Does anyone else feel like their\u00a0Christmas shopping list\u00a0just gets bigger every year?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong I love Christmas shopping, in fact, I live for it each year, but I also pride myself on giving gifts people actually want\/love\/use. I hate the thought of giving someone something they don\u2019t like or will never use. It\u2019s wasteful \u2013 and also I\u2019m competitive and love a challenge.<\/p>\n
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But your kid\u2019s teacher can be a tough one. They\u2019re not exactly someone you know intimately, so you often don\u2019t know what their hobbies are outside of the classroom. If your kids are older you can get a little more info off them to steer you in the right direction, but if your kids are too little not to just hear \u201cpresent\u201d and think it\u2019s something for them, then you\u2019re on your own.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve come up with 10 ideas that are pretty fail-safe and that most people would love and at the very least not hate and throw into the bin immediately \u2013 because after all these are the people who have looked after your precious little ones all year so you do want to say a big thank you. No \u2018World\u2019s Best Teacher\u2019 paraphernalia included\u2026<\/p>\n","select_product_all_section":"","add_quote_content_section":"","add_jw_video_shortcode_here":"","add_instagram_embed_code":"","add_pinterest_embed_code":"","add_youtube_embed_code":"","turn_off_sign_up_section":true,"turn_off_parent_with_confidence_section":true,"turn_off_review_section":true,"turn_off_hey_parents_section":true,"turn_off_third_left_banner_section":true,"turn_off_products_you_love_section":true,"turn_off_win_game_section":true,"turn_off_win_a_gift_voucher_section":true,"hide_and_show_button":"A"},{"acf_fc_layout":"first_layout","section_title_here":"1. Edible gifts","section_sidebar_title_here":"","section_content_here":"
Always a winner in my book, but think outside of the box here and don\u2019t just go for a run-of-the-mill box of chocolates you probably grabbed at Woolies as an afterthought. Try heading to your local bakery, at this time of the year they usually make special Christmas-themed goodies that are already packaged up and festive or head to a local delicatessen and buy them a gorgeous hamper of hand-made goods. Or if you really want to get chocolate head to\u00a0Haighs<\/a>\u00a0or a specialty chocolate shop and get them something a little special.<\/p>\n","select_product_all_section":"","add_quote_content_section":"","add_jw_video_shortcode_here":"","add_instagram_embed_code":"","add_pinterest_embed_code":"","add_youtube_embed_code":"","turn_off_sign_up_section":true,"turn_off_parent_with_confidence_section":true,"turn_off_review_section":true,"turn_off_hey_parents_section":true,"turn_off_third_left_banner_section":true,"turn_off_products_you_love_section":true,"turn_off_win_game_section":true,"turn_off_win_a_gift_voucher_section":true,"hide_and_show_button":"A"},{"acf_fc_layout":"first_layout","section_title_here":"2. Endota Spa Voucher","section_sidebar_title_here":"","section_content_here":" If you\u2019re really stuck, who doesn\u2019t love a bit of pampering? Just get them an\u00a0Endota Spa gift voucher\u00a0<\/a>and give them the gift of choice across a range of skincare, wellness hubs, products, massages, facials and more.<\/p>\n","select_product_all_section":"","add_quote_content_section":"","add_jw_video_shortcode_here":"","add_instagram_embed_code":"","add_pinterest_embed_code":"","add_youtube_embed_code":"","turn_off_sign_up_section":true,"turn_off_parent_with_confidence_section":true,"turn_off_review_section":true,"turn_off_hey_parents_section":true,"turn_off_third_left_banner_section":true,"turn_off_products_you_love_section":true,"turn_off_win_game_section":true,"turn_off_win_a_gift_voucher_section":true,"hide_and_show_button":"A"},{"acf_fc_layout":"first_layout","section_title_here":"3. Wine","section_sidebar_title_here":"","section_content_here":" ..or any type of alcohol really! But make it as nice a bottle as you can afford within your budget, preferably not your $4.99 Aldi special buy. 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You can usually get these in smaller denominations so you don\u2019t need to be splashing out on their whole meal. Think of a great restaurant you\u2019ve been to lately or the hot new ticket in town \u2013 just maybe don\u2019t go with any risky cuisines just in case they\u2019re fussy eaters or have allergies. 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