PP,

To me it's the thought that counts not how much the present did or didnt cost. Most children don't understand the concept of how much things cost ...what im trying to say is that you could go and buy and $10 gift and the child would be just as happy with the gift as they would be to receive a $100 gift ...money has no meaning to children.

This is how i feel too! i hate handing over money or feeling like if i want to give or make a gift then i am frowned upon.