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NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:27 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:27 AM

NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

So we are having a surprise baby shower for someone at work. She's the coordinator of my program and we're friendly, but not outside work. I already got her a baby toy before I knew about the shower, so now I'm thinking of getting something for her. Since we go to the same hair salon I was thinking a gift card there. What's an appropriate amount? The toy that I got her was one of those Lamaze ones, so it was a small gift. About $13 or so.

Thanks!

BCC72206 Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:34 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:34 AM

Re: NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

I always go out to the Riverhead outlets for our work babyshowers. We do all of the babyshowers from the entire year together so it gets pricey! Carter's/Baby Gap/Ralph Lauren sells the CUTEST baby clothes out there at such great prices. I try to keep it at $15 per person.

jilmadison Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:36 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:36 AM

Re: NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

I would say about $20

dpli Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:37 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:37 AM

Re: NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

Usually about $20

MissingTheBGene Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:39 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:39 AM

Re: NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

It depends on how well I know the person. If I don't know them very well, I agree on the $20. If I know them well and we're friendly, I may go up to $50.

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:42 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:42 AM

Re: NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

We don't see each other outside of work. But she is very sweet. When I got engaged she gave me all of her old bridal magazines since she just got married. We chat about what's going on in our lives (wedding, babies, etc). So maybe $25 or 30. Is a $25 gift card to a salon a nice gift? It won't pay for a cut, but it will take a load off the price.

MissingTheBGene Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:46 AM+

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Posted: Oct 04, 2005 11:46 AM

Re: NWR:how much do you give at a 'work' baby shower?

Posted by glinda_goodwitch

We don't see each other outside of work. But she is very sweet. When I got engaged she gave me all of her old bridal magazines since she just got married. We chat about what's going on in our lives (wedding, babies, etc). So maybe $25 or 30. Is a $25 gift card to a salon a nice gift? It won't pay for a cut, but it will take a load off the price.

I think that's very nice of you!