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amother
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 Tue, Nov 26 2024, 12:28 am
If you are a Morah, what are the best gifts you have received? I am trying to plan for chanuka gifts. Morahs really outdid themselves this year.
3 morahs who are mommys of families
One Morah who’s a post seminary girl
Any suggestions? I know cash is nice but there’s no thought or personal touch there
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Happy Hostess
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 1:22 am
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amother
Winterberry
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 1:24 am
| amother OP wrote: | If you are a Morah, what are the best gifts you have received? I am trying to plan for chanuka gifts. Morahs really outdid themselves this year.
3 morahs who are mommys of families
One Morah who’s a post seminary girl
Any suggestions? I know cash is nice but there’s no thought or personal touch there |
The personal touch can be in the note you include 😉
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unique-me
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 2:25 am
Cash is definitely a winner by me. If I combine all the money people spent on "thoughtfull gifts" that's are useless to me, I would rather cash 
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amother
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 2:43 am
One chanuka a mother sent me a big syringe and 3 containers of donut fillings from a bake shop, like dulce deluche, nougat and cappuccino cream, we had such a nice time making our own donuts that night after lightning.
I appreciate all of them even chocolate or nice hand cream and a note, I prefer not random items for the house which are useless and embarrassing to regift.
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amother
Apricot
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 6:00 am
What's your budget?
A box of donuts for my kids.
A fresh sour dough bread with 3 dips(that was super delicious and appreciated but expensive!)
Fancy salad bowl that I use every shabbos (but some of them I've returned over the years so it's hit or miss)
The latest book in Judaica store(can be exchanged)
Cookbook
A kid's book for playgroup(cheaper and nice too!)
Or I usually save the cash in an envelope and wait until I have enough money to buy a sheitel! it does take a few years!
Really any gift big or small is appreciated, it's really the thought that counts! Write a nice card to go along!!
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ganmama
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 6:03 am
My favorite gifts have been mugs with kids faces on them!!
Cash is also appreciated.
But for me the most important part is the note! I hang up all the notes so o can remember my kiddos and the wonderful time we spend together.
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AOM
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 6:25 am
As a teacher I always preferred cash.
But there have been some nice things over the years.
Actually for my own kids teachers I usually buy Chanuka time a pair of gloves and a thermos.
I feel like both those things ppl could always use another one and it’s good for this time of year….
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BrachaVHatzlocha
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 7:32 am
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amother
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 2:22 pm
Budget is 50$ I would say. Morahs went above and beyond, I’m looking to give something nice.
Are home things really not appreciated?
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amother
Seashell
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 2:41 pm
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How about a gift card in a local home store. Everyone could always use fresh towels or different/house decor
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amother
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Tue, Nov 26 2024, 3:14 pm
| amother OP wrote: | Budget is 50$ I would say. Morahs went above and beyond, I’m looking to give something nice.
Are home things really not appreciated? |
Depends what, A smelling diffuser etc I will enjoy or pass on, something like towels or dishes I will try return if it comes with a receipt.
I have so many kitchen towels I dont need another set, and if I did I would want the same as what I have.
I have received a nice hand washing cup for Purim and I needed it so was very happy, I also got a nice jug which I needed, and bh was my taste so I kept, anotherone I gave away...
If its something neutral they can always regift it.
For some reason one year I got 2-3 mini mini frying pans. I dont even know what to do with them but I feel bad throwing them yet I would be embarrased to regift...
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amother
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Today at 5:38 pm
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I can get a gift with a gift receipt just in case. But what would be an “extra special” gift since the Morah’s really outdid themselves? Are home gifts seen as the regulars?
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amother
Wandflower
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Today at 6:03 pm
I was a preschool teacher years ago....
I got jewelry, watches, some were pretty that I used, some were not my taste
Silver miniatures, I put into my curio
Stemware, cake stands, platters, candy/dip holders used some of them when hosting. Or for shabbos table. They were special to me. Some not so useful like fancy cake stands, need to make a simcha.
Some chachkes with best teacher written on it, like bags, magnets, plaques, paper weights, picture holders, post it notes, what am I supposed to do with those? Decorate my home with best teacher stuff, unless it was a practical useful thing if it's a mug you can at least use it...or a stack of of post it.
Then things for my kids like puzzles, stuffed animals.....
Gift certificates to specific stores got expired before I used them, because you have specific place you need to use them, even if it had multiple stores, needs to be local, something you need specifically at the time.
Cash I added them all up, and got myself something nice like a camera.....or anything that I wouldn't get myself or was saving up for.....
I once got kitchen dinner tablecloth and matching placemats, but it didn't match my kitchen or dishes, and didn't fit my table.
I've also gotten like little vases in certain colors that didn't match anything, I regifted to someone who had rooms matching those colors.
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amother
Ecru
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Today at 6:14 pm
| ganmama wrote: | My favorite gifts have been mugs with kids faces on them!!
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Are you serious? I can't see myself enjoying mementos with faces of anyone other than my own kids (besides possibly a photo in my album). A mug with a kid's face is for a parent or grandparent imo
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amother
Aubergine
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Today at 6:27 pm
Your budget is $50 and you want to spend it ina. Gift you’re not sure they like?
We’re not paid enough. Give the cash and a nice card
And the though and personal touch IS there. I know in todays economy people are struggling so it does not go unnoticed when I’m given Cash
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