What We Love Right Now April 18, 2012: Flower Power Earth Day Snack

Earth Day is just around the corner and we’ve been searching for a fun treat to feed the kiddos to celebrate the day. It just so happens that my children love veggies, but if your child isn’t a veggie lover maybe this cute presentation will turn their taste buds around, even if just for one day!

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This super cute flower snack is the perfect way to get some healthy food into your child’s daily menu and celebrate the fun of  Earth Day! Not to mention it’s pretty easy to recreate. Shown in the photo above are baby carrots, radish slices, celery sticks, spinach leaves, sliced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Served with dip this snack will be super delicious! The fun doesn’t have to stop with veggies. If your child is a fruit lover you could incorporate some of their favorites into this snack as well or even create a whole new flower snack with just fruits! We think strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and apples would make some great fruit additions!

Disney Jr.’s Doc McStuffins Games and More!

Has your child fallen in love with the new Disney Jr. series Doc McStuffins? My kids love this cute new show. What child doesn’t like to pretend play and help their favorite stuffed animals?! My kids enjoy fixing up their stuffed animals just like Doc McStuffins. If you haven’t seen tuned in yet, then be sure to check it out online. You can watch the episodes right from Disney Jr.’s site!

There are also new games and crafts too. Make your own Doc McStuffins door hanger, print off some fun coloring pages, and more! Your child will love Stuffy’s Scramble, a search and find game. Girls will especially enjoy Lambie’s Ballet, a fun game where Lambie comes to life and takes the stage. In addition to all this online fun, your child can also create their own Book of Boo Boo’s for their stuffed animals too–just like Doc!

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Product Review: Pedialyte Powder Packs

Every mom dreads when their child catches the ugly stomach bug/flu. Even worse is when you need something to hydrate your child and it’s the middle of the night and you have nothing offer but fruit juice. While that is an okay solution, if you talk to any Pediatrician they will you the best way to hydrate your child during illness is Pedialyte. We’ve found an even better Pedialyte product, the Pedialyte Powder Packs.

I’ve always been fan of Pedialyte to help with hydration during sickness, but straight out of the bottle, my kids were never really a fan. I really wasn’t either. The grape flavor just didn’t sit well with me. On top of the odd taste, we rarely ever used a entire liter bottle during one stomach flu, so the remainder would expire while sitting the fridge.

I was so happy last spring when I spotted the Pedialyte Powder Packs at the drug store. These little packs come in super handy during those middle of the night “surprise-I’m-sick” sessions.  Even better, they came in fruit punch flavor which happens to smell and taste great! These packs have saved me on more than on occasion in the past year!

They can be purchased in packs of 4 or 8 and usually do not expire until a year or later from the date of purchase–BONUS!  To use, simply mix the pack with 8 oz. of cold water and your child can sip on the drink and hydrate in the process.

The favorite flavor at our house is fruit punch, but it is also available in apple, strawberry, and grape. To get a coupon and start saving on this great Pedialyte product and more click here.

All thoughts expressed in this blog are the opinion of SharpMoms.com. SharpMoms was not paid by Pedialyte to endorse this product.

Top Favorite Disney Characters

We’ve linked up with Destination Disney again this week to list our top fav Disney Characters!

9. Princess Aurora

This is one of my girls’ favorite princesses! Her golden hair and pink dress make her so princess perfect! She’s pretty friendly in person too .

8. Daisy Duck

This character also makes the list due to another kids favorite. She is Donald’s heartthrob and Minnie’s best friend. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with this sweet, friendly duck?!

7. Donald Duck

Funny, stubborn, and knows how to pitch a pretty good fit–He fits right in with my clan and is again one of our favorites! We all love seeing him get into some mischief on the Gran Fiesta Tour and always hope to spot him for a meet and greet in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot.

6. Mickey Mouse

Well, you can’t love Disney and not love this great mouse! He’s loveable, loyal, and an all around great pal. Plus, the entire reason all these wonderful places exist!

5. Princess Belle

Belle is what I like to call a “fixer”. She tries to help people become better from the inside. Patient, kind, and loving–she’s one gal you’d want on your side!

4. Pluto

He’s Mickey’s right-hand pooch. Wish he was mine!

3. Tigger

Wooo-hoo-hoo-hoooo! Love this character! He’s a great problem-solver, even if he goes about things in an unconventional way!

