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Originally Posted by disneysteve
PrincessPerky and stressedmama - I'm curious what the typical gifts are in your area for lesser occasions if weddings only warrant $20-$25. What do you give for a kid's birthday, a graduation, a communion, a baby shower, etc. Is $20 a standard gift regardless of the occasion?
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10..less if possible (I go for free if I can, regifting and such), more if close family (God child and the like)
20 for graduation if I can swing it though. (figure that is a time of starting new life, like marriage needs a bit of help IMO)
Actually our own children's parties come with a 'please no presents' note. Birthdays are for fun and celebration, not stuff. And Christmas is only exchanged with family if possible...nothing against buying presents (I like to actually) just A. not in budget, and B. just how many toys does one kid need anyway? and for the adults, how many knick-nacks can one dust?