It's bad to be competitive over buying gifts.
Elle is divorced and shares a daughter with her ex-husband who is financially better off than her.
Elle wants to give her daughter a special birthday.
Elle considers her daughter's interests and handmakes a gift for her with them in mind.
Elle finds out what her ex-husband is getting their daughter and makes sure to buy more expensive gifts for her.
Elle is able to bond with her daughter over the heartfelt gift.
Elle spends too much and falls behind on her bills.