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I don’t quite know how it evolved into this, but Valentine’s Day is now ANOTHER occasion to give teacher’s a gift. Don’t get me wrong…I’m a teacher, remember? I’m all about getting gifts. However, this is just absurd. But, because I give into peer pressure and want to hang out with the Jones’s, I do the Valentine’s gifts.

Luckily, I have found what I think is a super cheap and pretty easy gift to do every year. When I started working on them, I said to myself, “Self, what better time for a tutorial?!” However, consider yourself forewarned. I’m a bad tutorializer (made up word). I took what I thought was a lot of pictures, but I have no “action” shots. Let’s hope my words make up for it.

Go out and find the cheapest bottle of hand sanitizer, lotion, or bottled soap that you can find. I was at Target, and I’m pretty sure I could have found something cheaper. I wasn’t in the mood to go somewhere else. Hence, the $1.79 hand sanitizer. I like this idea because germs are everywhere when you’re a teacher. I keep a keg of this stuff on my desk. Yes, a keg.

The hardest part of this whole elaborate project is getting the stickers off the bottle. When you purchase it, make sure there’s nothing printed ONTO the bottle. Everything must be removable. Most are, but just check. The bottle on the right is the “cleaned” product. I simply peel it off. Whatever doesn’t come off clean gets some Goo-off or Goo-B-Gone on it. Just wipe the oil off with some Windex or something before you move on.

Now for the easy part. Decorate it. I have tried rub-ons, stickers, small tags, and ribbons. You choose!



The one on the right (below) is the first one I did, and I used soap. I have since come to like the sanitizer option better (plus I like that it’s a clear bottle), but you can do whatever you like.

So there you have it. A tutorial AND a teacher’s gift idea. Maybe you’re lucky, and you live in a district where parents don’t care about teachers. 😉 If, however, you live in my district, you’ll either present that teacher with a V-day gift or be black-listed by all the hot moms in mini-vans! Choose wisely!
Chris

Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Comments

  5. Lacy says

    Kris-Perfect. Everything looks cuter in a pretty bottle. It’s all about the presentation and boy are you good!!!! I am so on it too!

  6. Sarah says

    I love this. Now, I’m a teacher too. But I don’t get gifts from my kids. Not for Christmas, Halloween, Valentines Day, etc. I teach in a small inner-city school. BUT…I might just make these to give to my colleagues! Thanks for the idea!

  8. Mimi Sue says

    Brilliant. As usual. I don’t need teacher gifts for my kids. But my kids need them for their kids. Mimi

  9. 4handfulls says

    What a super idea! Thank you! With as many teachers as my kids have between the 4 of them I am always on the hunt for inexpensive gifts.

  10. Melissa Miller says

    If THIS JUST ISN’T THE CUTEST IDEA EVER!

    MY SISTER’S A TEACHER.
    I’LL PASS IT ON. 🙂

  13. "Hello... It's Me Again..." says

    That is a great idea and so creative! Who doesn’t love a gift from time to time????

  16. Laura says

    I don’t have any teachers to buy for, but I’m thinking I’ve got to make these for somebody – so cute!

  17. Carrie says

    VERY cute idea!! Like some of the others that left a comment, my kids are in HS and no longer give teacher gifts. But this idea is just too cute, I may have to make one or two for home. Awww, maybe my desk at work!!

  18. monica says

    I love this! I think I’ll make them for the teachers @ Sunday school also. I love practical gifts.

  19. Amber says

    Very cute!! I do live in one of THOSE districts, but I really don’t care what the other moms say OR do! I don’t let it affect me. I tend to give gifts for no occasion at all, s they know that I really mean it, and just to be a rebel.

    {Of course I am normal about Christmas though}

    Thanks for the idea! I’ll have to try it!………hmmm maybe St. Patrick’s Day…… 🙂

  20. Melissa Miller says

    Hi Chris, 🙂
    Thanks for the sweet comments on our home. I really appreciate it very much. You’re too kind.

