Need a gift idea for therapist

UBMyBaby

DD's therapist has been great with her.  We have been seeing him weekly for over a year and just now are moving to twice a month visits.

What should I get him for Christmas from DD?  I was thinking a coffee mug and gift card to Starbucks, but that seems pretty generic.  What else?  I want to spend about 20 bucks.
 

korr04

I have one in speech therapy and one in physcial therapy.  I was thinking about having personalized notepads made.  I have not looked into it yet, that was a preliminary thought.  They are both females though.

UBMyBaby

Korr--that is so funny you mentioned that.  I was thinking about that today when my mom and I were discussing it.  And I wondered if a man would be as happy with that gift as a woman.  I was thinking of finding some masculine print and colors and doing a "from the desk of..." sort of thing.  Maybe that would be better than the coffee mug, which seems kind of fall back and lame.  I just can't think of anything else.

JOEBunny

I think a gift card is nice, particularly to something like Starbucks that has something for everyone and is a treat.  Sometimes generic is good!  My BFF is a teacher and she much prefers gift cards to "clever" thoughtful gifts. 

UBMyBaby

Joe--that's a good point.  When I taught, I wanted a gift card rather than something homemade or edible. Just more user friendly I guess. Hmmm.

korr04

I think it shows a bit more thought.  I'm also going to look into it for DS's Playschool teacher.  I'm hoping there are some cute notepad or stationary packs.  Who can't use it to write notes or appointments or something?

AviatorJJ

what about a chocolate gift basket? you could order it online.

Keithley239

Being a therapist....go with the mug and coffee card. It's something he can use, and its generic. The cutesy stuff just gets put in a drawer/closet. Also, stay away from food/homemade items, they come in ALL the time, and they just go to waste. At least where I work it does.

AZ_Erica

What about having a cross pen engraved with his name? 

Littlejen22

I agree that the GC will definately be used while the other things might just get thrown out.  Even if he hates Starbucks he can re-gift it.

Heidisean

As a therapist my fav gifts are gift cards.  I would rather a 10.00 gc to boarders, starbuck, the mall, gas, etc than a homemade item.  They are the best gifts.  I also had a family that would buy me a 20.00 scratch off for Christmas every year and I liked that too!