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- Animal Friends Connection Humane Society
- Bunches of Beads
- Chocoholics
- Classy Closet
- Forest Creek Christmas Trees
- Galletti's Shoe Repair
- Habanero Hots
- Henderson Bros.
- Hutchins Street Square
- Lakewood Drugs and Gifts
- Lakewood Mall
- Lockeford Hay Station
- Lodi Computer Tutor
- Max Muscle
- Melissa Lemke Massage
- My Lady's Wigs
- Perfect Balance Day Spa
- Petropolis
- Phillips Farms
- Renee Heminover Certified Massage Therapist
- Ron's Window Tinting
- School Store
- Sheri's Fashion Boutique
- Singing Christmas Tree
- Tera Heer Insurance Agent
- Verizon Wireless
- Village Flowers
- Wine & Roses
- Winterfest Celebration 1
- Winterfest Celebration 2
- Zen Garden Massage Therapy
Holiday tipping
You may have checked your holiday list twice, but there may be some people you're forgetting to recognize.
These are the people who provide you a regular service throughout the year — ones who would appreciate a year-end holiday gratuity. Certain people should be tipped because you are grateful for their level of service throughout the year, including newspaper deliverers, stylists, babysitters, etc. Others can be "strategically" tipped to ensure your service or interaction remains top-notch, including building superintendents, doormen, or the maitre d' at a restaurant you frequent. According to etiquette experts, a gratuity of $10 to $30 for most service people is adequate.
If you use a day care center, consider $10 to $70 plus a small gift from the child. For the "strategic tips," $20 to $100 may provide you a better level of service.