    I thought I was a follower of your blog already. Oops! Sorry I missed it somehow.
    I’ve had your button displayed on mine for a loooong time. I really enjoy your blog.

    Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday.
    ~Melissa 🙂

  21. The Un-Organized Mom says

    This is a great idea!! I am always looking for new ideas for teachers, I know you/they get tired of the old standard apple themed gifts and you can only eat so much candy!

    Thanks for sharing… =)

  22. The Thompson's says

    That is GEN I OUS!! What a great idea of a gift for very little cost. I will have my daughter make this for her mom and teacher this year!!

    Love and Prayers,

    Tim

  24. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    What a great idea and so cute! I think I need to make one for myself! By the way, I am really interested in this hand sanitizer keg… 😉

  26. Mother Hood says

    Great Idea! I want to invite you to my special Valentine’s blog challenge! Hope you can join us!

  32. Kimba says

    What a great idea! I’m giving my son’s teachers one of my Valentines pins but I’m tucking your idea away for later. Love it!

    Kimba

  34. Natalie Jane says

    Very chic. Just mentioned this on my sidebar. And that is my v-day gift to you teach. 🙂

  35. FOR THE SAKE OF TIME says

    LOVE the idea! I keep these in my bathroom too. This is the first time I have seen your blog and I just love it. It must be that “teacher” thing that we have in common. I retired a year and a half ago. Keep up the good work! I am going to make some of these this afternoon.

  37. Elizabeth says

    That is a really cute, really creative idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I might have to do this for Christmas next year if I can find enough cute smelling lotions!

  38. Natalie says

    That is super cute! I'm totally going to steal it. It would be super cute to give a sanitizer & lotion set.

  39. The Masked Mommy says

    This is so cute! What a great idea! I’m really shocked with how adorable the results are 🙂

  40. The Graves' House says

    what a cute idea. this would be so great for little ‘secret pal’ gifts too. people are always in the need of little happies, and what a great way to personalize them.
    ~nicole

  43. Kim says

    Those are so cute!!! I love ready other teacher’s blogs. I found your blog about a week ago and love reading!

  44. ugagirl30 says

    Can I move to your district where the teachers are actually cared about? Cute ideas. I think my students use my hand sanitizer more than I do.

  45. Kelly says

    This is a great idea and I am certainly going to steal it! I do not mind giving gifts to Libby’s teachers, but she has many. There is the music teacher, the computer teacher, the Spanish teacher, the art teacher, and a few more. It gets a bit crazy. Right after the Valentine party, I begin to think about the class end of the year gift…what is the best you have ever received? I teach, but there are few gifts for college instructors. Mostly we get groans and whining, but that is okay because that means I am making them engage, making them think! ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

  47. Lipstick and Laundry ~Jen says

    Very cute and our teachers would love this, they ask for hand sanitizer…BUT cute hand sanitizer come on…. LOVE it…

  48. ~Mommy+Me~ says

    Very very cute! What did you use on the one with brown? Is that something you just glued on??

  49. Twice as Nice says

    Great idea! Love it. Now mind you I don’t need the idea since my son is 13 but boy do I wish you would of been around when he was in grade school! I’m sure you have saved a lot of moms time and $$ and made a lot of teachers HAPPY!

  50. Twice as Nice says

    P.S. My niece is a teacher. I think this would also be a great idea to give the kid’s for gifts for the parents.

  52. Misty says

    That is a fabulous idea. Our school goes for a whole week of teacher/staff appreciation before Valentine’s Day…one day is bring in healthy snack day, one day is for supplies, one for homemade cards, give a hug day, and then the pta does a lunch the other. Can’t wait to try this!Thanks

  53. Kim says

    These are adorable! Awesome idea and I think you did a great job w/ the tutorial. :o)

    I think this is even a good idea for those of us w/ desk jobs…I’d love to have this sitting on my desk. It’s pretty and functional.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

  56. Miss(es) Canadian Pie says

    This is too great. I’m nowhere close to having teachers in my life so I’m thinking I need a sanitizer bottle for my home. Way to be so personalizing. And I love that you make up your one words.

