Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th and if you want to show your school spirit and gratitude for our educators and school professionals, a thoughtful gift is a great way to do so. See our Teacher Appreciation Week gift inspiration below.

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If you want to make a whole week of it, doing a color a day for your teacher with each color having some kind of “theme” is a fun idea. Kristy did this for her daughter’s teacher! For red, the first day, it’s all about the teacher….the things she likes and things to spoil her with for the days she’s not teaching. Items include a Bogg bag, apple candle, Sol de Janeiro kit, and a self-care book.

Tag: “ Roses are RED & Apples are too! You’re the best teacher ever, we’re so thankful for you.”

Orange, day two, is focused on recognizing the growth she’s given the students. She also loves to garden, so this is perfect! Orange items include drinking glasses, a succulent, a personalized planter, a mister, and a seed kit.

Tags: “ ORANGE you just such a SUN-sational teacher!“ and “Thank you for helping us grow!“

Day three is yellow, a bright and shining color, so these items show her that she’s the star to the kids. Yellow gifts include a tote, lip balm, hand sanitizer, paper weights, a t-shirt, an essential oil pen, a pillow for the reading corner, and a coffee mug, of course!

Tags: “Thank you for being the STAR that taught them to SHINE“ and “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased.”

Green, day four, is a day for the classroom! These gifts are things she can use in and around like classroom, like a utility cart, Sharpies, a label maker, a pencil sharpener, a journal, essential oils, and modular seats for the kids.

Tags: “Thank you for your Commit•Mint Involve•mint Encourage•mint Invest•mint” and “Green with envy are those who wish they had you for a teacher!“ 

Blue, the final day, is for all things lunch!! Items include a lunch carrier, a mini to-go Crockpot, a Bentgo container, a snacks bag, a sand art light that’s great for lunchtime relaxation or meditation, and a Stanley tumbler.

Tags: “Just something out of the blue to say we appreciate you!“ and “We appreciate you a whole bunch, so please enjoy some lunch!“ 

And if you’d rather do one gift on Teacher Appreciation Day (May 7th), a gift bag stuffed with self-care goodies is always a hit! Grab a tote and fill it with Sharpies, this cute acrylic desk sign, a canvas pouch with keychains, body scrub, body wash, lip balm, a lip mask, face masks, and a facial scrub!

blue green orange and red rainbow design decoration

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th and if you want to show your school spirit and gratitude for our educators and school professionals, a thoughtful gift is a great way to do so. See our Teacher Appreciation Week gift inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

If you want to make a whole week of it, doing a color a day for your teacher with each color having some kind of “theme” is a fun idea. Kristy did this for her daughter’s teacher! For red, the first day, it’s all about the teacher….the things she likes and things to spoil her with for the days she’s not teaching. Items include a Bogg bag, apple candle, Sol de Janeiro kit, and a self-care book.

Tag: “ Roses are RED & Apples are too! You’re the best teacher ever, we’re so thankful for you.”

Orange, day two, is focused on recognizing the growth she’s given the students. She also loves to garden, so this is perfect! Orange items include drinking glasses, a succulent, a personalized planter, a mister, and a seed kit.

Tags: “ ORANGE you just such a SUN-sational teacher!“ and “Thank you for helping us grow!“

Day three is yellow, a bright and shining color, so these items show her that she’s the star to the kids. Yellow gifts include a tote, lip balm, hand sanitizer, paper weights, a t-shirt, an essential oil pen, a pillow for the reading corner, and a coffee mug, of course!

Tags: “Thank you for being the STAR that taught them to SHINE“ and “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased.”

Green, day four, is a day for the classroom! These gifts are things she can use in and around like classroom, like a utility cart, Sharpies, a label maker, a pencil sharpener, a journal, essential oils, and modular seats for the kids.

Tags: “Thank you for your Commit•Mint Involve•mint Encourage•mint Invest•mint” and “Green with envy are those who wish they had you for a teacher!“ 

Blue, the final day, is for all things lunch!! Items include a lunch carrier, a mini to-go Crockpot, a Bentgo container, a snacks bag, a sand art light that’s great for lunchtime relaxation or meditation, and a Stanley tumbler.

