Mother’s Day may be over (hope you soaked up every minute!), but the celebrations aren’t done yet. 

This week, we’re shifting our focus to teacher appreciation, end-of-school-year momentum, and gearing up for summer with easy home refreshes and fun family planning. Grab a snack and let’s get into it.

🕒 Reading Time: 3–4 minutes

Teacher Gifts That Are Thoughtful, Easy & Actually Useful

Let’s show some love to the educators who kept our kids learning, laughing, and semi-organized all year:

• Gift Cards, But Make It Cute: Pair a gift card with a handwritten note from your child. Wrap it in a small pouch, cute mug, or reusable jar.
• "Summer Survival Kit": Fill a tote with sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle, and a good book.
• Group Gifts Made Easy: Pitch in with other parents for a larger gift—think massage, spa gift card, or restaurant voucher.

Pro tip: A heartfelt note from your child is the real MVP (and often more treasured than anything money can buy).

Start the Summer Bucket List (Before the “I’m Bored” Hits)

Planning a few go-to activities now means more fun (and less scrambling) later:

• Family Night Themes: Movie night, backyard camping, water balloon Olympics—you name it.
• Free + Local Fun: Check local libraries, rec centers, and parks for events and activities.
• DIY Poster or Clipboard: Let the kids help decorate and add their own ideas—they’ll love checking off each activity as you go.

Hack: Keep it simple. 10 ideas is plenty—you can always add more later.

Fridge Refresh: Your Summer Snack Zone Starts Here

The school year’s winding down, and your fridge is probably… a little chaotic. Let’s reset it:

• Clear + Clean: Pull it all out. Toss anything expired. Wipe down the shelves.
• Snack Bins: Use clear bins to sort grab-and-go snacks like cheese sticks, fruit, yogurt, and cut veggies.
• Beverage Corner: Dedicate a shelf to waters, juices, or smoothie fixings for hot-day hydration.

Mom win: A stocked, organized fridge = fewer “there’s nothing to eat” complaints.

Don't Miss Our Sophia’s Summer Style Series

👒 New This Week: “Versatile Multi-Use Sundress Styles for Every Occasion”

From park playdates to casual dinners and everything in between, Sophia’s found the sundresses that work double (or triple) duty—so you don’t have to.

Catch up on past articles for breathable fabrics, warm-weather outfit inspo, and cocktail dresses for your next summer soirée.

Tiny Joys to Savor This Week

• Sit on the porch or patio with a good drink and zero agenda
• Snap a photo of your kiddo with their teacher (trust us, you’ll want it)
• Blast your favorite song while you clean the kitchen and make it a moment

That’s it for this week! Next Tuesday, we’ll get you ready for Memorial Day weekend with summer hosting tips, kid-friendly recipes, and must-have outdoor finds to make your backyard the place to be.

Until then, take a breath, give yourself some credit, and maybe treat yourself to an iced coffee (or two).

Stay OhSoStyled. ❤️