We typically spend about $10 - $15 on a young kid's birthday party gift, $25 for high school graduation for nonfamily, for our close family we give $100 for high school graduation (a little more for college graduation), $25 baby shower gift (a little more for closer friends or family members) and we will bring dinner to them after the baby is born, $15 gift (usually a little baby outfit and toy for older brother/sister) for second kid along with a dinner after the baby is born. After going to tons of weddings, baby showers, and kids birthday parties, I think we give about what most people give around here (at least those that we associate with). We might be a little on the lower end for a wedding gift, but that's what our budget allows for right now.
I find that bringing a meal after a baby is born and giving moms/dads a couple of hours of free babysitting is usually more appreciated then the gifts.
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