What's The Norm

I think that is generous. I generally buy a gift for each as well or I buy one bigger gift to share and 2 really small gifts, like coloring books to make sure they each have something just for themselves.

I think $20 is more than enough - for a kid that age i generally spend $10 to $15.

Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.

I agree. Sounds great to me! We went to a twin party this year too, and I spent in the $10 to $15 range on each of them. I got some things on sale, they were actually around $20 gifts for each child. I spend around the same amount for other birthday kids, so it does cost twice as much for a twin party. But they can't help it that they share a birthday! :-)

Hobbymommy, 38, is a discussion leader from Mesa. She is a happy stay-at-home mommy to a 3-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son.

Me too. I think that's plenty. I usually do separate presents or sometimes I'll get them a game they can share and each a small little thing to go along with it.

Brooke Romney is an unbalanced mom of three young boys who constantly has too much to do, and too little time. She writes the Mom Beat column for The Gilbert Republic.

I would have done like you....I ALWAYS spend double for a twin party - heck, you are the guest of 2 kids!
That said, I typically also spend about $25 each. (more if they are good family friends).

I have found these amounts to also be typical of what my kids receive from their classmates on their birthdays....so for me, I'm "in the ballpark" with the average amount - with my friends.

Have fun!!

Happy2BMommy, is a stay-at-home mom who just turned 40 (argh!) with a 6 yr. old daughter and a 4 yr. old son, and is a discussion leader for arizonamoms.com living in Scottsdale.

We generall spent around $20-25 dollars. And, how nice of you to take the time to get them fun, girly gifts!

I have found our Fry's Marketplace to be an awesome last minute store for toys. They constantly have items on "Fry Buy." And, sometimes, they are on sale for several dollars off.

Mouse_tales is a discussion leader in the East Valley for arizonamoms.com. She is a business owner, community volunteer, and aspiring runner (whew!), who most enjoys her roles as wife & mom. Her children range in age from 4 to 13.

Funny that you posted this, my youngest is going to a birthday party for twins. The problem I have is they are a boy and girl and my daughter was invited by the boy. We don't know the girl, she is in a different class. I found out her name just yesterday.

We are going to get his present today and will get something for the sister too. Just something simple. I am thinking like a book.

I think you did great with your shopping. I know we have friends with twins who are the same sex and we try to get them equal but different things. One likes bugs, one likes animals. They both like crafts.
Enjoy the party!

KarilouMomof2 is a discussion leader for arizonamoms.com living in Tempe. Her daughters are 9 and 6.

I usually spend $20 per child so I think the presents you bought will be great! I'm lazy so in the past when my son was invited to a b-day party we would go to the store and buy a card and put a $20 bill in it. Lame, I know. I think it's great that you spent the time to go and buy them presents that they can open. I'm sure they'll love them. You did good!