!) I cannot believe all my kids stayed up that late and no one was grumpy or mean, I guess it helps to have 17 children from ages 3-14 to play with to keep everyone in good spirits! ;-) Yesterday we spent hanging out at home, recuperating and relaxing, and I got to … [Read more...]
Silhouette Travel Mug Teacher Gift Idea
Happy Christmas Eve Eve!! I know half of you have little ones finishing up their last day of school before winter break today and the other half of you already have your kids out of school and you are currently ON winter break right now (bless you all) so this post probably won't help you in the Teacher Christmas Gifts department. Buuuut, I figured I'd share it anyway as … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Family Movie Night
You guys are not going to believe how on top of Christmas package mailing I am this year!!! You would be so proud of me! I'm a going-to-the-post-office fiend these days, it's pretty amazing actually. I have a couple more packages I need to send out and then it's just the Christmas cards (which I have already stuffed, stamped, and addressed)!!! Can someone give me a high … [Read more...]
Back to School Sharpie Teacher Gift Idea and Free Printable
Eeeep!! Today my oldest 3 littles go back to school! Sigh. I am so sad that summer has ended. As much as they fight and then I yell, lol, we really do have so much fun. It was so nice to have a relaxed schedule and spend the majority of our days just enjoying summer buuuut now the tide has turned an we are working on getting our school routine down pat. Yesterday the kids … [Read more...]
Succulent Berry Basket Gift Idea
I can't believe I'm saying this, but we only have about a week of school left!!! Soooo. Rather than wait until the exact last minute, I thought I would prep ahead and get our End of Year Teacher Gifts done. Can I get a high five? My husband has been working some crazy Saturday hours at our office lately due to summer starting and upcoming vacation schedules so I took it … [Read more...]
Mo Willems #Thankorama Cupcake Gift Idea PLUS Giveaway!
You guys!! Have I ever told you how much we love Mo Willems and his smart and creative books? You might remember the fun Pigeon Party we did here just for reference! ;-) We love him so much in our home that every time we go to the library we have at least one of his books in our pile. Who can say no to those silly pictures and that clever word bubble story telling? Not … [Read more...]
Police Officer Appreciation Bags with FREE Printable
Last week I helped Penelope's Brownie Troop work on a service project that turned out so darn cute! The girls made Police Officer Appreciation Bags for all the police officers in their community and then dropped them off at our local police station after their Brownie meeting. Three officers even came out to thank the girls and took pictures with them…it was adorable! I … [Read more...]
Thank You Gift Idea: Thanks a Latte in Pink
I know Teacher Appreciation Week was last week but if you are still looking for cute ideas for end of the year Thank Yous for your teachers, coaches, etc. I re-created my Thanks a Latte Gift Card FREE Printable from last year's in blue (you can find it here!) to PINK and ORANGE! Just in case you wanted it a little more spring-y/summer-y looking! :-) I know, I know. I aim … [Read more...]
Teacher Gift Idea: ‘I Crunched The Numbers’ with FREE Printable
Okay, okay, okay, okay! I know there is just one day left for Teacher Appreciation Week buuuut there is still plenty of days left until the end of the school year for most of us where this cute little teacher gift can still come in handy. My kids about died when they read this "I Crunched the Numbers and From My Calculations You are the BEST!" Free Printable Tag. They were … [Read more...]
Teacher Gift Idea: ‘Thank You for Your Commit-MINT’ with FREE Printable
This week it is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2016) and as per usual I am a little late to the game in getting some of my gift ideas up on the blog but hey, better late than never, right?!? If anything, I figure you still have the whole month of May or until whenever your little chickadees get out of school. So maybe these ideas can become 'end of year' type teacher … [Read more...]
Simple and Sweet Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Can you believe it is almost May? That means my kids will be out of school in just over one month…how crazy is that? Doesn't it feel like the just started? They cannot seriously be ready to move up to another grade level!!! May also means Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciate Week coming up right around the corner I thought today I'd share a fun and super easy gift idea with … [Read more...]
Christmas Cookie Party In a Box Gift Idea
With only a few more days until Christmas, it is now crunch time in the gifts department. But I've got your back! If you are in need of a fun Christmas gift idea for your neighbor, coach, teacher, friend, or even a family member may I suggest this super cute and totally adorable Christmas Cookie Party In a Box Gift Idea! The best thing about this gift is that you are … [Read more...]
Fall Themed Thank You Gift Idea
With Thanksgiving coming up in just a couple of weeks I thought it would be fun to put together a little gift for our teachers, something to let them know we are thankful for them (because we are)! I know I say this a lot, and I probably sound like a broken record, but we love our schools and our teachers. Each end every teacher that has come into our lives has just been … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Child Gift Ideas
Every year around this time my littles and I participate in Operation Christmas Child, which is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, it uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. It is awesome. We have been participating since Noah was 1…so for about 7 years now, WOW!!! It is truly one of our … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa Break Gift Idea
Oh man, it has been cold and wet here this week. No fun for someone who hates being cold. I thought I would go for a run this morning when it seemed there would be a lull in the rain and a half mile in it started pouring, for reals man! And it kept up for the rest of my run. Gah. I kept telling myself, "When I'm done I'm making a giant cup of hot cocoa, I deserve it!" :-) … [Read more...]
