This time of year can bring out the best and worst in all of us. There’s so much excitement happening — so much cheer, so much joy, so much love, oh…. and did I mentioned the rushing around, the stress, the crazed feeling you get when you figure out that there’s one more person on your “list” that you need to attend to? Yes, it’s true, the holidays can be a double-edged sword.
In all the frenzy there may be a couple of people worth singling out. You guessed it — it’s your babysitters. These are the gals (or guys) you turn to when you’ve got somewhere you need to be, or just need to be anywhere but home. These are the folks that get you that “hall pass” you so desperately desire and make sure your precious little ones are safe and sound. That’s no small feat!
That’s why, at this most wonderful time of the year, SitterScout recommends that you do a little something for your sitters to let them know how much you appreciate them. It doesn’t have to be a huge something, cash is always nice, of course, but there are other great options, too:
- Bake ‘em a little love – homemade goodies rock!
- Give them the gift of music – an iTunes gift card is always a winner
- Supply them with energy – most sitters I know love Starbucks, especially this time of year
- Provide a great memory – if you have a darling snapshot of your sitter & the kids, find a beautiful frame and wrap it up
What you do for your occasional babysitter this holiday season doesn’t have to be expensive, it just needs to show that you care. After all, how would you ever get out of the house on your own without them?
