Teachers' Day is drawing near again...I rounded up some inspirations from the web for parents who want to DIY something for the teachers. Mason jars are now sold islandwide (in Ikea, Typo, TOTTS, Paper Market, NTUC Finest etc.) so I've included quite a few fun gift ideas in jars too. Just click on the hyperlinked titles to bring you to the detail instructions of each gift. Let's all take time to appreciate our teachers with these thoughtful gifts! 1. Ultra-moisturizing Lemon … [Read more...]
To Teachers with Love…
Dana came home from school last week and excitedly reminded me that we need to get gifts for Teachers' Day. So Mommy decided that this year, we will bless the teachers with something simple but heartfelt. I involved Dana in the preparation of these homemade Double Berries Jams - from dicing the fruits, stirring them continuously to bring to a boil, to placing the finishing touch by sticking the gift tags on. We hope that as the teachers relish the jams (with bread, scones, waffles or … [Read more...]
Homemade Jams in a Jiffy!
Sharing a well-loved recipe for making your own homemade jams. No artificial preservatives, no chemicals, just pure goodness of the fruits. It tastes so delicious on toast and even on its own!A batch of Strawberry and Marmalade Jams I made as gifts for colleagues Double Berry Jam Ingredients:(yields about 300ml of jam)2 tablespoons Lemon Juice 120g Castor Sugar 250g fresh Strawberries 250g fresh Blueberries(or you can substitute with 500g of any fresh fruits of your choice e.g. … [Read more...]
15 Awesome Teachers’ Day Gift Ideas with Free Printables!
Teachers Day is soon approaching. Here are some quick, inexpensive ideas to create a little something special to honor and celebrate the incredible teachers who are shaping our children's future. Good teachers make a big impact in our children's lives and I hope these gift ideas will give you inspiration on how to tell your favorite teachers “Thank You!” 1. Donut Teacher Appreciation Day Printable by Sara of Confetti Sunshine Pamper your teachers with a sweet treat and … [Read more...]