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Mrs. walker

Allergies: None

Sweets: Dark chocolate (small quantities)

Snacks: nuts/almonds

Beverages: lattes, fruit smoothies, Thai ice tea

Restaurants: Thai Orchid, La Nuestra Mesa, Grains of Wrath

Stores: Amazon

Color: Blue, green

Flowers: Tulips (Yard n’ Garden Land gift cards)

Sports/Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Mariners

Hobbies & Things to Do: gardening, cooking, hiking, getting outside

Charities: Share Vancouver, Fish of Vancouver

Makes Me Happy: Smiles between people everyday :)


Mrs. barker

Allergies: None

Sweets: Dark chocolate, Reese’s, Mounds 

Snacks: Apple chips, dried fruit, yogurt covered raisins, whisps

Beverages: Dr. Pepper, Kombucha, Tea, fruit smoothies

Restaurants: Los Potrillos, Birch Street Uptown Lounge, Feast @316, Beer at a Time, Pacific House, Tapped Brew House & Pub, Acorn & the Oal

Stores: Fred Meyer, Dennis 7 Dees Garden, World Market

Color: Purple and lime green

Flowers: Daisies, dahlias, sunflowers

Sports/Teams: Seahawks, NASCAR

Hobbies & Things to Do: Anything outdoors, hiking, gardening, houseplants, cooking, baking

Charities: SW Humane Society, Northwest Children’s Outreach

Makes Me Happy: My family, the beach, a fire, a good conversation


Mrs. bosler

Allergies: None

Sweets: Ferrero Rocher, Reese’s, dark chocolate

Snacks: Ruffles, Cheese-Its, jerky, cheese and crackers

Beverages: Blended Vanilla Chai Latte (Squeeze & Grind), Root beer, White chocolate mochas (warm, iced, or blended!)

Restaurants: Red Robin, Mega Bite, Jersey Mike’s

Stores: TJ Max, Target, Old Navy, Rodd, Hobby Lobby

Color: Salmon, turquoise, red, black, white

Flowers: I love ALL plants!

Sports/Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox

Hobbies & Things to Do: Crafting, riding bikes, camping, going to concerts

Makes Me Happy: My family and river days!


Mrs. Jennings

Allergies: None

Sweets: Pistachios, regular Doritos, Cheddar and sour cream chips

Snacks: Sour candy, dark chocolate, Reeses

Beverages: Bai drinks and Rosé!

Restaurants: Beer At A Time, Teriyaki places, K&M Drive In

Stores: Home Goods, Target, Hobby Lobby, Amazon

Color: Teal, Mint Green

Flowers: Hydrangea, dahlias, succulents

Hobbies & Things to Do: I love crafting!

Charities: Humane Society, St. Judes

Makes Me Happy: Crafting, card games with my kids, going for long walks, and wine


Mrs. lord

Allergies: None

Sweets: gummy worms, frozen yogurt

Snacks: Chips and Guac, Trailmix, Popcorn

Beverages: Black Coffee, Sparkling Water, Kombucha, Hazy IPAs

Restaurants: Kop Chai, Beer at a Time, Los Jalapenos, Cedar St. Bagel

Stores: Target, Trader Joe’s, REI, Lowe’s

Color: Green, purple

Flowers: Tulips, Lilacs, Fiddle Leaf Figs…any indoor plants!

Sports Team: Oregon Ducks, San Jose Sharks

Hobbies & Things to Do: Rock climbing, riding bikes, board games, DIY projects

Charities: United Way, National Parks Foundation

Makes Me Happy: Big trees, orcas, spending time with family!


MRS. weier

Allergies: None

Sweets: Dark chocolate, sun butter cups

Snacks: Dill pickle popcorn/chips, sweet potato crackers

Beverages: Vanilla oat milk latte (hot or iced), sparkling water

Restaurants: Salud, The Hammond, Squeeze & Grind

Stores: Bookish, Target, Fred Meyer

Color: Teal and grey

Flowers: Tulips, succulents

Sports Team: Blazers, Seahawks

Hobbies & Things to Do: Hiking, reading, going to the beach, traveling

Charities: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, Sandy Hook Promise

Makes Me Happy: Spending time with family


Mrs. Haluapo

Allergies: None

Sweets: Dark chocolate

Snacks: Yogurt covered pretzels, Siete sea salt chips, Siete churro chips

Beverages: Starbucks, Sangiovese wine, and Poppi Raspberry Rose

Restaurants: Twigs, Stack 571, and Amaro's, Roots

Stores: Target, Home Goods, Amazon

Color: Blue, green

Flowers: Peony, non-fussy houseplants, and herbs

Sports Team: UW

Charities: Any local charity that focuses on children's literacy, health, or safety.

Makes Me Happy: Hiking, traveling, adventuring, gardening, spending time with my grown children


Ms. minezawa

Allergies: None

Sweets: pumpkin treats

Snacks: Chips and Guac, Trailmix, Popcorn

Beverages: Green Tea, coffee

Restaurants: Mio Sushi

Stores: Target, Trader Joe’s

Color: Sunset

Flowers: Roses, Sunflowers, Dandelions

Sports: Taekwondo

Hobbies & Things to Do: Sketching, sewing, sculpting, hiking, making graphic novels

Charities: UNICEF

Makes Me Happy: Being Kaede’s mom, putting a smile o the faces of the people I love

Teachers also maintain a classroom wish list, which can be a great place to look if you are willing to gift something for the school or classroom!