Braided Edge Fleece Blanket Tutorial
Isn't there just something about a warm and cozy blanket that makes you feel loved when you wrap yourself up in it! We are a blanket loving house and have them in baskets everywhere…the family room, the 3 season room, and piles in the bedrooms of each child. To me, the best kind of blankets are the ones made by hand…whether they were made by me, my kids, or even by someone … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Apple and Caramels Gift Boxes
Happy Fall, y'all! I know the start of Fall was technically back in September but I have been so busy and time has just gotten away from me this year, it's seriously crazy in this house these days. The other day I put together a few little gifts for our teachers, these adorable Apple and Caramels Gift Boxes. I have been meaning to get these packaged up and sent out in my … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Sundae Happy Mail Surprise
Here's a fun idea we did at the end of the summer. We gifted a few of our friends with Ice Cream Sundae Happy Mail! Each box we made contained a little bit of everything you need to make your very own ice cream sundaes. It was the perfect end of summer/back to school gift! And of course my four little ones received their very own box too, it's so much fun mailing a gift to … [Read more...]
Back to School Student Gift Idea with Free Printable
Here is a fun gift idea for the student in your life! At the beginning of each school year I re-stock our Homework Station (seen here) with all the necessities…pencils, markers, erasers, etc. Basically everything my kids need to do their homework and projects during the school year. I thought that this year since Oliver will officially be joining the school routine (at 2 … [Read more...]
Back to School Teacher Gift Idea
School supply shopping is probably one of my most favorite things to do in August! I love that you can find school supplies at crazy low prices…0.17 cents for a notebook…what a deal, it's almost as if they are paying me to buy it! While I'm shopping for my kids school supplies I always like to buy extra for our home as we go though a lot of markers, pencils, glue sticks, … [Read more...]
Burt’s Bees Teacher Gift Idea with Free Printable Tags
This is my big kids last week of school…say whaaat?! Can I get a high five to no more homework, book bags, and reading charts! And then can I get another high five to long hot days spent riding bikes, playing in the pool, and eating ice cream! I love when my kids are in school but I also sooooo love when they are out and our days are less scheduled and more spontaneous and … [Read more...]
Happy Mail: Orange You Glad It’s Almost Summer Gift Idea
With school almost out (less than a month to go!), I thought it would be fun to send out some happy mail to get our sweet little school aged cousins excited about all things SUMMER (said in my very best Olaf voice!) This gift idea is a spin on the sunny yellow themed 'Hello Sunshine' gifts I did last year (seen here). I thought it would be fun to send an 'Orange You Glad … [Read more...]
Free Printable: Thanks A Latte Coffee Gift Card
I know today is technically the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week but this gift is so quick to make I thought I would share it anyway. This Thanks a Latte coffee gift card free printable would also come in super handy as an end of the year teacher gift as well as a thank you gift around the holidays or really anytime of year…babysitters? hairstylists? a helpful friend? … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Movie Night in a Popcorn Box with Free Printable
Here is another gift we gave to our teachers earlier this week as part of Teacher Appreciation week, a Movie Night in a Popcorn Box! I thought it might be nice to gift them some popcorn, movie theater style candy, and Redbox gift cards so they could have a movie night whenever they please. Our teachers work so hard that I figured a movie night might be a nice way to … [Read more...]
DIY Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub with FREE printable label
One of my most favorite things to do after a good run or hard workout is to take a hot shower. Well, depending on the time of year, it might actually be a cold shower (sometimes those are so refreshing!) And what I love the most is using a great smelling sugar scrub in the shower to exfoliate my skin. If you have never made your own sugar scrub I highly suggest you do so … [Read more...]
Lucky Charms Cereal Topper Free Printable
Okay, Okay, Okay! I just had to do it. My kids really liked the cereal printables I made them for Valentine's day (seen here and here) that they asked me if I was going to make them one for St. Patrick's Day. Now, to be honest, I think the reason they might like these so much is that they get to bring a container of sugar-y cereal for their school snack (but Mo-ooom, all … [Read more...]
