Bear Lover Cutting Boards & More

    It all began with a 4th grade teacher trying to decide what to give students for Christmas. I didn't want to go out and buy a bunch of random items that would end up on the classroom floor (as so many other previous party items in the past had). I also know moms, as I am one, who has kids coming home with a bunch of gift bags that get left on the kitchen table, counter, or any flat surface space.  I wanted to give something different that year. Something that would be special and exciting. It took a couple of days (a month in advance) to come up with the idea of giving handmade ornaments. These had to be something personal to each student. I decided to ask the class to write down their favorite dog on a piece of paper with a name attached. Some were curious, while others didn't think twice about it.