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Summer Giftable Idea

Published on by Amanda LeggetteLeave a comment

With strawberry season in full swing, I wanted to put together a thoughtful, seasonal gift to say thank you to the incredible teachers who’ve poured into my kids all year long. There’s something extra special about a homemade gift, and I loved the idea of celebrating the sweetness of spring with a “berry sweet” theme!

This little bundle includes a few of my favorite things—simple, homemade touches and a few seasonal finds that pair beautifully together. Whether you’re making something similar for teachers, neighbors, or friends, this combo is sweet, personal, and easy to pull together!

What’s Inside:

  • Homemade Strawberry Jam – I’m sharing my go-to recipe below. It’s quick, delicious, and the perfect way to make the most of fresh strawberries.
  • Mini Sourdough Loaf – Made with love. There’s nothing better than fresh jam on warm bread, so I included a small loaf of my homemade sourdough. You can support a local bakery and buy scones or fresh baked bread.
  • Strawberry Soda – This adds a little fun and sparkle to the gift. I picked up mine from Target – Mini Olipop Cans
  • Mini Berry Colander – I tucked everything inside this adorable berry strainer that they can reuse all season long. It adds charm and makes the whole gift feel like a curated farmers market basket. I found these at TJ Maxx but have sourced similar options for you here.

The Presentation:

I used some pink kraft paper shreds in the bottom of the colander to nestle everything inside, then wrapped it up in a clear cellophane bag and tied it with pretty ribbon and a card. I’ve included a printable of the tags I designed which you can customize and add your name.

Print these on cardstock, punch a hole and tie the ribbon.

Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe:

This is a small batch jam with no pectin—just a few ingredients and lots of flavor. Perfect for gifting!

You can double or triple the batch if you’re making these gifts for multiple teachers. I used 4 oz. jars, which are the perfect size for gifting.

For a smaller themed gift idea, you can pair a small jam jar with a mini Olipop Soda, tie it in a small clear bag and include a plant or giftcard.

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If you’d like to recreate this gift, I’ve rounded up a few similar or exact items for easy shopping:

Berry colander mulit pack/White Colander Mug/3 Pack White Berry Basket/4 Pack Red Colander/Mini Wooden Spoons/Mini Olipop/Mini Jam Jars/Strawberry Napkins/Strawberry Napkins 2/Strawberry Cards/Clear Gift Bags/Gingham Ribbon

Whether you’re wrapping up the school year or just want to share a little springtime joy, this is a sweet, simple way to show someone they’re appreciated and loved.

Have you ever made a seasonal-themed gift? I’d love to hear your ideas—and if you try this one, tag me so I can see your berry sweet creations!

Valentine Teacher Gift Idea

Published on by Amanda LeggetteLeave a comment

This super simple gift idea is bubbling with love. See what I did there? I created a free printable to make this gift idea quick and easy to assemble for teachers, friends, neighbors, or loved ones.

Download and print it HERE.

When I saw these seasonal soaps at Trader Joes a couple weeks ago, I knew immediately what I could do with them as a teacher gift for our son’s teachers. Not only is it practical, these soaps smell delightful.

I paired them with Belgian chocolates, also at Trader Joes, and filled these cellophane bags with shredded red filler and adorned each with pretty red felt ribbon.

You can see from the design and color way of the tag, you have the flexibility to use pink or red ribbon.

Wishing you a Valentine’s Day that’s hands-down the best! Whether you’re spreading kindness to teachers, friends, or family, a little love goes a long way—no ifs, ands, or hands about it!