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Baby Clothes & Teacher Gifts 🎁👶
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I'm always shopping for my friends' baby showers and my kids' teachers at the same time. Here's what I keep going back to because they never miss.
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Newborn Basics
 
Cute Baby Outfits 👗
 
Teacher Appreciation Gifts
 
Practical Teacher Picks 📚
 
Gift Bundles I Put Together

Newborn Basics

Every new parent needs a solid stash of these. I always grab a few extras because babies go through clothes SO fast.

 
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the prints are adorable and they hold up wash after wash 🧺
Cloud Island™ Newborn - Baby Boy Short Sleeve Bodysuits
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zippers over snaps. always. 2am diaper changes taught me that.
Baby Boy Sleepers Cat & Jack | Comfy Soft Footed Pajamas
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so soft. my nephew basically lived in these his first month.
Cloud Island Gown | Baby Sleepers & Pajamas
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the organic cotton is worth it for newborn skin, trust me
Cat & Jack Baby Romper | Cute Designs for Boys & Girls
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tiny baby booties get me every time 😭 perfect add-on gift
Baby Winnie the Pooh Hat and Bootie Set
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Cute Baby Outfits 👗

These are the ones that make everyone go 'WHERE did you get that?' at the baby shower.

 
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bought this for three different showers. it's just that good.
cat and jack baby girl bloomers
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gives off little farmer vibes and I'm here for it 🌾
Muslin Baby Blankets | Cloud Island
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a tiny jean jacket. need I say more?
Girls Denim Jacket Cat & Jack | Snap Closure Designs
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looks way more expensive than it is. great for photos too
Baby 2pc Seashell Bodysuit and Shorts Set
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the little sayings on these always crack me up
Boys Fall Set Cat & Jack Graphic T-Shirt
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Teacher Appreciation Gifts

My kids' teachers deserve the world. These are the gifts that actually got a genuine reaction, not just a polite smile.

 
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pair it with a gift card inside. teachers LOVE this combo ☕
Threshold Stoneware Mugs | 15-16oz Collection ...
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keeps coffee hot through an entire school day. tested it myself.
Ello Insulated Cup | Stainless Steel Travel Mugs & Bottles
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cute presentation without spending a fortune on wrapping
Spritz Bags: Gift, Favor, & Party Bags
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smells amazing and it's under $10. win win.
wondershop candle holder
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a handwritten note from your kid makes any gift 10x better
Papyrus Thank You Cards - Elegant Greeting Cards
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Practical Teacher Picks 📚

Asked my teacher friends what they actually want. Turns out it's not another apple-themed anything.

 
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every teacher I know wants one of these for their classroom
felt letter board symbols
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smooth pens are a love language for teachers apparently 🖊️
Sharpie 4pk Gel Pens
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colorful and functional. way better than a mug they won't use.
Desk Organizer Yoobi Pencil Case Target Best Gifts
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simple, clean look. fits on any teacher desk without being bulky
Desk Lamp with USB Ports (Includes LED Light Bulb)
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low maintenance plant in a cute pot. hard to kill even in a classroom
Room Essentials Planters
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Gift Bundles I Put Together

I like combining a few smaller things into one gift. It looks more thoughtful and honestly it's more fun to shop this way.

 
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throw this in any gift bag. everyone's hands are dry 🐝
Burt's Bees Hand Cream Trio Holiday Gift Set
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great snack add-on. teachers need fuel for those long days
Favorite Day Snacks | Trail Mix & Cookies
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I wrap the baby outfit inside one of these. instant wow factor.
Muslin Swaddle Baby Blanket - Warm Metallic - 3pk
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makes even a simple gift look put together for like two bucks
Spritz Tissue Paper | Gift Packaging & All Occasions
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fancy little candy box that makes any gift feel special 🍬
Heavenly Sours - Small Candy Cube®
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