Sunny’s Paw Print Necklace- Tiny Zen Memory CODE: HOLLY15 This would make the most perfect gift for the pet lover in your life!  All I did was take a photo of Sunny’s paw and send it in with my order. SO easy and SO thoughtful!

Pet Portrait –  a lovely follower of mine pained Sunny and it is still one of my favourite gifts! Here is her Instagram handle  @alex_macpherson_

Hillcroft Robe, Pillowcase & Scrunchie – this bamboo robe is legit my favourite thing to get ready in. It’s light and breathable yet cozy at the same time! They also just sent me a silk pillowcase and scrunchie.  If you haven’t  slept on a silk pillowcase you haven’t lived!! My friend chia told me about them about a year ago I legit can’t sleep without mine!

Wysh Jewelry– this is where my new vintage rose gold ring is from.  She has the BEST selection of vintage (and new) jewelry!

Blingo Jewelry Case- You guys are equally as obsessed with this little travel case as I am.  It is GENIUS.  You can literally toss your dainty necklaces and bracelets in the case, shake it up, and they STILL will be exactly how you put them in there.  No tangles!  I unfortunately don’t have a discount code but I believe you can use the code HOLLY15 to get 15% off!

Stojo Collapsible Go Cup- If you follow me on IG you will see me using this constantly. It is so handy, cute, and I love how small gets. Keep it in your purse so you never forget it! I got mine at Mortise & Tenon!

Less than two weeks until Christmas eve! What are you most excited for?!!

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Teacher Gift Ideas:

• Beaded lanyard:  Teachers always need their keys yet they always seem to be loosing them, haha! With a million things going on in the day they don’t have time to think about where they’ve put their keys.  A beautiful handmade lanyard is legit the perfect gift. My friend Kyla (a fellow teacher) makes them and they are always a hit! Find her on Instagram here and send her a message to order one!
• Bath salts: Teaching is stressful and the Christmas break is meant for relaxing! Help them with a little self care and make or buy them (whatever you prefer) some bath salts! If you’re feeling really generous add a bottle of wine and a candle (if you know the teacher is okay with alcohol) and make a little relaxation gift basket! If you’re up for a little DIY here is the recipe!
• Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card: If you’ve never heard of TPT it’s an online resource where teachers spend hundreds of their own money buying lesson plans and other resources for their classroom.  This is a great gift for not only the teacher but something your child will reap the benefits of as well!
• Desktop Carousel:  I bought this for myself a few years ago and it is hands down one of my favourite classroom items. Ask your child if their teacher has this on their desk and if not, I would highly recommend it, it is AWESOME!  If it’s a bit more than you would like to spend I would ask another parent or two in the class to pool together to purchase it, oh and don’t forget to use your coupon! Michaels always a coupon for at least 40% off, sometimes even 50%!
• Board Games: I can’t take credit for this but this is such a great idea! Board games are great for indoor recess or lunchroom and they can be expensive to buy!
• Dollarama Gift Card: One year I saved all my Dollarama receipts and totalled them up at the end of the year and nearly gave myself a heart attack. Teachers, I don’t recommend doing this. Parents, feel free to lighten the financial load of a teacher by purchasing a gift card, every little bit helps!
• Thirty-One Bag: I got one of these bags a few years ago and they are perfect.  Teachers are notorious for hauling stuff between school and home and these bags are perfect for just that!
• Stojo Collapsable Keep Cup– I bought myself one of these a few months back and it is my latest obsession.  It is perfect for the coffee lover and let’s be honest teachers basically live off of coffee! You can find these locally at Mortise & Tenon or if you’re wanting to order online you can find them  here!
• Coffee Bar- A parent at my old school used to do this every year and the entire staff always looked forward to it! She would make a bunch of cold brew coffee and tea and bring all the fixings (milk, cream, soy, almond, simple syrup,  to go cups, etc) and set it up in the staffroom for us all to make our own iced coffees! It was SUCH a treat!  You could get creative with this- I think a popcorn bar with a bunch of different seasonings would be good too!
• Thoughtful Snacks: Some of the best gifts are the ones where you know the students really pay attention and know your favourites.  I absolutely LOVE fuzzy peaches and it never fails there is usually one student who picks up on this and gets me a big bag of them and it always puts a smile on my face. Not only because I love fuzzy peaches but because I know they pay attention and have put some thought into it.  My teaching partner Michelle is obsessed with popcorn and so a few of her students have brought her bags of popcorn, it doesn’t cost much but it sure does mean a lot! Ask your child what their teacher snacks on, I’m sure they’ll be able to tell you!
• Mugs / Wine Glasses: I know I’m going to get flack from some teachers for this but I swear I love getting mugs.  I also collect them and so that’s likely why haha but it never fails, I always think of the student who gave it to me as I pour my coffee into it!  I have also got some pretty rad wine glasses over the years.  One of my favourite was one that they had engraved with “I’m sorry if my kid makes you drink” hahah SO funny! This little duo is SO cute! 
• A Handwritten Thank You Card (paired with a bottle of wine): Okay, it doesn’t need to be paired with a bottle of wine but it definitely is appreciated because teaching is HARD haha

