Gift Card/cert. Ideas - for Friend Who Helped Make Party a Success?

I would say that getting her a gift card would negate what she did for you. She was trying to save you money, if you spend the money on thanking her...then did you really need to save money? With DH out of work, I'd just take the party as a gift without any thought of money in return.

I would have your daughter write a very nice thank you card, and maybe include some fun details about the party and why she loved it so much. Depending on how old she is, she could draw picture or you could send a photo from the party.

If you really feel you need to give her something, I suggest a gift, not something with money value attached like a gift card. Bring in donuts, bake a cake, buy her a plant or flowers, packets of coffee or tea etc. Or just keep your eye open for an opportunity where you could return the favor with a favor of your own!

That was very nice of your boss and also good of you to want to do something to recognize her generosity. I would keep it inexpensive as that is why she was helping you out in the first place and I'm sure she knows that. My suggestion would be to send her some flowers and a nice card or one of those fruit bouquets and a nice card. They are really good and the fruit is fresh, especially now that it is summer. I got one delivered from edible arrangements I think and I loved it! Mani/Pedi's are always nice, just make sure you get a place that is convenient for her and know she likes this sort of thing, so she will actually go use it.

That was so generous of her. How lucky you are!

I'm sure that since she did this, she did it so you wouldn't spend a lot of money. It's generous that you want to do something and, even treating her to a manicure/pedicure in her area may be nice. Just don't go overboard. It may take away from the kindness that she bestowed.

Or you can get a "Lettuce Entertain You" gift card. Maggiono's, in Oak Brook and other locations, is in that restaurant group. It would offer her a lot of choices in casual, upscale dining.

http://www.leye.com/

Good luck.

How nice of your boss. I was actually thinking of the same suggestion as you just got - A lettuce entertain you gift card (plenty of restaurant choices) or a mani/pedi gift card from a salon.

Glad you all could have a great party!!
Aarti.

I would make it a little something, not a gift card. Homemade treats or some flowers would be sufficient. Definitely have your daughter write a note or draw a picture to say thanks. You should also write a note and include it telling her how much it was appreciated.

I think giving the gift card kind of undoes what she did.

M.

Hi,
The best Thank You comes from the heart not from the wallet! You and your daughter should make her a card and enclose a picture of the children all having smiling faces (thats why she did it - to make people happy!). You could also put a SMALL potted plant with it if you absolutely have to buy her something.

I think the other moms are right about doing something inexpensive, especially a thank you note from your daughter! If you have any craft or other hobby you do, make something special for her. I agree that your boss did this to help you and probably will be annoyed if you spend $50 on a gc for dinner.

Good luck!
D.