The days of summer are dwindling and it won’t be long before we send our stinky kids off to school. I am quite thankful for the teachers that invest their lives and time into my mini me’s. It takes a special person to close themselves into a room with 20 children each day. I know it’s stressful at times, the air gets stale, and kids can smell. That’s why I like to welcome my teachers back with a practical gift that will help their year start out fresh. Fresh Wave is great at combating random smells and keeping a space smelling natural (in a good way).
Have you ever wondered why the apple is associated with teaching? I did a little googling today and found some random theories. Apples are a FALL fruit and often farmers would pay in produce for goods and services. Children were sent to school with an apple to pay the teacher. Also, teachers notoriously had low wages so it was a practical and nutritious gift for a teacher to receive an apple. Of course the apple is also associated with Eve in the Garden of Eden. I suppose it would make sense that a fruit from the Tree of Knowledge is appropriate for the person giving children daily wisdom.
Consider sending your kids off to school this year with a thoughtful and practical gift for the new teacher. This old-fashioned gesture gives charming vibes and happy feels. Make a positive impression on a day that sometimes can represent apprehension and anxiety for new students and teachers getting to know one another. Freshwave products will be a sure way to start everyone out on the right foot.
Fresh Wave has a whole line of amazing products. However, I want to focus on the 3 that would make for a great gift in the classroom.
- Odor Removing Gel: If a teacher keeps this on their desk, it will act as a force field against smells. It tackles the toughest odors and removes them from the air. The gel will evaporate after 30-60 days. Have no fear, Target carries it when more is needed!
- Odor Removing Packs: These are discreet odor fighting weapons. Place them in smelly cubbies, near the trash, with gym equipment, etc. These are great for any small space with a big odor.
- Fresh Pod: This is Odor Pack’s good friend. The pod can be placed on any flat surface. Simply fill the pod with an odor removing pack and let it do it’s thing. Replace the pack every 30 days. These are fabulous in and near bathrooms and trash cans.
Happy, Healthy, Odor-Free
Fresh Wave is safe, it works well, and it’s made of all-natural ingredients. It doesn’t mask or over power a scent, it neutralizes the odor. I’ve been using Fresh Wave products in my home for years! This is a generous company that has been in business over 20 years. Fresh Wave is giving away a gift basket of goodies to one special teacher. You can enter to win this gift for a favorite teacher in your life.
A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!
One (1) SIMPLE reader will win a Fresh Wave gift basket. Enter to win below via Rafflecopter. One entrant per household.
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Sand
September 5, 2017 at 11:42 pmI would like to win for my sister who home schools her kids.
Georgie C
September 5, 2017 at 11:42 pmI would like this prize shipped to my friend Phyllis She’s been a teacher for over 30 years and at retirement, teaching middle schoolers. Would be lovely for her and she’s so deserving.
Joy L
September 5, 2017 at 11:37 pmI teach elementary students in Iowa. I would put this in my classroom!
Janine H
September 5, 2017 at 11:33 pmI’d like to win this for my mom, who teaches!
Mira v
September 5, 2017 at 10:40 pmI would give this to my daughters pre school teacher! She tries her best to teach!
Laurie Emerson
September 5, 2017 at 9:50 pmI would love this for my son’s Special ED teacher. She helped him so much last year that this year he will be going to some mainstream classes. She will still check up on him though as she is just so kind and caring.
Patricia
September 5, 2017 at 5:45 pmMy daughter’s teacher is new. I would make a nice welcome gift.
Darlene Carbajal
September 5, 2017 at 1:36 pmI have a teacher in my family. Would love to win this for her!
April Bentley
September 5, 2017 at 1:06 pmI am a third grade teacher!
Jeanne Coulombe
September 5, 2017 at 9:55 amMy neighbor is a special education teacher. She loves her job and us great with her students
Karen Behrman
September 5, 2017 at 9:50 amI woujld love to win this for any teacher they are all deserving. If I have to pick a teacher I would say my friend Carolyn would be a good pick she is such a great teacher and truly there for her kids
Amity J
September 5, 2017 at 9:19 amI would give this to my daughters second grade teacher who was actually my teacher when I was younger! She is a fun loving and compassionate woman who deserves to be celebrated ..
Dawn C
September 5, 2017 at 12:02 amI work with a Kindergarten teacher. She’s expecting her 2nd child. I’d love to have a nice present to give her.
Miz Vickik
September 4, 2017 at 11:22 pmMy dear friend is a teacher who works so hard! Would love to send this to her!
Jessica
September 4, 2017 at 9:37 pmMy sister , she is a special education teacher .
Will G
September 4, 2017 at 7:32 pmI would like to win it for my friend who is a teacher. He teaches Math.
Angela T
September 4, 2017 at 7:28 pmI would love to win this for one of my boys’ teachers. Money is unbelievably tight right now and their teachers are so deserving of a nice gift! Thank you foe the opportunity to win 🙂
Rachel
September 4, 2017 at 6:56 pmMy sister-in-law is a high school chemistry teacher and would be the teacher that I’d like to gift this prize pack to.
Heather D
September 4, 2017 at 2:46 pmI would like to win this for my daughter’s teacher. She deals with a whole room of third graders all day and is pregnant and about to pop. She deserves some nice things.
erica hall
September 4, 2017 at 12:06 pmI would want to win this for Mrs. Perea. She is the worlds nicest person and is so kind and patient with the kids. Her enthusiasm really makes learning fun.