Ok- there you have it! I could really go on forever. But my best piece of advice would be try to get to know your child’s teacher and be thoughtful. Teachers are very emotional, thoughtful beings and they appreciate it when others are too.  When in doubt get a pen and paper and write a thank you note… it costs nothing but your time and means the most!

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What better way to spread this message then to gift zero waste items to your family and friends!  I have been shopping at Mortise & Tenon for a few years now and it’s always one of my first stops while Christmas shopping!  I love grabbing a coffee (from their in house coffee shop) and perusing the shelves to find the most unique and zero waste gift ideas.   I did just that a few weeks ago and I found so many great gift ideas there really is something for everyone!  Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers or you want to make a gift basket filled to the brim with goodies for that special someone, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list!

Some of my favourite gift ideas include:

• Chico Bag- these are for produce and are super handy and small so you can fit them into your purse, that way you’re sure to remember it!
• (re)Zip Leakproof Reusable Bags- I have these and I am obsessed! I use them all the time and they’re still in great shape!
• Snack Bags- these snack bags are perfect for the kids on your list! They have so many fun prints and patterns!
• Unpaper Paper Towels– these are soft enough for hands and face but tough enough for counters, floors, and dishes! They are also hand made in YQR, bonus!
• Bees Wax Food Wrap- I also own and LOVE these! They are so easy to care for, they wrap around food and stick to containers super well and they won’t end up in the landfill… YES!
• Travel Utensils- this is new to my collection and I am so excited about them!  I love how small these are and that they have a container to store the utensils in once your done eating and they’re dirty that way they won’t get your bag dirty- how genius?!
• Bamboo Scrubber:  Another new item for me but I have had one similar to this in the past and they are so great- perfect for those stubborn pans!
• Go Mug- Because one can never have enough go mugs! They also have the collapsable Stojo cup that I have been loving!!
• Reusable Makeup Pads- Okay, is it just me or do you get fuzz in your eye every time you use one of those cotton pads?! SO annoying! BYE BYE fuzz! These are SO convenient and easy to use- I just keep them in a cute little holder by my sink and then throw them in the wash at the end of the week!
• Bamboo Paddle Brush– I have always used a paddle brush and I’ll never go back!  Also, you can feel good about this purchase as 3% of sales are donated to women’s shelters in Pacific Northwest!
• Routine Natural Deodorant- It took me a quite some time to find the right deodorant but I finally did it! I LOVE this Routine deodorant but that doesn’t mean it’s going to work for everyone… that’s why this sample size is just perfect to stuff in someones stocking!!

Have you shopped at Mortise & Tenon before!? If so, what’s your favourite thing you’ve bought!? Mine is definitely my (re)zip bags!

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