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amother

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 5:42 pm

At what times in the year do I give a gift to babysitter?
Chanukah?

FTM. Ive read threads about giving gifts to rebbeim/moros etc

Crown heights.

I pay 7$ an hour

So what would a gift be to her?

PeanutMama

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 5:49 pm

I used to babysit. When my daughter was born the lady I used to work by heard about it, and called me to say Mazal tov. A week or so later she gave us a gorgeous outfit for my little one.

But then again we occasionally see each other through a shabbos meal or Yom tov meal.

I guess it really depends how close you feel to her and how much you appreciate her.

Try a gift card.

Some give extra money on pesach, misloach manos on purim, but Chanukah is also great.

FranticFrummie

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 5:57 pm

I got my "New Year's Gift" just after Rosh Hashana.

The family paid to get my washing machine repaired, and it was extremely appreciated. They also gave me a small cash bonus.

I adore this family, and I've been with them for about 2 years.

English3

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 6:03 pm

I gave on all kinds of occasions. For rosh chodesh I gave something small like a chocolate bar. Otherwise it would be Chanukah, Purim and when I stopped sending.

amother

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 6:07 pm

Thanks!
What kind of things did you give as gifts?

English3

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 6:10 pm

Chanukah I either have smellies or milky donuts. Purim it was usually cash with my mm. End of year gifts were new cd that just got released.

amother

Bluebell

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 6:15 pm

A parent gave treats by rosh chodesh not every one but once in a while, acandy bar or a smoothie. It was so nice. If you want to do standard. Chanukah. I think Shaloch monos and end of year.

amother

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 7:11 pm

amother [ Bluebell ] wrote:

A parent gave treats by rosh chodesh not every one but once in a while, acandy bar or a smoothie. It was so nice. If you want to do standard. Chanukah. I think Shaloch monos and end of year.

thanks great ideas!
do people give amazon gift cards/mastercards for chanukah? how much is standard to give?

amother

Molasses

Thu, Oct 21 2021, 7:18 pm

Babysitters usually want cash. Put in an envelope with a nice note!!

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