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MommyToAshley	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 07:32 AM
Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03	Ashley is invited to a birthday party next weekend, and on the invitation it states: (No gifts please. Seriously, no gifts please, we are out of room) I hate to show up for a birthday party without a gift (even though it was requested). So, I was thinking I'd just get him a card and either a gift card to someplace or make a donation in his name. Or what about a savings bond? If I went the gift card route, what kind of gift card should I get. My first thought was ToysRUs but then that would just mean more toys and I don't think they want that. Maybe a gc to McDonald's -- I don't know... help me out here please. -------------------- Dee Dee , Mommy to: Ashley Marie 9/05/02 Joshua Lee 2/03/00 (Our Angel in Heaven)

BAC'sMom	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 07:34 AM
Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 5,447 Member No.: 7,486 Joined: 13-January 07	Barnes & Noble or some other book store in your area -------------------- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.

Jamison'smama	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 07:38 AM
My Little Loves Group: Moderators Posts: 5,145 Member No.: 214 Joined: 7-July 03	Maybe movie passes, museum or zoo gift certificate or in the card write that "this card is good for one free movie playdate with Ashley" -------------------- Brenda, a mom and wife in love with my family The administrators of Parenting Club take violators of the Terms of Service Agreement seriously. Please report any suspicions to the moderators. Report a post using the report button in the upper right corner of the offending post.

mom2my2cuties	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 07:41 AM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 3,047 Member No.: 4,490 Joined: 14-August 06	I believe that it's best to honor the wishes of the parent because they are thinking MAN! Christmas was just here But I also know that it's hard to show up empty handed at a party. Especially when the little person is used to getting gifts on his/her birthday. I think maybe a family pass to the zoo or movies would be a good idea. Something the little person would enjoy, but it wouldn't add to clutter in the house. But I would also make sure that it was given to the parents discreetly because it might make other guests feel uncomfortable.

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QUOTE (MommyToAshley @ Jan 7 2008, 10:32 AM)

Ashley is invited to a birthday party next weekend, and on the invitation it states:
(No gifts please. Seriously, no gifts please, we are out of room)

I hate to show up for a birthday party without a gift (even though it was requested). So, I was thinking I'd just get him a card and either a gift card to someplace or make a donation in his name. Or what about a savings bond?

If I went the gift card route, what kind of gift card should I get. My first thought was ToysRUs but then that would just mean more toys and I don't think they want that. Maybe a gc to McDonald's -- I don't know... help me out here please.

Do what the parents requested....

MommyToAshley	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 07:51 AM
Happy Spring! Group: Administrators Posts: 27,473 Member No.: 2 Joined: 8-February 03	Oh -- I like all those ideas, the book store and the movie passes! The closest zoo is 45 minutes away, so I think I will do one of those two ideas. I'm thinking the movie passes and write somethign cute about a playdate on the card... thanks, I knew I could count on you all! -------------------- Dee Dee , Mommy to: Ashley Marie 9/05/02 Joshua Lee 2/03/00 (Our Angel in Heaven)

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QUOTE (Jamison'smama @ Jan 7 2008, 07:38 AM)

Maybe movie passes, museum or zoo gift certificate or in the card write that "this card is good for one free movie playdate with Ashley"

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QUOTE (lovemy2 @ Jan 7 2008, 10:54 AM)

QUOTE (Jamison'smama @ Jan 7 2008, 07:38 AM)

Maybe movie passes, museum or zoo gift certificate or in the card write that "this card is good for one free movie playdate with Ashley"

I like this one also.

momofone	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 09:17 AM
Be Kind Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Member No.: 11,030 Joined: 1-May 07	maybe a department store gift card.

Kaitlin'smom	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 09:20 AM
Graceland Group: Moderators Posts: 23,956 Member No.: 32 Joined: 5-March 03	I deffinalty like the idea of something they can go out and do and a card is always nice for the child -------------------- Di ~ mommy to Kaitlin wife to David

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QUOTE (Jamison'smama @ Jan 7 2008, 07:38 AM)

Maybe movie passes, museum or zoo gift certificate

GREAT great idea!

DillsMommy	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 10:36 AM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 1,994 Member No.: 4,279 Joined: 28-July 06	Maybe a gift card to chuck-e-cheese. All kids love that place! I too would feel weird not bringing anything. --------------------

Maddie&EthansMom	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 10:55 AM
Diamond Member Group: Moderators Posts: 16,534 Member No.: 235 Joined: 30-July 03	One year we went to a b-day party and they asked for books that could be donated to our school library. I think that is a good idea. I also like the movie pass idea.

coasterqueen	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 11:07 AM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 27,917 Member No.: 236 Joined: 4-August 03	I like Brenda's idea -------------------- *~Karen~* wife to hubby, Ryan Douglas mommy to Kylie (9) and Megan (6.5) and furbabies Gavin, Buster, Sox, and Hailey

mom21kid2dogs	Posted: Jan 7 2008, 11:12 AM
Parker, the handsome pound puppy! Group: Members Posts: 5,863 Member No.: 1,127 Joined: 30-December 04	If I chose to go against the stated wish of the host, I would make arragements to deliver the gift either in advance of the party or well after the other guests have left. This way, those that honored the hosts request wouldn't feel out of place, cheap, etc. -------------------- Cheryl, Olivia's mom

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QUOTE (mom21kid2dogs @ Jan 7 2008, 02:12 PM)

If I chose to go against the stated wish of the host, I would make arragements to deliver the gift either in advance of the party or well after the other guests have left. This way, those that honored the hosts request wouldn't feel out of place, cheap, etc.

Good point! And I really like Brenda's idea too...The idea of taking them to a museum or show, with Ashley.

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Rae SAHM to Wil (4) and Wesley (2) ~ Wife to Richard 10/20/01
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