Gift for child or parent? Please help settle this.....

Log in / Sign Up

List of Forums + New Post Recipe Box Usergroups Following My Posts Bookmarks

Private Messages Advanced Search Rules New User Guide FAQ Advertise Contact Us

Forum -> Relationships -> Giving Gifts

View latest: 24h 48h 72h

studying_torah

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 1:26 pm

I was away from Thurs-Monday, and gave my kids to friends/family members.
I'd like to give a thank you gift, but to whom?
Dh says buy s/thing for the mother.
I heard of buying for the kid who is the same age as mine.
I don't care which of us is correct, but I want to do the right thing.
So- when you give out your kids, whom do you buy the gift for? If it's for the mother- what do I buy?
I'd like to head out soon, so any advice/ideas is much appreciated!

singleagain

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 1:31 pm

The mother hosted your child, and took care of dc, therefore I think you should give to mother. Something useful or that she will appreciate, spend on a sliding scale for length of stay, or maybe just a nice Shabbat platter whole family can enjoy.

If dc is good friends with kid, dc can get a small token to say thanks as well.

momX4

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 1:32 pm

Your DH is right. If you wanted to give a gift for the kids you should have sent a new toy/game when you dropped off your kids. Now get the mom something.

mommish613

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 1:36 pm

I agree I just hosted DS friend overnight- DS had a blast but it was hard work for me! I would be so grateful if they sent a bouquet for shabbos, fruit platter or something of the like

studying_torah

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 1:49 pm

ok I will get s/thing for the mothers then. Since I'm back already, I can't send a platter for shabbos, so any other ideas?

greenfire

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 1:55 pm

you can send a little something for each of them ...

but I would agree the kid present should have been sent with your kid so they have something new & fun to do while staying over ...

the thank-you for parents would come when you pick child up ... it could be anything from bubble bath to chocolates to a coupon to go out for dinner ...

imasinger

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 2:37 pm

You can still give them something for this coming Shabbos. It doesn't have to be for the time when your kids were there. Include a nice note.

Hope you had a good trip!

chocolate chips

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 9:46 pm

I would probably buy a book or game for the kids and some chocolate or a nice bubble bath/hand cream for the mom after all she was the one who watched the kids but some moms really appreciate something to occupy their kids.

Happy18

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 10:06 pm

Get something for the mom.

zaq

Wed, Nov 13 2013, 10:51 pm

The mother, not the child, is the hostess. the mother, not the child, is doing the work and has the responsibility. The mother, not the child, is the one who did you the favor of looking after your kid. The gift goes to the mom.

Page 1 of 1