Ideas Needed - Oklahoma City, OK

there is a great blog that a lady does with some of the cutest handmade teacher appreciation presents that you can do at home with the kids and you don't have to be super crafty. Her blog is http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/ I hope this helps you.

FrooFroo gifts like manicures/peidicures, facials, massages are always a great gift to end the year...my opinion!!
M. T

gift certificates for pedicures rock-that's my new staple for maggie's teachers and they love it!

I just got my son's pre-school teachers a gift-certificate for a pedicure or manicure. I thought that might be some pampering that they wouldn't otherwise give themselves.

Hey J.!!
As a former teacher myself I would have to say that I loved all the gifts that I received my students. Of course there are always the ones that seem to be used more often. Here are some that I enjoyed and have also given myself: A gift card to a local restaurant, any type of pampering items( bath oils, lotions, etc), earrings-if they wear them or bracelet, gift card to a local nail salon for a manicure/or pedicure. I hope these give you some ideas! Good Luck!!!
C. Stork
www.forourkidz.fourpointmoms.com

Here are some of my standby gifts I like to give: flowering plant, candle (i.e. Yankee Candle - you can frequently find them on sale), something from Bath and Body Works (or other bath products), silver jewelry, homemade baked goods on a pretty plate or in a gift bag, plaque or sign from www.trollydesigns.com, monogrammed towels, picture frame, Starbucks gift card and mug, gift card for their favorite restaurant, a gift basket with several of these items, etc... I like going to little local gift shops and boutiques, or sometimes even the gift section of Cracker Barrel, and I like giving personal gifts (i.e. personalized sign or monogrammed towels, or something that suits their personality)

I think you're right on track with the gift cards! I think teachers end up with so many coffee cups, etc.

I taught preschool for thirteen years and while lotions and such are very appreciated, my favorite gift was a gift card to Borders. Teachers books are so expensive and it is nice to be able to get some new books that benefit everyone. It also gets used over and over. I hope this helps.

Cute walet sized photo albums would be great! There are some from Creative Memories that are FABULOUS! Not only are they beautiful and well made they are also affordable! ONLY $12.00 a piece or 2 for $20.00!!!! They are called mini picfolios! Check them out at www.mycmsite.com/bmontecinochristian
Good luck!

Here's some sites I have used.

http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/specialfea...

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/00/001211h.cfm

http://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Ideas_and_Suggestions/

http://www.squidoo.com/worldteachersday

These sites have sparked my imagination and I think I have found a couple of good ideas for K's teachers.

G.

I got a gift card from here: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/home/home.jsp

Wow you gave really nice gifts at Christmas. You could probably give ME ideas!

How bout a $10-15 giftcard to the bookstore. (Barnes and Noble or whatever it is here.)

Hi J.,
A gift card is always a good idea. I just put together a little happy for my daughter's teacher as well that included a bracelet (I asked my daughter to pay attention to things her teacher likes), some highlighters and some lotion. I think anything you give her will be highly appreciated.

I'm a preschool teacher. A gift card for the Apple Tree or Learning Shop (both have locations in Tulsa) OR a gift card for Quik Trip for gas. I know that either of these would be greatly appreciated.

I just saw the cutest gift for teachers. A mom had taken one of those 4 packs of mini coca-cola bottles, put curling ribbon around them, attached mini-popcorn bags, and mini-candy treats. They would be cute with a Blockbuster gift card attached, or some movie ticket gift cards, or something similar. It was very adorable, and every teacher wished they'd gotten one!

I am a consultant with Arbonne I have some great gift ideas. Depending on how many and how quickly you need them. Give me a call!###-###-#### Thanks W.

Bath & body Works have many baskets you can choose from. Also you might consider a baking basket like a brownie or cookie type basket or a gift card tyo a restaurant.

How about a cute little serving dish(maybe one in a cute summer color or pattern)with a pre-made dip mix or spread?

I don't know how much time you have, but I gave my son's teachers personalized flip flops from www.simplysimsational.net. It is an online boutique that my sister-in-law and I run. The flip flops were a big hit and great for summer. We can also monogram beach towels or bags. If you order right away, we could have them ready soon.

Hi J.,
My name is M., and I am a single mom of 3 under six.. I saw your request for ideas, and I don't know if you have ever tried or heard of Arbonne, but I am a health and wellness consultant, and they have the MOST amazing Swiss products... I have done gift bags/baskets for the price range you are looking for.. just a thougth if you are interested, email me at ____@____.com or call me at ###-###-####. I am assuming we are both in Huntsville.. my first time on here...
Thanks!

My girls and I made note pads for their teachers one year and several have requested them again.

I just folded the regular piece of paper in half both ways so that when it was unfolded it was separated into 4 sections. At the top of each section my girls wrote "From the desk of (teacher name)". I then made copies and cut the sections apart. I bought some rubber cement and bond the tops to that it made a note pad. This is easy and the teachers seem to really like it.

Good luck!