2. Minnie Mouse

Love her pink and red style!

1. Goofy

What a funny, goofy pal! Tons of fun and always seeing life from a funny standpoint. Definitely the top of my list!

Who’s your favorite Disney Character? Tell us in the comments below!

Tangled Ever After to Premiere on Disney Channel March 23, 2012!

Calling all Tangled fans! The ever-so-popular short, Tangled Ever After, will be making its TV premiere on the Disney Channel Friday, March 23, 2012 at  9:15 p.m. EST after The Princess and the Frog. Be sure to set your DVRs–we already have!

As if that wasn’t enough Tangled news, you can now download the Tangled Storybook Deluxe on your iPhone and iPad ($6.99). Get the app here. This is a great interactive storybook with full narration and more!

All images are that of Disney and Disney.com.

DisneyJr.Com’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Lucky You Game

I don’t know about your children, but mine love any chance to play on the computer and a smartphone. I guess it’s a techie world these days, so I can’t really blame them! When we play online, Disney Jr. isn’t usually a page we visit, but we decided to over the weekend and found a super fun and cute game called “Lucky You”.

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This game is St. Patty’s Day themed and made so that two people can play against each other. There is a parent option for playing with an adult or another option for playing with a peer. You can choose which character you’d like to be, then you “spin” the wheel and answer questions that boost counting, pattern making, and listening skills. If you answer correctly, you move 3 spaces; If you miss, you get another turn to answer again. If your character lands on a lucky clover you’ll receive a bonus and get to move ahead several spaces. Bottom line: My kids loved this game! We hope yours will too! Play it here at DisneyJr.com.

RECALL ALERT: Gerber Infant Powdered Formula Recalled

Gerber Products Company has issued a recall that involves the formula in 23.2 ounce plastic packages with a batch number of GXP1684 and an expiration date of March 5, 2013.

There are no health or safety risks, but your formula may have an odd odor. Apparently there were some complaints of irregular spit-up and stomach issues in some babies that were given the formula from the batch listed.

If you have this product check the batch number and expiration date. You should contact the Gerber Parents Resource Center at 1-800-487-7763 for a replacement.

Deal Alert! Pottery Barn Kids Washed Buckets Makes a Great Easter Bucket!

We found these adorable buckets from Pottery Barn Kids. They are currently on sale and available in three colors: pink, green and blue! Why do we like these buckets? Well, they make a great addition to a nursery or playroom, but we also think they are a wonderful alternative to the traditional Easter Basket. Why not have an Easter Bucket?! We especially love these because they offer an option for boys! Don’t spend an arm and a leg on baskets and liner when you can get this bucket for under $20!

Get your bucket HERE.

The Best Free iPhone and iPad Apps for Kids

We’ve searched the app store and found some really neat, FREE iPhone and iPad apps. Look no further and check out our list below!

1. The Lorax Garden, Free for a limited time!

This app is free for just a short time so grab it while it’s on major sale! All Dr. Seuss fans will love this app. Compatible with iPhone and iPad, it brings all the wonderful elements of The Lorax story to life. Listen to parts of the story and plant truffla trees and flowers! Lorax lovers everywhere will LOVE this!

UPDATE: As of March 14, 2012 this app is no longer free, but it is on sale for a limited time at $0.99.

2. Math Tap and Learn

This interactive math game lets older kids have some balloon popping fun within a space themed world. Practice addition, subtraction, and multipilcation.

3. Emma Zoo

This app is perfect for your toddler. Help Emma find the differences as she spends the day at the zoo!

4. Rocket Math FREE

Another fun little math app for you iPhone or iPad. This app allows your child to practice various skills, including telling time and working with money.

5. Cooper’s Big Bear Hug

This is a super cute interactive storybook. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

All these apps have been downloaded and kid-tested at our house and they get two thumbs up!

FREE Kindle Book for Kids: What’s on Pirate Island?

We love anything that’s free and this book for your Kindle is just that and-BONUS!-it will be fun for your kids too!

What’s on Pirate Island? is a fun guessing game geared for young children to age 5. Children will enjoy using the special spy glass and using clues to find things throughout the island. Your little pirate will find ships, messages in a bottle, parrots, and more!

To get your free book, click here.

