Are you Suppost to tip your UPS man/woman during the holidays?

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Here is what I found on the internet:

CHILD CARE

Babysitter 1 evening's pay + small gift from child
Au pair 1 week's pay or a gift + small gift from child
Nanny 1 week's to 1 month's pay + small gift from child
Daycare providers $20-$70/each + small gift from child
Child's teacher Gift (but check school's policy to see if it's allowed)
Coaches, tutors, music teachers,
ballet instructors, etc: A small gift from the child

HOME/CAR CARE

Housekeeper 1 week's pay or more (depending on length of service)
Trash collectors $15-$20 each
Parking attendants $10-$35 each or up to half a month's parking bill for the group if they regularly provide extra service
Gardener $20-$50. If the gardener's last job before spring is a fall clean up, it's best to tip in the fall

APARTMENT SERVICE
Doormen $25-$100 each (those who provide the most service for you should get more than those whom you barely see)
Superintendent/custodian $50-$300 (tip more if there's no doorman and the service has been particularly attentive, but tip less if you tip throughout the year)
Porters/handymen $10-$50 each
Elevator operators $15-$40 each

PERSONAL CARE

Hairdresser Cost of 1 cut (or $20-$100) if you go frequently + small gift
Manicurist Cost of 1 session (or $10-$50) + small gift
Personal trainer $25 up to 1 week's pay (or cost of 1 session)
Massage therapist $50-$100 or cost of 1 session

PET CARE

Dog groomer Small gift + 1/4 to 1/2 the cost of 1 session
Dog walker/regular dog sitter Cost of 1-2 week's pay (as with a nanny, a small gift is optional)

DELIVERY SERVICES

U.S. mail carrier Gifts under $20*
UPS Company policy discourages drivers from accepting tips, but they can accept something of nominal value. Tipping guides offer $15 as a guideline, but the amount and choice of gift are up to you.
FedEx Company policy does not permit cash tips, but a gift worth up to $25 is okay.
Paper carrier $15-$25 for daily delivery ($5-$15 for weekend delivery)
*Civil servants are not allowed to receive cash tips. But if you wish to recognize your mail carrier, the U.S. Postal Service asks that your gratuity not exceed $20 in cash value.

What do you think of this gift?

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6 short-stemmed roses for Valentine's Day?
So I was excited to get a delivery of flowers from my long-distance boyfriend today, since Valentine's Day is not really his thing. When I opened the box though, I was a bit underwhelmed. It contained 6 short-stemmed roses with baby's breath, a small box of chocolates, and a weird red heart-shaped thing with wires and a hole in the center. I wasn't sure exactly what to do with the red thing, so I thought if I went on the 1-800-flowers website that there would be a picture of how to put it in a vase or whatever. I couldn't find it anywhere on the website, but the more I looked at the beautiful arrangements available, literally every single one of which looked more impressive, the worse I felt, which I know is stupid, but maybe it is meaningful somehow? We have been together for 5 years or so, and he would not have trouble affording something else.
So should I try to be glad he got me something, or is this really a sign of the fact that he does not care very much (like he cares only enough to go through the motions)?
I usually get him something like a nice scarf or a sweater and some of his favorite chocolates, but this year I wasn't going to, because last year he made some comment like "oh, it's Valentine's Day, I guess that means I have to get you something," in the morning, and then he still didn't, so it's not like he just forgot, but more like he wanted to make sure I knew that he knew.

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I personally would take such a gift as an insult. It's all too easy to get the common flowers and/or candy. If a dude cares about me, he better get something I'd actually like. It's books for me.

But you know what, I was listening to Dr. Laura the other day and she was talking about how many men say their ladies don't motivate them throughout the rest of the year to make them get all excited and go all out to please their woman on Valentine's Day. It makes sense. If you're a nagging witch the rest of the year who criticizes and you don't do everything you can to keep your man happy, why would you expect him to feel all lovey dovey on Valentine's?

