Back to School Teacher Gift – Thank You TipJunkie

I honestly don’t know what I would do without my online friends.

You keep me sane, give me recipes when I pledge to eat healthier, suggest songs for my iPod, help me decide on a new smart phone and then today…. one of my online girl-crushes proved, once again WHY I must visit her site regularly (never mind that she is one of the kindest people I know).

Do you know Laurie from TipJunkie? You must.  Her site is a treasure. She posted this amazing little article about Back to School gifts for teachers last week.  I’ve kept it open on my desk top since I first saw the link on Facebook.  (I stalk her there too – I’m cool like that)

In the article, there were four crafty suggestions….each one easier, more affordable and MORE adorable than the next.  (Those are key for me, by the way – EASY AND AFFORDABLE)

I let my sweet girl choose which one she wanted to make.  I was personally fond of the Winnie-the-Pooh framed quote…but Delaney prefers to sprinkle the world with candy.  And so….this is what we did:

The cost per gift:

• $1 jar from the Dollar Store
• $2 Hershey’s Kisses
• $2 ribbon
• $2  craft letters
• $1 paper
• Total:  $8 per gift (with ribbon and craft letters left over)

Seeing Delaney’s joy when giving her gift to her teacher?  Priceless.

Thank you, Laurie.