<p>Happy holidays everyone! So, I'm thinking about getting gifts for some of my favorite teachers this year, especially those who wrote my college recs. I'm really not as much of a teacher's pet as this makes me sound, haha. This is going to be my first time giving my teachers gifts since like elementary school, but I'm a senior, I'm in the holiday spirit, and I want to let them know how much I appreciate them. :)</p>
<p>Anyway, does anyone have any good gift ideas? I really want to get my teacher something that they'll actually use and/or value. I don't want to give them scented candles that end up in their closet, ya know? So, please let me know if you have any ideas!</p>
<p>I found a thank you card worked the best. I got mine from Amazon.com since I couldn’t be bothered to get them a more personal gift (mainly because I don’t know them <em>that</em> well). Just be careful though, one of my teachers was a bit upset that I gave him a present. He appreciated the card though. </p>
<p>My counselor also appreciated the card… I’m not sure if a counselor wrote a rec for you, but definitely get them at least a card. I know it’s their job, but they’re often overlooked. Mine really appreciated it and sent me an email thanking me for my thank you note! Hahaha. It might also come in handy when you need to get a scholarship filled out quickly, too. :)</p>
<p>Thank you cards are always a great idea, but you can never go wrong with a gift card! Starbucks is usually a pretty safe bet. It’s more about the gesture and thought than the actual gift.</p>
<p>Starbucks gift cards! That’s perfect. Hopefully my teachers are as obsessed with coffee and pastries as I am. Also, definitely a thank you card too.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I’ll probably go with the Starbucks gift cards but any other suggestions?</p>
<p>Agree with the other suggestions - cards, coffee, and gift cards are always great! A book in the teacher’s subject or field of interest is also a thoughtful gift. </p>
<p>I would avoid money, jewelery, or anything expensive that might be perceived in bad taste.</p>
<p>I bake every holiday season for my teachers. Low cost and shows them that you actually put effort into it. Even something simple like cookies can never go wrong.</p>
<p>A box of chocolates sounds good in theory, but I don’t like chocolate, haha, so I think I’m just subconsciously scared they wouldn’t like chocolate either. I might try baking cookies though; simple, sweet, and everyone likes cookies, right? :)</p>
<p>Blackmail, kypdurron? Not my thing </p>
<p>Ultimately, Sophia7X’s idea might be the true best option.</p>
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