I thought I would let you know that before I became the lean, green mom, I was a gift-and-etiquette expert. As such I have a website called Gifts and Etiquette where I offer advice to real-life gift-giving quandaries.
Today, I received a question about teacher gifts–coincidental considering I just covered the topic here yesterday. I thought you might be interested in reading my additional advice on teacher gifts there, along with some of the other advice I’ve offered people who have written to me over the years. I cover everything from holiday gifts to wedding etiquette.
Of course, if you have a gift or etiquette quandary that I can help you out with–and use (anonymously) on that website, let me know.
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I’ll head over to read the other one. Speaking from the teacher perspective, it really is the thought that counts. I have simple homemade gifts from children, larger gifts from families, and I love them all. I have a tiny origami box that a boy made for me. He’s in high school now, but he was only 11 when he folded this little box and put a single piece of candy in it.
Hi Leah – a delayed post to your original … if you agree with concept of a group gift, I’d love for you to check out from: Everyone (www.fromeveryone.com). Conceived by two moms (one of them me!) who had both experienced the hassle of organizing the class gift, we knew there had to be a better way. We tried to think of all the components of making the act of giving enjoyable, since that’s what it’s really about. One key feature, essential in today’s economy, is that each contribution is confidential – so know one knows that Sally gave $50 and Jane gave $5. Only the aggregate amount is visible by the group. The Organizer still does her job, but now it’s online, on her own time, in her jammies if she wishes. There’s no more begging for money, chasing down checks or signatures for the card, every step is automated; from gift contribution requests, to collection of monies, to sending the gift. And keep in mind, it’s not limited to teacher gifts, any time you’re organizing a gift on behalf of a group; from: Everyone is the answer. I hope you take the time to check out our site, and let us know what you think. Thanks for your consideration. Paula Cho, Co-Founder