Summer Essentials Goodie Bag & tag

Spring is among us!  Although here in the PNW you might think it's still winter with our 32 degree weather this week.  After being down in Mexico [Puerto Vallarta] last week for Spring Break, it's been quite the contrast to the 85 degrees and sunshine we were soaking up.  

Returning from Spring Break always marks the countdown! AKA the end-of-the-year at school. I can't believe it's already time to start counting down!  

I've been working on updating an end-of-the-year teacher gift that I originally created for a teacher friend that was retiring.  Back in 2012! Here's the original post if you want to check it out:

Teacher Retirement Gift. 

Here's what the OLD 'Summer Essentials' tag and gift looked like:

I needed to bring it 'up to date' with a digital version to say the least, but I'm excited with how the NEW one turned out!  

I created two versions of the tag to better meet everyones' needs.  The first 'Summer Essential' tag works perfectly for a teacher, volunteer, student-teacher, or even that favorite colleague!  The second version is specific for that retired teacher! 

What better way to say THANK YOU and send them off to summer vacation than some fun relaxing treats!  Plus it all looks pretty cute when it's tied together or put into a fun beach tote or bag! 

These are just suggestions for items to pair with the 'Summer Essentials' list, but I know you're all SUPER creative and will make it your own and tailored for those that you appreciate!  I hope it makes that transition into summer vacation just a little sweeter. 

Here's items I put together as an example:

I bought the items from Dollar Tree, Target, and a local grocery store.  Super quick to put together too!  See here:

Find the Summer Essentials resource here:

Summer Essentials Gift tags

Of course it's not summer vacation yet, I know I still have 10 weeks of teaching before the break, but it's never too soon to plan those thank you gifts!

Hang in there teacher friends, there's light at the end of the tunnel.  We'll get through this school year and onto a MUCH NEEDED summer vacation.  In the meantime, just keep swimming! You got this! 

Find your balance,

Shelby 

Showing Appreciation

"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other."

When I feel appreciated I'm ALWAYS willing to go above and beyond what's expected.  I think most people do too.

With that being said, I always try to find cute and fun ways to show my appreciation.  Whether it's for people that lend me a hand in the classroom or volunteers at an after school club, a fun thank you tag always makes a small treat that much cuter!  I mean, who doesn't love a tag?!

I've created these different thank you tags to help YOU show that appreciation with a simple treat and voila!  Easy and convenient to help you SAVE TIME! 

Simply print the tags and attach to a food/non-food item to show your appreciation!  

BEE THEME:

COFFEE & TEA THEME:

FLOWER THEME:

MISC THEME:

If you're interested in these tags check the resource here: 

Thank You Tags BUNDLE

There's 30 thank you tags to choose from and can be used throughout the year for colleagues, volunteers, student-teachers, students, and MORE!  They make great thank you gifts during TEACHER APPRECIATION week too! 

Let's continue to make people feel appreciated!  It takes a village! 

Find your balance,

Shelby