Better than Nothing....or....Might as well not give anything?

[cellomom26]

Your sister is an idiot. My son has 7 teachers and a bus driver, and they were so touched by his gift of a Hershey bar. A few of them said "You made my day!"

Tell your sister my story. She can argue all she wants, I'm guessing she likes doing this to generous people like you.

[cellomom26]

Tell Little Miss Princess you would love to accept her cash donations for next year's gifts. Obviously she'll donate, since she was so invested in this.

[SeekingPeace]

I like the Hershey bar idea! "Sweet."

Your sister is an idiot. My son has 7 teachers and a bus driver, and they were so touched by his gift of a Hershey bar. A few of them said "You made my day!"

Tell your sister my story. She can argue all she wants, I'm guessing she likes doing this to generous people like you.

[lunarprancer]

Ten dollars is ten dollars. I'll take ten dollars any day.

[Smarties]

That's more than a lot of kids give, I guarantee it. 10 dollars is very nice.

[Anonymous 3]

I think she's tacky for saying that.

[bluebunnybabe]

I think a $10 gift card to somewhere that has items or beverages for $10 or less is great. I wouldn’t give someone a $10 gift card to a steakhouse or something like that.

[JulesFairy]

$10 gift card is a perfect option. My daughter's combined have 14 teachers, so we baked on Saturday. 3 types of cookies and 3 breads. Each teacher got 1 dozen cookies (4 of each type), 3 mini loaves of bread ( 1 of each type) and something for their classrooms. We have never had a teacher complain that a student brought them something. Some years we do fruit/veggies baskets instead of baked goods, depending on the teacher's likes. There were several students who brought in a candy bar for each teacher or a bag of chips. Our teachers were just thankful to be thought of.

[JulesFairy]

I think a $10 gift card to somewhere that has items or beverages for $10 or less is great. I wouldn’t give someone a $10 gift card to a steakhouse or something like that.

That is a valid point. I have always done Walmart/Target/coffee shop/Visa gift cards. I suppose it might be a little strange if you got a gift card for an amount that can't actually purchase anything like a $10 gift card to a fancy steakhouse.

[EmilyH87]

As the wife of a teacher, I can assure you that most will appreciate whatever gift they are given.