Parting Gift for Beloved Nanny

[Anonymous]

Anyone have any ideas of great parting gifts for out nanny? We are already going to give her money so I'm looking for sentimental ideas. We are part of a nanny share so there are two kids. I was thinking of making a calendar with pics with her and the kids but welcome other ideas. She's been with us for 3 years.

[Anonymous]

A beautiful, framed photograph of Nanny and the kids would be lovely.

[Anonymous]

Get something useful. What does she like? I'd do a necklace or earrings.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a charm necklace or bracelet with the kids birthstones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get something useful. What does she like? I'd do a necklace or earrings.

Yes, because you can use a necklace to make coffee each morning and use earrings when you rake the yard. WTF?

[Anonymous]

My most meaningful gift was a beautiful picture of my charge and me in a frame with “thank you for helping me grow” engraved on it. I love that family and still see my amazing former charge!

[Anonymous]

I was with past charges for 2.5 years I would have loved a framed pic! But that’s just me

[Anonymous]

I hate framed photos of my charges. I don’t generally display photos, so it does not suit me at all, plus I’ve worked with a lot of kids over the years, so that could be a lot of photos if I displayed them. My bosses would never know that though. I enjoy a nice book of photos though and most online photo sharing apps have the availability to order direct through them. Also, it is generally standard to give one week’s pay for each year worked.

[Anonymous]

What about a lucky bamboo plant to wish her good luck? The kids could decorate the pot it comes in or write/paint things they like about her on pot.

[Anonymous]

Op here. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I'll likely create a 12 month calendar with pics of her and the kids along with a gift certificate for a massage. I think that she will appreciate that. We already have the financial part/package covered as she knows that she will be getting a retention bonus and what that amount will be.

[Anonymous]

I'm a Nanny and for me something very touching would a framed pic with the kids. Specially is you're already giving her money. I guess most nannies would like something totally different.