Tags: “Just something out of the blue to say we appreciate you!“ and “We appreciate you a whole bunch, so please enjoy some lunch!“ 

And if you’d rather do one gift on Teacher Appreciation Day (May 7th), a gift bag stuffed with self-care goodies is always a hit! Grab a tote and fill it with Sharpies, this cute acrylic desk sign, a canvas pouch with keychains, body scrub, body wash, lip balm, a lip mask, face masks, and a facial scrub!

Summer will be here before we know it and we’re already dreaming of all the ways we can update our wardrobes with the best styles of the season. From social festivities to days at the desk, and vacations by the water to early morning runs, Walmart has everything you need to make this a summer of fashion-forward moments. See our Walmart summer fashion inspiration below.

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Summer = party time! Grad parties, pool parties, backyard BBQs, and holiday soirées…summer is the season of celebrations. Make sure you’re party ready with one of these gorgeous getups.

Maybe you’re all work and no play. Which is okay, but don’t ignore the benefits of a healthy work-life balance! These dresses will have you looking chic in the office, and they can definitely be worn to date night after, too!

Pool days, beach trips, and lake vacations. Whatever your preferred form of water-centric recreation, get yourself a swimsuit to rock that will steal the show.

Don’t forget your coverup! These will come in handy when you’re trying to enjoy your liquid lunch at one of those “no shirt, no shoes, no service” places.

And if you’re team #summerbod, grab a few workout pieces that will make you excited to get your sweat on.

rear view of woman sitting on a rock

School is out for the summer (or will be soon) and for most kiddos, this means sleeping in, playing in the sun, and forgetting everything learned during the schoolyear. This is where summer reading lists come into play. Most schools assign summer reading, but if you want to help your child develop a love for books, leisurely reading is a must! We’ve compiled a variety of age-appropriate literature, so whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader on your hands, there’s a book here that your child is sure to love. And maybe this list will remind you of some of your favorite books from when you were younger and inspire you to give them another read, too!

Preschool/Kindergarten

These stories are full of fun pictures and colorful characters for the little ones who are just learning to read. Delightful to read together, or solo, these books will keep young readers excited and engaged.

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The Berenstain Bears

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Franklin the Turtle

Goodnight, Moon

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Kindergarten Here I Come

Little Critters

Miss Bindergarten

The Rainbow Fish

Someday

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Elementary School

There’s nothing quite like finding a good series or set of books to get you hooked on reading, because sometimes one story just isn’t enough! Most of these selections have multiple books so your child will feel invested in the stories and find friends in the characters they’re reading about.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Amelia Bedelia Books

Beverly Cleary Books

The Boxcar Children Series

Charlotte’s Web

The Giving Tree

Junie B. Jones Series

The Magic School Bus Books

The Magic Treehouse Series

Wayside School Series

Middle School

The precarious age of preteens can leave them feeling sensitive, misunderstood, or curious about the future. These coming-of-age books can give your child someone and something to relate to, and if not, at least they’ll find a good story to get lost in for a little while.

The Baby-Sitters Club Series

The Chronicles of Narnia

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

The Giver

The Harry Potter Series

The Judy Blume Teen Collection

Matilda

The Phantom Tollbooth

Walk Two Moons

The Westing Game

A Wrinkle in Time

High School

These books are a mix of classic and contemporary. Poignant and touching, these stories will help your teen see things from a different perspective and empathize with others as they follow these characters through life’s trials and tribulations.

13 Reasons Why

The Alchemist

The Bell Jar

The Book Thief

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Catcher in the Rye

The Great Gatsby

The Hunger Games

Looking for Alaska

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

To Kill a Mockingbird

**SALES**

Buy 2 get 1 free select books at Target through June 19th!! Target Red Card holders receive an extra 5% off plus free shipping!

Buy 2 get 1 free select books at Amazon.

School is out for the summer (or will be soon) and for most kiddos, this means sleeping in, playing in the sun, and forgetting everything learned during the schoolyear. This is where summer reading lists come into play. Most schools assign summer reading, but if you want to help your child develop a love for books, leisurely reading is a must! We’ve compiled a variety of age-appropriate literature, so whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader on your hands, there’s a book here that your child is sure to love. And maybe this list will remind you of some of your favorite books from when you were younger and inspire you to give them another read, too!

