BuzzFeed recently asked teachers what their favorite gifts they received from students were, and we have come up with several local equivalents! We have compiled a list of 4 gift ideas to help you support local North Alabama businesses while giving Teachers gifts they will REALLY appreciate!
Personalize It
What better way to make your teacher feel special than to give them something personalized specifically for them? Screen printing their name, an encouraging quote, or something they care about on an item is a perfect gift idea. What should you print on? Mugs, tote bags, and even a scarf for the upcoming cooler weather are great options! If you’re still not sure, ask the pros at Huntsville’s Green Pea Press for an idea. They can help guide you and bring your vision to life.
Check out their website here: https://www.greenpeapress.com/
Gift Cards
Everyone loves a gift card! North Alabama has so many great local businesses to choose from.
Some gift card ideas for that special teacher in your life could be places to eat, coffee shops, or even fun activities in town. Check out some of our favorite local businesses that your teacher is sure to love:
https://www.domainesouth.com/
https://churchstreetfamily.com/restaurants/churchstreet-wine-shoppe/huntsville/
https://lowemill.art/
https://www.stovehouse.com/
Plants
Real plants are notorious for lifting spirits and keeping the air clean inside a space. There is no better gift for a teacher’s classroom! When choosing an indoor plant for your teacher, it’s a good idea to keep it small so it will be easy to transport should they need to move classrooms. Make sure your plant choice is also relatively easy to care for. If the teacher is open to it, this could be a great task for students to learn responsibility by helping to water and take care of the classroom plant(s). Stop in Huntsville’s very own plant shop, Botanica, for a unique and attractive plant gift.
See their website for more information: https://botanicabhm.com/
Handwritten Note
Teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students year after year. They work long hours just to ensure their students do well, feel comfortable, and thrive in the classroom. One of the most meaningful gifts anyone could ever receive is a genuine note from the heart. Tell your teacher why they are so appreciated! While you’re at it, make your note beautiful and contact Huntsville’s local stationery design studio, Salt + Paperie!
Learn more and set up an appointment through their website: https://saltandpaperie.com/
