Here are a few gift ideas for those who make your life easier:

1) A gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure.  Their hands work hard and deserve to be pampered. 2) A free week at your place during the off-season.  Give them a chance to enjoy the place they clean or maintain. 3) A gift card to the local grocery store.  Everyone's got to eat. 4) The gift of food i.e. a Honey Baked Ham.  See above.

5) A holiday basket from Harry and David.  A tried-and-true gift. 6) A Costco or Sam's Club membership.  Give the gift of buying cleaning supplies in bulk. 7) Sporting events tickets.  Treat them and their family to a night out with their local team.

8) A movie theatre (or other entertainment) gift card.  Who doesn't like the movies? 9) A gift certificate for a massage.  A less-stressed housekeeper is an efficient one. 10) Cash. It's always appreciated.  The general rule of thumb is that you should give around the same amount that you pay for one cleaning.

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