Yay or nay on this teacher gift idea - The DIS Discussion Forums

summerrluvv · 11-14-2009, 02:27 PM

I know that many people get GC's for their kids teachers or even cash where I live, but I'm not going that route. The class mom usually takes up a collection for the teacher and assistant's gift, but my son has therapists and other support staff I need to get gifts for as well. I try to stay away from something homemade that is edible since I've read on here that many throw that stuff away.

I went to a craft fair today and saw these gift sets packaged in cellaphane. A seasonal pot holder, dish towel, color coordinated spatula and package of brownie/cookie mix. The presentation was cute (or at least I thought) and she was selling them for $15. Being the bargain shopper that I am, I'm sure I can round up these things and make my own for much less.

So what do you think, yay or nay?

fakereadhed · 11-14-2009, 02:40 PM

I never use those homemade mixes or anything baked by people whos kitchens I haven't seen.

Just realized you probably mean purchasing packaged mix. That would be OK!

torinsmom · 11-14-2009, 02:54 PM

I think the potholder/dish towel idea is a good one. The spatula is a good one too. I would actually get a non-seasonal theme, though, since it will already be close to Christmas when you give the gifts. Maybe a winter theme, or even something with their initial on it?

I would skip any homemade mixes, since you may not know dietary restrictions or preferences. And some teachers may throw out homemade goodies, but many like me will just put them in the teacher's lounge. There are many teachers at our school who can and will eat homemade treats.

Marsha

horseshowmom · 11-14-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by summerrluvv

I know that many people get GC's for their kids teachers or even cash where I live, but I'm not going that route. The class mom usually takes up a collection for the teacher and assistant's gift, but my son has therapists and other support staff I need to get gifts for as well. I try to stay away from something homemade that is edible since I've read on here that many throw that stuff away.

I went to a craft fair today and saw these gift sets packaged in cellaphane. A seasonal pot holder, dish towel, color coordinated spatula and package of brownie/cookie mix. The presentation was cute (or at least I thought) and she was selling them for $15. Being the bargain shopper that I am, I'm sure I can round up these things and make my own for much less.

So what do you think, yay or nay?

Not only do I think it's a great idea, but I think I'll borrow it from you!

I liked the other posters idea of using something with an initial or something winter themed instead of a Christmas theme. I agree with them that by the time the gifts are given Christmas is almost over.

Thanks for the great idea!

allison443 · 11-14-2009, 03:15 PM

I think it's a cute idea!

I received something similar once as a Brownie leader-it was a red dishtowel with a gingerbread pattern, along with a package of gingerbread mix. I think the mom said she got it at walmart.

TupperMom7 · 11-14-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by allison443

I think it's a cute idea!

I received something similar once as a Brownie leader-it was a red dishtowel with a gingerbread pattern, along with a package of gingerbread mix. I think the mom said she got it at walmart.

I like this idea too!

Okay, at this stage of the game, I only have two in elementary school that give gifts - I could swing this. Thanks so much for the ideas! Either one is cute - and I have some cookie cutters I could tie one one if I bought boxed cookie mix. I won't go the homemade route with the mixes, but everything else about the idea sounds terrific. I'd like to get that as a gift too!

ma2jr · 11-14-2009, 03:42 PM

I vote Yay... I think it's a great idea.

gillenkl · 11-14-2009, 04:12 PM

I love this idea!

Liberty Belle · 11-14-2009, 04:16 PM

As an assistant, I'd love getting this gift.

mousebymarriage · 11-14-2009, 04:21 PM

I think it's a great idea too!

torinsmom · 11-14-2009, 04:30 PM

I liked it because it is something everyone can use. Candles are not for everyone and neither are lotions or soaps or candy, you know? Once, I actually got a ruby red lipstick from a family, and I don't even wear lipstick, LOL. The best gifts also include a heart felt sentiment on a card signed by the child.

Marsha

spaceacewannabe · 11-14-2009, 04:55 PM

Sounds really cute! I'd be thrilled with it, and as PPs have said, it's useful stuff.
As others have said in previous years' threads, though, a note or a drawing is just as good (and budget!) as a gift-gift.
I do love that this one is useful, though, because I feel terribly guilty when kids give me something I can't eat or won't use, especially when I know there are things THEY need that I wish they'd buy instead.

But anyway...I think it's a very cute idea and definitely one you can do for less than $15. I was a little nervous you were going to say you bought them at the craft fair.

