10 Gifts Teachers and Nurses Actually Want
By HEIDI PRUITT
The Kokomo Post Staff
This week honors two groups of everyday heroes, nurses and teachers. So skip the Starbucks gift card this year and spoil your child’s teacher or your favorite nurse with something local instead!
National Teachers Week - May 6 to 10
National Nurses Week - May 6 to 12
Products, a Service or a Gift Card from a Local Salon
Pictured | Jackson Morrow Soap from Buff City Soap
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
I think we can all agree that our teachers and nurses need a little bit of extra relaxation this year, so what better way than a gift card to a local salon, a local bath product or a spa service? There are so many local salons to choose from, but here are a few suggestions from us!
J. Edwards Cake | TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
Treats from J.Edwards, Mama Karens or Tastefully Indiana
Everyone loves a homemade treat. What about a decadent slice of cake from J. Edwards? A pie from Tastefully Indiana? Or another homemade dessert from Mama Karens? If you aren’t sure what kind of treat they prefer, get a gift card instead!
J. Edwards 2106 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo
Mama Karens 830 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo
Tastefully Indiana 3700 S. Lafountain St., Kokomo
A Heartfelt Thank You Note
Looking for a more personal gift? Nothing says I appreciate you more than a handwritten note. This can be a note from your child to their teacher, or a generic letter of your gratitude to local nurses at a hospital.
A Yeti or Arctic Mug from PF Hendricks and Company
Nurses and teachers are busy people. Give them the gift of enjoying a hot cup of coffee, or a cold Coke, by gifting them a Yeti mug from PF Hendricks. With tons of sizes and colors to choose from, this is a perfect gift for anyone!
To find more products and their hours, visit their page here: https://www.facebook.com/pfhendricks
A Bottle of Wine from a Local Winery
It’s no secret that teachers and nurses live a stressful life. Why not help them unwind with a local bottle of wine? Check out the wine or wine slushies from Whyte Horse Winery & Bistro!
Located at 223 N. Main St., Kokomo
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Free Things!
If you can’t physically buy something for the nurse or teacher in your life, make sure you at least tell them about all of the places they can get free (or discounted) things locally!
Black Wax Cafe is giving away free cold brew coffee or house coffee to all teachers & nurses! From May 6 to 10, show your school, or hospital ID to claim your FREE coffee! Limit one per person, per day. Black Wax Cafe is located at 910 N. Washington St., Kokomo.
Teacher discount (and gifts) at Ever Soul Boutique- Use code TEACHER to save 20% on a purchase!
Gourmet Popcorn from Popcorn Cafe
Sometimes all you need to get through the day is a really good snack. Luckily for us, The Popcorn Cafe in Kokomo has any flavor of popcorn you could ever want! With decorative tubs available for $5 extra, as well as a variety of fudge, these treats are sure to show your love and appreciation.
Check out their products here.
AMC Gift Card
Give the gift of a night out with a gift card from AMC Theatres in Kokomo! AMC in Kokomo is currently only open on the weekends, so if you’re feeling extra generous, include a gift card to Half Moon or Cook McDoogal’s Irish Pub to make the night complete!
School and Office Supplies
Most teachers use their own money to buy school supplies for their classrooms. And nurses can always use more pens and sticky notes! A specific recommendation I received from a nurse friend is, “pens with our names on them so they can’t get taken!” Whether it’s a gift card to Staples or Hobby Lobby or just an extra pack of erasers, every bit helps!
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
Gift Card for Chapter 2 Books
For the book lovers, consider a gift card from Chapter 2 Books in Kokomo! With a huge selection of used books, free wifi, and a comfy couch to hang out on, give the gift of getting lost in a book to your favorite teacher or nurse!
Find their hours of operation here.
We hope you enjoyed this blog with tons of local gift options! How are you celebrating your favorite teacher and nurse? Tag them in the comments below!
