Whether you are buying for your 1st grader’s homeroom teacher or thanking your college mentor, St. Louis small business owners have something for the educators in your life.
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A Class Pass for Southtown Yoga
With floor to ceiling windows and gleaming hardwood floors, Southtown Yoga is a warm and welcoming place to practice mindfulness. The studio offers a variety of classes that appeal to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Let your teacher become the student with a gift certificate to Southtown Yoga. 1905 Park, 314-833-5505, southtownyoga.com.
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A loaf from Union Loafers
Skip the apple this year and give your favorite teacher a crunchy-crusted, soft-centered delight from Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery. Their fresh bread counter is stocked with loaves for every taste—dark and mild, ciabatta, baguettes, and a cranberry oat bread that can’t be beat. Pro tip: Stop in early, because they regularly sell out. 1629 Tower Grove, 314-833-6111, unionloafers.com.
A plant from Flowers and Weeds
Stepping into the charming greenhouse at Flowers and Weeds is a present in and of itself. Walls lined with ceramic planters, a DIY terrarium station, and seeds for next years garden are just the beginning of what you’ll find in their beautiful space. A teacher with a green thumb would be in heaven with a plant or bloom from Flowers and Weeds. 3201 Cherokee, 314-776-2887, flowersandweeds.com.
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Anything and Everything from South City Art Supply Co.
Many educators spend their days helping cultivate the creativity of others. Replenish your teacher's artistic reserve with a gift from South City Art Supply. Nestled into Cherokee Street Antique Row, South City Art Supply has everything a maker or artist could ever want. With two vibrant floors of art supplies, materials, and creative inspiration, you are sure to find an imaginative gift. 1926 Cherokee, 314-884-8345, southcityart.com.
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Sugar Scrub from Butter Love by L.C.
For the teacher that just wants to relax, Butter Love by L.C.'s organic handmade products are the way to go. Her body butter is made to nourish the skin, while the bath salts help to detox. The Cool Mint Sugar Scrub feels as good to give as it does to use. Packed with high-quality ingredients, Butter Love by L.C.'s work is sure to be a treat. butterlovebylc.co.
