How much do you usually spend for a birthday present for LO's friends from daycare? People we know have roughly the same birthdays at this time of year and I am going broke buying gifts and going to birthday parties, and we are literally going to parties every week or every other week. Wondering what is the "market price".
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For daycare friends, around $10.
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For preschool friends, I budget $15 - $20.
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We've never been invited to a daycare party!
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25-30 for preschool friends. I usually bring 2 kids.
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@ILoveLettie: @pinkcupcake: thank you so much you guys make me feel like I am on par! I literally just shopped for 2 gifts for 2 upcoming birthdays for $12.99 and $14.99, and I've been wondering if i should take them back to get something that is $19.99. Still debating though since majority voted $21-25!
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I spend about $13. I don't think more money equates to more well liked gifts, especially with little kids.
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No day care friends yet but probably $20
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No more than $15! More like $10.
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I always try to get a bunch of small things that look like a lot more than I actually spent. A cheap toy usually looks cheap and the cool toys are more than I would like to spend (40?!). I try to aim for stickers, coloring books, or art supplies that kids go through quickly but still love using.
ETA: I was always told to spend what you think your meal costs. House parties usually mean hot dogs or hamburgers which is about 5/person, we're eating 3 plates (DH, LO, me).
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Been to a few parties this year since it's my kids first year in school. I've been spending 40, but voted 21-25 because I take two kids, so pp is like 20 plus tax.
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@irene: I go by the regular price when it's people I'm not close to. If it's normally $25+tax, and I get it for 75% off, I give myself a point for scoring a deal!
Don't bother returning it and just enjoy.
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@irene: I'm totally not answering your question but when I see a kid item I like that is unusual I buy it in bulk (like 5) then store them so I don't have to shop for a gift for the next party I go to. Most recently I got a bunch of Pantone board books. http://www.amazon.com/Pantone-Color-Mini-Board-Books/dp/1419704192
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Thank you everyone for your response!
@youboots: That is a great idea except kids grow so fast.... unless I was sure that I will have x number of parties to go to, i would have a lot of left over stock if I buy a bunch ahead! And you couldn't even give them out anwyay next year because the kids may have outgrown them..... Good for you that you know so many kids that you can do that
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I spend under $20 for classmate parties. We go to a birthday party almost every weekend so it really adds up, but I'm thankful to have something to do during these cold winter months! Plus the kids eat at the party so I don't have to worry about one meal.
Typically I buy a book and a toy or art supplies. I stock up when there are sales and have a basket full of stuff I can gift 3 year olds and 5 year olds. I like to give a couple of small things instead of one big thing.
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@irene: Art supplies never go out of style. At back to school time stock up on cheap supplies - throw them in a cute $1 bucket and call it a day!
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I have a "stock gift" that works for both boys and girls. I buy multiples and call it done and I also keep a log of what I have given so I don't repeat.
Right now, kids are getting a Spot It alphabet game and a Crazy Cheese puzzle. I don't do things with characters because I never know what other parents think of that, so I try to keep it to games/activities.
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I almost always do $20 gifts for little kid parties unless they are close friends.
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I spend $25 on gifts for my kids' friends, maybe $30.
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I think for daycare friends $10-$15 is reasonable.
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Daycare friends I would say $15.
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I usually spend about $15 for playgroup friends...maybe closer to $20 for a close friend's child. She hasn't been to any parties of other daycare kids yet. We have 5 birthday parties to go to in the next month or so. I made each kid a personalized melamine plate @ Shutterfly. With a coupon and free shipping code, it came out to $14 each shipped.
Here are the stock photos of the ones I got if anyone needs an idea! I'll probably include a 2nd cheap gift, like a pack of dollar store stickers or a crazy straw.
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