We asked ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson what to give teachers |
 | | Joanna Neborsky for NYT Wirecutter; source photos by Jonny Marlow |
According to Quinta Brunson — creator and star of Abbott Elementary and daughter of a former Philadelphia public-school educator — what teachers really want is anything they’d never buy themselves. A little luxury that’s not quite essential, but will definitely deliver joy and comfort in (and out of) the classroom. Some of Quinta’s recs: - A rich, skin-saving salve: This luxe, sweet-smelling moisturizer — one of our favorite self-care gifts — feels great, smells lovely, and falls squarely in the “too nice to buy for themselves” category.
- A massage gun for tired muscles: “My mom, she barely sat at her desk,” says Quinta. “She was always up, and especially if they have younger students, they just keep them on their toes — literally.” A portable massager, like this powerful mini one our experts love, can soothe sore muscles after a long day on their feet.
- When in doubt, give cash: Delivering it in some gorgeous packaging, like this exquisitely pretty botanical pop-up card, can make it feel warmer.
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More splurge-worthy luxuries |
Your daily deal: This fake Christmas tree made our testers gasp in delight |
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This faux Douglas fir has nearly 2,000 lifelike branch tips that create a convincing illusion of a living tree, and its pre-strung bulbs fill those branches with light. We especially like the sparkling mode, which made a crowd of our testers positively giddy. Why we love this on-sale (!) faux tree→
Today’s very good gift: A colorful balance board |
 | | Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter |
This lightweight-yet-sturdy tot-size balance board should provide your little one with years of play — from the day when balancing on it is a challenge to the day when they can manage one-legged poses atop it. A pedestal for intrepid kids (that will likely be coveted by the whole family)→
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