How Much Do You Spend on Birthday Presents For Children?

by Rebecca M Gruber 2

When birthday season hits, it does so with a bang – in mama's wallet. While your lil one covets invitations to all of his friends and classmates soirees, weekends packed with bowling, gym, and cooking parties mean that mom is spending plenty of time and dough at the toy store. Nobody wants to give a dud as a gift, but mom can't spend a fortune on every tot in the class. So tell me, how much do you budget for the average birthday present?