I agree. Ill give a ten dollor gift card and get one in return . . . Why? I told my own kids (all grown) and siblings that this yr is so beyond tight that the grands and nephews under 18 will get gifts this yr. the kids can make homemade/handmade anything they like but I won't accept anything else. I am making things they have asked for and doing baking for my sister and glad to do it. I love to be helpful and love spend time with them; so far all are in agreement. My youngest daughter had to go to a MANDATORY party/meeting/gift card exchange at her bosses house this past weekend. She said it was very awkward.