I am making "spiced Tea" inside of coffee mugs for Christmas for the school teachers. I work with about 40 woman and I dont' want to break the bank giving gifts.
I have dollar store mugs with spiced tea with pretty ribbons.
What do you think or suggest?
2007-10-23 08:28:47 · 8 answers · asked by Denise W 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Thank you for your comments thus far-
I always wondered if the teachers like the homemade "ugly" cupcakes as much as the classy fancy store ones.
I am making two dozen for friday-because its Fall Festival and they need something "orange" so I'm making mini cupcakes. So glad its worth the time and "mess" with a 4 yr in the kitchen.
2007-10-23 08:57:16 · update #1
As a retired teacher----I used to really love the mugs with the spiced tea or the samples of hot choc but the BEST was the HOMEMADE BREAD ---two loaves-----these were truly a labor of love !!!! Yummy!!!! Food always goes over big time---esp homemade food!!!! Some of my students would actually apologize for their homemade gift instead of all the "bought" candles, etc. and I would explain the meaning of their labor of love and they were so thrilled and proud esp those kids that actually made it themselves!! AND----I never worried about arsenic either!!!! Or--old lace!!!! I think that you are special to put together these mugs for all those workers and I bet they will enjoy every sip!!!!
2007-10-23 08:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Sasha 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some of the best homemade presents I have received included bread/cookie/etc. ingredients in a jar with directions - come February, if you crave cookies, you've got just about everything all together. One year, my boss' wife made homemade Irish cream and put them in wine bottles with holiday labels - yummy. A friend who had a garden (i live in a yardless apartment) gave me a "gift certificate" for a bouquet a month when the garden was in bloom. Little gift baskets are nice, too. A few candles, maybe a bit of potpurri, a book, some lotion, etc. Have a teacher who loves coffee or tea? Make a little basket with some sample bags of different coffees/teas and include a babyjar full of vanilla sugar (easy to make - split vanilla beans and scrape the seeds - put it all in a large jar with sugar and shake daily until the sugar smells of vanilla) and non-dairy creamer.
2007-10-24 01:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by coffeewmn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although I am not a teacher or office worker, I enjoy giving homemade treats at Christmas time - usually a cookie plate with a small variety of treats on it. And a few Hershey Kisses in red and green to add color. In the past I have had concerns with cookie plates because someone might be on a diet but then I thought they might like to share with their friends/neighbors who might stop by. I always figure that in one holiday season a teacher could only need a certain amount of candles, bath soap and knick-knacks for the upcoming year(s) and something edible would be appreciated and not take up space waiting to be used...
I think you have a fabulous idea and it will be appreciated by all receiving these great gifts.
2007-10-23 11:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by penguin 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
first rate subject to do, with out hurting him and putting a distance between you and him is to return with apologies. Say you won't be able to settle for certainly one of those cutting-edge and be corporation. human beings like selections. in case you want you ought to signify a small present to maintain him happy. that is barely a tongue-in-cheek suggestion because of fact it ought to inspire him after which you're rather in hassle. Use your judgement in this approach. yet, going to HR isn't called for. If he harasses you in any way you have reason to place HR on be responsive to certainly one of those behaviour from an worker. Touching? Ha, march precise into HR and make a written criticism. asserting an enterprise NO with a stern voice and not making eye touch and outright overlook approximately will set him without delay. No sturdy mornings or needs or how-are-you form of small talk with this guy.
2017-01-04 08:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by lindeen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in an office and the mug will be great. But I love getting cookies I don't bake well being male so I really love the cookies any kind of cookies. long as there home made
Early but
Merry Christmas
2007-10-24 01:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dan A 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I recently read how much teachers hated getting homebaked items - but I've always given homebaked Gingerbread Houses. The teachers love them. The first time I gave one was to my daughter's kindergarten teacher. The parent before me had given her a pricey silver bracelet that the teacher acted lukewarm over, she thanked her and as she left dropped it in a drawer. I was wondering how my gift would be taken, she exclaimed in delight as I gave it to her and told me that before she left for the day she was taking it to the teacher's lounge to show the rest of the teachers who would be so jealous.
I always package them with the ingredients listed.
2007-10-23 21:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Cheryl M 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think your idea is really great. I'm sure they will appreciate the gifts. I would ;)
2007-10-23 08:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by sydney77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I want to know too!
Great question!
2007-10-23 08:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by Queenie` 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