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 3 y/o girl's b'day party, Told not doing gifts... What to do? |
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 02/01/2013, 09:31 PM
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Friends daughters b'day party in a couple of weeks and I have been told they aren't doing gifts.
Obviously I will respect the parents wishes.... But... But... But.... I don't feel right turning up empty handed. What shall I do??? Please help EB'ers! |
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02/01/2013, 09:33 PM
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How about a balloon or a small posy of flowers for the birthday girl?
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02/01/2013, 09:35 PM
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Make a donation to a children's charity on their behalf?
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02/01/2013, 09:40 PM
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Packet of crayons? Packet of seeds to grow something?
Mr Men book? Nice little tokens that don't cost much or add to clutter too much either. |
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02/01/2013, 09:43 PM
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Make a really lovely/elaborate card.
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02/01/2013, 09:51 PM
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Bring a plate of food. A really nice homemade card.
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02/01/2013, 09:52 PM
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Offer to bring a plate?
We have had "no gift" parties before, and I can assure you that we really did mean it, and would not look badly on people turning up without a gift at all- in fact we appreciated it. Our place is too small and DS too overwhelmed by mountains of gifts in years before. |
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02/01/2013, 09:56 PM
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I would give a book as a gift in this situation, as I would feel odd not giving a gift and figure most parents appreciate them.
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02/01/2013, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE (Silver Girl @ 02/01/2013, 10:35 PM)  Make a donation to a children's charity on their behalf? I would love this! |
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03/01/2013, 03:43 PM
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I would just pop some money in a card and write that this is a small contribution towards the childs savings account.
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