At this time of year many articles pop up online and spots on tv about holiday tipping and what parents should do for their children's caregivers. But a much trickier question (for me especially since I am a nanny!) is what to get for your employers! The first gifts are fairly easy. What parent doesn't love framed photos of their kids? However, how many framed photos can you give before it just seems unimaginative? And it is hard because let's face it- these families have more disposable income than us.
Creativity must then rule the gift process. And I have also found that it is wise to think of things that are a bit outside the box.
Here are a few suggestions...... but please feel free to add your own!
1. A calendar with the kids photos- make this one a tradition if you haven't already!
2. Coupons for babysitting time
3. Volunteer to do a favor around the house (like organize a closet or make back up disks of photos)
4. Write a letter sharing some of the reasons they are great parents and employers
5. Cook some dinners and put them in the freezer
6. A gift certificate to their favorite restaurant
7. Check out sites like Shutterfly.com or Snapfish.com for photo gifts like mugs, mouse pads etc..
8. A plant
9. A holiday centerpiece with place card holders
10. A family movie package (a dvd of a family favorite, with popcorn bowl, popcorn, candy etc..)
11. a kids growth chart they can hang on the wall
What are your best employer gift ideas?
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As a parent, the best gift a nanny ever gave me was a handmade scrap book containing photos of my children :)
It will always be treasured!
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