Preschool/Kindergarten

These stories are full of fun pictures and colorful characters for the little ones who are just learning to read. Delightful to read together, or solo, these books will keep young readers excited and engaged.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

The Berenstain Bears

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Franklin the Turtle

Goodnight, Moon

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Kindergarten Here I Come

Little Critters

Miss Bindergarten

The Rainbow Fish

Someday

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Elementary School

There’s nothing quite like finding a good series or set of books to get you hooked on reading, because sometimes one story just isn’t enough! Most of these selections have multiple books so your child will feel invested in the stories and find friends in the characters they’re reading about.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Amelia Bedelia Books

Beverly Cleary Books

The Boxcar Children Series

Charlotte’s Web

The Giving Tree

Junie B. Jones Series

The Magic School Bus Books

The Magic Treehouse Series

Wayside School Series

Middle School

The precarious age of preteens can leave them feeling sensitive, misunderstood, or curious about the future. These coming-of-age books can give your child someone and something to relate to, and if not, at least they’ll find a good story to get lost in for a little while.

The Baby-Sitters Club Series

The Chronicles of Narnia

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

The Giver

The Harry Potter Series

The Judy Blume Teen Collection

Matilda

The Phantom Tollbooth

Walk Two Moons

The Westing Game

A Wrinkle in Time

High School

These books are a mix of classic and contemporary. Poignant and touching, these stories will help your teen see things from a different perspective and empathize with others as they follow these characters through life’s trials and tribulations.

13 Reasons Why

The Alchemist

The Bell Jar

The Book Thief

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Catcher in the Rye

The Great Gatsby

The Hunger Games

Looking for Alaska

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

To Kill a Mockingbird

**SALES**

Buy 2 get 1 free select books at Target through June 19th!! Target Red Card holders receive an extra 5% off plus free shipping!

Buy 2 get 1 free select books at Amazon.

books in black wooden book shelf

School is out for the summer (or will be soon) and for most kiddos, this means sleeping in, playing in the sun, and forgetting everything learned during the schoolyear. This is where summer reading lists come into play. Most schools assign summer reading, but if you want to help your child develop a love for books, leisurely reading is a must! We’ve compiled a variety of age-appropriate literature, so whether you’ve got a bookworm or a reluctant reader on your hands, there’s a book here that your child is sure to love. And maybe this list will remind you of some of your favorite books from when you were younger and inspire you to give them another read, too!

Preschool/Kindergarten

These stories are full of fun pictures and colorful characters for the little ones who are just learning to read. Delightful to read together, or solo, these books will keep young readers excited and engaged.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

The Berenstain Bears

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Franklin the Turtle

Goodnight, Moon

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Kindergarten Here I Come

Little Critters

Miss Bindergarten

The Rainbow Fish

Someday

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Elementary School

There’s nothing quite like finding a good series or set of books to get you hooked on reading, because sometimes one story just isn’t enough! Most of these selections have multiple books so your child will feel invested in the stories and find friends in the characters they’re reading about.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Amelia Bedelia Books

Beverly Cleary Books

The Boxcar Children Series

Charlotte’s Web

The Giving Tree

Junie B. Jones Series

The Magic School Bus Books

The Magic Treehouse Series

Wayside School Series

Middle School

The precarious age of preteens can leave them feeling sensitive, misunderstood, or curious about the future. These coming-of-age books can give your child someone and something to relate to, and if not, at least they’ll find a good story to get lost in for a little while.

The Baby-Sitters Club Series

The Chronicles of Narnia

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

The Giver

The Harry Potter Series

The Judy Blume Teen Collection

Matilda

The Phantom Tollbooth

Walk Two Moons

The Westing Game

A Wrinkle in Time

High School

These books are a mix of classic and contemporary. Poignant and touching, these stories will help your teen see things from a different perspective and empathize with others as they follow these characters through life’s trials and tribulations.

13 Reasons Why

The Alchemist

The Bell Jar

The Book Thief

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Catcher in the Rye

The Great Gatsby

The Hunger Games

Looking for Alaska

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

To Kill a Mockingbird

**SALES**

Buy 2 get 1 free select books at Target through June 19th!! Target Red Card holders receive an extra 5% off plus free shipping!

Buy 2 get 1 free select books at Amazon.