2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Today I am over on my blog Local Girl at ChesterCounty-Pa.com talking about my Holiday Gift Ideas for Toddlers, Kids and Teens.

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14 Easy and Inexpensive Teacher Gift Ideas

How do you show your child's teacher that you appreciate him or her?  
The tradition of giving a gift seems frivolous, but as a former educator, I can tell you that the simple acknowledgment from parents and families for helping and caring for their child feels good. Being remembered is rewarding in a profession that can sometimes feel anything but.
A Teacher for All Seasons

A teacher is like Spring,
Who nurtures new green sprouts,
Encourages and leads them,
Whenever they have doubts.

A teacher is like Summer,
Whose sunny temperament
Makes studying a pleasure,
Preventing discontent.

A teacher is like Fall,
With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors
And a happy atmosphere.

A teacher is like Winter,
While it's snowing hard outside,
Keeping students comfortable,
As a warm and helpful guide.

Teacher, you do all these things,
With a pleasant attitude;
You're a teacher for all seasons,
And you have my gratitude!

By Joanna Fuchs

Apple Clay Pot Jar  //  Crafty Moods

Class Finger Print Tree  //  Balancing Home

Crayon Monogram  //  Scrap Happens

Button Bookmarks  //  I Heart Nap Time

Teacher Essentials Kit //  Hi SupgarPlum

Monogrammed Pencil Jar  //  The Rachel Berry Blog 

Thanks a Latte Printable Gift Card Holder  //  Skip To My Lou

Water cup filled with pencils  //   Everyday Me

School Supply Cake  //  Random Creative

Summer Relaxation Buckets  //  Coffee Cups and Crayons

Thanks for Helping me Grow  //  My Do It Yourself Gift Ideas

Teacher Tote  //  Alidiza

Teacher Tote  //  Skip to my Lou

Goody Cup  //  So Much to Draw

Please visit the original creative minds behind these great gifts!

     

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10 Unique Graduation Gift Guide

My husband graduated with his second Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science Summa Cum Laude this past weekend.  BIG HUGE GINORMOUS DEAL!!!!! I am so, so , sooooooo proud of him!  I have graduation on the brain and I hate giving a check or just a card with money when someone graduates.  I like to think of something unique that maybe they wouldn't think about for themselves that commemorates the occasion, and then maybe a card with moolah in side ;)

It is also Small Business Week, and just like I mentioned in my Father's Day Gift Guide, we love to see a small business succeed.  What better way to support small biz than to purchase really cool, unique gifts for those you love?

Here are my 10 Favorite Graduation Gift Ideas from Small Businesses:

Personalized Hand Stamped Graduation Charm Necklace by My HeartSakes $19

Graduation Tree Ornament by Sabinas Creations $12

Compass Necklace with Birthstone and Year by Shop Something Blue $45

Personalized Duffle Bag by The Palm Gifts $34

Peppy 'Plomas by Traditionally Trendy $90

Diploma Charm by Nicole Debruin $3

Inspirational Quote Print $10

Leather Key Chain by Mavens Metals Inc. $32 

Graduation Map Art by InkTuitive $15

Best Friend Journal  $6

~~Congratulations to the Class of 2014!~~

May the road rise to meet you and the wind be at your back.

     

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Father's Day Gift Guide 2014

I am getting a head start on celebrating Father's Day.  I know we just celebrated Mother's Day, but we might as well keep the momentum up, right?  We tend to put a little more effort into Mom's Day than Dad's, so lets get started.  It will be here before you know it!

I also want to point out that this week is Small Business Week.  It's nice to see a small biz triumph, make money, do well. Lets support small business when we purchase our gifts guys :)

Matte Black Stud Earrings by House of Shiba $11

Personalized Dad Key Chain by MavenMetalsInc

Hearts on a Map for Each Grandchild by My Place in the World $24

Hand Stamped Guitar Pick in Leather Case by Branded Heart $24

Picture Block with Poem by Waste Not Recycled Art $23

Personalized Metro Wallet/Money Clip by The Old Corner Stone $31

Awesome Dad Tshirt by Signature Tshirts

Personalized Longitude/Latitude Cuff by Amy Waltz $64

Baseball Keychain by BELO design  $35

Father/Daughter Money Clip by JLynn Creations $25 

Personalized Dad Key Chain Bottle Opener by Pop Tag $16

Double Washer Paracord Macrame Bracelet by Two Best Sisters $18

Signet Ring by Ayala Vitcon $99

I think that there is something for every Dad/Grandfather here.  

I am not affiliated with any of these businesses or the products that they offer.  I picked out items that I believe looked like quality gifts that would work for all different ages and personalities and were reasonable priced.

     

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