Shane A
September 4, 2017 at 8:08 amI’d give this to my niece to give to her favorite teacher.
Richard Hicks
September 4, 2017 at 12:34 amMy sister in law teaches and would like it.
susan smoaks
September 3, 2017 at 5:59 pmmy best friend is a teacher. she works hard and she would love this for her classroom. she is a great teacher.
Amy Orvin
September 3, 2017 at 5:27 pmMy mom is a home school teacher and I would have it shipped to her.
Jon
September 3, 2017 at 4:30 pmMy wife is a home-school mom teacher and is amazing. AND, we work and live at a private non-profit boarding school and help with teaching the kids life skills while they are not at school.
Ed
September 3, 2017 at 4:24 pmYes, I teach.
Michelle Hill
September 3, 2017 at 2:56 pmI would give this to my brother and his wife as they are both teachers.
Sandy Klocinski
September 3, 2017 at 2:15 pmMr Matthews is ‘old school’ and down to earth. Knows his subject incredibly well, it is his love really. Is really refreshing in the class setting with his trademark blunt and open approach and no great hanger-on of ceremony and a penchant for jokes.
Angela Thorpe
September 3, 2017 at 11:15 amThis would be for my mother in-law, she homeschools her daughter, thanks for the chance!
Ashley C
September 3, 2017 at 8:23 amI would love this for my sons preschool teacher! She definitely has to battle all kinds of smells from those little ones!
Angela Saver
August 30, 2017 at 12:33 amThis would be for my sister, who is a teacher! Teachers are awesome!! Thanks for the chance!!
Audrey Stewart
August 29, 2017 at 5:25 pmI sub teach about once or twice a month.
desiree
August 29, 2017 at 12:11 pmhome school if that counts my neighbor and i teach diffent grades
Ginny
August 29, 2017 at 1:11 pmtotally counts
Danielle
August 29, 2017 at 9:42 amI’d like to win this for my daughter’s 6th grade teacher. I feel like as they get into the older grades teachers seem to stop receiving so many little appreciation gifts. I want to always show how grateful we are.
Jamie Williams
August 28, 2017 at 2:00 amI’d love to win this for my daughters 3rd grade teacher. She invested time, money and energy in to helping my daughter learn and catch up to pass her grade.
Traci
August 27, 2017 at 11:23 amI teach kindergarten and would love a great smelling gift basket!
Chris L
August 26, 2017 at 10:48 amI would like to win this for the kids’ art teacher. She has to deal with constant paint & other smells in her class
Patricia S
August 26, 2017 at 8:12 amThis sounds like the perfect teacher gift. I have many friends and family who are teachers and would love to have this to use in their classroom.
ColleenMarie
August 25, 2017 at 3:39 pmI would like to win this basket for my daughter’s 2nd grade techer.
jeremy mclaughlin
August 24, 2017 at 9:40 pmWould like to send this to my sons math teacher, she is a wonderful teacher.
LeAnn Harbert
August 24, 2017 at 12:42 pmMy son is teaching special education. This is his first year.
Katie Bellamy
August 23, 2017 at 11:40 amMy sons teacher & my daughters teacher are great!! Id have to pull a name out of a hat to decide!! 🙂
Amanda Alvarado
August 22, 2017 at 11:56 pmI’d send it to my mom – that way she can share with me! I am a teacher too – 9th-12th grades! BTW I didn’t get my username for YouTube typed all the way in – it should be dolphin4176
Ginny
August 23, 2017 at 1:08 amGot the update, Amanda. Thanks for the username. You and your mom should both enter!!!! Double your chances to win since you are both teachers.
Heather B
August 22, 2017 at 11:14 pmWith 3 children between 5 and 16 we have been through a LOT of teachers, but none have been even close to how amazing my youngest son’s pre-K teacher was the last 2 years. My son went from a quiet, shy little boy who was behind in speech due to frequent ear infections into a confident, well spoken, chatty little boy! He was starting to read before leaving Pre-K. His teacher was AMAZING!!!
Ginny
August 23, 2017 at 1:09 amTeachers are amazing people. I’m always so touched when they love my kids like they are their own. What an awesome teacher to help you son so much.
janetfaye
August 22, 2017 at 11:13 pmI would like to win this for my niece who loves being a second grade teacher.
Samantha C.
August 22, 2017 at 4:25 pmI would love to win this for my daughter’s kindergarten teacher. She is absolutely amazing!!!
Cindy Merrill
August 22, 2017 at 2:12 pmI’d like to send it to my aunt, she teaches pre-school and if anyone needs this prize badly, it’s her.
Stephanie Phelps
August 22, 2017 at 12:36 pmI would love to win this for my Sunday School teacher she is so sweet and kind and deserves the world!
Ginny
August 22, 2017 at 1:28 pmAwe, I didn’t even think of Sunday school teachers. That’s a great idea! I have been a Sunday school teacher for 13 years and I would totally appreciate that gift!
latanya
August 22, 2017 at 12:33 pmShe is really nice, young, and sweet. SHe is very excited about being a teacher.
Bianca Munoz
August 22, 2017 at 12:15 pmI would love to win this for my sons kindergarten teacher. My son will be in first grade this year. But his kindergarten teacher was great! Thank you!