Can you believe it’s almost the end of the school year? For some students the school year has already come to an end. My kids still have another week or two of regular classroom instruction (mostly reviewing material) before they have to deal with the dreaded final exams.
Final exam time is crazy because my kids come and go on different days and times.
Part of me cannot wait for school to be over so I can sleep in past 5:45 AM. Another side of me dreads it because I have to find ways to entertain my kids as well as become their person chauffeur and drive them all over the place. Now that out daughter is official 16 she can legally work without needing working papers. We want her to look for a part time job this summer, more so to give her something to do.
Both of my children had some great teachers this year (although one of my son’s teachers rubbed me the wrong way). When I asked my children which were their favorite teachers they had a hard time picking just one. My daughter eventually told me her Italian teacher was her favorite. My son chose his Social Studies teacher.
Teachers work hard all year long. I can’t imagine having to keep kids on task every day and try to teach them at the same time. Especially when you have some students who can be disruptive. Being a teacher is hard work. Not only that, their work does not end when the end of the day bell rings. Many teachers stay after school to help students, then they need to go home and grade papers and prepare for the next days lessons. If they have children they also have to help their children with their homework too.
Over the years my kids have had some truly amazing teachers. They have also had some teachers that leave you scratching your head asking yourself how in the world did they become a teacher?
Now is the time to thank those wonderful teachers in your child’s life. It’s not easy to teach. It’s a lot of hard word. Most teachers put their heart and soul into teaching, inspiring and motivating students.
Offering your teacher a special “Thank You” gift is always greatly appreciated. It shows the teachers that you appreciate all that they have done for your child. It’s also a great way to recognize them for their hard work, dedication and in some cases patience.
There are plenty of gifts you could give a teacher. Gift certificated and gift cards are always a great choice. Often teachers have to pay for their own classroom supplies. A gift card to a office supply store is one option. Teachers also appreciate flowers, jewelry, photo books and sweet treats.
If you are looking for a budget friendly option that would allow you to thank more than one teacher, how about the gift of chocolate? Most teachers would love to indulge in some tasty chocolates. One brand of chocolates that come to mind couldn’t be more appropriate for the situation – merci chocolates. Merci is the French word for “Thank You”.
Merci chocolates were “born” in 1965 as the first individually wrapped gift giving chocolates in Germany. These days the assortment of European chocolates can be found in over 70 countries around the world, often given as a gift. Merci chocolates arrived in the US not too long ago.
The merci box comes with an assortment of chocolates, 7 varieties in all, with flavors like Cream Truffle & Hazelnut-Almond, Praline-Cream and classic Milk Chocolate. My personal favorites are the merci dark chocolate and coffee & cream.
What I like about these chocolates (aside from the melt-in-your-mouth tasty goodness) is that each box offers a variety of flavors plus each chocolate is individually wrapped so you can toss a chocolate or two into your lunch bag or purse. They are great for enjoying on the go.
Merci chocolates are found in many retail locations including Walmart and CVS. They sell for $5.00 – $7.50 per box, making them a budget friendly gift idea for your child’s favorite teacher, or all of their teachers.
I gave each of my children a box of merci chocolates to give to their favorite teacher. As I mentioned earlier my son chose his Social Studies teacher and my daughter picked her Italian teacher – for starters. We have since went back to Walmart and picked up a couple of more boxes of merci chocolates. I want my kids to get one of them to their bus drivers. I think bus drivers deserve a “Thank You” too. I don’t think they get enough credit for having to drive a bus load of load and rambunctious students to/from school every day.
I wanted my kids to give them the chocolates NOW before the bus schedules get crazy with all the finals and toting students back and forth at various times. Both kids told me they would rather wait until the official last day of school (before finals start) because that is when other students give the bus drivers a little gift. I think my kids are just embarrassed to give them a gift now, before anyone else does.
In addition my kids gave each teacher a pencil that said “Merci” on it and a large eraser.
My son tells me that his Social Studies teacher was very appreciative and said she was going to keep the chocolates in her desk so she could enjoy one every day with lunch. My daughter tells me that her Italian teacher was also appreciative and of course had to make a comment about how the Italian word for “Thank You” is “grazie”. LOL!
If you would like to say “Thank You” to your child’s favorite teacher (or all their teachers!), their bus driver, guidance counselor or anyone else consider gifting them a box of merci chocolates.
