Five heart-warming but budget-friendly gifts to say thank you to teachers
SUN SAVERS Five heart-warming but budget-friendly gifts to say thank you to teachers
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WITH school about to be out for summer, it's time to say thank you to teachers everywhere.
But this year, skip pricey presents and make your own budget versions instead.
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Five savvy ways to thank your teachers this summer
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These gifts are sure to get you top marks . . .
SWEET SAVING: Whip up an easy chocolate fudge using condensed milk, 88p, and dark chocolate, £1.77, both Asda.
Break up the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and add your condensed milk and pop it in the microwave.
Heat it in 15 second bursts until the chocolate is melted and give it a stir.
Pour into a deep-set tray lined with baking paper and leave to cool before putting in the fridge.
Once set, cut into chunks and package in a rustic baking paper parcel, ready to give to the teacher.
POT OF JOY: Make your own herb garden by upcycling an old plant pot with a lick of paint (or you can pick up a couple of Sojabona pots at Ikea, £1 each).
Take cuttings from existing herbs you have at home, such as basil or mint, and replant them in separate pots.
Add ribbon, 99p, Wilko, to complete your gift.
LIGHT WORK: Luxury candles come with a hefty price tag, so make your own.
I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving
The Range is selling a Deluxe Candle kit for £4.99 with everything you need to make two pretty pillar candles.
Make one for the teacher and keep one for yourself.
TOP OF THE GLASS: Head to your local charity shop to find a glass vase you can revamp and pick up a pack of glass markers for £3 at Hobbycraft.
Give the vase a wash with soapy water.
Once it's dry, use the markers to write a personal thank you message for your teacher.
HOMEWORK HAMPER: Make a 'summer holiday survival kit' or 'homework hamper' with a DIY hamper kit at cardfactory.co.uk.
The set comes with a basket, cellophane, stuffing and ribbon and costs £5.99.
You could fill this with a range of budget treats such as chocolate, notepads, toiletries or pens, and add a bottle of the pretty Lidl Primitivo Rosato IGT Puglia wine, currently reduced to £4.50 when you scan your Lidl Plus app.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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