Holiday tipping help

By Kara McGuire, Star Tribune

Last update: December 7, 2006 - 5:33 PM

HERE ARE SUGGESTIONS ON HOLIDAY TIPPING FROM THE EMILY POST INSTITUTE. Babysitter: One evening's pay • Beauty salon staff: Cost of one salon visit • Child's teacher: Small token of appreciation • Day-care providers: $25 to $70 each • Dog walker: One week's pay • Fitness trainer: Up to the cost of one session • Garage attendants: $10 to $30 each • Handyman: $15 to $40 • Housecleaner: Up to one week's pay • Letter carriers: No cash but gifts worth up to $20 • Massage therapist: Up to one session's fee • Newspaper carrier: $10 to $30 • Trash/recycling collectors: $10 to $30 each.

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