I had my Mothers Group combined first birthday party today. Everyone was asked to bring a gift of $15 value appropriate to both genders and the babies would pick their own. I spent about $19 but got both items on sale so the value was more like $30. But the present my DS2 picked out was a small hand puppet (like a soft toy) from a larger "value" department store and would have cost $9.93 (I have the store price app) it is also a bit girly (purple unicorn) Am I right to be a bit shirty? I put a lot of thought into my gift, shopped around for good value and then when my main item was on sale, bought a second item to make up to the $15 price, so my recipient got a ride on bike thingy ($10) and a Fisher price dog (the most fought over toy in my house lol) All the other gifts were obviously over the $15 price as well. I feel ripped off! I know is is incredibly petty, but it's my DS2's first birthday gift (he is the youngest in our Mothers Group and not 1 yet) and it is dodgy... If there is a price guideline, should you stick to it?