DLW8 · 11-14-2009, 05:28 PM

Last year, I gave the para-professionals in my kids' class a similar gift (on the same theme) that I found at the Christmas Tree Shops for $6...

It was a canvas bag that had placemats, potholder and napkins (all cloth). I also chose winter designs (snowflakes, snowmen) as they can be used throughout the season, and you may not know if someone celebrates another holiday either.

I got several compliments on them from the paras, they were a great deal, and a steal at $6!

Check out Christmas tree Shops if you have one near you - I've seen them there pretty much every year.

clh2 · 11-14-2009, 05:33 PM

I LOVE this idea! And - as other posters have mentioned - maybe do a store-bought mix instead of a "prepared-at-home-mix".

I find kitchen things to be very universal - who can't use a some extra hotpads, dishtowels etc. Granted they may not match the overall decor - but IMHO - it just doesn't matter!

I am even going to go as bold and say - sometimes - stores like Kohl's has "bundles" of dishtowels, and hotpads etc, i.e. which for your idea you could just easily separate them when you get home and divid them up into the different peopel's gifts. With all upcoming sales - I thinkt his would be a very affordable thing to do!

KayW · 11-14-2009, 06:39 PM

I got something similar one year and loved it! It was a potholder and a store bought cookie mix. I think there was a cookie cutter too. One student got me an ice cream scoop and fun shaped sprinkles.

11-14-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
summerrluvv Work Hard. Have Fun. Join Date: May 2001 Location: NY Posts: 7,754	Yay or nay on this teacher gift idea I know that many people get GC's for their kids teachers or even cash where I live, but I'm not going that route. The class mom usually takes up a collection for the teacher and assistant's gift, but my son has therapists and other support staff I need to get gifts for as well. I try to stay away from something homemade that is edible since I've read on here that many throw that stuff away. I went to a craft fair today and saw these gift sets packaged in cellaphane. A seasonal pot holder, dish towel, color coordinated spatula and package of brownie/cookie mix. The presentation was cute (or at least I thought) and she was selling them for $15. Being the bargain shopper that I am, I'm sure I can round up these things and make my own for much less. So what do you think, yay or nay? __________________ Mommy to a and

11-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#2
fakereadhed The Tag Fairy has me on "ignore"! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,274	I never use those homemade mixes or anything baked by people whos kitchens I haven't seen. Just realized you probably mean purchasing packaged mix. That would be OK! __________________

11-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#3
torinsmom DIS Veteran with no tags :-( Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right down the street from the UNC Tarheels! Posts: 3,643	I think the potholder/dish towel idea is a good one. The spatula is a good one too. I would actually get a non-seasonal theme, though, since it will already be close to Christmas when you give the gifts. Maybe a winter theme, or even something with their initial on it? I would skip any homemade mixes, since you may not know dietary restrictions or preferences. And some teachers may throw out homemade goodies, but many like me will just put them in the teacher's lounge. There are many teachers at our school who can and will eat homemade treats. Marsha __________________ Give a Day, Get a Disney Day! We did! March 2001--offsite October 2001-offsite with whole family March 24-31, 2006--Pop Century 50's August 31-September 4, 2006--Pop Century and free dining October 13-19, 2007--Pop Century 70's August 3-11, 2008--Pop Century Grand Gathering July 6-13, 2009--Universal Studios Summer 2010--Universal AND Disney for 10 days ;-) [/IMG] Me DS15 Thunder Onyx Pharaoh Blythe Antonio

11-14-2009, 04:12 PM	#8
gillenkl DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room Posts: 735	I love this idea! __________________ 1972, 1976, 2007 and 2009 - camping at Ft Wilderness 2006- POFQ 1993- Poly Honeymoon DS10 DD10

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11-14-2009, 03:15 PM	#5
allison443 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,695	I think it's a cute idea! I received something similar once as a Brownie leader-it was a red dishtowel with a gingerbread pattern, along with a package of gingerbread mix. I think the mom said she got it at walmart.

11-14-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
ma2jr DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 729	I vote Yay... I think it's a great idea.

