Finding the right teacher appreciation gift doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Whether you’re shopping for Teacher Appreciation Week, an end-of-year thank you, or a simple way to show gratitude, there are so many thoughtful gift ideas teachers genuinely enjoy receiving. In this quick video, I’m sharing 50+ teacher appreciation gift ideas in just 40 seconds — including practical classroom favorites, cute personalized finds, affordable gifts, and fun little extras teachers can actually use. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ...
Its Been a Minute…
Hey there, welcome back. You may have noticed I stopped blogging in 2020. Well, I stopped a lot of things. Life sure threw us through a loop or 20, huh? A lot has changed in my life since that last post. But I am finally finding peace out of the muck and moving on with a beautiful life. And I am crafting and cooking and creating again in my happy place. I'm not quite up for full on blogging or vlogging but I thought I'd dip my toe back in by sharing what I am up to on my Facebook page. So, hop on over and I'll post my new stuff with very simple directions on how I did it. Let's start there and see how this goes. I've missed you... Glue Sticks and Glitter ...
Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe
If you are looking for a moist, freezable, pretty to gift pumpkin bread, this is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have ever made. The Nordic Ware Harvest Loaf Pan is amazing but if you don't have that don't despair. Make a regular style 9*5 loaf and drizzle it with Torani Pumpkin or Caramel Sauce. ...
Gooey Carmelita Bars
What could be better than an easy caramel sauce poured over semi-sweet chocolate chips and an oatmeal-brown sugar crust? Topping it with an oatmeal crumble, of course! If you haven't had the pure joy of trying one yet, get ready because this super easy Carmelita Bars dessert is about to be on your way to your tummy! ...
🐾 Best Puppy Toys for Giant Breeds (Tested With a Leonberger Puppy)
If you’ve ever raised a true giant breed puppy, you already know… This isn’t the same as a “large dog.” When Peyton—our 3rd Leonberger—was a puppy, I already knew that most “puppy toys” aren’t built for dogs like this. But I went on a hunt for the best puppy toys out there for her! Some didn’t last a day.Some were ignored completely.And a few became part of our daily routine. This list is built from that experience first. This list includes the best puppy toys for giant breeds, ensuring they can withstand the strength and energy of larger puppies. Now, with our lab Belle and a German Shepherd (GSD) puppy on the way, I’m building on what actually worked—and what didn’t. 👉 I’ll keep updating this as we go. 📸 A Quick Note That photo above is Peyton as a puppy—and she’s the reason this list exists. She broke my heart when she went over the rainbow bridge and is why we are bringing a new GSD into our family. 🎥 See These in Real Life I’m filming real-use videos of these products as we prepare for our next puppy (and using them with Belle now). 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/graceinspiredmoments👉 https://www.youtube.com/@GraceInspiredLife 🐾 START ...