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Thanks to Starbucks for sending along some seasonal flavors and products. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Today I’m working on the holiday gifts for my children’s teachers and I thought I’d show them to you in case you are still trying to figure out what to put together (and in case your Pinterest searches on “teacher gifts” stressed you out because it definitely stressed me out!).

Friends, it doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as this!

Give you children’s teachers a simple holiday treat that is sure to be appreciated. They have worked so hard with your kids over the last few months, and they are about to get a well-deserved break. They will even have time to curl up on their sofas with a delicious peppermint mocha (or 5!). 🙂

Each of my girls has 2 teachers in the classroom, so I’ll be multiplying the above gift times 4. If your budget allows for a bit more, or if your child only has 1 teacher so your funds can go further, here’s another idea for you.

Consider getting one of the absolutely gorgeous tumblers that Starbucks has available (this one is called Watercolor Hearts) and pair it with some hot cocoa (you can get K Cups or a mix).

Starbucks is something that puts a glimmer of joy in most everyone’s eyes, so it’s a safe bet as a gift. You can also feel good knowing that you picked out something beautiful and delicious that will be enjoyed and not relegated to a storage closet with all the “world’s best teacher” stuff. 😉

Do you have other teacher gift ideas to share? Let us know what you are doing for your kids’ teachers in the comments!

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My BFF and her family are on their way to visit as I type this. I have not seen them in WAY too long (1 1/2 years, I think?). We will have less than 24 hours to get to soak up each other, but I am going to make the most of it and reach into the depths of my soul to pull out extra energy so that we can visit for as long as possible.

And that means that we’re going to need some good coffee.

Fortunately, Santa came early (don’t you love how he’ll do that for us grown ups?) and brought the new Keurig 2.0 Brewer. This beautiful device is ready to handle any request you throw at it. Need a 4 ounce concentrated cup of joe? No problem! How about 4 cups of hot cocoa for 4 adorable little girls? On it’s way! And where is my beloved iced coffee? Just press the button, dear!

The Keurig 2.0 Brewer is an answer to coffee-lovers’ prayers who are currently still holding on to their coffee makers with carafes for when company is over, but who are also hopelessly devoted to their K-Cup packs for their own personal use. With the carafe option and the carafe packs, you no longer need both! Check out the four-cup carafe and K-Carafe packs.

I’ll have a pot of coffee ready to brew as soon as my company walks through the door this afternoon, as it will likely be a welcome sight after a long day in the car. And making that hot cocoa for all the kids can be done immediately afterward with a simple switch out of the K-Cup packs. I’ll even have some fun garnishes on hand.

The Keurig 2.0 has some extra fancy technology in it so that it can read the lid of each and every K-cup pack to know the optimal way to brew it. Just look for the notation on the K-Cup packs that it is for use in all Keurig K-Cup brewers. That’s how you’ll know if you are purchasing the right product!

I’m so glad to have the Keurig 2.0 on hand for our upcoming visit with friends (we actually think of them as family!). But when the hustle and bustle of the visit, and even of the holiday season is over and it’s just me and my personal daily coffee needs again, the Keurig 2.0 will be ready for me. I might even stow away a few cookies just for me and my iced coffee breaks!

Keurig 2.0: The Perfect Gift

This year Santa gave me an extra special treat in the form of an extra Keurig 2.0 Brewer to gift to someone else. I immediately thought of my friend Jessie. She is a fellow coffee afficianado and a mother of 3 little ones, so you KNOW she needs good coffee in her life. I really enjoyed surprising her with this treat following her middle child’s birthday party that she threw yesterday. That’s right, in the height of holiday madness this mama threw a birthday party. Someone get her a strong cup of coffee, stat! She’s earned it!

Keurig offers over 400 beverage varieties from 60 different brands, so there is truly something for everyone. I think it makes an incredible gift for the whole family. You can find it available for purchase now at Target.

What are you brewing up this holiday season? Do you have a favorite K-Cups brand or flavor I should try? Leave me a comment to let me know!