Great Gifts for Babysitters
Thoughtful Gifts Your Babysitter Will Love
There are many gift giving occasions, but what do you give to someone as important to your family as a trusted babysitter? Read on for some great gift-giving ideas!
As a trusted caregiver, your babysitter is one of your most valuable resources. She (or he) provides excellent care for your children exactly when you need her. Your babysitter keeps your children entertained, occupied and happy while you are away. She is trustworthy, dependable, competent, and most of all fun! She often goes way above and beyond expectations in order to make your children happy. Birthdays, Valentine's day, Christmas or Hannukah, or a great report card are all occasions for gift giving. Sometimes even a simple thank you for a job well done can make your babysitter's day. How can you thank such a special person for all she does for your family?
Great Babysitter Gift Ideas:
Give the Gift of Music with I-Tunes
Teenagers love music! With an i-Tunes gift card, your babysitter can choose exactly what they want to hear. The cards are available in $15, $25, and $50 denominations and usually ship within 24 hours. i-Tunes card can be purchased in many department stores, online, or by phone at 1-800-MY-APPLE.
Give Your Babysitter an e-Gift from Alloy.com
Alloy.com is more than a great teen shopping site, but a whole teen community! Alloy has entertainment news, style guides, quizzes, message boards, and of course excellent teen shopping! E-gifts are available from $25 to $250, and are easy to give, too -- they are e-mailed straight to your babysitter's inbox. You can purchase an e-gift online at Alloy.com, or by phone at 1-888-45-Alloy.
Your Babysitter Will Look Great in a Mystic Tan
The use of tanning booths and beds by teenagers is on the rise. While having a "healthy tan" may be appealing, it's really not healthy. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays, whether by sun or by bulb, causes skin cancer. Skin cancer, including malignant melanoma kills someone every hour in the U.S. That includes teenagers! Give your babysitter the gift of a tan that is actually a healthy tan -- a Mystic Tan. Mystic Tan is a mist-on application of special self tanner that looks completely natural. The best part about a Mystic Tan, however, is that there is absolutely no exposure to UV rays involved. You can find a Mystic Tan location online, or by calling 1-877-668-8826. You will then need to contact that location to purchase a gift card , but I am sure that you value your babysitter enough to go the extra mile.
Give Your Babysitter a Unique Gift at CustomizedGirl.com
Customized Girl is a unique website specializing in customized clothing and accessories at reasonable prices. Your babysitter can choose from many styles of tops, bottoms, hoodies, and even hats and bags to cusomize her way. Options for customization include adding your own text, clip art, or even uploading your own images! E-gifts are sent directly to your babysitter's inbox, making giving easy. Gifts can be purchased online in $25 denominations, or by phone at 1-800-361-8811.
Movie Passes Make a Great Gift
Going to the movies is always fun, and it's even more fun when it's free! You can give your babysitter a night out at the movies through AMC Theatres online or by phone at 1-800-262-4849. AMC's gift cards are available at $5 and up.
Money as a Gift for Your Babysitter
Who doesn't enjoy cash? Cash in a thoughtful card is always welcomed. A new idea for a monetary gift to a regular babysitter is paid time off. Any working person, including a babysitter, appreciates having an ordinary working day off with pay once in a while!
Giving a thoughtful gift to your children's caretaker makes all involved - you, your sitter, and even the kids - feel good about themselves. Gift giving can even elevate "labor relations" to an all time high! When you show your babysitter that she is truly important to your family, her confidence and performance will likely improve to an even higher level. Happy giving!
