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End of the year teacher gift idea and free printable

Basket with wine bottle, wine chiller, wine tote, best teacher ever book and an apple with tag that says "apples are fine but by June you deserve some wine"

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Teachers will love what’s inside basket! This end of the year teacher gift idea is easy to put together and comes with a free printable too! Because by the end of the year, teachers deserve all the wine.

I can’t believe it’s already almost the end of the school year. Our teachers deserve to be spoiled for all the extra hard work they put in. Honestly, our oldest graduates kindergarten this year and his teacher has been fantastic! We could not have asked for a better experience. So I wanted to put something special together for her to celebrate the end of a great year and kick off summer. This end of the year teacher gift idea is the perfect way to show your appreciation for all they do. After all “apples for the teacher used to be just fine, but by June, they deserve some wine!”

To make this you will need:

a basket
print out of my free printable, which I have linked below.
cardstock or paper
scissors
wine
ribbon
hole punch
filler for your basket
basket items (I’m sharing some ideas below)

Free printable tag

Here is the printable tag. Click here to download and print out your own tags!

Once you have printed out your tag, you will need to cut it out.

Then using a hole puncher, I punched a hole in the corner of the tag and slipped some twine through with a ribbon, tying the ribbon around the neck of the wine bottle.

Next it’s time to fill your basket.

What to include in your End of the Year Gift Basket Idea for the Teacher

The beauty of this gift basket is that it can be completely customized! You can do a fun summer themed basket, coffee, chocolate, honestly, whatever your teacher likes! (But honestly, what teacher doesn’t love wine?)

Here are some ideas of what to include in your basket:

Basket
Turkish towel
Wine tote
Wine chiller
Charcuterie board
Best teacher because book (For this part, I gave each student in the class. two pieces of paper out of the book and had them write what they loved about their teacher. Then had them send back to me so that I could compile them all in the book to give the teacher. Just a little something to personalize it)

You will want to add some filler to your basket. You can use whatever you like but here are some that I like to use:

Then you will want to add your items to the baskets in an aesthetically pleasing way. I like to add the taller items in the back. Complete with some ribbon for a special touch.

And just like that you have the perfect end of the year teacher gift!

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Hope you enjoy your summer!

Here are some other blog posts you may enjoy:

Printable summer bucket list

How to have a root beer float bar

Make your own homemade ice cream

Back to school countdown

Back to school basket

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May 22, 2023 By Nicolle

3 In Gift Guides

Best Mother’s Day gifts for 2023

Best Mother's Day gift ideas 2023 Mother's Day gift guide

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If you are looking for beautiful, creative, one of a kind gifts for mom, grandma, your mother in law or other mother figure in your life, here are some of my favorite ideas. Scroll down to see the Best Mother’s Day gifts for 2023. Save it, send it to your significant other as a little hint hint, or just leave this screen up on their desktop.

I never really truly appreciated my mom until I went off to college. And now that I have kids of my own, I can better understand her and when she said that her love for us was unending. My mom is the best there is and my best friend. So when choosing a Mother’s Day gift for her, I want it to be just as beautiful and special as she is. All of these gifts are ideas I would gift my own mom and I think yours would love too!

The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for 2023

1.) A beautiful linen caftan from Lake Pajamas

This gauzy caftan is a timeless classic just like mom. And it comes in other beautiful colors too.

2.) Victoria Emerson mama cuff

For the mama who loves a little sparkle.

3.) Glass purse vase

Is this not the cutest way to give her some fresh florals?

4.) Glass Mug

The prettiest way for her to sip her coffee or tea. Gift this with some DIY personalized tea bags for the sweetest most heartfelt gesture.

5.) Book Nook

If she is a book lover, she will love this little nook to hold her place, her coffee and reading glasses. Gift with a classic book, one off my book recommendation lists here, the one in #6, or the gift of Kindle Unlimited!

6.) Personalized Super Mom Book

this is a cute gift idea from the kids. Order now so you have it in time!

7.) Nostalgic View Finder

This is a super unique and nostalgic gift! Take all of your favorite photos and memories together and have them made into a reel so mom can look at them whenever she wants.

8.) Custom Mama Sweatshirt

Personalize it with those littles whom she wears their heart on her sleeve.

9.) Custom Birth Flower Necklace

This was a really popular gift item from the gift guide last year. So beautiful.

10.) Hummingbird Feeder

For the bird watcher and just because this feeder is absolutely gorgeous!!

11.) Butterfly Feeder

This is a great gift for the gardener or if she just loves nature. In the warmer months, is a feeding station to attract butterflies and pollinators to the garden. And in the colder months, is a home for them.

12.) Eye Massager

This has been one of the most popular items on the Christmas gift guide for the past two years. Great for headache/migraine sufferers, those with eye strain or if she just needs to relax.

Click here to see all of Amazon’s top picks for Mother’s Day

And if you’re looking for a good cocktail to serve mom for Mother’s Day, check out my strawberry lemonade Momosa. Bonus points if you serve her on a tray in bed!

Hope you all enjoy the day with your mom’s and the special women in your life <3

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April 20, 2023 By Nicolle

9 In Christmas

13 Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Are you ready for tons of gift wrapping inspiration? I’m teaming up with some of my favorite blogger friends to share 13 gift wrapping ideas for the holidays.

Now I am by no means a gift wrapping pro. I love me a giant gift bag as much as the next person, especially when I’m running late to a birthday party. And in our house, Santa usually wraps the boy’s gifts in some kind of dinosaur or character wrapping paper so we can distinguish who’s is who. But when it comes to giving gifts to family members or friends at Christmas time, it’s more special when you give a gift that shows you took the time to wrap.

