Holiday gift for weekend babysitter?

[Anonymous]

Any suggestions as to holiday gift for a weekend babysitter. She is a recent college graduate and has babysat for my DC a few nights a week for the past few years.

We usually give her $$, b/c she is in a low paying job, lots of bills. But, not sure if that is impersonal. We really like her a lot and are really trying to do something nice. I'm always nervous that we either do too much or too little.

Any suggestions appreciated.

[Anonymous]

We give money for the holidays. We also gave a mall gift card for her birthday.

[Anonymous]

You could do gift certificates to the movies or a restaurant too.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the replies.

Any suggestions as to appropriate amount? Is $100 too little?

[Anonymous]

We also give $. I think the standard is one night's pay plus a small gift from the children, if you choose. $100 sounds like a lot.

[Anonymous]

$100?!!?! The only people getting a $100 gift from me are my mother and my husband. The kids don't even get that much. I would think a movie gift certificate that covers the cost of two entry tickets and some popcorn should be plenty for a babysitter.

[Anonymous]

100 would be great. Or maybe 50 cash and a 50 gift card?