Okay you creative minds, I have the responsibility of coming up with "Hospitality Gifts"

Hey, half of my teacup/saucer collection came from antique stores... what's the difference?!

They will be clean. PLUS I personally feel that a lot more time, thought and effort will have gone into a gift like that, then to go to the store and buy a dozen cups and saucers!

 
As for a catchy saying of appreciation... how about:

Thank you for teaching, caring, inspiring and helping our children to bloom.

Then you can fill the cups and mugs with flower cut-out cookies.

 
I've done this to find pretty plates for giving cookies or such

and I don't worry about returned. Nicer than a disposable plate and it is better for the environment, too. I think I got the idea eons ago on "TOB" (That Other Board).

 
We did a cookie bouquet w/book-shaped cookies on sticks

- a modified rectangle decorated with frosting - covered with treat bags, tied and tagged. My little boys did the decorating - maybe your Kindergarten classes could "help you" as an activity. Colleen

pictures at
http://www.cookiesbydesign.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=A163
http://www.gifts.com/search/product/Number-One-Teacher-Cookie-Gift-Bouquet?ideaID=3654&prodID=28585

http://www.coppergifts.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=309

 
Flowers for PTA Teachers' Appreciation Week in May

Our school asked students to bring a flower from home on Wednesday and volunteers arranged a flower vase for each teacher. You would want to "acquire" small vases before May - ours were recycled each year. Colleen

 
We've had great luck having these donated!

Check with local coffee houses to see if they are willing to give you a coupon or sample portion. Colleen

 
We don't do a gift for Teacher's Appreciation Week,

we do a luncheon, I am not sure if it is one, or one everyday. But I love the idea of having children bring in one flower and then arranging one or two big bouquets (it's a small school, 15-20 kids in each class, two classes to a grade, grade K-6) and decorate the break room with these. Thanks for all the great ideas!

 
The cookie idea is really cute,

but then that would require me to use a rolling pin, accckkkkkkk! Rolling pin impaired here. But thanks, cute idea and saying.

 
I looked at Goodwill yesterday, and didn't really find any good cups or mugs.

I went to Walmart today and found some perfect ones. They came in latte size for a dollar and mug size for seventy cents. They are green and white with a snowman or a polar bear on them. So for twenty eight latte cups and ten mugs, I spent a grand total of $37 plus cents. I am pretty happy with that purchase. Now I am debating between buying packets of latte or making up some mixes. Does anyone have a tried and true recipe? Thanks again for all your help and ideas!

 
Here you go orchid...REC: Ange's Pepper Jelly and Aunt Emme's Jalapeno Jelly

* Exported from MasterCook *

Ange's Pepper Jelly

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Jams & Jellies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2 medium red bell peppers, seeded -- cut in chunks
6 jalapeno peppers, with seeds -- halved
8 cups sugar
2 cups cider vinegar -- (5% acidity)
6 ounces liquid pectin

Combine peppers in food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped (do not puree). Add to large saucepan with sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim foam from surface. Add pectin and return to a boil. Boil 1 minute and skim foam again. Ladle mixture into 9 sterilized half-pint jars and process in water bath for 5 minutes.

Makes 9 half-pints
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* Exported from MasterCook *

Aunt Emme's Jalapeno Jelly

Recipe By :Emme Kochis
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Jams & Jellies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method36 jalapenos
1/3 cup water
3 cups white or cider vinegar -- (5% acidity)
5 pounds sugar
12 ounces liquid pectin

Wash and remove the stems and bottoms from peppers. Blend with water and mince (can be done in a blender or a food proccesor). Place peppers, sugar, vinegar in large heavy saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, and boil 5 minutes. Strain or not; and return to saucepan, and stir in pectin. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim foam and ladle into 14 sterilized half-pint jars. Process in a water-bath for 5 mniutes.

Makes 14 half-pints
Dnote: I don't strain the solids out, but I do skim the excess seeds that will float to the top and definitely skim the foam off. I never add green food coloring because I like how it looks without it.
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