  59. TMS says

    I freakin’ LOVE this idea!! Thank you so much for posting! I will be making these for my co-workers! Maybe it will make them nicer 🙂

  62. Mother Hood says

    Thanks for your comment on the “show”. That was basically my point. I don’t think they are terrible people. I just don’t want to watch the chaos! You’re right, LIFE is stressful enough!!!

    I got my feathers kinda ruffled with that one commenter. Could you tell?

  64. Kimm says

    Great idea, I’m going to do this! With four kiddos, finding inexpensive teacher gifts is quite a challenge. Thanks

  65. Tecia says

    Im going to make them for my girls teachers and for my guest bathroom. Thanks for sharing!! I love your blog.

  66. debra says

    Really cute idea! I like to get them something that they’ll use and this sure fits the bill. Thanks!

  67. Jena Williams, Not So Shabby Interiors says

    OH! What a great idea…that is what I will get my little boys preschool teacher and I bet she will LOVE it! Thanks!!!

  68. Brooke says

    Sooo cute!!! My son's teacher is a total germ-a-phobe. We adore her and embrace her phobia! I love & appreciate that she tries to keep germs at bay in her room. I know what she will be getting for V-day now!!!

  69. Just say Julie says

    This is fabulous! I have no fewer than 4 bottles of sanitizer in my classroom, but one as pretty as this would find a home on my desk!

  70. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    Oh that is so sweet and thoughtful! I love it. And coming from a teacher, you know they’ll link it! Thanks for the idea, I’ll be linking.

  71. Suzanne says

    You know I had to put this on my blog! Sick, it’s sickening how creative you are… Imagine what you could do if you actually had time and not a job! :0

  72. Linda says

    Love this idea. Thanks to you,”the tutorializer” for the tutorial 🙂 I am so going to steal this and give one to my kids teacher. Oh wait that would be me since I homeschool, but I will gladly give them to Sunday school teachers.
    Blessings,
    Linda

  73. Julie says

    Chris I’m working on mine right now thanks for the great idea. I’m giving them to all the nurses at the nursing home who take care of my aunt with some candy in a basket I’ll take a picture when it all gets done. Thanks for the great idea it came at the best time:)
    julie

  75. Wendy @ The Shabby Nest says

    That is a great idea…and you are a funny girl! “Hot moms in minivans” is going to be my new slogan. 😉

  76. ~ Jamie ~ says

    Ha,ha! You make me laugh. I'm one of those drive my kids to school in my jammies & slippers & hope the car doesn't break down kind of mom.

    Anyway…WOW! Those are so cute! I haven't heard of V-day gifts for teachers yet at our school but, maybe I'm out of the loop. Do you think it would work on soap dispensers too? Great idea!!!

  85. Stacey @ The Blessed Nest says

    Oh, yeah, they are all about the different holidays here. Not only for teachers, but now my kids come home every holiday with goody bags full of stuff from the other kids! That’s just a little much for me! This is a great idea, cause I’m all about keeping things germ-free! 🙂 Definitely useful in a school!!

  86. Oliver's says

    You are so stinkin clever! This is one of those projects that you want to tell all of your friends about. Thank you for the tutorial, there are never enough of them in blof land. Smiles, Paula

  87. Oliver's says

    By the way where do you buy your stickers and rub ons? I love the chocolate bottle especially! Paula

  88. Sweet Caroline's says

    I am new to blogging and love your ideas! My kids aren’t school aged yet, but I think I’ll be making these for the babysitter and neighbors! Thanks!

  90. Ashley says

    This is precious! I don’t have any teachers to buy gifts for and am shocked that Valentine’s Day is now a teacher gift holiday. I’ll keep this project in mind (and not forget to give teachers Valentine’s Day presents when that time comes). Thanks for the heads up! Haha!

