Faster than ice cream melting, summertime has flown by, and it is almost time for students to fill school hallways yet again. Why don’t you begin the year on a good note and take a first-day teacher gift to put a smile on the face of the one who will lovingly lead your children until May? Here are some suggestions that will make you a hero and are a bit more creative than showing up with an apple!
Coffee House Gift Cards
Various 78209 Places
A gift card to a neighborhood coffee shop is a great way to say hello to a teacher or coach. Consider CommonWealth Coffee, Bird Bakery, Starbucks, Bakery Lorraine or Daily Bread Bakery. This is a perfect way to bring them to campus on day two with smiles and alert eyes!
Peaceful Lavender
Sunset Ridge Home and Hardware
Lavender is the go-to scent for refreshing peace. Take a beautiful candle, diffuser or lotion in this aroma proven to calm the chaos.
A Rejuvenating Facial
MDC Beauty Studio in Carousel Court
Esthetician Monica Cassell offers a teachers rejuvenating facial special, for a limited time Receive a 50 minute treatment for $55, designed to relax, refresh and boost a youthful complexion.
Roses
H-E-B
H-E-B Blooms Departments have the best deal in town on a dozen beautiful roses. These will put a smile on any face. Male teachers might enjoy a potted plant for their classrooms.
Afternoon Refreshment
Natural Grocers
Deliver a bag of cold, healthy drinks from Natural Grocers. These are designed to give a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon in such a way as to strengthen and promote good health.
Sweets For The Sweet
Chocolozzo
Treat your teacher with six luscious chocolate-covered strawberries for only $17.99. The best of both worlds…fruit and chocolate.
By Pamela Lutrell
