Teacher Appreciation Gift Guide
Give them a BAOBOB — one card, 7 local businesses to choose from. Coffee, lunch, books, a spa break. Delivered instantly.

7 local businesses — coffee, lunch, books, spa. Their pick.
Every dollar stays in Oakland at businesses the teacher actually knows.
Send by email or text in under two minutes. No lost envelopes.
All of these Oakland businesses accept the BAOBOB Card. Let the teacher decide.
Local bookstores and shops — teachers always find something useful.
PTAs, room parents, school administrators — send personalized BAOBOB Cards to every teacher in one go. One purchase flow, multiple recipients, individual notes.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9. Schedule delivery for Monday morning.
Bulk BAOBOB Card OrdersAny amount from $5 to $500 — many districts cap teacher gifts around $25–$75.
Write a personal message — what made them a great teacher this year.
Delivered by email or text — no shipping, no lost envelopes in the backpack.
A BAOBOB lets the teacher choose what they actually want from 7 local Oakland businesses — coffee, lunch, books, a spa break. No more mugs or desk trinkets. It also supports local businesses and never expires.
Yes. Our Corporate / Bulk Orders flow supports multi-recipient purchases with personalized messages — perfect for PTAs, room parents, school administrators, or the whole grade level pooling together. Visit the /corporate-sales page to get started.
The BAOBOB is accepted at 7 local businesses in Oakland, including coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, spas, boutiques, and more. The teacher picks where and when.
Visit our purchase page, choose an amount ($5–$500), add a personal thank-you note, and send it by email or text. Delivered in seconds — ideal for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9).
Most school districts allow gift cards under a per-teacher limit (often $25–$75). Check your district’s gift policy, then pick an amount that fits. Because the BAOBOB Card is redeemable only at local businesses, it stays well within typical teacher-gift policy norms.
No, the BAOBOB does not expire. Teachers can use it whenever works for them — summer break included.
A BAOBOB they can use at 7 local Oakland businesses. Delivered instantly — no trinket, no mug, just a real thank-you.
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