One of the Best Gifts for Teacher Now 40% Off

If you're looking for a way to say thanks for a great year, one of the best gifts for teacher is our Special Edition Summer Polka Dot 3-Pack Pouch. Ultra durable designer Envirosax bags make the perfect teacher gift not only because they look great but you know they’ll be used! Ideal for carting books, marking, supplies – plus shopping too, our limited edition polka dot pouch contains a trio of the best and brightest Envirosax bags, all waterproof, washable and simple to roll up and snap shut for easy storage. Say thanks and take 40% OFF with code #SUMMER while stocks last*. Limited quantity available. Order before the end-of-school rush begins!

*Terms and conditions:

Our 40% OFF promotional offer applies to our Limited Edition Envirosax Summer Polka Dot 3-Pack Pouch only. While stocks last. No rain checks. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Offer is valid through June 21st, 2013 or while quantities last. 

Use discount code: #SUMMER

5 Best A+ Gifts for Teacher

Wondering what gift to get that fabulous teacher to show your appreciation for a year's worth of hard work? The best teacher gift ideas are simple, practical and something you know they'll use. We've talked to a couple of teachers and have come up with five great gifts for teachers that are certain to earn you top marks. For more, click here.

1. Aloe Vera Coconut Gluten-Free Bubble Bath - say thank you with our toxin-free lightly scented bubble bath and help teacher relax and refresh after a long day at school! $13.95

2. Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle - better than an apple, this glass water bottle is ideal for sitting on teacher's desk all day long. Non-leaching glass paired with a protective silicone cover help keep teach happily hydrated all day long! $26

3. BYO Neoprene Insulated Lunch Bag - teachers take their lunches too, so why not give them a practical yet stylish bag to keep it in? Our colourful neoprene rambler lunch bags from Built NY fit the bill. Machine washable, durable and stretchy, these designer bags are sure to impress. $20

4. Special Edition Envirosax Summer 3-Pack Pouch - ultra durable and designer cool, Envirosax bags are ideal for teachers to take to school packed with everything from books and marking to makeup and lunch. Oh, and they're great for shopping and the beach too! Limited quantity. Only while stocks last! $29.95 SAVE 40% THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 23 WITH CODE #SUMMER.

5. Collapsible Eco Shopping Basket - perfect for school and just as perfect for taking to the farmer's market or grocery store on those coveted days off. Your teacher will love you for this one. $29

The Best Teacher Gift to Show Appreciation

We worked closely with our local Canadian jewelry designer to come up with what is perhaps the best teacher gift ever.

It's the apple inspire necklace made of sterling silver and three charms, including a Swarovski crystal. We've already road tested it as a preschool teacher gift - and it's worked a charm. She said she loved it.

For the apple inspire charm necklace and more great teacher gift ideas, visit Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about teacher gifts in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you.

Glass Water Bottle Dropped without a Crack

Our curiosity got the better of us today. We were told our new glass water bottles were virtually unbreakable and today we tested them for ourselves - we dropped one from waist height onto a rock hard floor.

Yes, we half shut one eye as it went down and yes, we winced with the clunk sound at contact, but guess what?

Not a crack. Watch for yourself here.



We liked this glass water bottle before today. Now we love it and it's protective yet funky-looking silicone cover. We're sure you'll love it too.

Choose from six different colours - all available online now at eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about glass water bottles or water bottles in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

5 Good Teacher Gifts to Show Your Appreciation

She taught our daughter to read and so much more. We'll be forever grateful to our Grade One teacher this year and so will our daughter, although she doesn't realize it just yet.

You say thanks to your kids' teachers, but we all know there's definite truth to the old adage 'actions speak louder than words'. Here are five good teacher gifts to show your appreciation for the work they did all year long.

1. Inspire Charm Necklace - a sterling silver keepsake necklace that sums it all up with three lovely charms: a rectangular charm engraved with 'inspire', a circular cutout of an apple and for a bit of bling, a clear swarovski crystal rondelle. LOVE the apple.

2. Slingsax Hands-Free Shoulder Shopper - give her - or him- something to be used like this handy messenger-style shopping bag with adjustable ties that rolls down to the size of a piece of large sushi for easy transport in a purse, pocket or glove compartment.

3. Glass Water Bottle - help make spending all day in the classroom a little bit easier with this 22 ounce funky water bottle that's made of non-leaching, tasteless, virtually unbreakable glass. The protective silicone cover comes in six different colours.

4. Garden-in-a-Bag - give the gift of life, plant life that can be enjoyed all summer and beyond. Your child can decorate and personalize with a message the outside of this leakproof bag that contains everything needed to grow pretty violas.

5. Collapsible Shopping Eco Basket - a tried and true favourite that is appreciated all year long whether for shopping, gardening, picnicking or carrying pretty much anything else. Our preschool teacher still brings hers to school every day with her lunch, papers, keys, etc.

For these and other good teacher appreciation gifts, visit online eco boutique Lavish & Lime - packed with hundreds of everday essentials and gifts with an eco twist. If you have any thoughts or comments about the perfect teacher gift, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!