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We’re Begging You, Please Don’t Buy Your Teacher Another Mug, Get One Of These 17 Things Instead
Let's all take a moment of reverent silence for the true heroes of our society: teachers. These magnificent, caffeine-powered saints spend their days in a glitter-dusted, high-decibel warzone, wrangling a small army of children who are vibrating with the chaotic energy of the impending holiday break. And our traditional method of thanks? Another mug. A sad, lonely "#1 Teacher" mug destined to join its fallen brethren in the back of the cabinet, a ceramic graveyard of good intentions.
This year, we're staging an intervention. We are officially breaking the cycle of sad, apple-themed gifts. We've curated a list of things they actually want, gifts that truly say, "Thank you for everything you do and for not calling me every single time my kid eats a crayon."
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Review: "Great craftsmanship. The logo says it all." - Bama68
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Title of article: "We're Begging You, Please Don't Buy Your Teacher Another Mug, Get One Of These 17 Things Instead" - item #1 on the list: a mug.
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