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Ah, the age-old question: what should I get my kid's teacher as a gift? Perhaps a nice shiny red apple? Kidding. I think this is actually pretty simple. Something that's useful but not overly expensive and shows them that you care and appreciate their dedication to your kiddo's education. Alternatively, you could always pitch in with your fellow parents to help pay for supplies in the classroom throughout the year! Onto the list!

The temperatures are heating up, so it’s important to stay cool. To that end, handheld fans are great to have, well, on hand! Convenient and pocket-sized, you can take these fans with you just about anywhere. Take a look for yourself!

Crocs are back with a vengeance! I'm not including the Shrek-themed Crocs, but trust me when I say that they are magnificent and have Shrek ears and I would wear them in a heartbeat if I ever left my house. But for those of you who are less fashion-forward, I have a list of comfortable Crocs in varying styles. I had no idea there were Croc sneakers now. 2022 is a whole new world.

Snow cones are truly one of life's simple pleasures. Who doesn't love some soft ice smothered in flavored sugar? It's such an easy and delicious treat during the summer. So why not buy a snow cone machine so you and your family can have snow cones all season long without the long wait lines or sticky spilled syrup all over your car. I've put together a short list of snow cone machines that won't break the bank and will keep your car less sticky in the long run.

Summer is right around the corner! So it's time to upgrade that grill you've had since 2009 and get ready for a summer full of backyard barbeques and fun! I've put together a list of smokers, charcoal and propane grills with great ratings. Let's go!

As summer creeps closer and closer, wouldn't it be nice to get your kid's playroom or bedroom in order and organized before they're home for the summer? Spring cleaning is the perfect time to start this project. Most of these organizers are low to the ground and perfect for encouraging kids to clean up after themselves and manage their toys!

Spring has sprung! I can tell because there are wasps trying to make their nests on my porch and bunnies are trying to eat my flowers. So get ahead on your spring cleaning with these reusable and eco-friendly cleaning supplies!

Garage freezers are perfect for adding extra food storage for big families, hunters, gardeners or the average person who just likes to food prep or bulk buy! I've found some smaller options for limited space and one spacious two-door chest. Let's go!

If you've got money burning a hole in your pocket, there's a whole world of weird stuff you can spend it on. Why not start here with this list of exorbitantly priced oddities?

The minimum wage is on the rise, at least for employees of one retail giant.