If she is German they have German cookies at World Market.

A phone/wallet wristlets.

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't like that at all ! This is not a nice present.

Maybe you wouldn't, but I would LOVE this gift!! OP just needs to know her au pair well enough to know.

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't like that at all ! This is not a nice present.

lol. Sounds like you're not a theater or sports fan.

I wouldn't like that at all ! This is not a nice present.

10:06 If she enjoys the theater or sporting events then 2 tickets is a great idea!

I was thinking to purchase two tickets to a theatre or sporting events so that she could go with her friends....

Anonymous wrote:Make sure she has winter clothes, scarfs, boots, etc. for the upcoming cold weather. Some au pairs don't think to bring warm clothes.

I often do this, if anything.

Small or consumable gifts are the best, spattered in with GIFT CARDS!

Sorry to bust your bubble but most APs dont need more junk to lug home.

I like giving theme gifts.

Basket with scarf, gloves, hand warmers
Hot chocolate, travel mug, biscotti
Popcorn, movie snacks, DVD she likes
Fuzzy socks, warm robe, hand cream

Make sure she has winter clothes, scarfs, boots, etc. for the upcoming cold weather. Some au pairs don't think to bring warm clothes.

I understand you don't like giving money or get gift cards but if she likes movies for instance, a movie gift card might be useful ... Same thing goes for Starbucks cards ...

I used to be an Au Pair and would have appreciated a bonus because it was tought sometimes to live on the pocket money ...

Something else that could be useful to her : a basket with her favorite treats ...

Do you know about any hobbies she has? Interests?

Hi all- we have a relatively new au pair who we love and want to show our appreciation over the holidays. We make it a family rule not to give money or gift cards, so although I am sure we will give her a bonus, ideas on actual gifts would be much appreciated! Any ideas? Thanks!!