15 Last-Minute Gifts
For Teachers
and Caregivers
A simple thank you will often do, but if
you want to give a little more, try one
of these:
• The experience: Make a donation
in a teacher’s name for a feel-good
holiday season.
Tip: Need some inspiration?
Consider donating to your school’s
food program, or a charity that’s
close to your heart.
• The practical need: Classrooms
always need new supplies, so nd
out what’s missing in yours. Then,
hit your local dollar or ofce supply
store to ll a basket of essentials.
Tip: If time permits, team up with
other parents (on a donate-what-youcan
basis to save money and ll the
basket with even more supplies.
• The thoughtful DIY: Set up an
art station for the kids to create
holiday cards. You’ll simply need
paper, markers and crayons, and
maybe a few festive cookies to
spread some cheer.
Tip: Have more time to spare? Try
a fun DIY project, like a customized
notebook and planter box.
For Your Partner
If your partner hasn’t hinted at what
they want, one of the following should
do the trick:
• The experience: Vouchers to the
local movie theatre will provide a
sweet, simple night for around $30.
Tip: Looking to spend a little more?
Consider a tasting tour, or tickets to
a local concert or play.
• The practical need: For cozy
nights in, consider gifting a new
book on a topic your partner loves
(and scan the best sellers list for
ideas!).
Tip: Prefer to spread the sweetness
throughout the year? Consider
getting them a subscription to
a hobby magazine or a mix of
magazines .
• The thoughtful DIY: Up your
snack game, and whip up a batch
of homemade salsa (with festive
labels to boot) , or simply frame a
fun photo of the two of you.
Tip: Want to cut back on gifts,
but spend more time together?
Plan, prep and enjoy a homemade
holiday feast from your partner’s
favorite cookbook.
For Your Friends
Want to pass along a little festive cheer
to your friends? Try one of these:
• The experience: Save yourselves
the stress of nding the perfect gift,
and discuss going out for a nice
dinner together.
Tip: It’s an opportunity to simply
catch up and enjoy each other’s
company, absolutely stress-free!
• The practical need: Help your
friends stay in touch while keeping
warm this winter — consider gifting
a pair of trendy texting gloves
they can wear while using any
touchscreen.
Tip: If you’re in a time-crunch,
swing by a nearby holiday market
to support local makers.
• The thoughtful DIY: Once you
gather a few supplies from the bulk
store, you can put together festive
mulled-cider sachets or hot cocoa
mix. The perfect complement to
cold winter nights.
Tip: For a gift that’s even sweeter,
add a few homemade cookies to
the mix.
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