WITH school about to be out for summer, it’s time to say thank you to teachers everywhere.
But this year, skip pricey presents and make your own budget versions instead.
These gifts are sure to get you top marks . . .
SWEET SAVING: Whip up an easy chocolate fudge using condensed milk, 88p, and dark chocolate, £1.77, both Asda.
Break up the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and add your condensed milk and pop it in the microwave.
Heat it in 15 second bursts until the chocolate is melted and give it a stir.
Pour into a deep-set tray lined with baking paper and leave to cool before putting in the fridge.
Once set, cut into chunks and package in a rustic baking paper parcel, ready to give to the teacher.
POT OF JOY: Make your own herb garden by upcycling an old plant pot with a lick of paint (or you can pick up a couple of Sojabona pots at Ikea, £1 each).
Take cuttings from existing herbs you have at home, such as basil or mint, and replant them in separate pots.
Add ribbon, 99p, Wilko, to complete your gift.
LIGHT WORK: Luxury candles come with a hefty price tag, so make your own.
The Range is selling a Deluxe Candle kit for £4.99 with everything you need to make two pretty pillar candles.
Make one for the teacher and keep one for yourself.
TOP OF THE GLASS: Head to your local charity shop to find a glass vase you can revamp and pick up a pack of glass markers for £3 at Hobbycraft.
Give the vase a wash with soapy water.
Once it’s dry, use the markers to write a personal thank you message for your teacher.
HOMEWORK HAMPER: Make a “summer holiday survival kit” or “homework hamper” with a DIY hamper kit at cardfactory.co.uk.
The set comes with a basket, cellophane, stuffing and ribbon and costs £5.99.
You could fill this with a range of budget treats such as chocolate, notepads, toiletries or pens, and add a bottle of the pretty Lidl Primitivo Rosato IGT Puglia wine, currently reduced to £4.50 when you scan your Lidl Plus app.
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