Kid Party Ideas: Construction Dump Truck Themed Birthday Party

My toddler loves cars and trucks, so when I started planning his second birthday party I knew a vehicle themed party was a no-brainer! He especially loves his Chuck dump truck and all of Chuck’s Pals so I decided on a construction themed party. Here’s what we created with the help of great online party supplies like Birthday Express, Birthday in a Box and Kid’s Parties by Lori {highly recommend all three!}

It was all very simple. We had a small gathering, but still wanted to have some cute decor and fun with food.

Peppermints: Rocks

Pudding Cups with Gummie Worms: Dirt Cups

Donuts: Spare Tires

Cupcakes: Boulders (cupcake picks from Lori’s Parties)

Brownies: Cinder Blocks

Catered Sandwiches and other sides: Work Site Grub

The cake came from a local grocery store bakery. It was delish! I am not a baker, but wanted a mud look, so chocolate icing with chocolate sprinkles did the trick! All candles were purchased from Birthday in a Box.

The mantle was decorated with a DIY scrapbook paper pennant and some favorite Chuck trucks.

We like sweets so that was a major part of the snacks. You could be creative and go any direction with pebbles, rocks, and other things you might find on a construction site. All the dump trucks and construction cars were ones we already had, so be sure to utilize what you’ve got for decorations. Also, you can’t really see it in the picture, but the black plastic table cover had silver tape down the center giving it a “road” look. The kids loved it!

**All paper products were purchased from Birthday Express.

Fun Ideas for Celebrating Leap Day

Leap Day only comes around once every four years so why not have a little fun with it?  Usually at this point in winter everyone in my house is itching to get moving and have a change of pace and scenery. What might be an otherwise dreary winter day can now be a day of full of fun activities for you and your kiddos!

Take a Leap

Well, don’t do anything too drastic, but literally leap for Leap Day! Find a indoor gym to go to or do some fun leaping and jumping contests at home. This will get you all energized and will probably wear your kids out (making for a nice Leap Day rest time later in the day!).

Frog Fun

When you think of creatures that leap usually frogs come to mind first. Try playing a frog themed game like Leap the Lily Pad. Just make some lily pads out of green tagboard or construction paper and hop from pad to pad, much like musical chairs.

Read some Frog and Toad books. If you don’t have any at home, visit your library for an afternoon outing of reading fun.

If you have a local aquarium nearby, plan a visit to check out the frogs and other amphibians.

Create a Leap Day Time Capsule

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What a neat idea–a time capsule your child can create and bury to dig up later and recall all that was going on in the world on February 29, 2012!

Do Something Extra Special

Since Leap Day only happens once every four years, use it as an opportunity to do something our of the ordinary. Here are a few ideas:

• Visit some place you’ve never been before–a museum, zoo, or nearby town
• Have ice cream for breakfast or dinner
• Catch an afternoon movie at the theater
• Pick your kids up early from school to do something out of the ordinary (although getting to leave school early for no reason would be pretty special in itself!)
• Let your child dictate the day; play the games they want to, watch what they’d like to watch on TV, etc.

Happy Leap Day!

Best Baby Shower Gifts: Our Top 10 Picks

If you’re heading to a baby shower and trying to find a great gift for the mom-to-be we’ve got a few ideas. While it’s always nice to get something for the expectant mom of her registry of choice, something a little personal makes a great gift too. This can be in addition to some of her wanted items or you can create a unique basket of goodies yourself! Finding just the right gift might be a little hard, but we have a few ideas to get you started.

1. Guess How Much I Love You

This book was first published in 1994 and is one of the sweetest stories. Big and Little Nutbrown Hare share such a love for one another, much like the new mommy-to-be and her little one will share as well.

2. Robeez

No matter the season these cute little shoes will be a big hit! With styles for boys and girls you’re bound to find the cutest little shoes for your friend’s baby. Best of all, they have a variety of sizes. What a cute addition to an outfit or two and–whala!–your baby gift is complete!

