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05.30.08, 18:47 PM General Topics
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dh here - any suggestions for alternatives to "no gifts, please" on an evite for a 1 y.o. birthday bbq? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:47 PM Flag
 

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nothing? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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bring books to donate to such and so shelter for women and children... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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its a birthday party, not a book drive [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Maybe lots of plastic crap that serves no purpose ? books are great gifts... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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just say you get there is no gifts, but is there anything the hosts would like you to bring, some food or juice boxes or wine..... that would be nice if you feel compelled to bring something. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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no, no, no, no, no... it's MY kid's party... trying to find a better way to phrase "no gifts, please"... or is there a better way? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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people feel weird not doing "something"... let them do something that can benefit a better cause... I like the book idea above... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Just the pleasure of your company is desired. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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thanks... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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OR - you're welcome. You know, it may be nice if you ask people to only bring a copy of the children's book they loved the most as dc, for db to enjoy when older. Not a board book, but a regular children's book. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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:( [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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i said something like "don't bring presents, just your presence" which is kind of corny but i was trying to be nice. many brought gifts anyway, so i gave up after that. but i do so hate plastic crap [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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i tried that at my third dc's party and people still brought presents. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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People always bring... more and more and more... and then you are found passed out under a pile of broken matchbox cars, wedkinz, and deflated basketballs gasping for life as your kids watch Nick and plan what they want fort he next holiday/birthday/treat... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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do a food drive for a local food bank or a book or toy drive for a shelter. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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don't do it [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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UNICEF donation in honor of birthday child? Can be done online, you get a nice card for the b'day child. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.30.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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