I'm a teacher... spend $2-3 TOPS! better yet... make some silly ornaments with your kiddo and hand those out (I have a lot of those on my tree)... food is ...nice... but I have 3 gift bags full of candies, chocolate, and baked goods sitting on top of the piano that I will likely throw away post-holiday.... I'll let the guests have a graze at them first
oh... my all time fave is a student who made magnetted/decorated clothespins for the fridge... those ROCK!