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Need ideas for gifts. A friend at work lost her husband, her home and her show dogs in a fire.?

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Sophiesmam

I am trying to gather ideas for our department, about 18 women, to give her for a housewarming gift when she moves back into her newly rebuilt home. We were thinking of a laundry basket filled with household type items, like tin foil, paper towels, cleaning products, etc...Any suggestions?

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I think yours is a great idea. It's stuff that every one needs. Also some Bath towels/washcloths, a welcome mat, mailbox. Even a subscription to a magazine is a nice touch to throw in. How about some coupons for delivery pizza. You could include a gift card to Target or Lowes. That way she can go pick up some stuff that she might need, but didn't get.

What would be a thoughtful gift for a first-time new mom that is not baby-related?

Saa

My dear friend is about to have her first baby. I have a few traditional baby gifts (onesies, flowers, etc.) but would also like to include a small, thoughtful gift just for her to enjoy after the birth. I have done some research online and found chocolate to be a consistent suggestion, but I would like one other small item as well.

I do not live in her area (or even in that part of the country), so gift certificates to a spa or favorite restaurant with delivery is not really an option that feel comfortable to me since I do not know the neighborhood. Donating my time to help her out is also an unfortunate impossibility.

Any ideas? I have around a $10-15 budget. Thanks everyone!

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A book or movie. Chocolate is fine when breastfeeding. Some people go way overboard with "omg u can't eat that" for pregnant and nursing women.

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What can a group of older women to to make a difference?

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Q. Next Monday, a group of women in my community are going to meet for lunch and to discuss projects we could do to help people. Do you have some ideas I could introduce?

Sometimes, I think organizations miss the mark because they do not really know what is most needed by people who could use some help. We are looking for the best ways to use our time, talents and energy to really help people. Your ideas would be appreciated.

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A group I work with do a back to school thing where we gather up used and new clothing, wash, iron and fold them nicely, add notebooks, pens, pencils, back packs etc.
We do a Thanksgiving food basket thing where we fill 5 baskets with fixings for a meal
We do a CHristmas thing where we buy and wrap gifts appropriate for the ages of the children and also include a family gift.

We receive the stats for all these from a local social service agency. They do not give us the names of the families receiving the "gifts" just the ages and number of children. We give the gifts to the agency and they make the deliveries.

Has anyone received a really cool corporate gift lately? Or have any ideas for cool corporate gifts?

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I'm trying to find some nice corporate gifts to express my companies appreciation to some individuals. I've already looked at Tiffany, Sharper Image, Bose, and Apple for stuff to present as ideas for what to get them. Does anyone have any other ideas? The price range for the gifts is around $200-$300.

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If you would like to try something a little different I have an idea. I think both men and women would enjoy pampering products. I am a consultant for Arbonne International. These are quality products with Health and Wellness in mind.

If your order is over $1000.00, I will offer you a 40% Discount.

New Spa Products were offered this spring and I think many would enjoy the At Home Spa Package.

Here is the description from Arbonne
Item#: 7218
SeaSource Detox Spa⢠Set

Everything you need to create a spa experience at home, including the 5-in-1 Massage Oil, Sea Mud Face and Body Mask, Foaming Sea Salt Scrub, Detoxifying Rescue Wash, Re-Mineralizing Body Lotion 24H, Fortifying Hair Mask, Renewing Body Gelée, Purifying Sea Soak (8 packets) plus the Dry Brush and SeaSource Detox Spa Brochure (single).

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Price: $352.50 with 40% off it would be $211.50 plus tax and $5.00 shipping per package if shipped to each client individually or $10.00 in shipping per $1000.00 paid and delivered to one address. All based on US delivery.

Arbonne offers over 300 products, so you may want to pick something different for each client.

So many people are into Health and Wellness this would be a unique gift.

Please email me if you would like more information.

Take a look at my website. This will give you more information about me, Arbonne Interntional, and the Products.

Best wishes,
Karen

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