I'm never stumped about what to buy the kids, Dave or relatives for the holidays. But gifts for Max's teachers and therapists stump me, mainly because I stand in awe of everything they do for Max and I freeze up on finding the perfect gift. Also, there are 14 of them between Max's teacher, the aides in his class, the therapists at school, and his private therapists. I also drop off a big box of chocolate at the pediatrician's. Ho, ho, uh-oh.
I got some great ideas when I was at a T.J. Maxx event the other day for the store's holiday offerings. What I learned: Every week, T.J. Maxx stores around the country get 10,000 new items (as if you needed more of an excuse to browse). I saw great gifts for everyone on my list, at up to 60 percent off—toys, accessories, jewelry, cologne, you name it. I picked up a few nice scarves for therapists. But I am especially obsessed with the bargain treasures you find in the housewares section (Marshall's, too).
Besides the above frames ($7.99) and lots of cool mugs and pretty candles (some as low as $3.99), I also spotted:
'Imported olive oil (starting at $6.99)
Imported soaps ($4 and $5, which you can tie in ribbon or put in the $7.99 basket).
The store's buyers shop around the world, a fine thing since imported anything always seems fancier. I mean, if someone gave me imported toilet paper as a holiday gift I might not be that impressed but maybe, just a little.
I'm also going to get Max to draw a picture or write his name in the cards for his teachers and therapists and, as always, tell all of them just how lucky I feel to have them in Max's life. I have in mind the words a teacher once left on this blog: "I really appreciate a heartfelt thank you as much as, if not more than, anything else."
I have two $50 T.J. Maxx/Marshalls gift cards to give away. To enter, share: What are you planning to get for your kids' teachers and/or therapists?
Bonus entries:
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The giveaway is open until Tuesday, December 13 at 11:59 EST, and is for U.S. residents 18 and older. I will randomly pick the two winners at random.org, alert you by email and announce them here. Note, to enter you must leave your email below if it is not visible on your blog as my ESP is not working.
Note, at the event I received a gift bag including a gift card, though I've had a long-time love affair with T.J. Maxx, as my credit card bill can attest.
