https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 06:49:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341456 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:16:26 +0000 PrincessBaby 2341456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a budget. I just get what I want them to have or what I know they want. Same for Christmas. I'll save random things I want them to have for Christmas and birthdays. Like I will be getting LO2 a Dream blanket for Christmas since LO1 has one and loves it. As well as the PB anywhere chair... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341391 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 10:02:07 +0000 winniebee 2341391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around 100-150 per kid. We usually do one bigger gift and then books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341335 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 08:33:43 +0000 farawayyama 2341335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not too high. Typically under $50.</p> <p>This year it will be higher because we are wrapping up random stuff she needs so she can pull the paper off, e.g. we are "gifting" her a convertable seat that fits in Daddy's car.</p> <p>If we have more kids, I plan to follow my in-laws needs (they have four kids). They spend about $30-50 per person, but every year 1-2 people are chosen for bigger gifts that might cost more. That way they can give the big ticket items (the highlight of MIL's year is christmas gift giving) without breaking the bank. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341272 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:09:06 +0000 NavyRN2012 2341272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have no set amount for Chirstmas, we just buy what they want. For birthdays, we do experience gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341271 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:07:10 +0000 pastemoo 2341271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He is too young to know the difference and always gets something from his grandmas so we usually do ten to twenty bucks and sometimes nothing. But we take him out for his birthday dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341259 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:00:41 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2341259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: ah! Thanks for letting me know. J is already 3.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341223 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 02:18:22 +0000 lamariniere 2341223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Actually though, I should mention that we ended up getting the Micro Maxi scooter for DS earlier this year (and now DD uses the Mini), he was too tall for the Mini at just after 4. You may want to look into the Maxi because you can adjust the handlebars and the weight limit is up to 110lbs. At the lowest setting it is the same height as the Mini. It's a bit more expensive but you can get many more years of use out of it (up to age 12ish they say).</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Maxi-Kick-Scooter-T-bar/dp/B004ZKYQBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1446362228&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=micro+maxi+scooter" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Maxi-Kick-Scooter-T-bar/dp/B004ZKYQBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1446362228&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=micro+maxi+scooter</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341200 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 22:56:54 +0000 mrsjyw 2341200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have a budget but we don't really do a ton of or big gifts for bday/Christmas. He's gifted so much from friends/family and we buy leisurely throughout the year. Ds turns 3 just before thanksgiving and we'll probably do a family wknd trip to great wolf lodge and a small party w close friends and fam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts/page/2#post-2341197 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 22:43:30 +0000 daniellemybelle 2341197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: We got LO this scooter for her birthday and it was a hit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341171 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 21:26:22 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2341171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: good to hear! He was begging for one all summer. Being in an apartment, at least he can go up and down the hallways when it's snowing outside hahaha! I like this design because of the two wheels in the front, and it has great reviews! </p> <p>@Truth Bombs: yay! I'm so excited to give it to him too. Doesn't it just make you so happy to see your kid happy?! Haha I know it sounds corny but it's my favorite part about Christmas/birthdays now. He makes it so fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341110 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 19:14:54 +0000 MoonMoon 2341110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's very variable. We don't like overloading him with gifts, ybit sometimes there's one big ticket item. Like this year for his second birthday he got a balance bike that's ~$150. But last year for Xmas we only got him some books and stocking stuffers. So I didn't vote because we don't have a set amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341027 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:55:57 +0000 Truth Bombs 2341027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: that's one of the gifts we're getting for LO's bday! I'm pumped! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341019 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:37:13 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2341019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't usually do big birthday presents because we throw big parties, so I usually spend around $40 for birthday or gift an experience for the whole family (in the past we did Great Wolf Lodge). </p> <p>Last year we spent around $100 a kid for Christmas. We will probably stick with that budget for a while. But next year when DD3 is old enough for presents, it will likely be more like $75/kid. OR, one big present they can share, like a playhouse.</p> <p>I think budget will go up once theyre older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341015 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:34:44 +0000 lamariniere 2341015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: we have that scooter! It's one of our most played with toys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341010 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:32:46 +0000 Applesandbananas 2341010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No real budget but that doesn't mean we spend a ton. I'm not super into getting him a ton of gifts at this point because I get him stuff all the time, a toy here and there just because, you know? I think he's too little to "get it" but in the future, probably $200 or less for Christmas, maybe $50 for birthdays? