A previous nanny always bought me birthday presents and I always felt uncomfortable about it. She never knew because I accepted graciously and thanked her but I would have been so much happier if she hadn't gotten me birthday presents. Luckily she didn't give presents for Christmas, DH's birthday and the anniversary of her employment.

Employers give gifts not employees. Stupid post yet again.

I don't do anything for MB/DB as coming solely from me. For their anniversary (not my yearly anniversary), birthdays and Christmas, the kids and I do something for them. One occasion (usually Christmas) we try to do something nice for each parent, one occasion (usually birthdays) we make something special for each parent, and the last occasion (their anniversary) I match whatever money the children have to purchase a nice gift for their parents. However, my name does not go on any tags, and I try to make sure the crafts and action are done as independently as possible. Yes, I veto certain things for the gift (no, we aren't going to get them a Skylanders game...), but as long as it's something aimed at the family as a whole or adults, I allow it.

Nope, super weird to give your employer a gift.

I brought flowers and baked goods when they invited me over to meet the newborn baby. That's pretty much as pricey as it should be.

I did not get them a housewarming gift.
I do not get them birthday gifts.
I do not get them anniversary gifts.

I make a photo book of the kids and a nice card for their Christmas gift. The kids get presents, though.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't give gifts to bosses.

I do, which is why I started this thread. I wasn't really asking if I should give anything to them. I'd already decided on that part.

I decided on a combo housewarming gift and anniversary gift. It's something I know they wanted.

You shouldn't. Even if they want it, it's not appropriate for them to get it from you.

Anonymous wrote:You don't give gifts to bosses.

I do, which is why I started this thread. I wasn't really asking if I should give anything to them. I'd already decided on that part.

I decided on a combo housewarming gift and anniversary gift. It's something I know they wanted.

You don't give gifts to bosses.

On my anniversary, I say something like..."Another year and I still love my job! You two are the best bosses ever!"
Just express your happiness about working for them and let them give you a gift for your service.
The only time I give my employers a gift is at Christmas and it is always child-related. I make a scrapbook of the kids' year.

I'm an MB and I would never expect our nanny to gift us on her work anniversary. We had the same nanny for more than 3 years and never expected this (though we did exchange birthday and holiday gifts.)

If you really want to do something you can write them a nice note and make them dinner or something. But I really don't think any kind of gift is needed.

Anonymous wrote:We acknowledge it every year. I'm not sure what you mean by them choosing to acknowledge it. It's something we celebrate. Do your nannies give you birthday and Christmas gifts? We always exchange gifts.

In just trying to get some ideas beyond the usual.

And everyone is telling you that employees do not give their employers gifts. It is up to them to give you one, if they decide they'd like to. If you must give something, I'd keep it simple with a card and flowers like you have done in the past.

We acknowledge it every year. I'm not sure what you mean by them choosing to acknowledge it. It's something we celebrate. Do your nannies give you birthday and Christmas gifts? We always exchange gifts.

In just trying to get some ideas beyond the usual.

Gifts flow up not down. Employees DO NOT give gifts to employers. Offering free baby sitting is a gift. If you wish to acknowledge, just say Happy Anniversary and let it go.

You do not gift up, and your work anniversary is for them to acknowledge if they choose, not you.

Nothing is appropriate in this situation

I've been with them for quite a few years. Are flowers and a card appropriate? I feel like I should do something else this time. Ideas?