Anonymous
11/25/2019 20:42
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Give her a Visa giftcard, thus way she can get whatever she wants at any store she chooses.
Anonymous
11/22/2019 14:37
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
We’ve had good luck with a nice thermos bottle and/or travel coffee mug.
Anonymous
11/20/2019 14:28
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Vacuum storage bags. Makes taking bulky clothes back home with them much easier!
Anonymous
11/19/2019 18:58
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Anonymous wrote:Ever since my step-mom bought me packing cubes for my birthday, they have been a great gift for our AP. (Our third AP will find them under the tree this year.) This is a young person who will travel (we hope) and probably never thought about buying or using them.
LandsEnd has some, I think ,but also eBags through Amazon are also popular ones ... PLUS - there is a lot of cost flexibility related to how many you want to buy.
Great Idea, I just added one to my amazon cart, might also buy one for myself
Anonymous
11/19/2019 16:09
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Ever since my step-mom bought me packing cubes for my birthday, they have been a great gift for our AP. (Our third AP will find them under the tree this year.) This is a young person who will travel (we hope) and probably never thought about buying or using them.
LandsEnd has some, I think ,but also eBags through Amazon are also popular ones ... PLUS - there is a lot of cost flexibility related to how many you want to buy.
LandsEnd has some, I think ,but also eBags through Amazon are also popular ones ... PLUS - there is a lot of cost flexibility related to how many you want to buy.
Anonymous
11/19/2019 14:02
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Anonymous wrote:Sephora gift card.
Please don't. Unless you really know that your AP will use it. Isn't everyone sick of the useless Christmas toiletry?
Anonymous
11/19/2019 12:25
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Sephora gift card.
Anonymous
11/18/2019 16:45
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Our AP was shocked that we do not buy her toiletries. She considers this part of her board (whereas we consider toilet paper, cleaning supplies, tissue board). So, we prepare a welcome basket of toiletries and then get her a gift certificate to Ulta or Target - that way she can get the fancy shampoo she wants.
Anonymous
11/18/2019 10:47
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
If she's chosen not to become "part of the family" then you don't need to spend too much time/energy on gifts. Gift card to Starbucks. Mittens/scarf for cold weather if she's from a warmer climate. Some cash. And done.
Anonymous
11/17/2019 21:05
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
mini set of nail polish, single use face masks or bath bombs, gift cards to starbucks, cash
Anonymous
11/17/2019 20:01
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
I do really small gift and cash! They love the cash, better than anything they will never use. I gave 2 small gifts card for the local coffee shop to my current AP and she hasn't even had the chance to go there lol
Anonymous
11/17/2019 19:20
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
I agree with gift cards, but also want to add that nice toiletries are a good idea. Like scented lotion, body wash, loofahs, fun face mask, a nice bath robe. And is she from a warm area? Does she have gloves, a warm scarf?
Anonymous
11/17/2019 16:30
Subject: Re:Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Gift card for where she goes when not with you? Starbucks? Movies? Fav restaurant? I wouldn't go overboard since she may not want to spend much time with you over the holidays (since she doesn't otherwise, it would seem weird).
Anonymous
11/17/2019 14:47
Subject: Holiday gift for an au pair I literally know nothing about
Ap has been here 4 months and I am drawing a blank on gifts. She spends no time with us outside of work and I don’t know what she likes. Ideas?