https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:45:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323249 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:55:58 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2323249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I do agree with you that as a former live-in FT nanny, I remember so much how well the family treated me! In the smallest ways though, like buying me some of my favorite foods while they were grocery shopping, or letting me have certain days off when I asked far enough in advance, letting me fly my friends out to stay/visit me and giving me an extra day off for that, etc. I don't think thoughtful/kindness extends only to monetary amounts (I'm not saying you were saying that, but I think that's why people though $200 seemed like a lot). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323242 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:53:44 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2323242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: As a former nanny, I think $50 is great!</p> <p>In the past I have received nice gifts from employers; a scarf from a cute local boutique, homemade goodies, gift cards, etc. I think $50 is perfect. If you don't know what store to get it, maybe a visa giftcard or cash instead so she can spend it anywhere? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323191 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:31:13 +0000 youboots 2323191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I guess I'm in the minority. Thanks for pointing that out. I should say, if you can afford it spoil her, since the op mentioned they really like her. I was a nanny and my family treated me really well. I still remember their kindness and that was almost 10 years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323129 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:38:52 +0000 Smurfette 2323129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 is more then generous, especially concerning she is a new nanny.</p> <p>@youboots: I don't even spend that much on DH/LO/family bdays! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323110 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:20:09 +0000 blackbird 2323110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shit, I don't even give my husband $100 gifts ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323088 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:06:55 +0000 autumnlove 2323088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 cash or gc sounds great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2323047 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 08:43:38 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2323047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i think we did $100 gift card to macys the first year (full-time nanny). i love the idea of letting her leave a little early on her birthday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2322953 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:44:51 +0000 jape14 2322953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nanny's birthday is on Christmas but she'd only been with us for 3 weeks at that point. I did a combined birthday/Christmas gift and gave her $100 cash, a $25 starbucks gift card, a starbucks travel mug, and some tea I knew she liked (saw the bags in my trash can - I'm a little creepy). Anyway, I think $50 gift card or cash is fine, and maybe a smaller token item (mug with her initial?) or a cupcake or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2322815 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 23:33:46 +0000 simplyfelicity 2322815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>50 is highly generous...especially since you haven't had her for long </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2322789 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:31:45 +0000 littlejoy 2322789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought ours a cubano sandwich, a cupcake, a card, and let her leave an hour early. She loved it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2322780 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:20:06 +0000 birdofafeather 2322780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>another vote for $50 cash and a card. i would be thrilled! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2322449 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:28:25 +0000 Purpledaisy 2322449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do $50 cash in a nice card. Cash is the best gift! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321902 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:11:04 +0000 yoursilverlining 2321902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: $200 gift card for a PT job? Dang, are you hiring?</p> <p>I would give $50 tops. Probably to her favorite restaurant, or salon, if she has gone. I also like the Amex gift cards because they can be used anywhere. Or an Amazon gc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321888 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:05:46 +0000 Mamaof2 2321888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: how about just giving her cash? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321885 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:04:48 +0000 deerylou 2321885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 is more than generous. You're not being cheap. $100+ gifts are usually reserved for my spouse or immediate family and to me seems rather excessive for a part-time nanny.</p> <p>If she's outdoorsy, REI or Patagonia might be nice for gear or clothing. And they both have outlets and online stores. Otherwise, perhaps a fun restaurant or specialty market? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321833 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:45:31 +0000 BandDmommy 2321833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I'd do gift card for $50 for American Express. Otherwise you are tying her to a store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321815 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:35:53 +0000 winniebee 2321815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: she's very outdoorsy loves to camp and hike! That outlet is only 20 mins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321785 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:22:39 +0000 abmamma 2321785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually do something small for birthday and then something nicer/bonus at Christmas. I've done a nice bouquet of flowers and cupcakes from a local bakery or an American Express gift card and a small gift (hand lotion or a scented candle- she likes candles), etc. But I think $50 is a good amount to spend!</p> <p>ETA: and LO usually makes her a card which she always loves! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321781 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:21:28 +0000 mediagirl 2321781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: then it's perfect! Or..is she into outdoorsy stuff? Would she like a GC to the LL Bean outlet? Is that too far from you guys?</p> <p>Edit - oh nevermind. That's super far away. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321774 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:20:05 +0000 winniebee 2321774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: she is a jeans and button down / classic style and I feel like gap is so benign! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321770 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:18:04 +0000 mediagirl 2321770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$50 sounds good. Gap sounds great! Even if she doesn't like their clothes, they also have great accessories!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321761 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:15:19 +0000 MrsSRS 2321761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think when I was a nanny the birthday gifts I was given were close to one days worth of pay. It was so sweet that they did anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321758 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:14:43 +0000 Mamaof2 2321758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I think $50 is plenty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321754 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:13:49 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2321754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a flowers and a $50 gift card to Sonic because she stops at Sonic every morning on her way to our house. If I didn't know her shopping habits/tastes I would go with Target or Amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321751 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:13:19 +0000 winniebee 2321751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok I was thinking 50 on a gift card but didn't know if that's cheap!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321732 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:07:46 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2321732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My last family got me a card, flowers and a gift card to Old Navy (I think it was $50) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321731 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:07:41 +0000 BandDmommy 2321731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>American Express card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321730 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:07:39 +0000 californiadreams 2321730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for an employees birthday, i probably wouldn't do more than a card and have LO scribble in it. But if i did get a gift card, i would put max of $50. I figure Christmas bonus/gift is more traditional and would do something more then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321724 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:06:03 +0000 mrsrain 2321724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any gift card, or even a cash bonus! As a former nanny I would have been thrilled with the gesture, regardless of the amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-birthday#post-2321711 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:00:09 +0000 winniebee 2321711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's mentioned needing new clothes but I'm not sure where she would like to shop. Maybe gap?? </p>