Comments on: Reaching Out to my Readers for Advice http://www.starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/ a financial voyeur's dream -- all the intimate details of how, where, and why I spend money Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:36:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Elizabeth http://www.starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-46 Elizabeth Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:06:00 +0000 http://starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-46 Thanks, Rachel! That's such a load off my mind -- I've been puzzling over this for a couple of weeks ;-) Thanks, Rachel! That’s such a load off my mind — I’ve been puzzling over this for a couple of weeks ;-)

]]> By: Rachel http://www.starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-44 Rachel Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:00:00 +0000 http://starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-44 I think $50 and a nice homemade yummy treat sounds fabulous, and will be well received!! I think $50 and a nice homemade yummy treat sounds fabulous, and will be well received!!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-42 Elizabeth Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:42:00 +0000 http://starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-42 @ Vanessa -- Thanks for your input. [yay! cellists] I like your idea of something homey and personal and The Son is really into cooking and baking right now. We'll brainstorm and come up with a treat he can make.<br/><br/>@ rachel -- I, too, think that cash can be quite appropriate. My mom is a body worker (beyond massage, many modalities including cranio-sacral) and I know that cash is not only appreciated but sometimes very much needed ;-)<br/><br/>The teacher and his wife are young, both just out of college, most likely have student loan debt, and live in a small apartment. I don't know what they eat or what they like. I had thought of a gift card but then decided that cash might be most appreciated -- it gives him and his wife the most leeway in deciding for themselves how to spend it. But how much? One lesson seems a bit piddly, doesn't it? Two lessons? $50 and a homemade treat? @ Vanessa — Thanks for your input. [yay! cellists] I like your idea of something homey and personal and The Son is really into cooking and baking right now. We’ll brainstorm and come up with a treat he can make.

@ rachel — I, too, think that cash can be quite appropriate. My mom is a body worker (beyond massage, many modalities including cranio-sacral) and I know that cash is not only appreciated but sometimes very much needed ;-)

The teacher and his wife are young, both just out of college, most likely have student loan debt, and live in a small apartment. I don’t know what they eat or what they like. I had thought of a gift card but then decided that cash might be most appreciated — it gives him and his wife the most leeway in deciding for themselves how to spend it. But how much? One lesson seems a bit piddly, doesn’t it? Two lessons? $50 and a homemade treat?

]]> By: Rachel http://www.starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-41 Rachel Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:32:00 +0000 http://starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-41 I'm all for either consumables or cash/gift cards. It really depends on if there's any relationship established. If you know he has some sort of food like or is a foodie, something yummy and gourmet-ish (chocolate dipped biscotti (can make at home), etc.) would be dandy.<br/><br/>If you know his interests outside of music, a gift card would be great.<br/><br/>And I'm one of those people who does think cash can be appropriate -- often people who tutor/teach or provide a service really appreciate monetary acknowledgement. I debated on this one for this year -- I have a massage therapist I've been going to once a month and I didn't know what to do for Christmas. I agonized over it, really. I wanted to get her something other than cash, but I couldn't think of what would be *really* appreciated that wouldn't potentially be a waste and/or chucked in the yardsale pile. I also know she's cut back on her hours, so I'm sure money could go to use. I'll gift her what I usually pay for a massage plus tip. I’m all for either consumables or cash/gift cards. It really depends on if there’s any relationship established. If you know he has some sort of food like or is a foodie, something yummy and gourmet-ish (chocolate dipped biscotti (can make at home), etc.) would be dandy.

If you know his interests outside of music, a gift card would be great.

And I’m one of those people who does think cash can be appropriate — often people who tutor/teach or provide a service really appreciate monetary acknowledgement. I debated on this one for this year — I have a massage therapist I’ve been going to once a month and I didn’t know what to do for Christmas. I agonized over it, really. I wanted to get her something other than cash, but I couldn’t think of what would be *really* appreciated that wouldn’t potentially be a waste and/or chucked in the yardsale pile. I also know she’s cut back on her hours, so I’m sure money could go to use. I’ll gift her what I usually pay for a massage plus tip.

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-38 Vanessa Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:48:00 +0000 http://starrspun.com/dailydollardiary/2007/11/12/reaching-out-to-my-readers-for-advice/#comment-38 A wonderful gift would be something like homemade cookies, hot chocolate mix, and a mug, or something along those lines; things which are "homey" and personal are great for young private teachers. Those were the kind of things my parents and I did for my cello teacher growing up (yay! for cellists) and things I have thoroughly enjoyed receiving from my students that I tutor. Have fun!<br/><br/>www.vanessa.hoozh.net A wonderful gift would be something like homemade cookies, hot chocolate mix, and a mug, or something along those lines; things which are “homey” and personal are great for young private teachers. Those were the kind of things my parents and I did for my cello teacher growing up (yay! for cellists) and things I have thoroughly enjoyed receiving from my students that I tutor. Have fun!

http://www.vanessa.hoozh.net

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