We’re not ready for the school year to start. But here we go!
Whenever your school year begins, think of us for awesome goodies for the kids, teacher gifts, and school spirit items…
{you can click each pic, to be taken straight to each maker’s collection on our website}
CRAZY PLANT LOVEE
Looking for some indoor plants to spruce up your classroom this upcoming school year? Handmade on Main has a lof of great plant inventory from Crazy Plant Lovee.
Check out Ashleigh’s of favorite plants for the classroom! These plants are not only beautiful, but they are easy to care for.
-Pothos- Tolerate low light, thrive in bright indirect and water when soil is dry. These will also droop and tell you when they need a little extra attention.
-Philodendron- So many varieties. Pictured is a Philodendron Brasil in hanging globe planter. These also olerate low light, thrive in bright indirect. Water when soil is dry.
-Sansevieria- aka snake plants. Tolerate low light and thrive in bright indirect. You can get away with watering these once a month in low light situations. Always check the soil before watering.
-Succulents- Bright light and water when soil is completely dry.
-Air plants- Indirect light. Water every two weeks by soaking in water for 20 minutes. Allow airplant to dry upside down so the bulb doesn’t rot.
-Terrarium- Mini world in a closed container. A complete ecosystem. A fun classroom project to watch grow. These evaporate and condensate in a cycle. Very low maintenance.
-Marimo- Moss pet. A form of algae. Keep in a cool place, agitate daily and change water about once a month. A fun classroom pet!
Be sure to add some green to your room this upcoming back to school season. For plant questions email crazyplantlovee@gmail.com
*Philodendron Brasil in globe with rattan plant hanger. $36
THE PT SHOP
“Looking to surprise your teachers with a beginning of the year gift?
The PT Shop is your go to for cute accessories!
Brushed polyester fabric headbands, you can find in various prints but some teacher specific ones are available!
These headbands you can wear multiple ways, getting a three-in-one accessory for $10.
Make your badge reel uniquely yours with the cutest resin badge reels! Each design is attached to a swivel backing and can hold multiple name badges and markers without unraveling! Depending on size, badge reels can range from $6-$8!”
FROM SCRATCH FARM
Want to gift and pamper your kids’ teachers? Provide them with a luxurious bath, or something for self-care Sunday? Feel the need to give them something practical and useful? I have lots of products for that! Bath salts, milk baths, lip balms, hand sanitizers, face mists, and more.
But I’d love to highlight what I think every teacher should have on their desk.
I imagine they’re washing their hands several times a day, using hand sanitizer dozens of times a day. That can be brutal on our skin! So let’s put a natural, non-toxic, soothing, moisturizing, healing gift that’s made right here in Boerne!
One choice is my all-purpose salve. It’s a thick balm, made with just four ingredients (beeswax, olive oil, coconut oil, essential oils). A little goes a long way (and too much can be greasy), so these little anti-bacterial powerhouse jars last forever. $16.
Or you can go with my plain-Jane (because it’s just lotion) but totally awesome (because it’s solid) lotion bars. These are made with just five ingredients (beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, essential oils). One option is the tin, that can go in your purse or travel with you. The other is a bar, which can sit out on a soap dish. All you have to do is warm and melt the beeswax with your body heat, and use it just like lotion. $12
Or give her luxury. With my body butter. These have a longer ingredients list (coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, cornstarch, essential oil). And are more susceptible to temperature and conditions. But these heavenly, moisturizing, lush, whipped clouds are an amazing way to hydrate. $20
NUDA BOTANICA
Help your child’s teacher rise and shine every school day. Or help them rest at night. With one of our delicious, locally-sourced, organic, loose leaf teas. $17 a jar.
Available in:
rise
revive
rest
chai
digestivo
amore
ART & SOUL
“Hey Teachers! Are you looking for something fun, colorful, and maybe even something to bedazzle your wardrobe this school year? Then check out our newest product line, handmade beaded lanyards made by a teacher herself. This unique accessory is a vibrant fusion of style, sure to add a touch of whimsy to any outfit, making it the go-to piece for those who appreciate a mix of fun and practicality. Don’t miss out on this must-have accessory and look stylish all school year long!
Also, don’t forget to style up your tumbler or laptop covers with our colorful and stylish vinyl waterproof teacher stickers! Have a great school year!”
FIRST CABIN CO.
“The back-to-school surprise ball is a fun gift for teachers and students. Unwrapping the layers of the crepe paper apple reveals a quirky pencil sharpener, a mini foam finger (for that 1st day’s picture), an unusual eraser, a silly retractable pen, and a smiley face pin (perfect for backpacks).
The colors of the items will vary, and every surprise ball is different (that’s what makes them so fun).
Surprise balls are rolled up by hand and contain small parts. Adult supervision is required for children under 3.”
MIXY
“Would it be inappropriate to give your kiddos’ teacher a craft cocktail starter and a bottle of liquor? (asking for a friend)
If not 😉 , doesn’t an easy, delicious, simple, and yummy cocktail sound like the perfect way to surprise your child’s new teacher? Whether you think they’d love to make a spicy margarita, classic ranch water, a tart martini, a bubbly french 75, fruit sangria, or another amazing cocktail… our jars make the ultimate foodie/cocktail connoisseur gift!
$25 or $28. Craft cocktails, made simple.”
Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong! I’m sure your kids and any teacher would feel the love from any of these gifts.
So come on into the shop, 347 North Main Street, next to Klein Smokehaus. Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am to 5pm.
Or shop online. You can reserve these items, to be picked up from the shop at your convenience. I can deliver right to your door or to the school. And we can ship.