You’re aupair is doing a great job and once every year you
get to show your appreciation by getting her something special for her
birthday. You don’t need to spend too much money or do something that is off
your limits but somehow you need to show her that you respect her. So here are
a couple of tips to help you celebrate better her birthday:
1)First of all you need to know when her birthday is and you
need to plan everything so you won’t leave everything by the last minute.
2)Get your children involved. Tell them about your plan and
ask them to make a drawing for her or an art project so that they can share
their emotions and feelings they have for your aupair. And if your children are
too young, then its best to send some flowers from your children with a note about
how much you appreciate her.
3)As far as gifts, you need to buy something that is right
and useful for her. The general idea is that people like money, so the first
thing you might want to do is give her money. Some families can give a big cash
reward, but others keep the price range between $50 and $100. Another thing you
can do is give her a paid day off. This doesn’t affect your budget and she can
do whatever she wants during that day.
Also think about the possibility of paying for an exclusive
spa treatment. Or maybe you know a friend that is a massage therapist and you
can set an appointment for her. Another thing you can give her is a gift card
from a local grocery store or a gift card for a restaurant. Listen to her and know
what she might need. If she complains that she has some problems with her dishwasher
at home, and you have the money, the buy her a new one. Or if she says that she
gets to work very hard then buy her a buss pass for a year.
The bottom line is that you don’t have to buy something
extravagant. You just need to find something that is useful and that she will
appreciate it.