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fujamaga
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Baby Shower Gift - Cost
How much do you generally spend on a baby shower gift? I'll be attending my cousin's baby shower and we're not close. My mom is spending $50, but I wonder if that's not enough (now that I had to do my own registry and know how expensive everything is!!)
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MrsRitaB
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
i usually spend $75 - imo its hard to give someone "a good gift" for less
i always try to aim for $50 but it seems like its never enough
eta - if its a family member i spend a lot more
Message edited 10/26/2010 1:09:53 PM.
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| Posted 10/26/10 1:09 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
Depends on who it is - a random cousin you're not close with at all - I think $50 is fine.
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| Posted 10/26/10 1:09 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
Posted by MarisaK
Depends on who it is - a random cousin you're not close with at all - I think $50 is fine.
ITA. When DH's best friend's wife had her shower, we spent about $90-100. When a random relative had a baby, we sent a $40 gift card.
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| Posted 10/26/10 1:32 PM |
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fujamaga
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Cathy
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
awesome, thanks ladies!
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| Posted 10/26/10 1:35 PM |
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springsandra
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
I usually try to spend between $50 and $75 depending on how close I am to the person. My best friend is due a month after me and I plan to get her more. You have to do what you're comfortable with.
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| Posted 10/26/10 2:10 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
If I'm not that close to the person or am attending a shower more out of obligation -- than $50 is a sufficient amount gift to me.
As for those I'm close to -- that can range fro m$100 to $300 or more.
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| Posted 10/26/10 2:15 PM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
Posted by MarisaK
Depends on who it is - a random cousin you're not close with at all - I think $50 is fine.
Ditto!
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| Posted 10/26/10 2:19 PM |
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jteach
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Jess
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
$75 is my norm unless it is a close, close friend or relative, then I spend closer to $100
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| Posted 10/26/10 2:22 PM |
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babybird2010
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
I think $50 is fine! I have so many showers to go to this year and I honestly cannot spend more then that, especially if you can go in with someone and get an bigger gift. But in my opinion their are a lot of things you can get for $50 that Im sure the person will love and appreciate.
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| Posted 10/26/10 3:17 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
Depends...I tend to always spend a minimum of $50, but usually closer to $75 when its all wrapped and done.
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| Posted 10/26/10 4:24 PM |
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MrsJakob
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
anywhere from 50 -100. Usually closer to 100. Family it's usually more.
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| Posted 10/26/10 4:36 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
I usually spend $100.
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| Posted 10/26/10 4:58 PM |
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fujamaga
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Cathy
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
Posted by MEWF
i think 50 is fine and there are some nice things you can do . for example you can put some of these items together and it looks like a lot more than 50 and there is no tax and there are some coupons out there. let me know if you cant find them, i know i have them somewhere. its my favorite site!
the links are SOOO cute!! Now I'm going to spend the rest of the night going through the site! 
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| Posted 10/26/10 5:32 PM |
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luckysmom
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
it depends on how close i am with the person. The minimum i will spend is usually $50.00. If they are close friends or family, i will usually either buy 1 of the bigger or more expensive gifts on their registry or get a whole bunch of the smaller things and a bunch of clothes or other things they might need.
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| Posted 10/26/10 6:47 PM |
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walkintomymind
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Re: Baby Shower Gift - Cost
I usually spend $100.
More if we're super close (I got my BFF her travel system and some clothes).
Less if we're not so close, like a shower in my office or something. I usually get diapers, clothes...something along those lines.
Now that I'm having my own baby, I'm getting a bit frugal! My baby needs my money! hehehe
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| Posted 10/26/10 8:29 PM |
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