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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I send gifts based on how many of my family are showing up and participating/eating at the party. When kids are little you always get at least one parent, but if both parents and/or siblings show up you got to send a bigger gift. Think of your lunch cost. I threw a bparty once, and a person who had rsvped for 5, brought a $7 gift. It felt so disrespectful.

I think one kido and one parent are ok with an $18-25 gift. Otherwise, add a few dollars per person.

Another example: party at the bowling alley, you bring 2 kids. So alley + pizza cost double. You have to be thoughtful about how many were invited and how many you’re sending and how much extra that’ll cost the host. [/quote]

This is really odd.  Are you throwing larger/more elaborate parties than you can really afford, so the "return" in gifts means so much to you?
If your kid does not get enough nice presents, maybe skip the party and buy presents?
I mean, I spend quite a bit on our annual holiday party, I don't expect gifts at all for that.  Some people bring a bottle of wine or some cookies but I really don't expect it.[/quote]

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