Post by pinkpeony6210 on Jan 29, 2015 11:04:45 GMT -5
One of my very good friends is having a 1st birthday party for her twin boys this Saturday. I work with her, so we've talked quite a bit about her not wanting people to buy the boys more toys because of space, etc. She decided to tell people that she didn't want them to bring presents to the party, and that them just coming to celebrate was "gift enough". Another one of our good friends, as well as DH, have made mention that even though she put that on the invite, we still need to bring something. They think that people are still going to bring gifts despite her request (and I kind of agree, but could see where she's coming from).
SO, I'd like to get them something. I was thinking about a gift card to Carter's...I know she shops there, and that she could definitely use it for spring/summer clothes. Do you think that would be okay? Our good friend that I mentioned above, thinks a gift card is a lame idea, and that we should buy them something that they would enjoy opening. What would you do...nothing at all, a gift card, or a toy?
If I really wanted to gift something, I would do an experience, like a zoo trip, and maybe ONE book about zoos or something. I mean, it sounds like she really doesn't want toys, and I would tend to want to respect that. But an experience is still something fun, and takes up no space.
I did that for Ada's 2nd party and nobody listened. I was kind of annoyed because I ended up with 20 toys we didn't need or have room for. I would have preferred nothing or gift cards.
I always feel a little odd not bringing something, but I feel the same way and we don't need more toys! If you want to do something, a giftcard is great!
Most people listened when I put that on our invites the last two years, we did get some gift cards and I appreciated that over a "space taker upper". This year she knows birthday parties come w/presents so we can't get away w/that anymore!
I wish it was acceptable to say on the invite "no gift, or a gift card please" lol
I know people will still buy us a bunch of singing plastic toys for the kids birthday even if we say no gifts needed. We really have no room for any more toys
I did that for Ada's 2nd party and nobody listened. I was kind of annoyed because I ended up with 20 toys we didn't need or have room for. I would have preferred nothing or gift cards.
I would probably be annoyed, too. DH and my other friend have never even heard of people doing this, so they don't understand that she really doesn't want gifts. I think I'll go with a gift card.
Gift card for sure! I wish it was acceptable to say on the invite "no gift, or a gift card please" lol
I know people will still buy us a bunch of singing plastic toys for the kids birthday even if we say no gifts needed. We really have no room for any more toys
Post by sunshineluv on Jan 29, 2015 12:33:30 GMT -5
Everyone loves GCs. I know I am in the minority here, but when an invite says no gifts, I am thrilled and I don't bring a gift. (Thrilled out of laziness, not cheapness
I'm with sunshineluv, if it says no gifts, I typically* don't bring one. ESPECIALLY if it's for a 1 or 2 year old.
* Depending on how well I know the person, I sometimes bring a back-up gift and leave it wrapped in the car. Usually that's just a book or something in case I'm literally the only empty-handed person there. With my best mom friends, we totally have a no-gift understanding.
I feel weird coming empty handed so I usually bring a book. I know that's still a gift, but at least it isn't huge? I'm weird and don't really like gift cards since I stress about losing them.
I wish it was acceptable to say on the invite "no gift, or a gift card please" lol
I know people will still buy us a bunch of singing plastic toys for the kids birthday even if we say no gifts needed. We really have no room for any more toys
you can do a charity drive. We have a diaper bank here and my friend recently asked "instead of gifts, please bring diapers to donate".
Post by melmon0417 on Jan 29, 2015 12:50:00 GMT -5
I think gift cards are a fantastic idea in this case. It is definitely something everybody can use and appreciate. I know with A's birthday being in April, she does not need any more toys. I tell everybody she can use clothes. She ends up with a lot of Spring/Summer clothes that way!