Thinking Outside the Gift Card. Teacher Gift Ideas from the QC Shops.

By scoop team

Yes, they probably do just want cash. That is often the most thoughtful and appreciated Teacher Gift. If you are going to do a gift card, consider literally just giving cash dollars. Like where they don’t even have to go to the bank much less a store or business to spend it.

But sometimes a special teacher or coach deserves something picked out just for her (or him). And some people just don’t like to gift cash. So for those folks, we’ve shopped around town for some cute, non Starbucks gifts to give this year.

The Good News Shop at Christ Church

Paper Placemats set/24 Sheets $24.95
Dessert Sauces & Jams $12.95
Foaming Soaps $12.99
Gold Letterpress Initial Notecards s/6 $20.00

Onward Reserve

Yeti Wine Tumblers, perfect for summer  $24.99
Transfusion Cups from Onward Reserve = The most refreshing summer drink in a special cup.  Set of 10, $19.99
Sydney Hale Candles $30
The Wayfarer’s Handbook, for the one who likes to travel and explore. $17.99

The Buttercup

BonBon soaps from Australia $12
Oprah’s Favorite Modern Sprout Herb and Flower planters in jar $24
Kate Spade thermal mug, initial notepad & mousepad $12-18
SCOUT tote, lunch bag & makeup pouch ($18-$50)

Theory Design Studio

Fringe straw totes- $60
tassel clutches- $25
Bull by the horns mug- $22
Fringe straw totes- $60
tassel clutches- $25

Lemondaisy Design

Cocktail Napkins from Lemondaisy. Pretty sure they’ll need one.
Set of 4 $26 many designs, BUY HERE

The Pink Hanger

Voluspa Candles $28
Statement Fringe Earrings $32
Statement Necklaces $64
Oventure O-ring keychains $25
Assorted Rainbow Jewel Rings
Ranging from $48-$64

Storey Home

heart pouches – $45
candles – $38 medium / $52 large 
gypset travel – $50

Bedside Manor

Inspirational books and notepads
Paint by number kits! $39

Blis Uptown

Great books always make a nice gift!! Books starting at $9.95 
BEST * Awesome * HAPPY DAY. All great words that will make a teacher feel loved!! 
Dish $12.50
Thoughtful $8.00
Notepad $12.00
Summer beverage gift to help that special teacher chill and relax. 
Drink mixes $8-$9.50 
Cups start at $16.50 – $32.00
Sweet Treats. These fun items are great stand alone items and make wonderful bundles as well!!  Items range from $4.00-$12.00
Love these items for that girly/accessory loving teacher!! 
Scout bag $16.50   Boho Bandeau $12.00 Earrings $12.00.  Scarf hair tie $8.50 
Wrap bracelet/necklace $28.50

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