{"id":4063,"date":"2012-12-12T12:13:18","date_gmt":"2012-12-12T17:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=4063"},"modified":"2012-12-12T20:28:47","modified_gmt":"2012-12-13T01:28:47","slug":"40-hip-gifts-for-hostesses-co-workers-teachers-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2012\/12\/40-hip-gifts-for-hostesses-co-workers-teachers-more\/","title":{"rendered":"40+ Hip Gifts For Hostesses, Co-Workers, Teachers & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a way to thank those who make your life a little sweeter throughout the year?<\/p>\n

Like… your hair stylist that makes you look like a million bucks or a neighbor that checks in on your dog when you have long work days…\u00a0 your babysitter who will come watch your kiddos at a moment’s notice, that teacher who took the extra time with your child to help him succeed… we could go on.\u00a0 We’re all pretty lucky to have so many folks in our life who make days brighter!\u00a0 Here’s a few goodies that celebrate those moments.<\/p>\n

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1. What better way to celebrate warm hearts than with a giant cup of snowman soup<\/a>?\u00a0 $9.95<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Take a little happiness with you wherever you go with these sweet sterling dip<\/a>ped bird earrings<\/a>.\u00a0 $13.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Celebrate the small things by filling this adorable jar<\/a> with candy, notes of appreciation or a gift card.\u00a0 $11.95<\/p>\n

4. Let them know… “What the heart gives away is never gone.\u00a0 It is kept in the hearts of others.” with this sentimental handcrafted <\/a>quo<\/a>te collage<\/a>.\u00a0 $33.50<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 This handmade memory magnet<\/a> has another great saying that is so true… “The heart that gives, gathers” $10<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Want to show appreciation to someone who has a big heart?\u00a0 Give them this beautiful hand<\/a> carved river stone<\/a> created by artisans in Haiti.\u00a0 $6.95<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Let them know they are part of making this world a better, brighter place with this uplifting book<\/a> filled with quotes to inspire. $14.50<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For Terrific<\/span>Teachers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0This handy allig<\/a>ator<\/a> is hungry for staples and will remove them in one bite.\u00a0 $8.95<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 With all the hand washing and sanitizing that goes on during the winter months teacher’s hands will be thirsty for this subtle citrus smelling, all natural hand cream<\/a>. $10.95\u00a0 (also comes in travel size<\/a> $5.95)<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Cover your classroom windows with snowflakes for every season with some help from this crafty book<\/a>. $9.99<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Thank your teacher for planting <\/span>seeds of possibility with this handcrafted memory magnet<\/a>. $10<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Mon<\/a>key bread<\/a> always makes a marvelous holiday treat. $12.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0 This Christmas pastries flour sa<\/a>ck tow<\/a>el<\/a> makes a pretty & practical gift.\u00a0 It would be even more sweet if you pair it with a plate of homemade treats $9.95<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Leave a note of appreciation on this handmade posy post-it holder<\/a> for a memorable thank you gift $23.50<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 Your Awesome <\/span>Office Mates<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0This playful putty<\/a> could help bring forth brilliant ideas from your co-worker’s brain storming sessions. (maybe you should grab a can for you too<\/em>) $11.95<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Keep track of the upcoming year with this super cute Curly Girl mini calendar<\/a>. $7.99<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Your co-worker’s screen would stay squeaky clean with the help of this doggy screen cleaner.<\/a> Its chamois tummy cleans and reduces static on your screens and monitors-always leaving a zesty hint of lemon in the air.\u00a0 $11.95<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 This humorous sticky note pad<\/a> will bring a big grin to your co-worker’s face and definitely lighten the mood when their desk is overflowing with papers. $4<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Who doesn’t need a sugar fix now and then?\u00a0 Fill this giant glass pill container<\/a> with your favorite sweets to get you through the work day.\u00a0 $25.95<\/p>\n

6. These sweet smelling hi-liters<\/a> will make reviewing reports a bit more pleasant. $5.95<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Surprise a bunch of your co-workers by sneaking silly eyes onto their boring office accessories with these emergency googly eyes<\/a>. $8.95<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Secret Santa Surprises under $5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Keep your lips moist & flavorful with this yummy chocolate chip cookie flavored lip balm<\/a>.\u00a0 $2.95<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Who couldn’t use a little seed of <\/a>happiness<\/a> to brighten their day?\u00a0 $2<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Doesn’t this hilarious magnet<\/a> belong on your sarcastic friends fridge?\u00a0 $5<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Maybe the<\/a>se tissues<\/a> are right!? Could it be that’s why you sneeze all the time at work? $2<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Keep your teeth clean while enjoying the taste of your favorite meat treat with these kitsch<\/a>y toothpicks<\/a> $2.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Everyone needs a little pick-me-up when a cold comes to visit & this shower burst<\/a> is the perfect prescription.\u00a0 $4.25<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Time travel back to the good ole days of fruit stripe gum<\/a>.\u00a0 It may not hold its flavor like today’s gums, but those first few minutes are juicilicious<\/em>! $1.50<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 How do you show your holiday spirit?\u00a0 We think this jingle ring<\/a> makes the perfect December accessory. $3.95<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>For The Happening Hostess<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Turn any empty wine bottle into an instant candle holder with one of these clever wine cork candles<\/a>.\u00a0 $9.95<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Everybody needs a little help from Santa and a pomegranate martini<\/a> won’t hurt either :-)\u00a0 $8.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Who couldn’t use a little extra glamour in the kitchen?\u00a0 This oven glove<\/a> is perfect for pulling pretty cookies out of the oven.\u00a0 $15.95<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 This air tight sunflower s<\/a>i<\/a>licone lid<\/a> replaces messy plastic wrap & keeps things covered from the freezer to the oven.\u00a0 $8.95<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Spruce up your hostess’ spreader collection by adding these beautiful beaded ones<\/a> to the mix.\u00a0 $17.95<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Chill your wine to the perfect temperature with this pretty and practical corkcicle<\/a>.\u00a0 $24.95<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Spice up the typical party conversations with this box filled with 135 questions<\/a> to spark interesting discussions. $25<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Books… A Great Go-to–<\/span>Gift For Almost Anyone<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Celebrate the extraordinary everyday with this beautiful book<\/a> filled with inspiring quotes $14.50<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Tune up on your trivial knowledge about everyday objects with this interesting read<\/a>.\u00a0 $12.95<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 This heartw<\/a>arming book<\/a> is full of terrific tales of animals finding friendships in the most unique circumstances. $13.95<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Not many cartoon friends can endure the test of time quite like the Peanuts<\/a>.\u00a0 $12.95<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 This book<\/a> is all about the little things (that we sometimes overlook) that make life simply awesome.\u00a0 $15<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Well…. don’t they?\u00a0 Celebrate the wisdom & humor of your fellow sistas with this cheeky read<\/a>.\u00a0 $16.95<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Who couldn’t use a few fancy words now & then.\u00a0 You’ll sound super smart after paging through this handy book<\/a>.\u00a0 $5.99<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 We all have a few of these hidden away in our photo albums.\u00a0 Enjoy the perusing through other family mishaps in this entertaining book<\/a>.\u00a0 $15<\/p>\n

Do you like giving gifts that bring BIG grins? We\u2019re happy to share some of our clever gift ideas.\u00a0 Simply<\/span> s<\/a><\/strong>ign up<\/strong><\/a> to receive these blog posts in your email and you\u2019ll be in the loop & get our latest scoop.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n