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Pro-Tips for buying a Thank You Teacher gift...

School's (nearly) out for summer and now comes the inevitable searching for gifts for your child's teacher... but STOP! I used to be a teaching assistant in a wonderful primary school, and I've got some insider knowledge from the staffroom for you: your child's teacher does not want another 'best teacher' mug...true fact! They are likely to get around 30 of these each year...with the best will in the world, there is just not enough space! So save your money and the planet's resources by following this pro-tip: All a teacher or teaching assistant really wants is a Thank You card that's been hand-written by your child. That's it! I've still got a drawer-full of all the cards I've been...

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Eco-Friendly Way's To Thank Your Child's Teacher This Year

The end of the school year brings with it a whole range of emotions, not to mention a range of gifts for the teachers and teaching assistants. But do we ever stop to think about the environmental cost of those gifts? I used to be a teaching assistant in a primary school. When I was starting to go zero-waste, the end of the school year posed particular problems. Many of the gifts were plastic or plastic-wrapped, and were things I was trying to cut out of my life. But on the flip side they were also a heart-felt, so I respectfully took them and usually donated them to the charity shops. But when I started Embers and Ink, it got...

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How to celebrate when you're socially distancing

The recent world events of the global pandemic may seem to have thrown a spanner in the works for any celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and more. In this current situation it is of upmost importance that we protect ourselves and each other by keeping a safe distance, covering our faces and following the rules for the maximum number of people allowed at a gathering. But it doesn't mean we can't celebrate at all! Here are four suggestions for those of you who are celebrating something during the pandemic: Firstly, keep your sense of humour (if the situation allows). Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Bar and Bat Mitzvah's etc are perfect examples. (Funerals, not so much. So pick your approach carefully!)...

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is due to hit the UK on the 14th March 2021, so get ready! It's been a tough year for everyone, and especially those who haven't seen their mums in the flesh at all. I've only seen mine once this year, and that was outside at a distance of 2 meters. No hugs! So it's the perfect time to send something special through the post. Cards: If you're looking for something traditional, then look no further than my watercolour birds cards. They're beautiful, pretty and classy, just like mum! They're blank inside too, so you can go to town with your message. After all, you haven't seen her in a while! But if you're looking for something with...

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