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How much would you give?

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I was invited to a woman from my church's children's graduation.   One is from high school and the other is from grammar school. I am not able to attend the one from high school's party but might attend the one from grammar schools since they are on different days.  My question is without being cheap how much would you give.  I really don't consider them close friends and was surprised to be invited personally.  However we also are a one income family and two grad gifts for people can be costly.  I do think the one from high school should probably get more but just wanted to see what everyone else thought.  As for buying them gifts I have no idea what they like.  Thanks.
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  • notkateanymorenotkateanymore member
    Honestly? If you're not close, I wouldn't worry about it. I certainly wouldn't give a gift for a grammar school graduation and if you wanted to give something for the hs child, I would give a gas gc or something similar. I think it's really odd to send out invitations to people you aren't close too. It's obviously just for the gift!
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  • Melissa & EddieMelissa & Eddie member

    imageKateMW:
    Honestly? If you're not close, I wouldn't worry about it. I certainly wouldn't give a gift for a grammar school graduation and if you wanted to give something for the hs child, I would give a gas gc or something similar. I think it's really odd to send out invitations to people you aren't close too. It's obviously just for the gift!

    I agree.  I think they are just looking to get gifts.

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  • Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member
    imageMelissa & Eddie:

    imageKateMW:
    Honestly? If you're not close, I wouldn't worry about it. I certainly wouldn't give a gift for a grammar school graduation and if you wanted to give something for the hs child, I would give a gas gc or something similar. I think it's really odd to send out invitations to people you aren't close too. It's obviously just for the gift!

    I agree.  I think they are just looking to get gifts.

    Totally agree with all of this. No way would I be giving a gift for a grammar school graduation (I mean, seriously?) and if you aren't close to the high school graduate, I would think a $20 itunes gift card would be fine.

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  • ariel06ariel06 member
    If you feel like you have to do a gift for both, I would do a check for $20.10 for the HS grad and maybe something smaller for the grammer school party like a gift card for an ice cream place or something. 
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  • hellopoppyseedhellopoppyseed
    I think I would get them something. I like to shop and find good deals so I'd get a fun gift that it's hard to say how much it cost. I think when I graduate from hs, I got a bunch of inspirational books too.
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  • dionnemd10dionnemd10 member

    for grammer school-um nothing-a card perhaps but no gift (i find anything under high school/college graduations quite rediculous personally).

    high school you could do a gas gift card (if they are driving for summer work or to school), food gift card--what college kid doesn't like to eat, pens, notebooks, book of quotes, or just $20 is a good gift for a graduation!

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  • detroitblondiedetroitblondie
    A graduation party from GRAMMAR SCHOOL?  Seriously?  I have no idea on that one- a graduation teddy bear or something?  Given the circumstances of the high school grad (not very close relationship) I'd probably send a card with $25 or something along those lines...
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  • MrsRebeccaMrsRebecca member
    Grammar school? Nothing. Maybe a card.
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