It depends. I have to admit, I won't go by my hairstylist to tip or gift, but generally I have an appt this time of year and that is when I will do one or the other.

I don't have a babysitter, I mean ever, so that one doesn't apply (I have a 20 year old built in babysitter and lucky enough to have grandparents near).

For the neighbors, we generally put together trays of goodies and drop them by.

Teachers? This year we have 7 to give gifts to--I did coffee, lotions, a nice little bag of treats for each.

How, if you are buying for all these and more (mailman, boss, secret santa, etc) how do you keep costs down? The today show had a great segment this morning full of gift ideas. Get the info here.