3. Bouncy Seat

Many first time moms think they can live without a baby bouncy seat or a swing and then when the baby arrives and they are sleep deprived they’re wishing they had one–or both! If the mom-to-be doesn’t have a bouncer on her registry or if it has not been purchased yet, get it! She’ll be thanking you later! We love this one from Fisher Price. It plays songs, vibrates, lights up…All the bells and whistles! ($59, amazon.com)

4. Lucy Socks

These cute socks speak for themselves! So super cute. The mom-to-be will love putting her little girl’s feet into these! ($26, uncommongoods.com)

5. Dr. Suess Gift Basket

These super cute Dr. Suess bath towels are cute for either gender. Create a gift basket by adding some bath toys and a couple of Dr. Suess book for the newborn’s book collection. (pottery barn kids)

6. Toy Cars

Many moms don’t think about registering for smaller items, like toys. These cars are a great gift for moms expecting baby boys. They are easy to hold and come in bright, vibrant colors. (12.95, land of nod)

7. Clifford the Big Red Dog Ring Stacker

Who doesn’t love Clifford the Big Red Dog? A favorite for years, and sure to be for years to come, this toy is soft, safe and great for baby boys or girls. Again, the book lovers in us say to add a Clifford book or two to complete your gift. (9.99, amazon.com)

8. Beach Romper

Is the mom-to-be expecting a summertime baby? These beach rompers are cute for those warm beach days and can be personalized with the baby’s name! (19.95, personalizationmall.com)

9. OXO Tot 4-piece Feeding Set

Babies always need bibs and bottles so why not add this to your gift of feeding essentials? This feeding set is perfect for mom to use as baby gets older and then great for baby once they begin self-feeding. ($20, amazon.com)

10. Sophie the Giraffe

This teether has been around for over 50 years and is a favorite of both babies and their mommas! Make this giraffe an addition to some great things on the mom-to-be’s registry like burp cloths, diapers, pacifiers, bottles…The possibilities are endless! (under $20, amazon.com)

The Top Recalls of 2011

Toys, medications, and other household items seem to be recalled all the time these days. Be sure to check out this detailed list of the biggest recalls of 2011.

View the recall list.

RECALL ALERT: BOB Stroller with Embroidered Canopy

Do you own one of the popular B.O.B. jogging strollers? If so, check out the latest recall from the stroller company.

CLICK HERE to view the recall message.

Potty Training 101: Our Best Potty Training Tips

It’s probably one of the biggest challenges of motherhood: Potty Training. Most of us dread it, even if we’ve been through it before. Maybe you’ve already had a few failed attempts at potty training with your little one. Why do some children master it in a matter of days and others week or even months? We know one’s things for sure: Your child has to be ready and (mostly) willing. You can be sure your child is ready by looking for signs here and there like immediately wanting to be changed once they’ve dirtied their diaper or taking interest in the potty and what it’s for. If you’re just getting started on this adventurous journey or if you’re at a loss, don’t despair! We’ve got a list of tips to get you headed in the right direction.

1. Introduce It a Little at a Time

Most children won’t be ready to begin training until after age 2, and really closer to 3, but some children will take well to at least sitting on the potty before or around age 2. “We started training our daughter fairly early (around 18 mths.)”, says Melanie, a mom of two from Texas. “I didn’t want to push her, but sat her on the potty once a day before her night time bath and that got the ball rolling.” We love this idea! Of course, if your child freaks out don’t push it, but even just sitting on the potty for a few minutes a day (nothing has to “happen”) is a great start.

2. Start a Routine

Once you’ve had a day or two of practice (or accidents–we think straight to undies works best) you’ll want to start a routine. If you have a small portable potty seat keep it nearby. After your child has had something to drink remind them frequently that it will be time to use the potty soon. You will probably want to sit your child on the potty in regular intervals-perhaps every 15-30 minutes. This will establish a good routine and get your child used to sitting on the potty.

3. Praise, Praise, and More Praise

Once you’ve sat and sat and sat on the potty several times there will be success eventually! Don’t forget to praise your child. We’ve all seen the commercial for the “potty dance”, but try to keep in mind what will work for your child. “I loved using a sticker chart with small smiley stickers. Then at the end of the day (with no accidents) Katie could pick a big sticker of her choice,” says Alison, a Mom of one, from Cincinnati, Ohio.

4. Be a Good Model

Your child might be awfully curious about the bathroom and big toilet. Let them venture with you or an older sibling to the bathroom so they’ll learn there is nothing to be afraid of.

5. Don’t Push It

Whatever you do, if you sense some resistance, don’t push it. Let it go and try again in another few weeks. If after a week or two of accidents and frustration, take break too. Don’t keep trying just because you think your child HAS to be trained because of certain standards. Most importantly remember that your child won’t leave for college in diapers! When toddlers finally realize they are ready the process can be rather quick for some.

