The findings from the 2020 annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey, in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end-of-year gifts to service providers, nannies, and teachers.
Gifts and Tipping
Here are the key findings from the 2018, 7th annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end of year gifts to service providers, nannies, and teachers.
Getting too many presents for your kids? Here's some ideas on how to decrease the consumerism.
Quick link: Just looking to find a loving home for unneeded items? See PSP’s list of places to donate toys, gifts and household items. Also check out our page on How to Help this Holiday Season, which includes several donation and toy/gift drive opportunities.
Your child has finished a week or more at a summer camp. What (if anything) do you do when it comes to saying farewell to the counselors that kept your kids busy & happy. This article offers advice on tipping summer camp counselors from neighborhood parents.
Parting is such sweet sorrow... Looking for a special gift idea to give to your nanny when saying goodbye? Here are some member suggestions.
One PSP member asked their baby group: "I'm putting together a baby gift for my newly pregnant friend, and the theme of the gift is "highly practical baby items." (I suspect most of her other gifts will be highly impractical.) Thinking back to after you had your baby: what were highly practical, must-have items you wish you'd gotten in advance, rather than having to do a midnight Duane Reade run?"
Moving can be a stressful time. But if you take steps to familiarize yourself with the way it is regulated and what rights and responsibilities you have, you'll likely have a much smoother move. Here are some things to think about as you prepare for your move.
Need some tips for making the transition with kids run more smoothly? Check out our Moving with Kids article.
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Here are the key findings from the Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey, in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end-of-year gifts to service providers, nannies, teachers, and more. PSP has been doing this survey since 2011 (see former survey results here).
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Here are the key findings from the annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey, in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end-of-year gifts to service providers, nannies, and teachers.
Not yet part of Park Slope Parents? Join HERE for access to crowd-sourced and expert wisdom on all aspects of parenting and living in Brooklyn.
Is it okay to ask for no presents? PSP members discuss the do's, don'ts, and etiquette of requesting no gifts at a party.
Have a Nanny? Here are the ins and outs of year-end bonuses.
Thanks to everyone who filled out the Holiday Survey!
Here are the key findings from the annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end of year gifts to service providers, nannies, and teachers.
- The more the merrier - or poorer?Having a full-time nanny, dog walker, parking attendant and living in a doorman building with a super will cost you roughly $1525 extra if you tip the average amount
Wondering what to get the grandparents as a gift? PSP members share their ideas.
Here are the key findings from the annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey:
- The more the merrier - or poorer? Having a full-time nanny, dog walker, parking attendant and living in a doorman building with a super will cost you roughly $1500 extra if you tip the average amount as holiday gifts this holiday season.
- You can’t go wrong with a personal touch. One in three (35%) are giving something more than cash (homemade cookies, treats, wine)
Mother's Day gift ideas from PSP members.
Here are the findings from the annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey.
Whether it is for a grandparent or a teacher; a nanny leaving or for mom/dad - here are ideas parents have shared about making homemade gifts, tokens and momentos.
Here are the findings of the annual Park Slope Parents 2014 Holiday Tips Survey.
Okay, in our effort to keep dollars local I wanted to post about another idea: purchasing MEMBERSHIPS as GIFTS.
From a parent: "I posted a question last week regarding year-end holiday gifts for daycare providers. I didn't receive many replies, but I have posted the ones I did receive below."
Thanks to everyone who answered the survey! How much do folks spend on holiday tips/gifts?
How generous are people with holiday tips/gifts? Look at the results of the 2012 Holiday Tips/Gifts/Bonuses Survey!
Looking for Christmas or Chanukah Gift ideas this Holiday? Here are some suggestions for Brooklyn-based presents to give.
Park Slope Parents offers some suggestions on tipping over the Holiday season.
So it's the holidays or the end of the year, and you are probably wondering what you should do about giving gifts to your child's teacher. What exactly is expected from parents? Do you go all out with something big or can you keep it small & more personal? You've even heard rumors that giving gifts aren't even allowed. Park Slope Parents explores the dos & the not to dos of what to give teachers & discusses what exactly the rules are when it
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Ideas for thoughtful and meaningful memorials when supporting friends or honoring your own loved ones.