Here are some tips and ideas to make your gifts look more creative and festive this holiday season!

1.) Kraft Paper Gift Wrapping Ideas – from yours truly, Our Tiny Nest

I love to use kraft paper, there’s so many options and ways you can decorate it, from stamping, or painting, or adding various toppers. I love how neutral it is.

I think my favorite way is to add some twine, dried citrus slices, and a sprig of greens to tie it all together. It makes it look a little more elevated.

Or if you love a more whimsical flair, you can draw a gingerbread or make a reindeer.

Click here to see all 4 ideas and how to make the dried orange slices.

Scented salt dough ornaments also are another cute DIY topper idea. Click here to see how to make them!

2.) Easy and Elegant Gift Wrapping Ideas from At Home with Kristy

Kristy is a professional interior designer so is always up to date on the latest trends. Her ideas are classically elegant! This woodland theme is adorable. But I love her color scheme for this year going off the coastal trend. Click to see.

3.) 10 gift topper ideas from Kylie at Trueman’s Treasures

Kylie is showing you 10 of the best gift topper ideas from using monograms, to pictures or artwork, little Santa coats and more. Click here to see all of her fun ideas!

4.) 5 ways to use brown paper from Sweet Valley Acres

Crystal is a girl after my own heart! She chose to wrap her gifts with brown or kraft paper as well. She’s showing you 5 beautiful wrapping ideas and these are all stunning! Click here for her how to.

5.) Brown Paper Packages Tied Up in Strings from Jenny Wren Design

Rosy shows you how to make these whimsical gingerbread gift bags. This is such a cute way to gift some Christmas cookies or holiday treats. Check out Rose’s recipe for her homemade caramels, mmm. Click here.

6.) These creative ideas and tips from DIY Beautify

Cindy shows you how to wrap using things you already have around your home like a tea towel, chicken wire or scrap paper. They all look so cute! And I love how she used a cookie cutter as a gift topper! Click here for all of her ideas.

7.) Colorful Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas from Sonata Design

Every time I think of Missy I think of bright, bold colors as that is what defines her style. And her gift wrapping is no exception! I love how she personalized her gift wrapping to her family member’s personalities, makes it feel that much more special! Click here for her ideas.

8.) This Beautiful Brown Paper and Velvet Ribbon Idea from Hen and Horse Design

Susan used cookie cutters to stamp a decorative detail on some neutral brown paper and it is such a cute idea! Top it with some velvet green ribbon and it’s just elegant! I love the color scheme, it’s very rich looking and would looking pretty under anyone’s tree! Click here.

9.) How to elevate Target wrapping paper from WM Design House

Wendy is so extremely talented. She likes to get her wrapping paper from Target since they have such a great selection but then she shows you how to embellish them! Click here to see her favorite wrapping paper picks and tricks. I love that ribbon tree.

10.) How to tie a perfect gift bow from The Pond’s Farmhouse

Rachel breaks it down step by step and shows you how to make the perfect bow EVERY time! Because lets be honest, everything is better with a bow. I also love her fresh cedar and boxwood topper, so so pretty! Click here to see how she makes some other cute sustainable toppers too!

11.) These Glamorous Gift Wrapping Ideas from Bella Grey Designs

If you like a little extra sparkle and glam, then click here check out these ideas from Jennifer. She used to wrap gifts at a high end department store, so the girl can teach us a thing or two! And that black ribbon is so chic!

12.) Using fresh greens on gift wrap by Saved From Salvage

Regina shows you how to use fresh greens to decorate your gifts. They’re all so pretty but wait until you see the gnome!!!! Click here to see.

13.) Unique and Fun Gift Wrapping from Savvy in the Suburbs

Sherri is a designer who loves a good DIY. She’s showing you some of her favorite ways to add a little festive flair to your packages with ornaments from the Dollar Store, and cute little stockings stuffed with a sweet treat. Click here to see.

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December 10, 2022 By Nicolle

22 In DIY/ holidays

DIY Simmer Pot Gift

There’s something so cozy about a beautiful simmer pot on the stove and the fragrant aromas. Especially in winter time. This DIY simmer pot is a great gift idea for the holidays and super easy to assemble!

And for more Christmas ideas, scroll to the bottom to check out a 14 Days of Christmas blog hop!

What is a stovetop simmer pot?

A simmer pot is a basically a pot of water, fruits, herbs and spices that you simmer throughout the day to fill your home with a nice aroma. Simmer pots are really nice around the holidays with those warm spices but they can be enjoyed all year long.

In the past I’ve done simmer pots in any old ordinary pot but recently I got this glass pot on Amazon. It’s soooo pretty and I thought it would make a great hostess gift.

What you need to make this DIY Simmer Pot:

Simmer Pot (linking it here)
2 oranges
1/2 bag of fresh cranberries
Dried cloves
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
3 cinnamon sticks
Ribbon or twine

How to make a DIY Simmer Pot Gift

Fill your pot with the oranges, cranberries and sprinkle in some cloves. With a ribbon or some twine, tie together the cinnamon sticks and rosemary and place in the pot. You don’t have to use this pot you can absolutely put together the ingredients and gather in a mason jar as well. Wrap and tie with a ribbon. If you want, you can also add a little tag with the instructions for simmering (listing the instructions below).

Instructions:

Fill a pot with about 3-4 cups of water. Add all ingredients to the pot and allow to simmer. Keep an eye on the water and add more as needed. You can reuse for a few days, just add more water. Enjoy!