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341006 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:29:44 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2341006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to get J this scooter! So it's a big ticket item but I know he'll love it. I usually aim for or around $100.</p> <p>We tend to get him a big ticket item each year. Last year it was his train table and train set and the year before was his kitchen.<br /> They are all played with daily. </p> [attach=1597/15/nx3nhk.337x600.image.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341005 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:29:16 +0000 loveisstrange 2341005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: We've been looking for a used one for C! We got gifted a hand-me-down 6V last year from my cousin, but C is too tall for it. </p> <p>I'd say $100 for birthday and $150 for Christmas, give or take. We only have 1. We don't buy a lot of toys or anything during the rest of the year generally (except books), so it's our one time of the year when we splurge a little. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341004 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:18:48 +0000 Cole 2341004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted $150-200 but it's a bit less for birthdays (probably more like $75-100). We don't do a lot of little things but we do one big thing (kitchen helper this year, kitchen for her birthday) and then want, need, wear read for Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341003 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:17:11 +0000 BandDmommy 2341003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No idea. I buy random stuff through the year and hold until holidays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341002 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:16:03 +0000 lamariniere 2341002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no idea mostly because I don't have any gift ideas yet! My LOs both have birthdays close to the holidays, and I find it hard to find good ideas. I even asked DS, who is turning 5, what he wanted and he said he didn't know. What am I supposed to do with that?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341001 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:15:22 +0000 MrsH 2341001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted 300 but frankly we don't have a budget. I like experience gifts and the toys and clothes go through two kiddos at this point. I also don't have a budget for DH or my mom (who does so much for us). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2341000 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:10:40 +0000 youboots 2341000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really have a budget. We are doing the want/need/wear/read. I voted $75-100 because that's what we will spend this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340995 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:06:49 +0000 coopsmama 2340995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just about $50 a kid. I buy them things throughout the year to keep their toys exciting and engaging and I personally don't love the consumerism of the holidays. We already spent $40 on those discount magnatiles from Target and $10 each on big sticker books (they love them) which leaves us with $20 each to finish up. I think 3 gifts a piece from parents is plenty when I consider how many they get from grandparents and great grandparents and aunts and uncles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340983 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:48:12 +0000 hummusgirl 2340983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No set budget but I voted $300+ since that's what we spent last year. To @T.H.O.U.'s point, that doesn't necessarily mean we bought a bunch of junky toys that don't get played with - one was a high-end balance bike (which I spent more $$ on because I want it to last through two kids), one was a set of magnatiles that gets used a lot. Then we did a few really cheap things like a pomegranate wrapped in gift wrap (that he was actually so excited about), a $1 book from Goodwill, etc. </p> <p>This year I'm not sure what we'll spend but we're looking at doing more experiences (zoo, gymnastics class), necessities (shoes) and maybe a coupon book (like, 1 extra book at bedtime, build a fort with mama and dada). We generally don't buy much throughout the rest of the year, and buy used when possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340978 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:31:09 +0000 lawbee11 2340978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted $150-200. We already spent $140 on her train table, and with a couple more little things plus stocking stuffers it'll probably be close to $200.</p> <p>ETA: We usually spend around $100/each on my stepkids. Less than we spend on LO because their mom gets them a lot, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340973 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:23:47 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2340973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This year it won't be very much, maybe $50. In the future I can see us budgeting $200-$300 per kid on Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340970 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 13:11:00 +0000 Truth Bombs 2340970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll spend between $200 and $300 would be my guess. Her bday is a month before Xmas and we're also spending $150 on that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340965 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:54:02 +0000 looch 2340965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: I wanted one as well, but Santa never brought me one, lol. My father is a complete sucker now and brought my son to the store specifically to see it so, yeah, how could he NOT want it?</p> <p>I personally think it's over the top, but we'll sell it once we're done with it, at least that's what i am telling myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340964 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:53:29 +0000 lovehoneybee 2340964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have a set budget, but try to stay below $150 (which includes things like stocking stuffers, books and clothes). If we were getting a big gift, like a play kitchen, we'd be okay going over that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-budget-for-los-holidaybirthday-gifts#post-2340963 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:49:36 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2340963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: so awesome! I wanted a jeep so badly as a kid, I hope he loves it! </p>