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07.08.08, 10:58 AM General Topics
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Would you appreciate it if I didn't give your dc a party favor for my ds 6th birthday? Or would you think I'm cheap? I'm so sick of all the plastic junk that ds comes home with after parties. Recently went to a party where the didn't have party favors and thought it was refreshing. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.08.08, 10:58 AM Flag

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I think party favors are overrated. Just skip them. Also, if you can, put no gifts on the card, or donate ds's gifts from friends to a children's shelter or hospital [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:01 AM Flag

i would appreciate it but unfortunately my dd would probably be disappointed since they've all grown to expect it. what about a small book? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:02 AM Flag

ditto [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:16 AM Flag

so give them a book or some magic markers. The kids and parents will be thrilled [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:02 AM Flag

ITA agree about the junk. I think for the kids it is often about being handed something, anything, on the way out, more that what that thing actually is. Can you do one small item per kid? Seems like Target and Toys R Us, etc. have cute little toys, gadgets, etc. that aren't too $$. Is 6 to big for a yo-yo or matchbox car or something? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:19 AM Flag

I like party favors, but I get really into the whole party theme. I also like to give one large favor rather than lots of little things. I gave blow up soccer balls at our gym themed party. A wooden whistle at our Thomas party. Not into the little bags filled with junk. My kids LOVE the party favor almost as much as the party even when it is junk. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:29 AM Flag

you can find this frames for 1 dollar at JO-Anne stores that come w/4 markers. They kids can color it on their own. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:40 AM Flag

I would but my kid might not. I alos like and now usually do the one big thing over the "bag o'crap" [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:42 AM Flag