Let’s celebrate teachers, the unsung superheroes and sheroes of our children’s educations. We join parents, students, friends, family, and businesses in letting our educators know how much we appreciate them.
Although gift cards to Starbucks and Target are always “appreciated,” here are some creative gifts for teachers from female-owned businesses in the Fort Worth area that will make them feel extra special.
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Sweet Treats
Sweet treats for our teachers are always a wonderful option. Here are three local options for delicious gifts.
Mrs. Jacklyn Cerda, owner of Cerdafied Cookies, is an elementary educator turned certified baker, pun intended! She offers teacher-themed cookies for teacher appreciation week. These can also be personalized for your special teacher. Order from her Facebook page. She offers delivery for an additional fee, and porch pick up for those in southwest Fort Worth.
Mallory Brooke with Glory Days Cakery makes custom cupcakes and sheet cakes for staff at several schools. This would be great to treat the entire team of teachers with a cake or cupcakes for teacher appreciation.
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Mrs. Melva Ethley, owner of On the Run Lunch and Dinner Catering delivers charcuterie boxes to schools across the metroplex for a whopping $10.00 each, plus delivery fees. If you didn’t know, teachers only get 30 minutes to eat, and much of that time is spent walking students to and from the lunch room, grading papers, catching up on emails, or even tutoring students. It’s rare that teachers get to enjoy a tasty meal, so a gourmet charcuterie box would be an exceptional option. Ordering is super simple online, just make sure you have at least 10 orders for her to come to your school.
Customized Gifts & Decor
Here is a roundup of gifts that can be customized for teachers and staff. Choose from tumblers, pens, t-shirts, and even door hangers.
We are certainly in our personalized era. Rose Hagedorn with Darling Shenanigans Designs makes customized t-shirts, water bottles, and more. Teachers loves a cup, mug, or t-shirt especially made for them.
Mrs. April Sowder, owner of Oh Darlin’ Designs, is an art teacher and master painter. She creates custom wooden door hangers in any shape, size, and all are hand-painted by her. Message her online to order.
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The sacrifice is endless, so if anyone deserves celebration, it’s educators!
