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Traycee1242
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How would you feel about this for a shower gift....
Traycee1242
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Throwing a girlfriend a shower and there are a bunch of us that want to go in on something "big"
However she's had 2 showers (huge families) and there isn't much left. I came up with the idea of getting her a maid service for 3 months. They would come every 2 weeks and do it all. I would personally love this. But one of the girls was iffy and said she personally wouldn't want someone else cleaning her house. I can understand that too..
What do you think? Would you appreciate this? Or is it crossing the line? FWIW, I think my friend would be fine with it (as far as someone else cleaning her home) Would you like this as a gift? Or rather get something "more for baby"?
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Re: How would you feel about this for a shower gift....
I would LOVE it! I'm a clean freak and it would make my day if I knew that someone else would be scrubbing the floors for me.
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Oh, good idea! Duh, didn't think about asking her DH! Thanks!
I personally would LOVE this...but I'd talk it over with her first. Don't go out and sign-up with them right on the spot. Some people are picky about who is in their house, cleaning, etc. Plus, she might enjoy cleaning herself....I know some people wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they couldn't keep busy with cleaning and chores.
My first instinct is "Eh", not sure sure. Only because I have someone come clean my house and I am pretty particular about it but then again I am paying for it.
My 2nd instict is if she does not have anyone currently come clean then that would be awesome! I would do a little research like check with her neighbors and friends who live nearby to get a good recommendation!
I will send you a personal message with my address so you can just send that maid service to MY home. LOL
If she doesn't like it.. I WILL TAKE IT! LOL
But I think she would feel a huge wait off of her shoulders with this gift... very very good idea!
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I'll be devil's advocate. I think this one is better in theory than it really is in practice.
a few thoughts:
1) every maid service I know requires an inspection of the house before giving a price quote. How are you going to handle that without your friend knowing?
2) in order for someone to come clean your house, the house needs to be straightened and usually you need to be gone. Not an easy task right after baby is born. Could cause more stress than it's worth.
3) how big is this group of friends? I pay $100 per visit for someone to clean my modest 3 bedroom townhouse every other week. The price quotes I got from the big agencies were more like $150-200. are you ready to chip in for a $1000 gift?
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I think it sounds great...but could see how some people wouldn't like it. I know that some of my friends were considering getting together and purchasing a gift certificate for a photographer in my area so I could have a year of pictures made for baby. That might be another idea for you to consider.