  91. kristal says

    SUPER DUPER CUTE! they’ve actually requested NO teacher gifts at my son’s school. you can bring in a goody for the whole staff or a book to add to the library, but no specific holiday gifts to stop the craziness. (of course, i cheat and send “just because gifts cuz i love teachers:)

  93. megs @ whadusay says

    I have never heard of buying Vday gifts for a teacher, but then my oldest is in Kindergarden. 🙂

    Regardless, I LOVE this idea and if I don’t use it for V-day I will use it someday!

    Thanks for sharing!!!

  96. Our Family says

    This is such a pratical, useful, yet beautiful gift. I would love to have one of these sitting on my desk! 🙂

  99. Christina says

    Fantastic idea. Looks cute, but is very useful. My mom (a 3rd grade teacher) uses tons of this stuff.

  100. Hadley Coble says

    What an adorable idea! That’s fun to do to match your kitchen, or your hostess’ kitchen for a hostess gift!

  102. Bella Casa says

    So cute, Chris!

    And just think…you can buy the Green Sanitizer and make St. Patrick’s Day ones to SURPASS those Jones’ 😉

    Make sure to swing by my blogs this week…I am have 18 giveaways on Bella Casa and 1 on bella casa news!

    I’m going to stumble this post for you because it is such a fun idea!

    Bella

  108. Oh Boy...Oh Boy...Oh Boy says

    i love this idea. i already got something for VDay for the teacher but this is usable for any holiday! THANKS!!!!!

  110. Barb says

    What a hit this idea was. They really turned out nice. Very cute. They will be proud to get them.

    mom

  111. Sandy says

    Those are too cute!
    Will certainly make these this year for teachers!
    Have a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Sandy

  113. T Lyn says

    I work in an inner city school also. I usually get a very few things for Christmas. However, I have three instructional assistants. (Sped.) I may have to give them this with a little something else. Great idea.

  117. Kristin says

    Absolutely adorable! We homeschool so we don’t have teachers to give to but I’m so making these for my son’s Sunday School teachers! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

  121. kellydee says

    Oh my gosh – I did these and I LOVE them! You are a genius. I like doing Valentine’s gifts but hate to spend very much, so this was perfect. On the tag, I printed this scripture – “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew
    a steadfast spirit within me.
    Psalm 51:10″ I thought the two went well together. Thanks again for a great idea. Actually thanks for ALL your great ideas – I love your blog!

  124. Willo says

    I am LOVING THESE! What a great way to reuse bottles! I am definitely going to try it someday!

  126. Katie says

    These are a great idea! So easy to do, cheap to make, super cute, and something the teacher needs and can use. Unlike yet another box of cheap chocolates!

  127. Karen at Nittany Inspirations says

    The hand sanitizer is brilliant. Teacher get so much junk gifts. This is saying I appreciate you and its practical and not very expensive.

  130. julesmagules says

    I am a teacher and have a bottle of sanitizer on my desk that I use very frequently but these are so much cuter!!

  131. Lisha says

    I just fell in love 🙂 I followed you from Tip Junkie and I am loving your blog!! I too am a teacher, but am staying home right now. I CHERISH my son’s teachers. I already got them something, but I am doing this too!! AMAZING IDEA!! thanks for sharing!

  133. Kayce says

    I love this idea! I’ll be making one for each of my kid’s teachers… or rather, he will be making them.

  135. Barb says

    What a fabulous idea. You could really do that for ANY holiday.. and what a nice addition to your bathroom during the holidays. Thanks!

  136. Jill says

    Would you be willing to post this tutorial on our Web site?

    We’re looking for great crafting tutorials like this!

    We will link back to your blog in exchange for your great tutorial!

