What a Teacher Really Wants...

As I mentioned yesterday, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week.  In keeping with my traditions of crafty shizz, I came up with something that was a combination of something I saw on the Pinterest and something I saw at Michael's. 

The list of products needed include:
Mason Jars (I used the pretty blue ones)
Burlap ribbon
twine
and these cute little chalk board clippy things

I took the burlap ribbon and tied it in a knot around the jar to form a knot in the front.  Took the twine and tied it just under the lid and clipped the chalk board clippy thing to the twine.  Too easy right?  I then filled the mason jar with two things.  One, chocolate; Dove chocolate to be precise.  Dove chocolate is just... UHMAYZING.   The other thing I filled it with is the one thing Teachers really want, but can't say.  A gift card to Specks.  They don't want Starbucks.  They don't want Target.  They want Alcohol.  And in my opinion, if you're my son's 7th grade teacher, you deserve as much as you can get. 

So here's a quick shot of the "after". 
 I thought it was pretty cute.  Something different.  And they could totally use it to hold pens or pencils or something like that.  The thing I really liked about this was I didn't need hot glue or anything messy.  I just needed scissors.  That's it!  Anyways, as always, have a fantastic day.  I'll get on here later and post the absolutely delicious cherry dessert I'm making in between typing this.  L8er.

I Promise...

I totally promise to not wait six months for a new post.  Life gets away from us sometimes and I had to step away.  I will not bore with with details of how much it sucks to lose both of your parents within five months of each other.  I will, however, share with you that they gave me the greatest example of REAL love.  And I will share two beautiful pictures with you.  In the words of the wise Forrest Gump,  "That's all I have to say about that."

SO!  This week has been a busy one in this house hold.  Teacher Appreciation week!!!  I have tons of crafty shit and recipes to share.  So this will be an updated mo-fo tomorrow!  For now, I will share with you the breakfast treat that I took into my son's school for the teachers.  I'm pretty sure you can figure out what went into this from the picture.  No recipe needed.  Totally simple.  And absolutely a hit!  You could use it for a sleep over, breakfast, brunch... whateva!  Tomorrow, or Friday, which ever one the OG will let me have a moment to update, I will share the awesomely simple craft my son and I did for his junior high teachers.  Then, I'll actually post a recipe.  One for the dessert I'm taking in to lunch on Friday for Eric's teachers.  With that, I will bid you adieu for today.  Stay thirsty my friends.