My son and I have had issues with out last day care (look at my last two posts. UGH) and I pulled him out and I can't get him into his new daycare until Monday. A lady in our church volunteered to watch him all week for free. I want to give her a nice gift that really says thank you, but I'm at a loss. All of her kids are all grown up so babysitting coupons are out. I don't have a lot of money so nothing to expensive. What are some good ideas??
Gift certificate for dinner or movies are always nice. I agree, too, that a thank you card is definitely in order.
I agree with JC if she doesn't want to take "money" for sitting then get her a gift card to somewhere they she can use as a gift. Gas for her car, a nice meal out, grocery store. Etc. If you would have been paying for your other daycare anyway it won't out you the money. Take care of people who help you out.
How much would you have spent for the week if she was making you pay?
A gift card to a restaurant or a local mall is always nice but I think you should hand write a really nice letter thanking her for her generosity and telling her what this means to you. Say that the gift is just a small token to show how much you appreciate...
That was really very kind of her to volunteer!
Hi,
You don't have to spend a lot. If you know she enjoys Starbucks, you could get her a $10 gift card. Since it is close to Valentine's Day you could probably find a nice box of chocolates. OR I gave this gift to my kids teacher's (4 of them): I bought a nice basket at a local craft store. I filled it with shredded basket fill. I put a bag of coffee, a coffee cup and homemade fudge into it. They LOVED it. You could even put a little drawing from your son (if he is old enough and not an infant).
Hope this helps!
Maybe a nice homemade meal & heartfelt Thank you card for her & her family. I like to make Hot Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Toffee Bars to say Thank You or that I'm thinking of them. To me it means more when you make something homemade. If you don't think it is enough, maybe add a gift certificate to a restaurant or coffee shop.
Good luck!
Awww....see there ARe good people left in the world!
Few gifts can beat a heartfelt thank you note explaining how she has helped and how much it meant to you. And you could add a small handprint of your son!
Thats very sweet of her! Why don't you bake her something? a favorite dessert OR make her a big pot of soup for these chilly nights? Good luck :-)
Totally agree with Sherry and JC along with a nice card letting her know what she did was really appreciated! So glad someone was able to help you out in a pinch! Good luck!
Because she goes to your church, what about a gift to a local christian retailer, or a gift card. Another option, depending on the age of your son, would be to have him make her something. I have found that my parents are huge fans of the painted coffee mugs and figerines that you can buy for supper cheap from craft stores like Michals and Hobby Lobby (if you have either of those in your area). Not only would that be inexpensive, but it would be a gift that came from the heart.
A massage or facial are always a great gift. Or for an even lower budget, manicure and/or pedicure! Women love those ;)
