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Believe it or not, this school year is nearly over. My kids both enjoyed a wonderful year with their teachers. I’m always glad to send a small gift to thank the teacher for her hard work, but it’s sometimes hard to know what to send. While I’d love to give something to completely spoil these saints for spending a whole year with the kiddos, I don’t know them personally so it’s hard to say if they’d like the same things I would select. When I asked my daughter what her teacher enjoys, she said “bananas” because apparently the teacher eats those every day. So should I send a hand of bananas and say, “Thanks for teaching my little monkey?” Probably not. [Read more…]

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Giving mom something special for Mother’s Day gets increasingly harder the older I get. It’s hard to please my mom. She doesn’t spend any money on herself, doesn’t really want for anything, but also loves to be pampered. The thing I love about IfOnly is the variety of truly unique, personalized packages that are available.  Save your pennies then splurge on a great gift package; you can give mom a memory this year. [Read more…]

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Welcome to the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Hop hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network. Mother’s Day will be here before you know it and even if you’re not ready for it.  So to help you out, a group of fabulous bloggers came together to share gifts and giveaways that are perfect for the special lady in your life! Be sure to hop around to all of the hops listed below and don’t miss the Grand Prize of a $100 Gift Card to aka originals! Enter to win the hand stamped jewelry Grand Prize here.

So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Something Special for Mom participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.    One lucky Savings in Seconds reader will win a prize package from Hallmark. [Read more…]