    Contact me at craftingtips[at]daisycraft.com

    Our site: Daisy Craft

  138. L says

    Okay, so I did this today! I am NOT crafty or creative but this was fun and easy. Oh and cheap…
    4 bottles of sanitizer at the dollar store – $4.
    Stickers at Hobby Lobby – $4.

    If I wouldn’t have spent money on other things I absolutely HAD to have this gift would have cost less than $10 – that is 2 gifts for each teacher. WOW!!!

    Thank you!

  140. Clean&Classic says

    Too cute, fun and creative. I don’t think I can make one of these without making one for myself!

  141. Tammy says

    Hey don’t beat yourself over the price issue, I just bought two bottles at Wal-Mart in Canada for 4.79!!! I found pink sanitizer too, which will be great for Valentines, thanks for the great idea!!

  142. The Smith Family says

    Love the idea and I copied it for my sons pre school teacher. Not as cute as yours, but a super and easy idea 🙂

    Thanks.

  143. That's what she said says

    My 6 year old & I made these for her 3 teachers & she gave it to them yesterday. I was so happy to hear them tell me what a great present & great creative idea.
    Thanks for posting this & allowing me to touch into a creative side.

  144. Anna says

    New to your blog, but had to post that this is the cutest idea ever. I sat with my girls last night while they created their own decorated hand-sanitizer bottles for their teachers. They loved the activity. With the bottles in hand,they walked proudly into school this morning. Thanks so much for the cheap and cute idea!

  145. MaryAnne says

    This is one of the best teacher gifts ever – any teacher will love it, and it’s very cute and easy to make. Thanks for the great idea!

  146. The John Family says

    Thanks so much for this idea. I would have been stumped on what to give without it. I was able to get all the supplies at the Dollar Tree. Thank you!

  147. Angela says

    We made these and I posted pics on my blog and gave you a shout out for the super cute idea! Thanks for giving us an awesome gift idea that stood out from the rest! They were impressed!!! 🙂

  148. blessdtwice says

    Okay, after 140+ comments, i don’t know if you will see this but I wanted to add my thanks! I gave this for V-day and I think it is an AWESOME idea- way to think outside the box!! very creative!

  154. Tanielle says

    What a fantastic idea!! Great gift for many occasions and people! Thanks for sharing!

    Happy SITS day!

  162. countryfriedmama says

    Love it! I’m sure the teacher’s love getting a useful gift, too, instead of another mug.

  164. Margaret says

    That is such a cute idea. I will have to remember it. My son will start to school next year.

  165. Mimi says

    You mean the teacher don’t want another coffe mug or ceramic apple?

    This is a genius idea!

  166. sandy says

    I think these are adorable. As a former childcare provider, I would have loved to receive one as a gift:0)

  169. tammy says

    Great idea!! Inexpensive, pretty and usable! So what if the teacher gets 5 of them?? I bet they wouldn’t look the same…and she will use them up in no time!!

  170. Jaime says

    I’m a teacher too and I would have much preferred something practical and cute like this rather than a silk rose or stale chocolate hearts! Congrats on your SITS day! 🙂

  173. What A Card says

    Wow, I know others have said it, but what a great teacher’s gift. So much better than yet another mug or pencil holder 🙂

  176. Courtney D says

    This is great!!! I’m a teacher (or was before the babies) in one of those areas where gifts were given for every occasion (can you say, Columbus Day Gift?!?) But a lady only needs so many pads of note paper! This is adorable, from the heart, AND useful! Great, Great Idea!!

  177. Momma Miller says

    Love it! I’m a teacher, too. Taught K-2nd before having the babies and now I teach college on the side. In my last district, they were always doing stuff for teachers. We had to fill out these forms with all sorts of information about what we liked–perfumes, other scents, favorite colors, favorite candles, favorite restaurants, kitchen colors, one or two big items we’d love to get for our classroom, etc. It was a very wealthy district and my parents were amazing. They usually took up a collection and bought things off the list they gathered at the beginning of the year, but I almost always ended up with a large pile of extra “stuff.” Your gift idea is wonderful because, not only is it handmade, but SOOOO useful. Thanks! Oh, and happy SITS day!

