I always get the teachers a nice box of candy (the quality stuff from a local gourmet chocolate company). That costs around $12, so with $30, I could make a splendid gift basket with all sorts of things! Candy, cookies, coffee, maybe a nice mug, beautiful basket and a bow...I have creativity...just not a lot of cash! LOL If I were in the position to spend $30 on a nice teacher's gift, I would definitely make a fabulous basket!