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NICOLE D
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 Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: I dont want to be cheap is 60 bucks enopugh spent on a baby shower gift? |
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| I will most likely be the childs aunt since i have been dating the girls brotehr for 9 years, I am close to the family they arnt cheepos either so I dont want to be cheap? I dont want to buy too much and feel wierd but for some reason I feel like I should spend more. Opinions please!! Thanks!! =0)I can afford to spend much more but iv spend 60 bucks so far on a small baby book humidfier pack of cute socks burp clothes and a stuff animale |
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aunat
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| $60 is more than enough....actually anything is great. A gift is a gift. You shouldn't feel any pressure, only joy when giving a gift. |
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DogLover
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| $60 is fine, but what do you plan on buying her? You can buy more expensive items that are new and way less on eBay for your price range. Does she have a gift registry? Buying baby clothes are always a safe bet, but try and see if you could get a silver baby rattle... you might just find something for a lot less on ebay |
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Alia's Mom
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| $60 is plenty. You're sure to find a decent gift for that amount of money. Its the thought that counts anyways. Im sure the recipient will be appreciative no matter how much you spend. |
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myself o
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| To me it is the thought and not the gift...I like the personal cards and things like that...maybe with some baby booties attached....It isn't about who spends the most money..its about celebrating the birth of a new child...I say go simple and from the heart and I bet you thats the one gift she will like the most... |
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mommypaz
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| well my suggestion is to take a look at the regerstry and pick something in the middle. then you dont look cheap and you show consideration for what they want.sometimes it means more to have something that the expecting couple picked for themselves then the amount you spend.but that's just my opinion.hope this helped |
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Dee Kay
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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| 60 should be plenty! Some would say that $25 would be a good amount to spend on a gift |
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Ms_S
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't think 60 bucks is cheap. But they won't know how much money you spent...they will be looking at how expensive the gift looks. (lol whatever happened to 'its the thought that counts') So check out for sales, or go on ebay or something (dont go for 2nd hand!!) and buy something they need that looks expensive but isnt. lol Try something like a digital thermometre or something. |
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salvina730
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| i understand you, $60 is kinda cheap, at least $100 is good, since your kinda the aunt and been with the family about 9 yrs, or your can buy something for 60$ that looks expensive and good. They will never know. |
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lemontartsue
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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| The importance isn't how much you spend, it is how much thought you put into what you buy. If you want to spend that much, make sure it is for something that will be worth the money, like baby supplies, or a photography gift certificate. Don't spend that much on a teddy bear, or anything that isn't useful; it will be cute, but not much good for anything after the shine wears off of it. |
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silly nilly
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| don't spend more than you can afford!! $60 is a respectable amount but if you can afford more it wouldn't be a bad thing to spend more. i like making diaper cakes or little baskets full of stuff, i just think it's cooler to give a lot of presents than to give just one big one. just do what you feel comfortable with. |
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Sarahbeth J
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| $60 is NOT cheap. Like everyone else said, it *should* be the thought that counts. In my opinion, anyone who thinks you need to spend a certain amount of money is a snob. Not only that, there are so many inexpensive and useful gifts you can give at a baby shower. Check out the registry, and get them something they *need* not just something that costs a lot. |
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ali_icia
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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$60 is plenty. It is the thought the counts.  |
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Aunt Doobie
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| $60 is plenty. Nine years. Don't hold your breath. |
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mrsblachford
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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| you are an aunty to be and i am sure that the gift is from you and your boyfriend so id say 60 is just a little on the shy side. when i buy for my sister in laws kids i typically spend 100 and make a cute/functional basket(small laundry basket) full of gifts usually 2 pkg of diapers, 1pair booties, 1 wipes tub, 1 outfit, 2 sleepers, one 3 pack bibs, 1 full bath product line, and a special lotion or something for the new mom. my family is huge so i have a set "what to buy in each occasion" list for how closely related that we are |
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