Birthday Parties: Melissa & Doug
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Birthday Party Etiquette
Asked by K.N. from Philadelphia
on June 7, 2011
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Hi - So I have a two part question. My son turned 3 a few months ago and since then he has been invited to 3 birthday parties for kids that he goes to daycare with. ...
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- I had 8 kids and couldn't afford to spend much for birthday party gifts. What I did to reduce the cost was to buy almost all my birthday party gifts between Christmas...
- "thought $15-$20 was a good amount" - I agree $15 or $20 max is a good limit. If both my kids are invited, I may spend a little more, as this typically occurs because...
- I would give them $5 gc from Chik Fil A and a homemade card on construction paper (I write something and my son colors/draws on it), because that's what we can afford....
Birthday Gifts
Asked by J.D. from Albany
on April 23, 2012
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Good Morning
My 5 year old is going to a casual afternoon weekday Birthday party next week. She's gone to a couple parties and I usually spend about 20 bucks on a gi...
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- We stick in the $10 range for gifts for a friends party. unless it is a very good friend. Now having said that I do stalk the clearance isles after christmas and alm...
- My son just turned 4 and heck, he likes the $1 silly putty as much as he likes the $20 Iron Man toy. So no worries about the price you spend. What does your daugh...
- $15 - $20 is what I usually spend. At 5 you could do anything. My girls are girly girls so they LOVE jewelry/make up/ nail polish. But a pillow pet sounds good too.
Birthday Presents for Twins?
Asked by T.P. from Boston
on June 28, 2010
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My friend invited me to her twins' 1st birthday party. She has a boy and a girl. I have no idea what to get them??? I invited her to my daughters 1st birthday and she ...
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- Hi I wouldn't. Spend the same amount. $15 on both or by a toy they can share for $30. I have boy girl twins and I wouldn't expect the same. Whatever you get them w...
- PP was right, NO, don't ever be expected to match what someone spends for your child's present. Everyone's income is different and I'm sure she'd never expect that muc...
- Get one of those collapsible tent/tunnel sets. The kids will love it, and play with it for years to come, and the price tag can be as big as you want...I think they s...
How Much Do You Spend on Birthday Gifts?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on June 5, 2007
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Hi ladies hoping you could help. We've been getting invited to birthday parties and I'm always wandering what I should spend on these gifts? The age ranges of the kid...
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- Hi I spend $10 on gifts, too. If its a close friend I will spend around $20.
- For close friends and family, I usually spend around $50. But, just for casual friends I spend around $30. I can't imagine only spending $10. I figure that most par...
- That is about what I usually spend, too. I now have two daughters though, and they are usually both invited. I have now uped the total amout to around $20-- $10 per ...
Creative Ways for a 4 Year Old "Horse" Theme Party
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on December 1, 2010
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Hi to everyone.
My DD's birthday party is coming up and she's really into horses. For some reason I've saved some large boxes and the packing material (mostly paper a...
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- You could do the whole Cowgirl theme and include the horse. Have some trail mix instead of chips. The cake could have horses on them or you could do cupcakes w/ hors...
- Great ideas! I am a little bit from you but do horse birthday parties reasonably www.shamrocktranch.com I also know of a gal who has a mini she does parties at you...
- I think the coral idea is really cute! My sister did a horse theme for my niece in April. She dressed her up like a cowgirl, had a horse cake and hired a lady to do po...
What to Buy a 4 Year Old Girl for Her Birthday?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on July 28, 2009
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We have a birthday party to go to for a 4 year old girl. What are girls into at this age? If you have any suggestions of something cute that I know would be safe to ...
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- I know my daughter was really into the princesses at this age, the dresses for dressing up, anything princess. Also dolls were a bit hit also. Good luck!
- Dress-up and pretend play clothes and toys. : )
- I just asked the mother who invited my kids to her daughter's 4th b-day. She said she just started liking barbie dolls. It's always safe to just ask the M., then you'r...
Birthday Gifts
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on May 20, 2009
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Hello All,
I am in need of a GOOD birthday gift for my best friend’s son who will be 5. He is very much into horses and when I say vary, I mean very. My friend ha...
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- Buy him a pony! Just kidding! I was going to suggest Melissa and Doug also. I have ordered them from Amazon.com, but I think Toys R Us carries some of there stuff a...
- Gift cert to a stable or lone star park. Rent a mini horse for the party.
- What about a horse stable for all his horses? Melissa & Doug has some really cute ones. Maybe a horse trailer and truck too. Does he have a cowboy outfit? He may lik...
3Rd Birthday Ideas
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on January 31, 2011
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Help! Our little girl will be turning 3 in about 6 weeks and we have no idea what to get her for her birthday - and Grandma is asking for ideas! What are some things y...
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- Your daughter is now at an age where she's in a whole new category of toys - she can have the small pieces now. Barbie, Polly Pocket, Strawberry Shortcake. All thing...
- My 3 year old daughter loves her dress up clothes, especially high heels and crowns, she loves to paint, she loves to ride her bike (although it's a bit cold now but a...
- We always looked in resale shops for Halloween costumes and dress up clothes. I bought lots of fancy little dresses at the Salvation Army for $.40...really, they had ...
1St Birthday Gift
Asked by J.J. from Altoona
on September 3, 2009
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Hello! I am in need of some affordable birthday gift ideas for our nephew who will soon be 1. He has twin sisters that recently turned 3 & they have pretty much every ...
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- You already got some great ideas, but one I didn't see was a magazine subscription. My guys got one for their second birthday, but it's never too early. They love (a...
- I have a friend whose grandparents gave him a share of Disney stock every year for Christmas and birthday. He cashed them in when he went to college and had a good bi...
- Tickets to the zoo? Tickets to the aquarium? At his age, he might get in free, but the rest of the family won't.
First Birthday Gift Ideas
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on April 6, 2008
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I have quite a few friends who have babies who will be turning 1 year old in the next few months. My baby (our first) is 6 months old, so I am not quite sure what an a...
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- S.- I normally buy gifts for a 1 year old is summer outfits or fall outfits something that they can use and also toys for a one year old children. read the box and ...
- At the last 1 year old birthday party we went to, I picked out some cute bath toys. It was great because no one else had thought about them and the little girl didn't...
- savings bond, clothes outfit, or toy. 1 year olds are just starting to walk or perfecting it so enjoy any push toys like poppers or lawnmowers, etc. They also enjoy ...
