"Fresh Starts Are A Gift!"

School is out for the Summer.  Here's what we gave out to the teachers and bus driver at the end of the year?  I am beyond proud of it.  Let me explain my little creation.  

Here are the items you will need: 1. A mini shopping cart.  2. Miniature erasers.  3. Little brown envelopes.  4. A printer.  5. Tape. 6. 8" lollipop sticks or skewers.

This adorable shopping cart was found at Hobby Lobby.  It grabbed my attention immediately.  I love everything miniature.  It came in multiple colors.  I thought about the grocery stores I would be shopping at, in hopes that I could color coordinate my gift to the shopping cart.  The price... $3.99.

As soon as I saw it, I knew instantl what I would do with it.  

Next up, I needed miniature food.  I found these adorable mini eraser sets in the dollar bin at Target.  

And these... for $1.00. Not photographed was another pack of ice cream cones.

Here is another shopping cart in green.  

These mini craft sacks came from Hobby Lobby too!  These were $2.99.  I wanted them to resemble a brown paper bag from a grocery store.

I printed some small Fresh Market logos and adhered them to the "bags".  

Wala! Mini carts.  Mini food.  And now, mini grocery bags. 

I chose to insert a Fresh Market gift certificate into the brown craft sack.  This store is a little more unique and special to shop at, so I thought it would be more impressive than a gift card to Wal-mart or Food Lion.

Put it all together and look at HOW adorable this gift is. The twins' main teacher received a $50.00 gift card and the other two teachers/bus driver received a $25.00 gift certificate.

I used an 8" inch lollipop stick to adhere a printable that I created.  

The printable reads, "Fresh" Starts are a gift! Enjoy your Summer!"

To top off that cuteness, I wrapped the bus driver's gift in this darling bus driver's gift bag.  I mean, it doesn't get any more detailed and perfect that THAT!!!

Erasers, gift certificates, creativity, and a mini shopping cart.... throw it all together and all that mini stuff sure does make a BIG SMILE!

Apples For Teachers ~ Valentine's Day 2014

Gotta love those "GALS" (bus driver and teachers) on Valentine's Day! So what did we give those beloved humans?

First up, a trip to Fruitions a.k.a. Elderberry's.  The gift certificate covers a gourmet sandwich wrap and an ultimate smoothie.  

Notice the cute lips attach to the straw, so when they drink it, their lipstick will be perfect.  Ahem... maybe it's time they use their lipsense gift certificates I gave them to buy the best lip color ever.  Also, aren't the details on the cups adorbs? "Be Mine, Hugs & Kisses, I Love You Berry Much!"

I also included some cozy, heart-shaped socks because they "knock our socks off" all  year long.

Strawberries & Cream Chocolate Hearts (Pink & Ivory).  

Simple, sweet, and practical!!!!

 Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Back-To-School "Apples" for Teachers ~ 2017

Every year, I try my best to shower teachers with love and showing my appreciation by presenting them gifts.  I typically give a gift for every holiday, including Halloween and St. Patrick's Day. Yea, I know. It's a lot of extra work, but they are so deserving. The above gift was for Ms. Weikle.  She is the other 3rd grade teacher that the twins will have for a few classes.  On back-to-school night, her room was DECKED OUT in EMOJI stuff.  So, I just filled this cute, emoji coffee mug with some goodies to help kickstart her day!

Who doesn't love snickers?  "Sleepy", the perfect word for the first day back at work/school.

I followed that up with a $10 gift certificate to Starbucks. Duh... when you are sleepy, you go to Starbucks.  I sure hope she likes coffee.

 Fun paper clips...

 Fun pencils...

 Stamps...

 Emoji tape?! So cool and oh so fun, not to mention so appropriate for her classroom.

 

Ms. Scott received a hand-made gift bag filled with...

An apple, mason jar.

And a $25 gift certificate to Outback and/or Carrabba's.  

 Fun pencils...

Stamps... and the cutest light up apple lights.  You can see ONE of the lights hanging out of the bag, but it was really an entire STRAND of lights.

The office staff and bus driver received mini cupcakes from Bubblecake.

Yum!

Ms. Robin, the bus driver, also received a 3 wick candle, Apple Pumpkin, from Bath & Body Works.  

 Nothing over the TOP exciting or creative, BUT I know they appreciated it ALL very much!