With the holidays quickly approaching, the excitement of the season is in full force... as is holiday shopping. Many parents want to add their babysitter or nanny to the gift lift this year, but they don't don't know where to start -- and they certainly can't afford to break the bank. Since economy isn't going to surge in the next few weeks, here are some affordable gift ideas for a nanny or babysitter.
1. HANDMADE GIFTS
Babysitters and nannies enjoy handmade gifts from the children, so that's a great place to start. Having the children make the sitter an ornament, delicious holiday cookies and/or a thoughtful holiday card is a cute and personal way to show your appreciation for all that your babysitter or nanny does.
Handmade gifts are good on their own, but they're also a nice way to supplement a monetary gift if you'd like to give your babysitter or nanny a bonus but can't afford to give as much as you would have hoped.
2. FEEL-GOOD GIFTS
The most popular non-cash babysitter/nanny gifts are what's known as "feel-good gifts":
- Bath and body products
- Gourmet food treats
- Mall and movie gift cards
- Clothing (like a cute new scarf)
Sticking to something in this general feel-good category is always a sure thing. Again, to add a personal touch to this type of gift, have your children make their own holiday card to go along with the present.
3. PRACTICAL PRESENTS
Babysitters and nannies are feeling the pain of a tough economy as well, so if you'd like to go the practical route this year, here are a few smart options that can help your caregiver through the holidays.
- A gas card
- A Starbucks card
- A gift card to the babysitter or nanny's university bookstore
4. HEARTFELT VERBAL THANKS
This isn't a stand-alone gift idea, but it's worth calling out in its own section. Remember, whatever you can afford to give your babysitter or nanny this season, all that matters is that she knows that she's appreciated! Something as small as taking a few minutes to sit her down and truly thank her for everything she does for your family is such a gracious gesture. Even if your sitter "knows" that she's a valuable part of your family, now is the perfect time to verbalize that appreciation.
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