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How Much Do You Spend for a Classmate's Birthday?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 29, 2011
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My 5 year old is going to a birthday party for a classmate. I got the classmate a $20 gift card (the kid asked for gift cards). Is that enough to spend?
"No Gifts"
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on October 21, 2009
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My 3 year old son just got invited to a b-day party for a classmate. On the invitation, it states "no gifts". It feels weird to show up at a party without a gift, bu...
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- What about making some homemade cookies along with a card?
- Well, I think you've gotten a good take on responses at this point thus far. But to add my two cents...no gift means just that. Bring or make a card and if you still...
- we like to make donations to Heifer international in honor of the birthday child. I found out about the organization through Oprah. Maybe you have a favorite child/h...
How Much Do You Spend on Gifts?
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2009
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Hi mommies,
My son just started pre-K (he is 4) and of course, we started getting invited to all the birthday parties. My question is.... what do you guys normally...
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- Hey, I'm also a 45-sh mom of a 4 year old! Love every minute of it. About your question, I think the closest the friend, the more time I take to pick something nice (i...
- I normally spend $20-$30 per gift. I'd say based on what my son has gotten as gifts, that's pretty norm, although I've seen as low as probably $10, but I wouldn't say...
- D., I have two girls that get invited to lots of parites. I try to keep the spending around $10 or if its a really good friend no more than $15-$20 ( but those are rar...
Gifting "Requirements?" Is This Needed?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on May 21, 2010
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Hi all,
We are on a tight budget. But we have several occasions of friends, that usually would warrant a "gift."
And of course there is Father's Day coming up too.
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- 1) No 2) Heavens, no 3) Yes, but something handmade would be fine 4) No you don't have to, but a small token or just a card would be nice 5) A small g...
- Here are my thoughts: 1. No 2. No 3. Yes, but it can be homemade and meaningful, rather than expensive 4. Not necessary, but something small (even a $25 gift car...
- Of this list I think the only "required" gifts are the Dad and best friend. A very fun craft we did for Dad last year was making a stepping stone for him. We put the d...
Do You Feel Blessed Today?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on May 8, 2011
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I feel SO blessed today! I am so lucky to have the husband I have, even in the really bad times when he seems like the last person I want around. My kids may drive me ...
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- I do. I was thinking today how easy it would be to feel disappointed that we couldn't go out for brunch or dinner at a nice restaurant because we have no money. But ...
- i feel so absolutely blessed. my husband exceeded my expectations, my son was wonderful to be around as usual, and i got to spend time with my mom, grandparents, aunts...
- Yes! Not only did my husband cook breakfast and dinner for me (funny--I had to stay in the kitchen because he had a lot of questions, but he really wanted to do it "al...
Birthday Parties
Asked by R.M. from Spartanburg
on January 8, 2008
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I am wondering how others feel about birthday parties. When my son is invited to a birthday party and we are not able to go I still make sure that the child gets a gi...
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- I'm a little surprised by the fact the other mother told you what she wants you to buy for her child. That seems quite a bit forward. I'm about to have a birthday part...
- Hi! I, myself have been in your situation before. I have a 16 yr. old, 13 yr. old and a 18 mth old. There have been times when my children would go to a party, but tha...
- I've never sent a gift to someone when my children have not attended the party. I feel that if they go they bring a gift, if they can not go, then I don't buy a gift....
Making Meals for a Friend
Asked by B.K. from New York
on April 15, 2011
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My son's schoolmate was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. I know they are spending alot of time and back forth at the hospital and I wanted to make some meals for thei...
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- That is a great thing you're doing and super helpful. Here's 2 recipes (one for upside down pizza and one for quiche) that my kids love, and are perfect for transporti...
- Homemade soups and spagehetti sauce freeze well. Even pasta freezes well and can be reheated by running under hot water. Casseroles, including lasagna, - prepare and ...
- Things that can easily be reheated without drying out too much, like lasagna, stew, chili, spaghetti sauce w/ meatballs, macaroni and cheese, eggplant parm., etc. I w...
Ideas for Taking a Treat to School for Birthday
Asked by M.W. from Sacramento
on September 14, 2008
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Its my daughters birthday next week and i was hoping to get a few ideas of a small treat she could bring to school to share with the rest of her class. It would be nic...
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- How about doughnut holes and milk or juice. You send or bring them in the morning. My other idea is popsicles at the end of the day or at last recess. If you want t...
- I've taken an Edible Arrangement basket to my son's class for his birthday celebration. The kids loved it and it was beautiful. If that's too much money you could ma...
- Madelaines are tasty and small, not too sugary, and not messy. You can get a tub of very good ones at Costco -- I believe they carry Sugarbowl Bakery. Whatever brand...
My Son Wasn't Invited to a Birthday Party
Asked by C.K. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2010
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Hello,
I feel really sad that my son wasn't invited to a birthday party that one of his preschool classmates is having. I know this is only the beginning of a lifetim...
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- My son is 4, and you're right, this is the beginning of a life filled with hopefully only occasional disappointments. I had a 4th b-day party for my son. We invited ...
- I doubt the kids will say anything about it, they're only in preschool. Everyone else gave you good advice. I just have to say, the way you wrote your last senten...
- He might not even mention it. Hopefully he won't!
Fear of Preschool with Child's Life Threatening Food Allergies
Asked by A.S. from Rockford
on January 9, 2009
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Hello - Our daughter has severe egg and nut allergies. I'm thinking ahead to the issue of preschool - looking for advice as to how you deal with this situation? Our da...
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- I am sure I am repeating info, but at our son's preschool there are no snacks allowed that contain certain ingredients. Do not think that the teachers will not help y...
- A., My son (now 4 1/2) used to be in daycare and is now in preschool. At both places, he is not allowed to even bring anything with peanuts in it to school. They ...
- Before you worry too much, you should talk to a few preschools about their policies. Childhood allergies are so common now that most preschools are well equipt to hand...