All content here is advice only. For professional opinions please seek the advice of your medical provider.

Do you have a great potty training tip? Share it with us in the comments below!

What We Love Right Now June 15, 2011: Summer Party Ideas for Kids

Throwing a summer birthday party? Or maybe you’re having a party just for fun? We’ve got several ideas for great party themes to help you have fun in the sun this summer with your kids and their friends!

1. A Tie-Dye T-Shirt Party, Best For Tweens and Teens

The summertime is perfect t-shirt and flip flop wearing season. What better party theme for this time of year than tie-dye decorating? The shirts themselves are bright and cheery, just like the summer sun, and sure to be loads of fun for the party goers to make. We love these tie-dye invitations from Tiny Prints. They aren’t too bold, but still have some great pops of color.

For partyware Birthday in a Box has some great Tie Dye party supplies. We like these plates because you can get the dinner plates or cake plates and then mix and match with solid colored cups, napkins, and cutlery. And don’t forget balloons!

The tie dye shirts will make great party favors. Not sure how to tie dye? It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it. Here are some great instructions we found at About.com.

2. Bubble Party, Best For Toddler and School Age Children

What small child doesn’t love bubbles? This party theme is perfect for a backyard bash. You can do a couple of stations: One table with small bottles of individual bottles of bubbles and another with large pans and wands with homemade bubble mix (not sure how to make a mix? It’s easy! Just use 1/2 cup dishwashing soap, like Dawn, 2 cups water, and 2 teaspoons of sugar).  You can also set up another table with bubble wrap cut up in small squares and paint and paper so the kids can paint with the bubble wrap.

If you have a covered porch or set up a tent or canopy we think decorating with paper lanterns and streamers would be such a cute idea. Paper lanterns would almost look like bubbles of all different colors and you could even use different sizes as well. Try your local party stores or, if you want to buy online, search PartyLights.com or JustArtifacts.com.

For food, serve up round items like Nilla Wafers, round fruits and veggie slices, and cookies. You can even serve Jell-O jigglers cut into circles-they are yummy, easy to make and colorful!

Party favors can be simple and cheap. We’ve seen these cute bubble wands at local stores everywhere and they are usually marked at $2.00/ea. or less. Such a cheap favor and each child would be sure to love it!

3. Pirate Party, Best for Toddler-School Age Children

Arrrrrrr, Matey! Sail the Seven Seas with your child and their friends with this super fun summer party theme! We found everything we needed for this theme at Birthday in a Box! Their pirate party selection couldn’t be beat.

For invitations…

Send a message in a bottle! How cute, unique, and, well, pirateish! Buy these HERE.

Games…

Don’t reinvent the wheel! Here’s another SharpMom favorite from Birthday in a Box. Pin the Eye Patch on the Pirate!

Looking for more game ideas? Try walking the plank with a small piece of wood, like a 2×4, or put on a “treasure hunt” AKA scavenger hunt for older kids.You can also play a game of “pass the skull” (aka hot potato). Just make your skill out of oval Styrofoam or wrap an old Mr. Potato Head .

Partyware…

All favorites from Birthday in a Box!

Favors…

Try gold coins, eye patches, and treasure maps! All can be found online or at your local party stores.

Crafts…

1. Decorate Your Own Pirate Flag: All you need are crayons, paper, and great imagination!

2. Decorate a “Booty Bag” for all their pirate loot!

4. Flip Flop Fun, Best for School Age, Tween Girls

Birthday in a Box has another super girly party patter that’s perfect for a summer pool party! Theme your whole party around flip flops. Ask your guests to where their best swimsuit and favorite flops. Better yet, you could even ask them to decorate a pair of flops before hand and give a prize a the party to the best pair! For partyware, we found these great napkins that will go well with bright pink and orange plates and cups. We also love these super fun straws, sold in packs of 4. They girls will love sipping lemonade and tea from their fun flip flop straws!

If you don’t have your own personal pool, try booking a local pool or perhaps even the pool at your local YMCA. For food serve up finger foods like veggie and fruit trays and chips with dips. We like keeping decorations simple for this theme. Just doing bunches of colorful balloons will add a nice touch to coordinate with the flip flop napkin. We also found a couple of invitations we really liked.

To purchase this invitation, click here.

To purchase this invitation, click here.

