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10 Ways to Thank a Teacher during the Holidays

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We include teacher gifts into our Christmas budget every year, but I also want my children to be part of the gift giving process, whether they craft a card, make an ornament, or write a poem. This really is a gift from them. 10 Teacher Gift Ideas. Collaborate on a Class Gift. Gifts Handmade by the student.

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Live Butterfly Garden

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My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. To feed the butterflies, we placed some bee balm flowers from my garden on the floor of the mesh garden and sprinkled sugar water on the petals for the butterflies to drink. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook.

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Save Money & Celebrate Valentine's Day at Home | Date Night on a Budget

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In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Now we avoid the busy restaurants and lavish gifts and instead we spend the evening in the comforts of our home. Our two daughters love the holiday too.