Little Presents

On work days, when I or my husband can't pick up the kids after school ourselves, they go to childcare service. One of the teachers has found another job, and although my daughters only go once a week to childcare service, she has taken care of my daughters for quite some time, so we wanted her to give a present. I made a couple of Ibiza Style necklaces my daughters could choose from. The other necklaces they can sell on King's Day, which will be at the end of april.




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Together with these necklaces we gave her a large wooden box of daffodils and a handmade postcard.

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2017 at 5:47 PM

    How thoughtful of you to remember this teacher as she leaves to go to another job. I am a retired teacher, and I can assure you that she will remember and treasure these gifts for many years to come.

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  2. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 24, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    That's lovely, it's nice to give a special little something to people when they have been important to you.

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  3. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloFebruary 24, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    Such a lovely gift and very thoughtful. Your daughters will remember this kind gesture as well through the years. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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  4. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 25, 2017 at 4:47 AM

    What a sweet gift! I bet she loved it. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  5. KimFebruary 28, 2017 at 1:50 AM

    How lovely. Your daughter's teacher will feel ever so special receiving your lovely gifts. Pretty necklace and the card is very sweet...AND...a box of daffodils...how perfect! Just visiting your lovely place via Share your Cup.

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  6. SwapnaMarch 1, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    Handmade gifts are the best gifts! I love it #practicalmondays

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  7. UnknownMarch 1, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    That looks so cute and cool! Love it.

    Hopping by from my kitchen tinkering Chicken Scaloppini with Lemon http://thequietmom.com/blog/recipe/chicken-scaloppini-lemon

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  8. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueMarch 3, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    You can't get better than a handmade gift Liz. How lovely... I'm sure she will appreciate it!! Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, grow & Gather this week.

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