Berry Basket Gift Idea
I know Valentine's day was this past weekend but I wanted to share this fun Berry Basket Gift Idea I put together for my littles' teachers. I've said this before and I'll say it again, we truly love our teachers! They work so hard and do so much for our children. I am amazed that in such a short time my kids learn to read, write, and gain some pretty impressive math … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Build Your Own Valentine Home Kit
Every year around this time I get a little overly excited about all the super cute pink and red candy decor in stores. I buy them up and hoard them like a crazy lady taking in stray cats. We have so much fun making things with them…and then of course eating what we made with them, haha. We typically use graham crackers and frosting (or if I can remember I will buy a … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Valentine’s Day Fondue Kit
My littles and I spent a couple hours yesterday making Valentine's boxes for some friends, it's such a fun activity to do with my 8 little hands. They helped stamp bags and tape them up with washi tape while I filled them...we are pretty good assembly line worker bees! We thought since we love making (and eating) chocolate fondue so much that maybe they would too! And so … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Hot Cocoa To Go Gift Bags
Need a fun gift to give this holiday season? How about Hot Cocoa To Go Gift Bags! Filled with hot cocoa mix-ins and a few packets of hot cocoa. The perfect pick me up on a cold winter's day! … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: DIY Hot Cocoa Kit
With chilly days ahead of us what could be more fun then sending someone you love a Hot Cocoa Kit in the mail? Everything you need to enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa is packaged up in a pretty box…perfect for snuggling up to a good Christmas movie on tv, a favorite book (maybe as part of your book advent!), or relaxing on the couch after you decorated your tree! … [Read more...]
Keep Good Going Moments: Holiday Giving Traditions for Little Ones
Growing up I was lucky to have parents who valued the act of giving to others all year long, but especially during the holiday season when so much seems to revolve around what we want. They taught my 3 siblings and me that giving to others less fortunate was a really important thing to do and made it an integral part of our lives. … [Read more...]
Thankful November: Chocolate Dipped Spoons
This week we decided to treat our wonderful teachers to another small and simple gift that is also really fun to make: Chocolate Dipped Spoons! These are so easy to make and can be decorated in so many fun ways for different holidays or party themes. They are perfect when you crave a little something sweet and they are great stirred into a hot mug of tea, cocoa, or coffee! … [Read more...]
Thankful November: Simple Teacher Gifts
We consider ourselves very lucky that our kids go to a great school aaaand have wonderful teachers who love what they do and truly care for our children. So every November I like to do a little something I call Thankful November and I try to give our teachers or our school staff some fun little gifts once a week just to say thanks for their hard work and to show them we … [Read more...]
A Birthday-In-a-Box Gift for Grandma!
So my momma celebrated a birthday the same weekend we celebrated our 10 year anniversary and I thought I would share the gift that my littles and I sent to her as she lives across the country from us (major bummer!) She is seriously the best mommy and grandma around, hands down. We love her so much and we wish we could spoil her every single day! … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Hot Cocoa Concoctions with Spooky Mix-Ins
Here's another fun gift idea or just all around fun activity you can do with your kiddos this fall. Last week, after our popcorn party from this post here, we did a hot chocolate bar of sorts after school one day. When my littles came home from school I had this fun little "Hot Cocoa Concoctions" table all set up for them to "make their own potion", it was a blast! … [Read more...]
Just Add Apples: Caramel Apple Kit Gift Idea
Helloooo October, it's so nice to see you again! You know, I think October juuuust may be my most favorite month of the year, aside from my birthday month (June) of course. And then November and December tie for third cause they are just so much fun and so darn festive…cooler weather, Thanksgiving, crunchy fallen leaves, pumpkin pie, apple cider, Christmas...oh you know … [Read more...]
Coffee Break Gift Idea for Teachers and Staff
Have I ever told you how much we love our teachers? I feel like we hit the jackpot with both schools my littles go to. All their teachers are amazing and the staff at both elementary and preschool couldn't be more fantastic. I volunteer a few days a month and when I go I like to bring a little something for either the teachers or the staff to say Thank You and Good Job but … [Read more...]
DIY Caramel Apple in a Box Gift Idea
A few weeks ago I put together a few fun little gifts for my kids' teachers and a few friends and I have been meaning to share them with you for a while now but kept getting sidetracked, aack! Every day I'm hustling. <-- it's so true. I thought it would be fun to make a little gifty snack box with a couple of apples, my favorite caramels, and of course a small container … [Read more...]
Happy 40th Anniversary Gift Idea
This past weekend my adorable mom and dad celebrated their 40th anniversary! So awesome, am I right!! We are super excited for them and all the years they've been married. It's definitely a pretty amazing milestone to meet, being married can be so hard, it's a lot of work to be a team and raise children together. They have been married for 40 years, have 4 kids, and 7 … [Read more...]
Mason Jar Tumbler Teacher Gift with FREE Printables
**I was sent these fabulous Aladdin Mason Jar Tumblers from QVC. As always, all opinions and ideas are 100% my own.I feel like it doesn't seem possible but it is…my littles can count the number of days until back to school on just two hands! We have backpacks filled with brand new school supplies, new shoes for their ever-growing feet, and their lunch boxes cleaned and … [Read more...]
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