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Christmas Bonus!?

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MissKittyFantastico84 · 01/12/2018 10:09

Hello wise mums of mumsnet!

Just wanted to check what the general consensus was on giving your childminder a christmas bonus?

Do you give one, or is the norm a lovely gift (bubbles, smellies, posh candle etc)....

We really like and respect our CM and would be happy either way, but don't want to overdo/underdo it!!

Any advice welcome,

Thanks!!!

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Maryann1975 · 03/12/2018 00:10

I’d love to get a cash bonus, but have never had one. I normally get gifts from the majority, candles, alcohol, smellies, biscuits, chocolate, generic stuff, but I don’t mind that. I’d like vouchers, either for a coffee shop or for the cinema, but you know the cm and what she does in her time off (theatre goer, keen Gardner, fashion enthusiast, enjoys a nice meal out, likes flowers, reading), maybe get a voucher related to her hobbies if you don’t want to give cash.

Pinkyyy · 02/12/2018 21:53

Gifts seem far more personal and thoughtful in my opinion

hibbledibble · 02/12/2018 21:41

We will be giving a gift. I don't know any parents that could afford a cash gift, with the cost of childcare.

Bamaluz · 02/12/2018 19:06

I've never had a Christmas bonus but it's what I would like most!

Margelovesjim · 02/12/2018 16:17

Give cash. They'll really appreciate it.

HSMMaCM · 01/12/2018 16:24

I'd be more than happy with a Christmas bonus, but I've never had one. I've had everything from no gift, to something worth hundreds.

Just give what you feel is applicable and something you can afford.

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 01/12/2018 10:12

I’ve have both/ either/ none! There’s no right or wrong, just do what finances and inclination allow.

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