Jackpot!

My students gave me bribes - I mean "gifts" - on the last day before holiday vacation. Below are the 3 types of presents parents and guardians give teachers:

1. Any edible dish, preferably anything homemade because it's cheaper (i.e. brownies).
2. Any gift found around the house that's regiftable (i.e. snowglobes).
3. Any cheap gift certificate, purchased minutes before arriving at school (i.e. Panera).

Regardless of the gift, it's nice to know that I'm appreciated, whether it's in the form of a lame 2006 Book of Korean coins or an awesome gift certificate to Whole Foods.