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Thanking You
Teachers' Gifts
If you’re like us there are times you are surprised that ANYONE would take your child for the day—never mind every day—and teach her how to share, sit still (and listen if you’re lucky).
That someone clearly deserves a thank you, and a thoughtful one at that.
No pressure—we’ve got some ideas to help you present your teachers with the perfect gift that says both “Thank you” and “I put a lot of thought into this gift for you”.
If knowledge is the light of life, keep her light shining with one of our fave outdoor lanterns from Loblaws. Pick one up the next time you are buying groceries. They look good inside and out—and are less than $20. Fill it with a candle or a special homemade note from the star pupil.
Think green for the environmentalist educator—choose a plant that will grow in a pot or can be transplanted into the garden. Opt for a potted herb garden for the teacher who likes to cook. (Cut flowers are not recommended as they don’t last and are not popular with the eco-set due to the high levels of pesticides they often have.) Speak to someone at your local nursery for help with a plant that will last under any type of condition.
For the literary word lover, (especially when they are her own), think paper. We love the beautiful custom-made stationery from TearDrop which you can order in time for the last day of school if you do it now.
Time management is a skill taught early in school these days. Let our educational leader practice what she preaches with a beautiful faux leather notebook from
Plum.
One of our savvy scouts has combed the city for the best nail bar in town and finally found TIPS on the Danforth. It is the quintessential nail bar/spa combo, owned and operated by a mom (and our scout claims that cleanliness is next to godliness here). We’re sure a gift certificate for a mani or pedi would not go unappreciated for the summer months.
Go West, specifically to trendy Roncesvalles Village, where the Queen of Tarts is not just a great name, but a great place to eat cake (or anything delicious and sweet, for that matter). A gift certificate for dessert will be accepted with great appreciation. Yum.
Knowledge is a gift not to be taken lightly or for granted, we know. At SavvyMom we believe there is no better way to say thank you for a gift than with another. Just don’t forget the card—handmade or not—a little note goes a long way.
Tested by Valerie S., Toronto
First published 2007.06.07
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