Sorry if this is kind of a stupid or silly question, but me and my girlfriend have been dating for a few years now and I've been planning to propose to her on her birthday in July. We've spoken a lot about marriage and our future so I'm pretty confident in the proposal, my only problem is I'm not sure what kind of ring I should get? What would be an acceptable price for an engagement ring? I don't really earn a lot so I wouldn't be going for something crazy expensive. I'd like to do an engraving as well but I'm not sure as to what to engrave in it? Our anniversary date sadly happens to fall onto the same day her father passed away, so I don't think it'd be a good option. Should I engrave my name, hers, a quote or something? Thanks in advance for any help!

I went to the wedding shower maybe two months ago. Not only am I on a budget (single mom with limited income) but I still hold a grudge that when my baby shower came, she didn't attend or gift me anything. Should a gift be expected for both events?