Deb's Desk: Gifts for Teachers + Nurses

Deb's Desk: Gifts for Teachers + Nurses

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With Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) and National Nurses Week (May 6-12) quickly approaching, we’re getting ahead of the gifting game for our unsung heroes who are big-time SCOUT lovers, partly because our bags are so darn easy to clean and disinfect.

It's time to thank these hard-working individuals for their kindness, wisdom, and next level patience by gifting them reliable, durable, and refreshingly fashionable products that can accompany them in their daily lives of supporting others. Luckily, our Summer 2025 Collection just arrived on scene, with tons of great picks in fresh, fun new patterns. Read on for a few of our faves!

#1 for Nurses

As our best-selling bag since 2004 (millions sold), the Original Deano was artfully designed to roll with the best of the best. This is the bag you never knew you needed and cannot live without, and despite its spacious structure, you end up buying more and more. She’s addictive, that Deano!

With an open top for easy access to an extra layer packed for a chilly clinic and snacks stowed for early hours, the Deano is great for a trip to the pool, supermarket, or road trip when your favorite nurse isn't busy charting and helping keep communities safe. We'd be remiss not to mention our Pleasure Chest cooler - spacious enough for 12-hour shifts and it nestles perfectly inside the aforementioned Deano. Gift them both, they deserve it!

A+ for Teachers

Super strong straps (two sets, for shoulder or hand carrying) for an even stronger recipient make the Bagette an awesome tote for teachers who schlep a ton of stuff. When multiple meals are consumed at your place of work, it’s helpful to have a bag made to transition seamlessly from market to car to classroom. Stay fueled and pack this sturdy bag to the brim with its strong, square base and ability to hold 2x as many groceries as a typical bag. This tote folds flat and stows with ease while teachers are juggling the day’s activities, obstacles, and wins.

For Nurses AND Teachers

Ample space for sneakers, laptop, lunch box, plus pockets for water bottles, keys, and wallets makes the The BJ Bag a fabulous gift for teachers and nurses alike. With 5 pockets in all, this large pocket tote is a go-to for keeping an individual with a packed schedule organized on the go. Grab your friend, family member, or colleague something durable, lightweight, structured, and unbeatable for a host of circumstances. 

Best Buy in Multiples

Gift to many and gift to all this Nurses and Teachers Appreciation Week with our beloved Nooner lunch cooler. Everyone’s newest lunch date is slim, wide, lightweight, broad at the bottom for easy loading, and fits nicely inside each of our aforementioned SCOUT totes. The outside pocket is fab for napkins and utensils, protein bars, hydration packets, or other treats. ADDED BONUS, this bag is under $30!

Gift Cards + Gift Bags

We know gift cards are always well received, so whether you're gifting a SCOUT gift card or one to their fave coffee shop, car wash, grocery store, or bookstore, wrap it up in a festive gift bag they can reuse over and over throughout the year. Whatever you're gifting, we've got a gift bag to fit it.

We encourage our community to celebrate all the teachers who help us navigate life from our earliest days and nurses who care for and comfort us through challenging life detours and unexpected circumstances. There aren’t enough days, weeks, or months to express our gratitude! This May, let's show all the teachers and nurses our endless thanks! 

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