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Every day is Teacher Appreciation Day

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Teacher Appreciation GiftsJust a heads up–May 8th is Teacher Appreciation Day. Many families choose to show their appreciation with a gift at the end of the school year, instead. But it doesn’t matter when you say it, as long as you say it.

More often than not I have found myself scrambling for teacher gift ideas during the last week of school. But I’ve learned that if you really want to make a teacher smile, replenishing basic school supplies is a gift that’s hard to beat, especially in the spring, when un-chewed pencils are in short supply. A survey of K-12 teachers by the National School Supply and Equipment Association showed that teachers spent an average of $356 of their own money on supplies for their classrooms during the ’09-’10 school year. Anything we parents can contribute is a big help.

Another simple teacher gift idea is a handwritten note from your child. It’s meaningful, memorable, and everyone can afford it. Teachers may also appreciate personalized note cards or notelettes, which they can use to write thank you notes for all the great teacher gifts they received! Showing our appreciation, either on May 8th or at the end of the school year, is the least we parents can do.

Pear Tree Poll: Best New Mom Gift Ideas

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NewbornNew moms have so many reasons to be thankful, starting with each of the ten little fingers and toes on their new arrivals, and extending to the friends and family who so generously showered them with gifts. When these new moms sit down to write thank you notes, their appreciation is heartfelt.

With several new babies arriving in the Pear Tree family this past year, we wanted to find out what new mom gift ideas they most appreciated during that exciting, but exhausting time in their lives. Here are their favorites: Continue reading →

5 ways to use 1 note card

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Note cardsWe’re letting you in on a little secret. Our thank you notes aren’t just for thank you’s. You don’t have to be a grad or a bride to use the cards in our graduation or wedding collections. And our personalized note cards can be personalized with your name, a friend’s name, or left completely blank. It’s totally up to you!

Maybe you already knew that the text on most of Pear Tree’s note cards and invitations was editable. But just in case you didn’t, this little tip opens up hundreds of possibilities. Now that you know, if you see a design you like in our bridal shower collection, you can use it for a birthday party invitation. And the same note card can be used to say, “I’m sorry,” “I miss you,” “You’re awesome” or none of the above.

Have fun finding a design you like from any of our collections and coming up with stationery ideas that work for you. That’s the true meaning of personalized stationery.

Learning to say, “Thank you.”

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Learning to say, “Thank you.”It’s Christmas day and the whole family has gathered at grandma’s house to exchange gifts. All eyes are on your 4-yr. old as she excitedly rips open grandma’s gift. What will it be? More importantly, you worry, how will she react? Will she remember to say thank you?

The holidays are filled with teaching moments for parents and kids alike. In the excitement of opening gifts, it’s easy for kids to forget their manners, but a little preparation beforehand goes a long way toward heading off an embarrassing moment.

Every family is different, but we think it’s a good idea to set expectations with your kids about opening gifts—especially gifts from extended family members. Kids should know that it’s impolite to rush through opening gifts, that each gift deserves a sincere thank you, and that grandma spent time picking out that gift so her feelings might be hurt if you say you don’t like it. You can’t really control what your child does, but you can plant the seed. And it’s a lot easier to have this talk before the big event, than on Christmas day in front of all the relatives.

One last tip: for gifts that are opened when the giver is not present, remember to have thank you notes on hand. There are plenty of kids’ thank you card ideas available, such as coloring cards, that can turn this task into a fun activity. Hope your Christmas is a merry one!

Easy-to-write kids’ birthday party thank you notes

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Kids thank you noteIt can be difficult getting your kids to write thank you notes for their birthday party gifts, especially when they are too young to write a note. The party is over, half the presents are broken already, and this feels like work to your little one. But you can make it a fun craft project, starting with birthday party thank you notes that match the theme of his or her party.

If your child is just learning to write, there’s nothing more fun to receive than a note that has a few words, or even just his or her name printed on it. Friends and family love to see kids’ first attempts at handwriting. Mom can write the body of the note, using your child’s voice for fun.

An option for even younger kids is to write the note and have your child “sign” it with a hand print. This makes for a fun rainy-day painting project. A less messy option is to trace the hand, or have your child draw a picture inside to personalize the note.

Writing thank you notes is good birthday party etiquette, and a good habit to get into when your kids are little. That way it won’t become such a battle when they’re older. Those graduations and weddings will come along sooner than you think!