Gift for nanny?

Active Poster Joined: Jul 20 2011 Posts: 25

We are about to give up our nanny and we want to get her an extra special gift, since she is extra special! She's been so nice and caring and really loves my kids. She's a 65 yr old non Jewish woman.

Platinum Member Joined: Feb 20 2009 Posts: 7672

Jewelry? A nice watch? A trip for two on a cruise? How much are you looking to spend?

Active Poster Joined: Jul 20 2011 Posts: 25

I'm ready to spend, but not too much.
She never talks about her husband, so I guess she doesn't live with him... She never wears jewelry so I have no clue what she would like. I don't know what her house looks like so I can't really know what she has an what she needs.
I thought of maybe getting her a nice perfume set, but im not sure she would appreciate an expensive one. Doesn't look like it. Now what??

Platinum Member Joined: Feb 20 2009 Posts: 7672

What about a nice watch? Or a handbag? You can put a picture of your kids inside. Or even a wallet. It's not really clear how much you're willing to spend.

Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 11:22 pm Post subject: re: Gift for nanny?

When I send away my baby nurse after 6 months I couldn't decide what to get her ended up getting a pretty picture frame with pic from my kids ( she can always change the pic and still use frame) and wrapped it with nice ribbon and before made bow I looped in a gift card from the Max. There she can get herself anything she wants from jewelry, clothing, handbag or houseware...that way I know f'sure shell have something she likes..

Gold Member Joined: Dec 21 2008 Age: 27 Posts: 1519

An iPod nano? About $120. Digital picture frame- around $60. Gift card from amazon. Gift card at Macy's. Whatever...

Posted: Mon, Jul 30 2012, 11:24 pm Post subject: re: Gift for nanny?

I'm the amother above...got gift card at tj maxx ..and of course I included a poem!

Active Poster Joined: Jul 20 2011 Posts: 25

With a gift card I can't go wrong. Great idea!
Thank you!

Platinum Member Joined: Aug 17 2011 Posts: 6011

What about cash? I hate getting gift cards because I am tied to the store. What if there is nothing I like? I often don't use them. I have had them expire on me. I hate getting the the Amex cards because of the big fees to use them.
She is 65 and without a job. Cash could help her pay her bills. It is appreciated whereas merchandise may not be.

Senior Member Joined: Jan 23 2009 Posts: 121

from the gifts I've gotten from my employees, I've enjoyed visa giftcards the most. because its basically cash - which to me is more appreciated than merchandise, but at the same time given in a classy way that doesn't make the receiver feel needy at all