40+ Hip Gifts For Hostesses, Co-Workers, Teachers & More

Looking for a way to thank those who make your life a little sweeter throughout the year?

Like… your hair stylist that makes you look like a million bucks or a neighbor that checks in on your dog when you have long work days…  your babysitter who will come watch your kiddos at a moment’s notice, that teacher who took the extra time with your child to help him succeed… we could go on.  We’re all pretty lucky to have so many folks in our life who make days brighter!  Here’s a few goodies that celebrate those moments.

   Just Want To Say Thanks
      

     

1. What better way to celebrate warm hearts than with a giant cup of snowman soup?  $9.95

2.  Take a little happiness with you wherever you go with these sweet sterling dipped bird earrings.  $13.95

3.  Celebrate the small things by filling this adorable jar with candy, notes of appreciation or a gift card.  $11.95

4. Let them know… “What the heart gives away is never gone.  It is kept in the hearts of others.” with this sentimental handcrafted quote collage.  $33.50

5.  This handmade memory magnet has another great saying that is so true… “The heart that gives, gathers” $10

6.  Want to show appreciation to someone who has a big heart?  Give them this beautiful hand carved river stone created by artisans in Haiti.  $6.95

7.  Let them know they are part of making this world a better, brighter place with this uplifting book filled with quotes to inspire. $14.50

 

    For TerrificTeachers

1. This handy alligator is hungry for staples and will remove them in one bite.  $8.95

2.  With all the hand washing and sanitizing that goes on during the winter months teacher’s hands will be thirsty for this subtle citrus smelling, all natural hand cream. $10.95  (also comes in travel size $5.95)

3.  Cover your classroom windows with snowflakes for every season with some help from this crafty book. $9.99

4.  Thank your teacher for planting seeds of possibility with this handcrafted memory magnet. $10

5.  Monkey bread always makes a marvelous holiday treat. $12.95

6.   This Christmas pastries flour sack towel makes a pretty & practical gift.  It would be even more sweet if you pair it with a plate of homemade treats $9.95

7.  Leave a note of appreciation on this handmade posy post-it holder for a memorable thank you gift $23.50

 

   Your Awesome Office Mates

1. This playful putty could help bring forth brilliant ideas from your co-worker’s brain storming sessions. (maybe you should grab a can for you too) $11.95

2.  Keep track of the upcoming year with this super cute Curly Girl mini calendar. $7.99

3.  Your co-worker’s screen would stay squeaky clean with the help of this doggy screen cleaner. Its chamois tummy cleans and reduces static on your screens and monitors-always leaving a zesty hint of lemon in the air.  $11.95

4.  This humorous sticky note pad will bring a big grin to your co-worker’s face and definitely lighten the mood when their desk is overflowing with papers. $4

5.  Who doesn’t need a sugar fix now and then?  Fill this giant glass pill container with your favorite sweets to get you through the work day.  $25.95

6. These sweet smelling hi-liters will make reviewing reports a bit more pleasant. $5.95

7.  Surprise a bunch of your co-workers by sneaking silly eyes onto their boring office accessories with these emergency googly eyes. $8.95

 

    Secret Santa Surprises under $5

1. Keep your lips moist & flavorful with this yummy chocolate chip cookie flavored lip balm.  $2.95

2.  Who couldn’t use a little seed of happiness to brighten their day?  $2

3.  Doesn’t this hilarious magnet belong on your sarcastic friends fridge?  $5

4.  Maybe these tissues are right!? Could it be that’s why you sneeze all the time at work? $2

5.  Keep your teeth clean while enjoying the taste of your favorite meat treat with these kitschy toothpicks $2.95

6.  Everyone needs a little pick-me-up when a cold comes to visit & this shower burst is the perfect prescription.  $4.25

7.  Time travel back to the good ole days of fruit stripe gum.  It may not hold its flavor like today’s gums, but those first few minutes are juicilicious! $1.50

8.  How do you show your holiday spirit?  We think this jingle ring makes the perfect December accessory. $3.95

   For The Happening Hostess

1. Turn any empty wine bottle into an instant candle holder with one of these clever wine cork candles.  $9.95

2.  Everybody needs a little help from Santa and a pomegranate martini won’t hurt either :-)  $8.95

3.  Who couldn’t use a little extra glamour in the kitchen?  This oven glove is perfect for pulling pretty cookies out of the oven.  $15.95

4.  This air tight sunflower silicone lid replaces messy plastic wrap & keeps things covered from the freezer to the oven.  $8.95

5.  Spruce up your hostess’ spreader collection by adding these beautiful beaded ones to the mix.  $17.95

6.  Chill your wine to the perfect temperature with this pretty and practical corkcicle.  $24.95

7.  Spice up the typical party conversations with this box filled with 135 questions to spark interesting discussions. $25

 

    Books… A Great Go-to–Gift For Almost Anyone

1. Celebrate the extraordinary everyday with this beautiful book filled with inspiring quotes $14.50

2.  Tune up on your trivial knowledge about everyday objects with this interesting read.  $12.95

3.  This heartwarming book is full of terrific tales of animals finding friendships in the most unique circumstances. $13.95

4.  Not many cartoon friends can endure the test of time quite like the Peanuts.  $12.95

5.  This book is all about the little things (that we sometimes overlook) that make life simply awesome.  $15

6.  Well…. don’t they?  Celebrate the wisdom & humor of your fellow sistas with this cheeky read.  $16.95

7.  Who couldn’t use a few fancy words now & then.  You’ll sound super smart after paging through this handy book.  $5.99

8.  We all have a few of these hidden away in our photo albums.  Enjoy the perusing through other family mishaps in this entertaining book.  $15

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