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I do gift cards to restaurants! Have done this for 15 years.
Teachers don't get paid much. Eating out is a luxury. And such a treat for them, I'm sure. We do gift cards to Olive Garden, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, TGI Fridays.....whatever you have close by that is a step up from fast food.
Just my opinion, but the little ceramic apples and ornaments and candles really pile up. I am a teacher and one Christmas, I rec'd 11 candles. Please don't anyone think I'm ungrateful, b/c I don't expect gifts....but 11 candles....wow!