By Shelley Gilbert
When we write our Christmas gift list, it’s nice to remember our Day Care, Pre-Prep and School Teachers and any other members of the village helping to raise our kids this year!
It’s a lovely gesture to give a little thank-you to the people who have taught, played with and endured our children this past year. But it does not mean you have to spend a fortune or sell a kidney to afford it by any means – there’s so much available for under $20….but then if you want to spend more, there’s lots available too! Here’s 50 gifts to suit all budgets!
Inexpensive Gifts for Teachers You Can Make at Home:
A beautiful home made meal or nibbles is always appreciated – plus they are low cost and make for a really thoughtful gift. Here are some ideas on what you can make for the teachers in your childs’ life:
Nuts and Bolts Crunchy Snack Mix
This delicious savoury mix can be made in bulk in the slow cooker – grab some sealable glass jars, add a ribbon – and there is the perfect gifts!
Christmas Lolly Sleighs
These Christmas Lolly Sleighs are a FANTASTIC Christmas gift – not just for teachers, but for anyone! You will need a good glue gun, some ribbon and a bit of patience.
Here’s how>
Traditional Rum Balls
These are the real old-style Rum Balls – my Grandma’s recipe made on Weetbix. They are so damn good! Best of all – you can make Rum Balls up to two months in advance – and you can either keep them in the fridge (they mature nicely) or even freeze them!
Mini Mars Bar Christmas Puddings
These are just adorable, and they freeze well too – so you can make a load of these and pop them in the freezer for when you need them!
Cookie Mix in a Jar
This one is very visually gorgeous! You can grab Mason jars from the cheap shops that have lids – which makes them easily transportable.
Make a Mason Jar Terrarium
Terrariums are alive and beautiful and perfect to sit on the teacher’s desk. They are really easy to make too!
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Shortbread in a Jar
We have lots of totally scrumptious shortbread recipes to try. Serve in a Mason Jar with a lid, some gingham and a ribbon!
Shortbread recipes we recommend include:
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