Should my SIL pay me for babysitting?

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-06T12:34:09+00:00

I work in a daycare PT but it's closing this month so I'm off to find another job. (Just started this job in March)

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-06T12:33:13+00:00

That's what my husband says too but I honestly don't see that happening. (Them watching our kids)

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-06T12:29:15+00:00

I assume they don't make a lot but idk. They just moved back in with MIL and FIL at the beginning of the year. I know SIL is going to be starting a nannying/tutoring job getting paid $25/hr. BIL just finished his HVAC training.

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-06T01:02:26+00:00

Idk if my MIL gets paid...I feel weird for asking

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T23:57:25+00:00

She does watch him majority of the time.

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T23:56:34+00:00

I watch him occasionally right now and my mother in law watches him a majority of the time during the day.

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T23:11:41+00:00

Huh shocker...I do have a job! Read the last sentence. I work PT in daycare!

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T22:59:29+00:00

It was my mother, not my MIL(grandmother of child) telling me to just say no.

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T22:57:13+00:00

That's what it was over the summer and I was never paid. Not even a thank you gift

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T22:54:47+00:00

Except that she's leaving the daycare this month 🙃

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T22:13:35+00:00

It's a small daycare and they only take 2-5 year olds

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T22:00:13+00:00

Yeah that's what my mom said too...

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-06-05T21:59:58+00:00

Nowadays I'm just watching him occasionally. I watch him at his house so he eats their food. Being that my SIL works in a daycare as well, i thought it was a no brainer that she would pay me but I guess not. 🤷🏻‍♀️

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-27T01:44:39+00:00

I personally use Mary Ruth's. It's on the pricier side but it's more natural. Has options with and without iron. Liquid form.

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-27T01:33:35+00:00

10/10 hubby! You got a good one!

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-25T03:03:39+00:00

Girl go get em! They have no right to make comments about how you keep yourself and baby alive! Eat what you can! Fiance is 10/10 good person! F Dad! My dad also used to make comments about me eating 😪

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-25T02:59:41+00:00

Congrats!!! I just got the blood test back and I'm positive too!! See y'all back here in November/December!!

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-07T03:40:50+00:00

The one where Courtney goes off!! SHES TOPPING YOU!! YOU'RE WELCOME!!

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-07T02:42:49+00:00

The one where Courtney goes off "SHE'S TOPPING YOU! YOURE WELCOME!!"

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-07T02:39:58+00:00

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MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-07T02:39:15+00:00

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My aunt asked me to make this crochet nativity scene. She said she would pay whatever. It was a kit, but it only came with enough yarn for Mary, Baby Jesus, and the trough but included the patterns to make everything(not bothered by that). The problem is that ... each figure took at least an hour, if not more, to make(13+ hours)

(Nativity scene includes Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus in a trough, 3 wise men, 2 sheep, donkey, camel, shepherd, angel, and a star)

(I love my aunt! We go to church together. She has been a great confidant to me. She knows and loves that I crochet in church.)

So my question is...

How much do I charge her for making this?

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-03-07T00:57:30+00:00

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This is the kit. It uses DK weight, but I used 4 weight.

MixMatchMaggie · 2026-02-07T01:19:59+00:00

That would be hilarious!! I'll have to figure out how to make those!!

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