Still haven’t decided what will go in the center of your Thanksgiving table? Don’t worry–as long as you have lentils, hazelnuts or mini pumpkins nearby, creating a last minute Thanksgiving centerpiece will be a breeze with these simple ideas.

Raffia, Lentil and Orange Candle Centerpiece from Everyday with Rachael Ray

Nuts About Candles Centerpiece from Good Housekeeping

Pumpkin Candle Centerpieces from Martha Stewart

Cranberry Centerpieces from Midwest Prep

Post by Jessica R.

Put down the #1 Teacher mug and the cute little apple paper weight. Yes, they’re adorable. Yes, your child’s teacher will love it. Just like she loves the 50 other identical ones that line her desk and fill her cupboard.

You can do so much better!

1) Teachers are always strapped for cash, so a Visa/American Express gift card or a gift card to an office supply or teacher supply store is bound to be appreciated and put to good use long before the new year gets underway.

2) Teachers start work early. Very, very early. A gift card to a local coffee shop or her favorite chain coffee shop will make those early mornings a bit brighter. No, you can’t put the card in a mug. Resist the urge.

3) Ask the teacher if there’s anything she would love to have in her classroom and then get some other parents to pitch in so you can fulfill that dream.

4) You can’t ever go wrong with personalized note cards. Really can’t resist the teacher theme? Check out these cute options Teacher Notecard options.

This one is adorable

But if you’re looking for something a little less teacher centric? Check out the line of regular Tiny Prints notecards.

This one is generic, but still perfect for a teacher!

5) If the whole class is willing to pitch in, the ultimate gift is something that the teacher will treasure. So along with one of those gift cards mentioned above, how about getting the whole class to work together on a sweet photo book? Parents can submit photos and even notes or pictures drawn by the kids, one parent can maybe sneak in (with the school’s permission!) to take some in classroom shots and a group picture, and everything can be scanned in and compiled into an easy to make photo book that is bound to draw tears from even the most hardened teacher’s eyes!

If you’re a loyal Tiny Prints shopper, you might notice that this year we’re offering a range of exciting new holiday card options to help you create the perfect design to showcase your personal style. There are so many ways to make your Tiny Prints holiday cards unique, we simply had to show you a few of our favorite new features!

Here’s just a few of the fresh new products you’ll find in our 2009 Holiday Collection:

Tri-Fold Accordion Cards

The idea of sending a family newsletter is a little outdated (and a little cheesy!), but our chic collection of Tri-Fold Cards gives you the chance to add extra info to your holiday cards without sacrificing style or charm. We love how many gorgeous new options they give you!

Multiple Layout Options

When it comes to creating a custom design, this new feature takes the cake—all of our folded cards offer multiple inside layout options, from one large photo and caption to up to nine photos all on the inside panel. Some of our cards also feature back panel personalization, so you can cover every inch of your favorite design with your own special personal touches.

Design Accents

If you’ve ever loved a design so much that you wanted to add more snowflakes, branches or blooms to the card, this is the feature for you. Just look for the “Design Accents” tab during the personalization process to drag and drop extra little pieces of flair (like these snowflakes) to the inside or back of your card. It’s so fun and easy, you’re sure to love it!