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Charley Merritt's avatar

This is such a great list! And might I also suggest using this for teacher gifts when the time comes?! The number of lists I’ve seen for teachers that include a bottle of wine is so insane to me 🤯 Normalize not gifting alcohol to anyone!

Melissa Urban's avatar

Oh I love that idea too! I usually give teachers cash or a generic gift card (like Amex), but I also like something thoughtful like this.

Liz Sproule's avatar

I love these examples. As someone who doesn't drink and hasn't for decades, I've done the orchids and the artisanal olive oil. I've also done homemade chocolate chip cookies in a basket, hand sewn placemats and napkins, and my husband has made beautiful cutting boards and charcuterie boards. I'm excited to add the chocolates and tea towels to my repertoire.

Melissa Urban's avatar

These are all amazing ideas! Anyone who shows up with freshly baked cookies is a winner in my house.

Rebe Goebel's avatar

Have you ever looked at Geometry towels? They’re now my go-to hostess gift. They are amazing. I also love their not-paper towels.

Melissa Urban's avatar

I love Geometry and own quite a few! Their seasonal prints in particular are really fun, we have some Christmas and Valentine's Day

Sandy DiCamillo's avatar

Love the tea towel idea and I have a friend for whom I’m buying the Prince once right away!

Melissa Urban's avatar

I just saw it's sold out!!!! But there are others that are just as fun

Sandy DiCamillo's avatar

You should have checked out before publishing your article. 😜

MARY ANNE's avatar

I love love love Kosterina olive oil. The bottle is gorgeous, what’s in it is top-notch, and it’s woman owned and run! https://www.kosterina.com