  179. Anita says

    Cute and fairly inexpensive gift option! I like it.
    I’ve been shunned by many hot moms and teachers…….hanging head in shame.

  180. Laura says

    That's a very clever & cheap idea. Of mine is in junior high now & kids don't bring the teachers presents (probably because they have too many teachers to have to give to).

  181. Reluctant Housewife says

    Cute.

    Although I’m now feeling inadequate because I did nothing for the teachers on valentines day. I made them scarves at Christmas, though. 😉

  185. Momma-of-5 says

    OH MY GOSH! Those are so cute and such a great idea. At my kids’ school, they collect for a “class gift” but I like to still give the teacher a little something that shows we were thinking of her. THESE ARE PERFECT and I’m DEFINITELY stealing this idea. You’re so creative!

  186. Christine aka Mistress of Cakes says

    That isn't just great for teachers it's also great for doctors offices & people with OCD..hehe. You should make mini ones to go in purses!

  188. Mandy says

    We went through this for Valentine’s as well. I love your idea and will definitely be using it next year. Thanks!

  192. "FINE"al thoughts... says

    Why oh why couldn’t I have known you two months ago? This is a most excellent idea. Plus also I love your blog layout. So feminine and chic!

  196. Jaden Paige says

    LOVE IT! Great idea!

    Now, hopefully I can remember this in four years when my daughter goes to school… 😉

  197. Tiffany says

    Great idea! I like the hand sanitizer bottles too. The little bubbles just add to the designs.

  198. Stereos and Souffles says

    Great idea, it would be fun to do at my own house with liquid soaps for the different holidays and seasons. Thanks!

  204. Controlling My Chaos says

    I live in a neighborhood with the hot moms in the mini vans. I call our PTO President Malibu Barbie because she’s so dang cute and PERKY. It’s a crime.

  206. Liz (Loving Mom 2 Boys) says

    Those are adorable!! I will be making those for our daycare mommy soon!!

  207. C.G. the Foodie says

    As a teacher, I definitely did not get a v-day gift from any of my students. However I would have totally appreciated these. How cute!

  209. Helene says

    I love this idea…it’s so simple yet so unique!! In addition to making one for my kids’ preschool teacher, I think I’ll make a couple to keep around our house for when guests come over!

  212. Brandy says

    What a great idea! And not just for teachers but just in my own house.

    Who else is thinking this would be perfect for Mother’s Day and just decorate around a certain decor?

  213. Bethany says

    I’m a teacher, and I know I would love to receive this as a gift. It would make a great gift for girl students also. My girls love to carry sanitizer around with them.

  214. Libby says

    Very creative! How do you find time to do this being a teacher? (spoken as a former teacher :0)

  216. Star Forbis says

    Great idea! With 4 kids I’m always looking for inexpensive (cheap!) teacher gift ideas that are still nice. Thanks for the tip.

  217. The Mom says

    Happy SITS Day to you. What a fabulous idea. I’m totally going to be making these — maybe for a end of school year thank you gift or something … but I’m going to make them! Thanks!!

  218. Jennifer Juniper says

    I took this idea and ran away laughing (all the way to Walmart) when you first posted this. I even posted the idea on my blog from you.

    I’m proud to say, the sanitizer still sits on my son’s teacher’s desk. Thanks!

  219. Kari says

    I love this idea! Very cute and easy. Thanks for sharing.

    Found my way over from SITS! Congrats on being featured blogger.

  223. Lea Ann says

    Awesome teacher’s gifts TIMES SEVEN (middle school). I’ll get started now for next year.

  230. Rachel says

    Okay that’s adorable too! And… who doesn’t have a keg of hand sanitizer? Completely normal.

  233. Stephanie @ BizzieMommy.com says

    That a great gift. My mom was a kindergarten teacher and she used to get all kinds of gifts

  234. A Mommy in Jeans and High Heels says

    Genius idea! I hope you don’t mind, but I’ll be sharing this with all my friends!

