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How Much to Spend on Gifts?
Asked by C.Z. from Chicago
on May 10, 2008
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Hi, Moms. Just wondering how much each of you spend on birthday gifts for preschoolers and elementary aged children. I have a 3 year old and he is starting to receive...
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- I would think 15-20 dollars tops would be acceptable for gifts for toddlers. My daughter turned 3 and we didnt expect anything extravagant...we mostly wanted her just ...
- You don't need to go over $10. Art supplies are one of the best presents, because for $10 you can get several kinds of colored markers, paints, or pencils, with a pad...
- Hi I myself have a 5 year old and I 3 year old but we got invited to our first b-day party for her age in preschool and it was hard to decide on how much to spend. We...
Gift for Kid Who Has Everything!
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2009
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My daughter will be 6 next weekend, and my husband and I have no clue what to get her. She really has EVERYTHING! We do a HUGE Christmas, and smaller gifts at birthday...
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- R.: Hello and good morning. At six years old - your daughter should NOT have "everything" - as this will lead to her feeling "entitled" to things that aren't her...
- she is old enough to start learning about the value of money, so get her a savings account and a savings bond so that she can afford to go to college. not exciting...
- What about tickets for an event of some sort? I just took my granddaughter to see Annie at the Hippodrome. Or, since she is into girly stuff, how about taking her for...
Birthday Party Etiquette and Gift
Asked by H.W. from Los Angeles
on September 30, 2011
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Morning Mamas, I have a few questions about my son’s upcoming birthday party. He is turning 6 and while he’s had a pretty big birthday bash every year this is the ...
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- Orintal trading company! I just got 72 glider planes for $8.00. If you have time to wait for shipping, you can get lots of fun stuff. Sometimes the unit is a gross (14...
- First, the simple one, goodie bags. That is way too many kids to buy goodie bags for. The expense makes it a no brainer in my book. My grandchildren have had birthd...
- If your ex gives you half the money for the 2 games, I see that you have two options. Wrap up both games and give them as 'from Mommy and Daddy'. Or wrap each separa...
2 Year Old birthday---THE Must Have Gift?
Asked by J.T. from Youngstown
on August 31, 2009
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My beautiful little boy will be 2 this October, and I am looking for the perfect gift. My husband and I are going to buy him a tv for his big boy room and also a nice...
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- Sorry I haven't read all the responses so I may be repeating what others have said. My daughter just turned 2 last week and the two things she's played with and LOVES ...
- I know you weren't asking for this, but please rethink your gift of the tv. The reason why, and before I say this, let me say that we are BIG tv people in my house. ...
- I have to agree with the others who said not to get the TV. At his age you still need to monitor what he is watching, and he may never want to leave his room! Don't ...
1St Birthday Gift
Asked by V.N. from Chicago
on June 21, 2009
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My son is turning one soon and my family is already asking what they should get him for his first birthday. I have no idea and have been looking around but am not sur...
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- My parents got Connor a table and chair set. It is very durable plastic (I think Little Tykes). He loves to sit at his table and color and most of the time he even e...
- Money for their college fund! Seriously! They don't need lots of toys or clothes, they grow our of them. But if you put money away for them they will love it when the...
- Since your son will be one and really won't understand what gifts are get the essentials that you need. Diapers, wipes if he is trying to walk they have these cute pu...
Need Ideas for Party Favors
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 4, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in a few weeks (!!!) and we're having his birthday party at the swimming pool with all his little friends. We want to have little gifts for his fr...
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- If you do beach balls or floatie type things, bring a sharpie to write the names on them !
- Our cousin just had a party for her daughter. They had 3 books for the children to choose from. The got two small pieces of candy, a book, and they craft they made. ...
- I would imagine that it is ok to have beach balls and floatie inner tube type pool toys. They sell those and other "summer" themed items at the dollar stores (I like D...
Birthday - Other Ideas on What a Celebration Might Consist of or Be Like
Asked by J.W. from Minneapolis
on June 18, 2008
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Our little girl is going to be 5 next month. We would like to have some kind of celebration that is less gift-oriented, a time for gathering and fellowship w/friends.....
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- I have seen many different invitations this year for 6 year old bday parties, many of them wrote on the invitation no presents please just come for fun and games. It s...
- J., For my sons 7th birthday we went to the movies. The theater by us as a party room and show packages. anyone going to the movie got popcorn and a pop plus we were a...
- Hi J.~ I have two daughters ages 8 and 11. Birthday parties can be so stressful. My husband is the sole provider for our family, so our birthdays have to be conse...
January Birthday
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on August 4, 2010
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My son will be turning six on January 18th. Every year, he gets a ton of gifts for Christmas and his birthday. There are so many of them that I think he's kind of over...
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- They do get so many toys, so I love the idea of experiences as a gift. For my kid's birthdays, we give them a special "outing" for their birthday, so each kid birthday...
- My son will also be turning 6 on January 11th! (1/11/11) :) I am looking forward to hearing the responses because I deal with the same thing. He gets so much for C...
- My birthday is January 3, and I always felt gypped with a combo birthday/Christmas gift. Of course, back then, we only got a few gifts anyway. How about a savings bo...
Birthday Ideas for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by H.O. from Lincoln
on May 21, 2009
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I would LOVE some help with birthday ideas for my almost 5 year old little girl. I've been asked for gift ideas and I'm really at a loss for ideas to give them. My ...
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- If she likes to draw, I have seen commercials for color explosion 3d chalk with 3d glasses. That looks pretty cool and could be a fun inexpensive gift. [or just regula...
- What about gardening items? Seeds, gloves, pot, shovel, watering can, etc.
- how about a slip and slide or a fun sprinkler? new beach towels, sand toys, flip flops etc are always a hit with my girls. they also have new 3-d chalk, cool sidewal...
How to Cope with "Everybody Else Gets" When It's TRUE!
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 15, 2009
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My 10- and 13-year-old children attend a small parochial school and most of the families there are pretty much middle-class. Both complain that everyone else in their...
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- My brother and I often used the "but so and so has x" with our parents and their responsewas the same as yours, "that's other families". My children are 8yo, 2yo and I...
- I love Allison's post. Teach your kids the true value of their money by making them take responsibility for managing their own money. That is a lesson that will pay ...
- Stick to your guns! You are responcible for how you raise your kids. Too many people live beyond their means, on credit, etc...That's why we are in the financial mess ...
