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Sigh. It is already August. Even though it has been decades since I have headed back to school, I still feel a little bit of anxiety when August 1 comes. The feeling of slight dread that summer will be over soon, crossed with the heat, can really wear me down. I decided to lean into [...]
Two years after I first posted one, tags that read 'a little treat for someone sweet' are my most visited blog post. They go well with, literally, any sweet little treat. Many of my readers use them for teacher gifts. I did this one in a different style and color from previous versions. It is [...]
I know that I do a lot of teacher appreciation gift tags, but they really deserve thanks right now as they embark on this school year. These tags say "You're the Best" and are nonspecific enough to use for day care workers, tutors, staff, or just friends. The circle shaped, printable gift tags may be [...]
This summer will be different. We will be at home more. See fewer people. Travel less. I plan to make the best of it by spending more time in my garden, continuing to take morning walks, and practicing my piano. But I still feel a little sad about the plans that have been canceled. A [...]
I cannot seem to stop making holiday gift tags, even though the season is upon us. But, I figure some of you are probably running as late as I am, and might still be searching for ideas. So . . . these A Christmas Treat for Someone Sweet gift tags are in a red and [...]
Here is a cute and inexpensive holiday gift idea for neighbors. Popcorn, either homemade or store bought (shopping ideas below), is sure to be appreciated during the season when we are overrun with cookies and candy. These Just Popped By To Wish You Happy Holidays tags will make the gift more personal. You may download [...]
Here is an idea for holiday gifts for teachers, staff, or neighbors. How about putting together a fun, but inexpensive, baking kit with your favorite mix and a whisk? You can customize this to the occasion, and use cookie, bread, or a dip mix. Then just add a whisk, and if you want a larger [...]
You probably aren't ready to start planning for the holidays yet—I know I'm not—but in the next couple of weeks I am going to be launching new projects and printables for when you are. These A Little Treat for Someone Sweet gift tags are in a red and green Christmas color palette, and are perfect [...]
You can never have too many ideas stored away for teacher gifts. I created these "It's a Treat Having You as a Teacher" tags with no holiday or specific occasion in mind. Print a few and use them any time you want to give your teachers a little lift in their day. You may download [...]
The evenings are getting cooler here in Virginia. While it would be premature to say that the weather has turned, it is already becoming apparent that fall is on the way. I have started designing fall printables, and will begin rolling them out over the next few weeks starting with these An Autumn Treat for [...]