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Are these appropriate gifts for reception parties?

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Homeiswherethedogsare · 02/02/2026 10:30

Following on from my previous post, I have decided that I too will become an organised mum with a stash of gifts in my home as we have lots of reception class parties to attend in the coming months.
I am still fairly new to this and I never know what is an appropriate budget. We live in the London suburbs, wealthy area.
I would assume £10-£13 gift plus a card is an acceptable amount but the point about guft stashing is that I’d be spending less. So so far I am getting:
Lego sets worth £9, at Argos 2x£15
Scented secret diary worth £10 but I paid £6 on offer
Discounted arts & crafts set at £6 instead of £10
Mini squishalongs set worth £12 but paid £4

I feel a bit like a fraud as I am spending much less than the budget, are these appropriate gifts or should I add an extra item too? Am I being cheap!?

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MyOtherProfile · 02/02/2026 10:31

They sound perfect.

Whatnameisif · 02/02/2026 10:59

Sounds good to me. I don't spend more than about £8 but try and get things on offer.

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