FORGET forking out a fortune on boring Christmas mugs for your kids’ teachers or loved ones.
Instead of gifting the same old present most parents will be giving the school staff this festive season, surprise the teacher with the ultimate ”relaxation” hamper.
The wonderful pressie is also the perfect option for Secret Santa – and it will cost you around £6, making it ideal if you need to buy multiple of these.
Taking to TikTok, Verity Kentish, who often shares budget-friendly gift ideas, revealed how she created a ”relaxation-themed gift”.
The thrifty shopper, who posts under the username ‘The Gift Oracle’, demonstrated how to create a thoughtful gift that’s great for those who deserve to have a little break.
Verity, who is from the leafy Hertfordshire, revealed you’ll need a few bargains from B&M, including a Sleep candle, as well as a chic glass jar with a golden lid for just £1.50.
The cash-savvy shopper also shared how to add the relaxation element to the gift – by adding bath salt of your choice.
In the video, Verity could be seen using Magnesium Flakes Bath Soak by Westlab, which is currently on sale for a mere £3 at Boots.
She said: ”I then decided to fill the pot with some bath flakes […] – I only used half.
”Popped the candle on top of the bath flakes and wrapped it all up in cellophane, and adding a bow.”
Don’t have cellophane? According to Verity, ”you could use tulle fabric which would look really pretty”.
Showing off the gorgeous final results, the money-smart TikToker said: ”I think this looks like a really cohesive, thoughtful gift that you’ve put a lot of thought and attention to.
”But actually, it’s on an amazing budget coming to £6 – and we know that they will absolutely love it this Christmas.”
Verity wrote in the caption: ”This relaxation bundle makes the perfect gift but only comes in at £6!
”We think it looks so thoughtful so would make the perfect gift for a teacher/caregiver, a friend or even secret Santa.
Should you buy a teacher a gift?
IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child’s teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further…
As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids’ teachers a present to mark the end of term.
Sarah said: “It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school.
“But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids’ teachers too.
“With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business.
“And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation.
“After all – I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day – so don’t they deserve a token of appreciation?
“I also wouldn’t want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers.
“While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I’ll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I’ll be buying for.
“And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget.”
”We picked up the candle and pot from @B&M Stores and added in the bath salts.”
Uploaded less than 24 hours ago, the bargain Christmas present has already taken the internet by storm, winning Verity more than 26k views and close to 660 likes.
As over a dozen people flooded to comments, one viewer said: ”looks great, a bar of fruit n nut in it as well would be my perfect gift.”
”Love this!” chimed in another open-mouthed TikToker.
”You could also use a silk scarf. These are super cheap at charity shops,” a thrifty shopper shared their eco-friendly cellophane swap.