Look for merci chocolates at a retail store near you.
For more information about mci chocolate visit www.Storck.us/en/brand/Meric. You can also find them on Twitter and Facebook. Currently they are offering a $1.00 coupon on the merci Facebook page.
So that you can say “Thank You” to that special teacher in your child’s life (or another special person) I have a special “Thank You” gift prize for a lucky reader. The prize package includes;
- a box of delicious merci chocolate
- merci branded pencils
- a durable eraser
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on June 7, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me who you would want to say “Thank You” to with a box of merci chocolates?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify (I do check). Extra entries are optional.
Kimberly
*I received free product samples an other goodies in exchange for my participation. The opinions expressed are entirely my own and not influenced in any way.
Hedy @ Penny for my Thoughts says
I’d want to say Merci to my seminar prof from this past semester.
David Haug says
To my friend Ivan, for watching my dog when I am on vacation.
Rae says
I would give it to my sons teacher. She is amazing —
MelodyJ says
To my best friend for listening to me.
Abigail says
To my mother in law for the amazing amout of help she gives us with our kids!
Katie K says
To my dad as an early Father’s Day gift
janice says
I would take it into work to share.
Margaret Smith says
I’d like to thank my sons reading teacher. She’s so patient with the kids and has really helped my son. Thanks so much.
Cynthia R says
i would thank my high school algebra teacher!
Danielle D says
my family
kristen m says
i would say thank you to my mom!
latanya says
my boss
Ann Fantom says
I would like to thank my daughter’s music teacher
shannon Baas says
my mom.
Stephanie Larison says
My daughters preschool teacher, because she’s great with all the kids.
Deb K says
My grandson’s teacher~she is so good with him!
Kate F. says
I’d thank my nephew’s teacher.
Sarah L says
To my chorus leader.
Thanks for the contest.
debbie says
My new neighbors, for helping us with some wood.
Lisa P. says
My mom
Nancy says
My neighbors who watched my place when I went on vacation.
beth shepherd says
My wonderful neighbor.
danielle lima says
My daughter’s teacher
ELIZABETH C. says
Definately my mom ! Shes the best!
Michelle H. says
I would like to thank my kids teachers.
Linda White says
My daughter who teaches 1st grade!
Kiara says
My mom.
Maxine says
My best friend Ann
Kelly says
My mom is the best teacher
diane says
to my best friend
Tiffany says
I’d love to give them to my awesome boss!
Maureen says
my brother
samantha s says
I would thank my son’s teacher for the hardwork she put in all year long and for the appreciation she’s shown my family.
Serenap95 says
My mother
Jackie says
I would like to thank my daughter’s chorus teacher. She will be graduating in three weeks and he has been a great teacher. He wrote her college recommendation letters and has taught her so much.
Thanks!
Erica Barnes says
My mom.
Catie says
My mother-in-law!
Kimberly Schotz says
This is an easy one! I would thank my eldest daughter for on her days off of work staying home with her younger developmentally disabled sister so I can go to work.
elven johnson says
My girlfriend for inviting us to a great camp out.
PAIGE CHANDLER says
My grandma in the nursing home
Tabitha P. says
I’d thank my mom
Teresa Layfield says
To my wonderful husband for his birthday that is coming up. Thanks for the chance good luck to all 🙂
D SCHMIDT says
I would say thank you to my best friend who also happens to be a teacher
Denise B. says
I would give them to my husband, but then he’ll probably just let me eat them! 🙂
Yona says
This would be nice for my nephew to give to his teacher.
Allison Downes says
I would like to give this to my mom, who has been the beast teacher in my life.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
LAMusing says
to my best friends husband for help[ing mom and I with repairs around the house
Katherine says
My mother in law, she does so much for me, all the time, she is like super mom
jules m. says
i’d say thank you to my bf.. he loves these chocs!
Cody Anderson says
I would like to say thank you to my friend for helping me move.
Linda Lansford says
I would say hank you to my husband
Daniel M says
for my daughter’s teacher
Anastasia says
I would say thank you to my mom because she’s awesome 🙂
ryan minton says
i would say thank you to a 3rd grade teacher named mrs. dolch
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judy gardner says
my mom
beatriz says
my husband or MIL
Lisa says
I would say thank you to my boyfriend.
