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This week I had the pleasure of being a guest of @KristinaBehr at @News12NJ to talk about holiday tipping and who not to forget during this busy time of the year! Tips are an expression of gratitude and an acknowledgment of a job well done. All tips, when possible, should be accompanied by a heartfelt, handwritten note. Though this year I did send two holiday tips by way of Venmo to two 25-year-olds, I did my homework in advance to make sure this wouldn’t be offensive and a handwritten note will follow. You can see the whole interview here and below is a recap of some of the holiday tipping suggestions we couldn’t fit into the segment.
Household:
Housekeeper - the equivalent of one week’s service
Landscapers - the equivalent of one week’s service
Pool Service - the equivalent of one cleaning visit
Dog Walker - the equivalent of one week’s service
Dog Groomer - the equivalent of what you pay for one visit
Deliveries - up to $50 in cash or cash card to your USPS mail carrier. UPS, FedEx and Amazon don’t typically take tips but depending on your relationship with your driver a small gift and thank you may be appropriate.
Doorman - $50-$100 depending on how much they have assisted you
Childcare:
Teachers - Check first to be sure the class isn’t doing one group gift. If not you could give up to $50 in the form of a gift card such as Amazon or Target or a card that can be used as cash such as Visa or American Express. Also, include a little handmade gift from the child if they are old enough.
Teachers Assistants, School Nurse, Bus Driver, Crossing Guard- should receive up to a $20 gift or cash card, a handwritten note and gift from the child
Beauty:
Barber, Hair, Nail, and Lash Salon - the equivalent of the cost of one visit