Friday, March 14, 2008
going away presents
We're moving soon and I'm trying to figure out what to do for my daughter's babysitter and family. This woman has taken care of my little girl for over a year and a half two days a week and loved her like she was her own. Her three girls think of my daughter as their sister. I want to do something nice to thank them and show them how much they mean to us but of course, we're moving, things are tight right now. Any suggestions?
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When my sister moved she made a cute photo album of pictures of her family for us so that my son would remember them. It would be cheap to do. She bought the album at the dollar store and printing pictures is fairly cheap. You could put pictures of your little girl and if you have some with her with their family that would be cute. One of the pictures my sister took was of her twins blowing kisses and doing I love you in sign language. So you could take some special pictures just for the book. She also wrote a little something under each picture. It might be a corny idea but I love my book.
Are you looking to give a gift to the woman or to the whole family or both?
I always love gifts that are really useful like a gift card to a favorite store or restaurant. Everyone loves a Target gift card.
For the family, a gift card to somewhere fun like the local zoo, theatre, or science museum.
A friend of mine is about to open a Massage Envy store here. They are found nationwide. Check out massageenvy.com. They have introductory 1-hour massages for $39! If you buy a gift card, I think you have to spend at least $50. $50 might be able to cover any tax or gratuity.
For the girls: Enchanted comes out on DVD next week and will be at its lowest price Tuesday-Saturday. It is such a great flick!! Wal-mart would probably be where you can find it at the very cheapest, if not, then Target.
You are so wonderful at homemade gifts. That would be fabulous too!
I'd go for something meaningful, and then it won't matter how much you spend. What about a neat figurine that shows a woman and a baby or something? My husband picked out a figurine of a pediatric nurse holding a baby, for when I passed a big exam in nursing. It's always been really meaningful to me. I also got a Christmas ornament from a family I used to babysit for, that said something about having a special touch with children. I think of their family every Christmas when I get it out, and I feel flattered that they thought of me that way!
Since money is tight right now, why not give them a "coupon" promising monthly updates for the next year (or two or whatever) meaning that you will send a picture and letter each month. You could give them an inexpensive photo album that they can place the pictures in as they arrive each month. That way, they can keep up on their "sister" but you aren't out a bunch of money right now when you are trying to move.
thanks for the ideas guys! i think i'm going to go for a mix between the sentimental pics and fun like the movie or gift card.
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