Cálaeb Temple says
i’d like to thank my girl!
Robin says
My mom for always being there
Betty says
I would say thank you to the mentors of my daughters high school robotics team. They put in a huge amount of effort
Carla Anderson says
Whenever I send snacks to my sons sleepover I always include some chocolate bars for the parents.
Sandra Travis says
My daughter, she does Theraputic Foster Care and has had up to 4 teenagers between the ages of 13 – 17…..at the same time! (My daughter is only 28 and has a 19 mo old and expecting another baby any day.
Karen says
My mom.
Rebecca Moore says
My son’s teacher Mrs. Whilden..she is great!!
Breanne says
My nephew’s teacher
ky2here says
Mrs. Zimmer will get these
Rachel Higgs says
I would give it to my husband to thank him for so many wonderful years together
Lucy Schwartz says
this would be a sweet gift to our neighbors who are kind and thoughtful.
Gianna says
My daughter’s teacher.
Sarah says
I would like to say thank you to my friend who keeps bringing me plant starts for my garden.
Teresa Allen says
I would love to say MERCI to my daughter’s fourth grade teacher. She has taught her so much and encouraged her beyond words!
Soraya says
I would say thank you to my manager because she has constantly had my back and has helped me to keep moving up the corporate ladder.
Michelle Tucker says
I’d want to say a Thank You to my hubby. He’s amazing.
Melanie Montgomery says
I would say Thank You to my sister She is taking care of me after surgery
Tim Stephens says
My wife is a teacher and I’d love to give these to her if I win… I hope her students here about these chocolates
Brenda Elsner says
I would love to say thank you to my son’s teacher who gave him some clothes since I didn’t have money to buy him any when he went through his recent growth spurt.
Deb S says
i would say thank you to my son’s English teacher
Karrie Millheim says
My sons teacher
Samii Meyer says
I would say Thank you to my mom for always being there for me.
Gina P says
I would say thanks to one of my coworkers who is leaving soon
Virginia says
Looks yummy….Merci Bo Coup’
misses giveaways says
my son’s teacher
DeeAnn S says
I’d love to say thanks to a very good friend, Harriet, who’s stood by me thru thick and thin, and has never judged me!
melina r says
I would like to thank my kids’ teachers with a box of merci chocolates. they did a great job
may avalon says
my mum
Melissa says
my dad!
sheila ressel says
I’d thank my sister for always being there for me and someone I can count on no matter what.
thischickwins says
my mom, for so many reasons
tina reynolds says
my neighbor that has been helping me with a garden
mary gardner says
my son’s first grade teacher
Jennifer Peaslee says
I would want to say Merci to my husband and parents!
Nicole C. says
I would want to say thank you to my daughters homeroom teacher.
Ed Nemmers says
I would like to show my appreciation to my Brother!
Sarah Hall says
I would give them to my friend, Susan, as she drives whenever we go on a trip.
Brad Merrell says
My dad for being a great dad and raising me the right way.
Christian Alejandro says
I’d like to thank my mom for b being a rockstar at parenting.
Vikki Billings says
I would give it to my mom, to say thank you for being an awesome mother! She does so much for all of us.
Helen Barna says
I would want to say thankyou to my amazing ap global teacher. She has taught me so much, and deserves a huge thank you
rachael says
My daughter had the most wonderful teacher this year and I’d love to give her this.
Laurie Emerson says
I want to say thank you to my 7th grade teacher who told me that I could be anything I wanted to be and she had faith in me.
kathy pease says
Id want to thank my hubby for how hard he works
almanyc says
my mom, for being a fighter
susan smoaks says
i want to say thank you to our son’s teacher she is wonderul
Buddy Garrett says
I want to say Thank You to my wife.
Teresa Young says
I’d thank my neighbors for sharing their garden produce
Roxann says
I would thank my sons teacher.
amy deeter says
for my husband for being a good dad and husband
Carmen says
I would love to say thank you for a close friend.
Trisha McKee says
My daughter’s teacher, who understood my daughter’s personality better than most. I appreciate her patience.
rachel travis says
To my mom!
Alecia says
I would like to thank my dad for letting me live with him rent free.
Brittney House says
My daughter’s dance teacher
meme says
My 7 year olds 1st grade teacher
Aly Mashrah says
I’d say “thanks” to my mom <3