11-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#10
mousebymarriage Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 394	I think it's a great idea too! __________________ DH(39) ,Me(39), DD(13),DS(8) 1972(DH 1st trip) * 1978-1989(DH trips every other year with parents) 1978(My first trip) * 1986(school trip-me) 1990(DH & I first trip together-dating) * 1994(DH & I-now married 6 months) 1997(DD first trip 6 months old) 1998(DH, Me & DD) 1999(DH, Me & DD) 2000(DH, Me & DD 2002(DH, Me , DD, DS first trip 6 months old) 2003(DH, Me, DD, & DS) 2005 April(DH , Me, DD, & DS) * 2005 Oct.(DH & I only) 2006(DH, Me, DD, & DS) 2007(DH , Me, DD & DS) 2008(Grand Gathering 17 of us) * NEXT TRIP Feb.6th- 13th 2010 at Pop

11-14-2009, 04:30 PM	#11
torinsmom DIS Veteran with no tags :-( Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right down the street from the UNC Tarheels! Posts: 3,643	I liked it because it is something everyone can use. Candles are not for everyone and neither are lotions or soaps or candy, you know? Once, I actually got a ruby red lipstick from a family, and I don't even wear lipstick, LOL. The best gifts also include a heart felt sentiment on a card signed by the child. Marsha __________________ Give a Day, Get a Disney Day! We did! March 2001--offsite October 2001-offsite with whole family March 24-31, 2006--Pop Century 50's August 31-September 4, 2006--Pop Century and free dining October 13-19, 2007--Pop Century 70's August 3-11, 2008--Pop Century Grand Gathering July 6-13, 2009--Universal Studios Summer 2010--Universal AND Disney for 10 days ;-) [/IMG] Me DS15 Thunder Onyx Pharaoh Blythe Antonio

11-14-2009, 04:55 PM	#12
spaceacewannabe I've been SO BAD Coral Reef was one of our absolute FAVORITES Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 686	Sounds really cute! I'd be thrilled with it, and as PPs have said, it's useful stuff. As others have said in previous years' threads, though, a note or a drawing is just as good (and budget!) as a gift-gift. I do love that this one is useful, though, because I feel terribly guilty when kids give me something I can't eat or won't use, especially when I know there are things THEY need that I wish they'd buy instead. But anyway...I think it's a very cute idea and definitely one you can do for less than $15. I was a little nervous you were going to say you bought them at the craft fair. __________________ Vegetarian Dining: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post19949185 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1193671

11-14-2009, 05:28 PM	#13
DLW8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 894	Last year, I gave the para-professionals in my kids' class a similar gift (on the same theme) that I found at the Christmas Tree Shops for $6... It was a canvas bag that had placemats, potholder and napkins (all cloth). I also chose winter designs (snowflakes, snowmen) as they can be used throughout the season, and you may not know if someone celebrates another holiday either. I got several compliments on them from the paras, they were a great deal, and a steal at $6! Check out Christmas tree Shops if you have one near you - I've seen them there pretty much every year. __________________ (Darcy - me!), (DH), (DS, 8) and (DD, 8) 11/2010 Cruisin on the Magic (I like having a countdown in both formats) 12/5/09 - first Cruise with a stay at the Poly, 1/16/08 - First Family trip: Boardwalk Villas 5/2000 - PO, 10/1997 - Dixie, 8/1995 - Yacht Club, 6/1995 - All Star Music, 1972 - 1989: off property trips in my youth!!

11-14-2009, 05:33 PM	#14
clh2 I am the Pixie Stick NARC at my house Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,982	I LOVE this idea! And - as other posters have mentioned - maybe do a store-bought mix instead of a "prepared-at-home-mix". I find kitchen things to be very universal - who can't use a some extra hotpads, dishtowels etc. Granted they may not match the overall decor - but IMHO - it just doesn't matter! I am even going to go as bold and say - sometimes - stores like Kohl's has "bundles" of dishtowels, and hotpads etc, i.e. which for your idea you could just easily separate them when you get home and divid them up into the different peopel's gifts. With all upcoming sales - I thinkt his would be a very affordable thing to do! __________________ signing off - clh "WONDER" ful trip 10/2003 followed by a couple of days at the Swan I want a real countdown timer again!

11-14-2009, 06:39 PM	#15
KayW Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CentralMA Posts: 195	I got something similar one year and loved it! It was a potholder and a store bought cookie mix. I think there was a cookie cutter too. One student got me an ice cream scoop and fun shaped sprinkles. __________________ CBR with family 1989 Fort Wilderness-College-New Years 1993-1994 All Star Music 2006 1st visits for my husband and DD POP Century 2/2008 POP Century 2/2009 CELBRATING FAMILY! POFQ 2/2010

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