5. Backyard Beach Party, Best for Ages Toddler to School Age Children

There is a lot you can do with this theme! For fun run some water sprinklers, open the sandbox and bring out the buckets and shovels, or for little ones use water tables for play too. Older children will enjoy games like crabwalk relay races, beach ball and water balloon tosses. Little ones will like baby pools filled with mini beach balls made into a ball pits or baby pools filled with water!

If you host this party in the  late afternoon/evening, invite parents and turn it into a BBQ. You could serve hotdogs, hamburgers, and chips. Don’t forget the cake! Maybe in the shape of a beach ball or fish? If you’re not feeling creative you can always preorder a cake with a beach scene from your favorite bakery!

We found these great invitations on Esty.com. Why do we love these? You can print them at home!

For party favors try a sand bucket and shovel filled with a few treats like sunglasses, leis, a small beach ball and candy.You can even personalize the buckets with by writing guest’s names on them with paint pens!

Do you have a great summer party theme? Leave us a comment and link up with us!

Best Sunscreens for Babies and Kids

Your child’s skin is so very delicate and it’s important to treat it well while outdoors during the summer. Many sunscreens these days smell funky, go on thick, and just don’t seem “good” for your child’s skin. These following lotions contain natural ingredients and go on light, but still give your child’s skin adequate protection.

1. Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock SPF 60+, $8.99 and up, Available at most drug stores

This lotion has no chemicals, just mineral to create a barrier between baby’s skin and sun’s rays. It’s also available in a sunblock stick for easy application on ears, nose, and face.

2. Episencial Sunny Sunscreen, $14.99

This sunscreen contains a natural blend of zinc and titanium minerals and organic ingredients like shea butter, beeswax and avocado oil to nourish and soften skin. To purchase, click here.

3. TruKid Sunny Days SPF 30+, $17.49

Again, this sunscreen is all natural and has wonderful ingredients such as green tea extract, cucumber oil, and pomegranate juice. To purchase, Click here.

4. Coppertone Water Babies Pure & Simple Lotion, $10.99, Available at most drug stores

Coppertone’s new Pure & Simple is dye free and uses a gentle zinc oxide formula. Best of all it retains its SPF after 80 minutes of water activity.

Regal Summer Movie Express 2011

image via Regal Entertainment Group

Looking for something fun and inexpensive to do this summer to beat the heat? Meet up with some friends for Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express 2011. It’s a 9-week festival held at select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres that offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am.

For more info visit Regal Entertainment Group.

Cute End-of-the-Year Teacher Gift Ideas

As a mom it’s important to show a little extra appreciation to the teacher whose been there for your child all year. Even if it hasn’t been the best school year ever (hey, it happens), a small gift is a great way to show teacher’s you appreciate all they have done. Teachers love restaurants and shopping, so giftcards to those kinds of places work really well, but if you are looking for something a little more fun or personal, we’ve got a few suggestions!

1. Fun Jar Filled with Treats

I think every woman loves a little something that looks cute. We found these precious jars filled with cookies at a local boutique in our town, but they look pretty easy to recreate at home with some ribbon, a jar, candy of your choice or the teacher’s favorite, and a fun label made on the computer.

2. Monogrammed Key Chain

We love Esty.com and found these super cute monogrammed key chains-perfect for holding those classroom keys!

To purchase these key chains on Esty CLICK HERE

3. Lilly Pulitzer Stationary

Why buy the dress when you can have a fun print notepad, photo album, ink pen, or file folders? Gotta love the Lilly P. designs and any teacher would love these added accessories on their desk or in their purse!

For these and more CLICK HERE

4. A Night at the Movies

We love this idea because it works out well whether your teacher is male or female. Everyone loves a good movie so buy a giftcard to a local rental store, some popcorn and candies and fill a fun bucket or basket as your teacher’s end of the year treat!

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5. Organize a Class Gift

Something coming from the whole class will mean a lot to your child’s teacher. While gift cards are great and useful, something personalized will leave a lasting impression.

Reading Basket

For primary school teachers this is a great idea! Reading is key to learning and all teachers of young children push a love for reading. Wouldn’t it be neat if each child in the class donated a copy of their favorite book to their teacher’s class reading corner or book collection? Each child could sign their name inside and leave a little note for their teacher.

Quilt

A handprint memory quilt is also a great gift. This is one the teacher can take home or hang in their classroom as decoration!

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