Lori’s Guide to Holiday Tipping with Help From Emily Post

Day Care Provider: Cash is usually a good option, however if you are tight on cash then a small gift for each person who takes care of your child(ren).

Babysitter: One evening's pay is usually suggested and a small gift from you child

Nanny: One Week's pay or a nice gift that they would purchase for themselves.

Since so many people take care of my child at daycare, I usually go and buy something fun and edible that they can all share.

Private Nurse: A thoughtful gift from you

Home-Health Providers: A donation to their agency or a small thoughtful gift

Nursing Home Providers: A small gift

Luckily I do not have to worry about medical care providers, but I know a lot of people who do have loved ones in nursing homes.

Postal Delivery: Do not tip cash, they are not allowed to accept cash tips. A small gift no more than $20 in value

Lawn Services: Cash or Gift ($20-$50)

Newspaper Deliverer: Cash or Small Gift ($10-$20)

Handyman: Cash or Small Gift ($15+)

Housekeeper: cash or gift (equal to one week's pay)

Hmmm, maybe I'm bad about this but I have never tipped the Mail Delivery guy. I don't get the newspaper and I clean my own house and mow my own lawn. As for the handyman. He lives with me and gets a ton of Christmas presents.

Personal Trainer: Cash or gift (equals one session)

Massage Therapist: Cash or gift (equals one session)

Hair Dresser: Cash or gift (equal to one visit to each person who works with you)

Again, I'm a slack-off in this area. Is that bad?

Small gift from your child plus a handwritten note from you and your child.

Ethan, isn't in school yet so I will worry about this next year.