Yes, I know that there are certain gifts that have simply been given year after year after year after year….to the point of seeming trite and artificial.

But if you are a traditionalist and Baby Boomer that has been stuck buying these overdone gifts like I am, here are a few suggestions…

• Apple Sign: This modern custom apple sign would look great on your teacher’s desk.

Christmas Ornament: his heart-shaped ceramic ornament has a design on each side  and comes elegantly packaged with ribbons.

Necklace: For another “safe” teacher gift, choose a necklace such as this one that features an apple-shaped heart…symbolizing a teacher’s love and dedication.

Tumbler: Another safe bet for a teacher gift is a glass or cup like this Swig Life 18oz Tumbler

I inherited about five of these when my daughter moved out of my house. Thank you, traditional parents…

Wine Bag: Perhaps this wine bag and a bottle of wine would be better off if given from one teacher to another…who understands what the other ones goes through in the course of a day. But, hey, who’s ever gonna be rude enough to turn down a bottle of wine? She can always re-gift it, right(?!)…