Mother’s Day may be over (hope you soaked up every minute!), but the celebrations aren’t done yet.
This week, we’re shifting our focus to teacher appreciation, end-of-school-year momentum, and gearing up for summer with easy home refreshes and fun family planning. Grab a snack and let’s get into it.
🕒 Reading Time: 3–4 minutes
Teacher Gifts That Are Thoughtful, Easy & Actually Useful
Let’s show some love to the educators who kept our kids learning, laughing, and semi-organized all year:
Gift Cards, But Make It Cute: Pair a gift card with a handwritten note from your child. Wrap it in a small pouch, cute mug, or reusable jar.
"Summer Survival Kit": Fill a tote with sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle, and a good book.
Group Gifts Made Easy: Pitch in with other parents for a larger gift—think massage, spa gift card, or restaurant voucher.
Pro tip: A heartfelt note from your child is the real MVP (and often more treasured than anything money can buy).
Start the Summer Bucket List (Before the “I’m Bored” Hits)
Planning a few go-to activities now means more fun (and less scrambling) later:
Family Night Themes: Movie night, backyard camping, water balloon Olympics—you name it.
Free + Local Fun: Check local libraries, rec centers, and parks for events and activities.
DIY Poster or Clipboard: Let the kids help decorate and add their own ideas—they’ll love checking off each activity as you go.
Hack: Keep it simple. 10 ideas is plenty—you can always add more later.
Fridge Refresh: Your Summer Snack Zone Starts Here
The school year’s winding down, and your fridge is probably… a little chaotic. Let’s reset it:
Clear + Clean: Pull it all out. Toss anything expired. Wipe down the shelves.
Snack Bins: Use clear bins to sort grab-and-go snacks like cheese sticks, fruit, yogurt, and cut veggies.
Beverage Corner: Dedicate a shelf to waters, juices, or smoothie fixings for hot-day hydration.
Mom win: A stocked, organized fridge = fewer “there’s nothing to eat” complaints.
Tiny Joys to Savor This Week
Sit on the porch or patio with a good drink and zero agenda
Snap a photo of your kiddo with their teacher (trust us, you’ll want it)
Blast your favorite song while you clean the kitchen and make it a moment
That’s it for this week! Next week, we’ll get you ready for Memorial Day weekend with summer hosting tips, kid-friendly recipes, and must-have outdoor finds to make your backyard the place to be.
Until then, take a breath, give yourself some credit, and maybe treat yourself to an iced coffee (or two).
Stay OhSoStyled,
❤️ Sophia