  236. Heather @ Sugar N Spice Mostly Nice says

    I’ve been following for a while now and this is one of my favorite things you have done. Simple and easy.

    Happy SITS Day!!

  237. Delectable Dining says

    These are great! I’m a teacher and will definitely be dressing up my sanitizer bottles for different holidays and events. Too cute!

  239. Tranquility says

    Oh my goodness – that is perfect! I can think of so many different times that this would make a great little gift! Thanks for sharing!

  241. John Deere Mom says

    OMG I am a teacher too (I’ve been here before but it’s been awhile) and would LOVE this! And I will also love making it for my son’s teacher and daycare workers! Yay!!

  244. Taryn says

    Okay. This has got to be one of the best ideas I have seen in a long time! Thank you so much for sharing! How easy! Why didn’t I think of that?
    LOVE IT!!!

    Love,
    Taryn

  247. Zeemaid says

    okay, I just became a follower. Absolutely love, LOVE this idea. Seriously, I am gonna stalk you girl.

    I am so glad you were featured on SITS today.

    I hate doing the whole teacher thing (first year at it too) because I am sure the teachers get enough diy gifts from the kids as it is.. so this is totally cool BTW I liked the white bottle. I just love white and red together I thought it looked sharp too.

  251. Bethany says

    Those are so cute! I’m a teacher and love any homemade gift from the kiddos/their parents. 🙂

  252. Michelle says

    Vaentine’s Day, seriously? I so went into the wrong profession. Except that part about having to clean up kid puke.

    These are a neat idea… and one I’ll have to keep in mind for when Mister Man goes to elementary school next year!

  254. jubilee says

    Such a great idea.

    Our school district asks that each child bring in a bottle of hand sanitizer at the beginning of the year, but who couldn’t use another?!

  255. Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" says

    Stopping by from SITS!

    That is a cool idea!! I’m not a huge crafty person, but I’m bookmarking your blog for more ideas!

  259. Mandy says

    SOOOO cute! As a teacher, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get this. Knowing a gift for V-day didn’t break your bank account and was extremely useful for me is a great combo!

    I think I am going to do this for my children’s teachers!

  265. The Mom @ Babes in Hairland says

    Fabulous idea. I made a couple of these today for my girls teachers as part of Teacher Appreciation week. Don’t know if they are quite as cute as yours, but hopefully their teachers will enjoy them. Thanks for the fun idea to change up a normally boring thing! 🙂

  266. Jennifer says

    I made these today for teacher appreciation week. They were so easy and I’m really happy with how they turned out. Thank you!

  268. Britt says

    You had me at "Teacher Gifts". Thank you for inspiring me to create my very own blog. I posted a link to your page for all of my 0 … yes 0… followers.

  273. Cupcake Mama says

    Great idea! Since I am a former elem teacher and my oldest is in kdg, I was really picky about her teacher's Christmas gift and love to share ideas like this with my friends! This may have already been in another comment (didn't read ALL of them!) but why couldn't you squirt the sanitizer into your "keg", clean the clear bottle, and then refill with soap? I agree with you…the clear bottle is a better look, but both are cute!

  274. LuvNlife says

    Fantastic idea! Teachers must LOVE this gift. My DIL is a teacher, and she too is a hand sanitizer freak! She makes the students use it as they come into her classroom.

  276. gifts Philippines says

    So cute gift ideas! I like it. Wish someone also give me like that. Thanks for sharing! keep posting!

    -pia-

  278. bluw says

    Thank you for sharing. Wonderful post. I appreciate it.

    I like some of your creative ideas on how to continue using, cool!

    Lots of great points!! Thank you

  280. Olga @ Suddenly OG says

    This is such a great idea. Perfect for so many occasions and to spice up any office, bathrooms… perfect.

    Thank you for sharing.

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