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How Much Do You Spend on Birthday Gifts?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on June 5, 2007
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Hi ladies hoping you could help. We've been getting invited to birthday parties and I'm always wandering what I should spend on these gifts? The age ranges of the kid...
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- Hi I spend $10 on gifts, too. If its a close friend I will spend around $20.
- For close friends and family, I usually spend around $50. But, just for casual friends I spend around $30. I can't imagine only spending $10. I figure that most par...
- That is about what I usually spend, too. I now have two daughters though, and they are usually both invited. I have now uped the total amout to around $20-- $10 per ...
Birthday Gifts
Asked by J.D. from Albany
on April 23, 2012
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Good Morning
My 5 year old is going to a casual afternoon weekday Birthday party next week. She's gone to a couple parties and I usually spend about 20 bucks on a gi...
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- We stick in the $10 range for gifts for a friends party. unless it is a very good friend. Now having said that I do stalk the clearance isles after christmas and alm...
- My son just turned 4 and heck, he likes the $1 silly putty as much as he likes the $20 Iron Man toy. So no worries about the price you spend. What does your daugh...
- $15 - $20 is what I usually spend. At 5 you could do anything. My girls are girly girls so they LOVE jewelry/make up/ nail polish. But a pillow pet sounds good too.
Looking for Advice on Toy Train Set
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on November 14, 2008
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We're considering investing in a toy train set for the kids and a lot of the reviews we've read favor the Melissa and Doug set. I've never seen it and I'm wondering h...
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- Hi, My son is 12 this year and has had the Thomas train set since he was about 2. I must say it has been played with a lot! He still brings it out sometimes just to...
- We got a few pieces of the wooden sets, some Thomas, some Brio, some Melissa & Doug, but the set that he really loves, and plays with endlessly is his FISHER PRICE GEO...
- My twins (2 1/2) like the Thomas ones that are battery operated. They aren't into the wooden ones yet because they don't do anything. They have some on sale in Target'...
Yes, Christmas Gifts, Already...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 19, 2010
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I am already starting my Christmas shopping. I usually make a lot of gifts, so I need to get a good jump start, but that's not my question.
My question is about gi...
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- Gift idea to make: My MIL made each of my kids a tied fleece throw blanket in a pattern she knew they would like. (Skulls for the 12 year old, guitars for the middle ...
- I would start at this age (before he gets any older) and scale back what you're giving him. My 2 cents is the more that's given, the less it's appreciated. A toy a...
- What about tickets or a membership to somewhere? That would be giving him the gift of your time and a new experience, which is the best of all. Kids don't know how m...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on March 9, 2009
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with a creative yet inexpensive gift idea. We've been invited to a shower but had not budgeted for it since originally they weren't...
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- Honestly I would get something off the person's registry. It's nice to get themed gifts if they are from a more personal nature or have sentimental value. Otherwise......
- I like to give things that they hadn't necessarily thought of needing because they won't need them right away like sippy cups and plates and bowls and some of those co...
- Hi Jen, When my daughter in law had her shower she commented to me she wished someone would give her a new nightgown and shower gel for the hospital stay and I tho...
Seeking Advice on Gift
Asked by K.L. from Columbus
on July 16, 2008
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My daughter is turning three in August and I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions on a birthday gift. Toys or whatever for this age group. Thank you.
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- I love the ideas of a play kitchen and dress up clothes that were suggested earlier - they are two of my dd's three favorites. The other one is a dollhouse - we got h...
- For a three year old girl I'd suggest dress up clothes! My daughter started playing dress up at about that age & hasn't stopped (she's 7). When our nieced turned thr...
- These replies are all very WONDERFUL ideas!!! You couldn't go wrong with any of them! I do want to point out that I like to use toysrus.com as an aide when buying any...
1 Year Old Birthday Gift
Asked by M.A. from Seattle
on February 1, 2010
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My son will turn one in early March and I am looking for ideas for a birthday gift! What gifts have you given for 1 year olds birthday? Thanks!
Xmas Gifts for a 2Yr Old
Asked by K.A. from Missoula
on November 8, 2011
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Can you please give me some suggestions on what to get a 2yr old. We do not do much gifts. I was thinking of maybe getting him a leapfrog tag reader thing. Do you thin...
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- Well our 2 year old just loves books (Richard Scarry's Best Story Book Ever is her favorite right now). She also loves her push car she can sit on and scoot around on....
- lots of great ideas so far! I agree that the leapfrog is too old for him. I would focus on the joy of reading books! There are so many great options out there...&...
- Suggested age for the lapser is 4-8 years old. IMO, 2 is too young. I agree with Molly. Easy puzzles, books. How about art supplies? A big pad of paper and markers or ...
B-day Gifts
Asked by N.H. from Cleveland
on July 10, 2007
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My daughter will be turning one in August and everyone is asking what she wants for her b-day. Does anyone have some good gift ideas for a soon to be one year old.
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- Fisher price ball popper, 1 year olds love those, a baby doll, it a month of so she will probably take interest it them. Small toy kitchen, fisher price pots and pans...
- When my oldest turned one she got two great gifts from family/friends. One was the fisher-price laugh and learn learning home and the laugh and learn learning musical...
- Hi N.! Well, my daughter turned 1 in March. I asked my parents to get her a sand box. YOu can get the turtle ones at Target, toys r us, Walmart etc...for like $30 o...
Gift Idea for Baby Girl's 1St Birthday
Asked by S.S. from Tampa
on December 15, 2010
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Family and friends are asking me what to get my daughter for a birthday gift who turns one Dec 30th. I am fresh out of ideas since I just suggested things for Christm...
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- You have some great ideas posted. What about a savings bond or 529 donation for college. Enjoy the season!
- Since it is so close to Christmas and she is so small she is sure to be over come with all the toys she will be getting already. Money is great to put towards things s...
- sounds like you got that little baby girl all the presents & toys she needs! :) i bought my 2 yr old boy a play kitchen set w/a fridge and that's the toy he goes to ...
