A quality leather bag (not something you can buy on Amazon or see advertised on Facebook). As a teacher myself, I would love to receive a leather bag to carry daily essentials that will develop character over time and someday retire with me.

Check out his videos too. Seems like a nice guy. His house was destroyed by a tornado too. He has lots of interesting content.

Mine is about as old. It’s done a couple hundred flights, multiple road trips. Has a chip or two but still works as good as new.

Along these lines, what are some things she doesn’t treat herself to? Perhaps a mani/pedi, massage, sauna experience? Something she’s mentioned but never took action?

Cash and alcohol. Or cash and coffee. Seriously. I work full time and I don't know my son's first grade teacher all that well, but she's quite wonderful and nice. I know she likes coffee and dogs. That's all I know. I plan on a heartfelt written note and $100 bill.

Rev-A-Shelf?

Don’t buy anything the kids will use. My first year teaching I bought all this cute, high quality stuff. Even the stuff not meant for the kids wound up borrowed, broken, or stolen. If you want to get her something work related, either ask or go for things most professionals appreciate. A really nice bag, a good lunch box, a quality travel mug (no regular ceramic mugs please). Maybe program automated email responses for when she’s answered the same parent question 800 times.

NOT things related to work unless it's like a fantastic to-go coffee mug or something. Things that are just for HER to enjoy.

L hiver au nord de la France est si terrible ?

Yes, look for one under your budget. At under $200, you are a beggar not a chooser, so even if it smells like a wet dog with sketchy stains, buy it.

My husband did that to ours today! It had developed a squeak after 15 years. Lots of cleaning and fresh food-safe oil later, it’ll be grand for another 15.

Zojirushi is the fucking GOAT, had mine for 5 years going on 6 and it hasn't ever let me down once. 🫡

I think with any of the brands it really depends on the model and year. My Bosch was a workhorse that got out almost anything, didn’t leave soap residue, and did minimal thread damage. It even had a delicates mode where you stick a rack in the bottom and it would gently wash clothes on a hand wash setting.

But I’ve heard of plenty of other Bosch (and Whirlpool etc) models/builds that are totally useless.

My current whirlpool had to have its drum screw replaced after a year because it sheared off near the head. And the machine leaves way more soap residue than my Bosch did.

Eh, mine is on the counter, in the corner, used fairly often. Not daily though.

Ty for this info- not op but I have had the same mixer on my counter since the mid-80s.

Yeah but just keep cooking in it and it’ll work out.

r/fountainpens if you want some ideas!

I personally love my Pilot Metropolitan, which is a great starter or everyday writer. It doesn’t come with the piston, but you can get one for only a few bucks more.

Honestly, as the SO of a teacher, I love this idea. We have way too many candles, mugs, and teacher tchotchkes.

Love it! I posted mine that I dropped from a helicopter and still use daily a few months back. Epic thermos

Fantastic!

All the new all metal ones are garbage. I had my coffee on an old vacuum glass thermos and forgot it over a three day weekend at work. When I got back it was still too hot to drink. I still see them all the time at flea markets and yard sales for 5 bucks or less.

If she brings her lunch like I do consider a quality backpack cooler bag. It’s basically a giant lunchbox with room for other stuff and totally hands free (teachers tend to overcarry crap back and forth). The one I liked most isn’t made anymore but I’ve found a few on Amazon that I’ve given as gifts just not sure of longevity yet.

Another favorite of mine is a massive metal water bottle. Obviously yeti and swell and the like make some good ones. I think customized with her name is how you make it personal and it also saves a teacher who can easily leave it on accident at places like a staff meeting. Hydration is important.

Finally you can’t buy it for life but a year subscription to a local place to get a once a month massage would be a high end superior teacher and wife gift!

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Yes I have to cool my tea before putting it in my zojirushi or it’s undrinkable until mid afternoon.

Not sure about winter combat styling but I'd take a look at Sorel.