DoSayGive’s Holiday Tipping Guide

It’s that time of year when we need to start thinking how to thank the people that help us all year long. Today’s posts shares suggested amounts for holiday tipping plus who exactly you should be tipping!

Here are the people you might want to thank this year:

• Housekeepers
• Nannies, day care workers, adult caregivers, and regular babysitters
• Hair stylists, nail technicians, and estheticians
• Dog groomers and walkers
• Mail and package deliverers
• Yard and handymen
• Trash collectors
• Coaches and private trainers
• Dry cleaner
• Speech and occupational therapists

We created this handy holiday tipping graphic (pin it to remember it!) with suggested tipping amounts and when it’s appropriate just to give a gift. In many cases, we suggest graciously tipping the amount equal to one service or one week’s pay (see below). Of course, anything is appreciated but think of these tips as part of the person’s year end bonus.

A few gracious suggestions:

• Write a note of thanks along with a tip.
• Pair with something small for a thoughtful gift.
• Give cash if possible.

Here are a few of our favorite gifts to pair a tip or gift card with:

For more ideas on how to gift a gift card, check out this post. See this post for more budget friendly gifts that are perfect for pairing with a tip!

Visit DoSayGive’s Holiday Gift Guide for more great ideas!