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Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2013!
The old saying goes that “an apple for the teacher will always do the trick when you don’t know your lesson in arithmetic.” But as Eric Hoffer once wisely said, “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” May 7, 2013 is Teacher Appreciation Day and a wonderful opportunity to teach kids about the importance of expressing gratitude. How the tradition of giving a teacher an apple first came about is still a bit of a mystery. Some say the tradition is rooted in the fact that apples once served as a common form of compensation. Others say the association of apples with education began because apples are symbolic of learning right from wrong (remember our curious friends Adam and Eve?). But as most of us know, the only teachers still getting apples from their students are most likely only the ones in the movies. But here at Hickory Farms, we love the idea of reinventing this tradition! Instead of sending your student to school with an apple, how about sending a gorgeous fruit basket to the teachers lounge for the whole faculty to enjoy? Hickory Farms has several fruit baskets and fruit gift …
Wonderful Wedding Present Ideas
While traditional gifts like china or towels are an appropriate gift for a couple that’s about to tie the knot, why not try something a little different. We came up with a few fantastic ideas for unique wedding or engagement presents that are useful and fun. And with these gifts, you can rest assure that no one else will have the same gift as you. You can’t go wrong with presenting the happy couple with a gourmet wine gift basket to celebrate their newly wed bliss! Imagine how delighted they will be to see a gift basket filled with a bottle of wine that’s been carefully paired with a selection of flavorful Summer Sausage, cheese, crackers, and nuts. It’s a perfect collection of goodies for a romantic picnic or a spur of the moment gathering with friends. Another great gift would be to pair a gourmet wine or food gift with a wine bucket or galvanized tub for chilling wine and other beverages. A bucket or tub can be personalized with the couple’s last name or initials to make it even more meaningful. Wine buckets or beverage tubs are an especially thoughtful gift for couple’s that like to …
Pair Wine Gift Baskets with DIY Personalized Wine Glasses
Wine is always a fine gift, but why not take it one step further? After all, it’s the thought that counts, right? We came across some fantastic ideas for DIY personalized wine glasses that would go perfectly with wine gift baskets from Hickory Farms. Making your own personalized wine glasses is actually quite easy, too! All you need are wine glasses and some paint. Dip the bottom of each wine glass into the paint, and then place them upside down to dry. To prevent drips, use painter’s tape on the stem. We love the idea of using chalkboard paint to make personalized wine glasses! This way you can write your own message or the names of the recipients’ right on the rim of the glasses. Don’t forget to include pieces of chalk with your gift so the recipients can have fun writing on them, too! If you want your wine glasses to look a bit fancier, choose a metallic gold or silver paint instead of chalkboard paint. They’ll turn out beautiful and will look great in any kitchen. Here’s another spin on the chalkboard paint idea that we like just as well – Paint a small square (or the shape …