
Western Themed "Much Obliged" Gift Card Printable Freebie
simply celebrateI have seen some pretty amazing Teacher Appreciation gifts on Pinterest, but I have to be honest. I am much better at pinning ideas than actually MAKING the projects I have pinned. Are you with me on this? And really, who doesn't love a gift…

Tutorial: How To Make a "Wanted" Poster
simply celebrateI am so excited to be able to share this tutorial with you! For years, customers have asked me to recreate the the door decorations I have designed for my events. There are just not enough hours in the day to do make dozens of poster for each…

Dynamite Desserts and "Best in the West" Chocolate Bars
simply celebrateThe staff at my school is extremely health conscious. Don't get me wrong. They enjoy sweets, but they enjoy bite-sized treats. We have had tables of desserts in the past, and usually half of them are remaining at the end of the day. This year,…

Down Home Barbecue
and Chili Cook-Off
simply celebrate We had two different lunches during Staff Appreciation Week this year (we went crazy, ya'll) and they were deeee-licious! The planning of these events was fairly straightforward, but I wanted to share a few tips to make your life a bit easier.
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and Chili Cook-Off

Fancy Pants Picnic Lunches and "Best in the West" Posters
simply celebrateFor a few years I coordinated individual picnic lunches for each staff member. It was what the Hospitality Chair before me did, so I carried on the tradition. The staff loved it, but... I'm going to be honest, it was extremely difficult. Students…

TABBED SignUp Genius Forms to Coordinate Appreciation Week
simply celebrateHave you ever heard the saying, "Keeping your ducks in a row?" Creating tabbed sign-ups for Staff Appreciation Week using SignUp Genius does just that. Without them, instead of ducks in a row, you are going to end up with squirrels at a rave,…

High Falutin' Coffee Bar and Breakfast Bonanza
simply celebrateLast year, I changed the way I organized coffee for the teachers and staff, and it made planning this event one hundred times easier. What am I talking about, my friends? A coffee cart. Hiring a coffee cart to come to us, instead of recruiting…

Snack Stampede
simply celebrateThis series of posts is for those of you on the PTSA and/or Hospitality Committee at your child’s school. Here you will find step-by-step instructions to duplicate the “Snack Stampede” for our Cowboy themed Staff Appreciation Week at your…

Planning the Best Staff Appreciation Week in the West!
simply celebrateThis series of posts is for those of you on the PTSA and/or Hospitality Committee at your child’s school. Here you will find step-by-step instructions to duplicate the Western themed Staff Appreciation Week I planned at your school. Ready?…

LEGO Inspired Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Holder - FREE PRINTABLE!
simply celebrateI have seen some pretty amazing Teacher Appreciation gifts on Pinterest, but I have to be honest. I am much better at pinning ideas than actually MAKING the projects I have pinned. Are you with me on this? And really, who doesn't love a gift…