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Toys - Birthday Party Etiquette on Asking for No Gifts
I find it interesting that it is considered poor etiquette to say "no gifts" or "donations to..." on a birthday invite. I have gotten numerous wedding ...
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- Hi T., While sticklers for etiquette will say that saying "no gifts please" on your invites is bad etiquette, I tried it anyways for my son's second birthday. It didn...
- I've also heard other families doing book swap parties and think it sounds like a great idea (Haven't tried one personally yet). Another idea I thought was clever was...
- Hey T., My son was invited to a birthday party where the parents asked that no one bring any gift but if they felt as if they wanted to get the child something then...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Hey Jen! i just bought my kids s music set from Parents (at Target), ..... one end of the ribbon to the other, and it looks like a fancy wedding cake. ...
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- Honestly I would get something off the person's registry. It's nice to get themed gifts if they are from a more personal nature or have sentimental value. Otherwise......
- I like to give things that they hadn't necessarily thought of needing because they won't need them right away like sippy cups and plates and bowls and some of those co...
- Hi Jen, When my daughter in law had her shower she commented to me she wished someone would give her a new nightgown and shower gel for the hospital stay and I tho...
Gifts or Surprises for Dad/husband Who Is Turning 50?
In my family we are big on "gifts from the heart" especially on the BIG birthdays. We ask people -everyone- friend .... Parent's 50Th Wedding Anniversary ...
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- When my mom turned 50 last year I purchased a scrapbook and put together some pictures, etc. of all of the members of our family ( i have 2 brothers and a sister). I h...
- Hot air balloon ride. truly an unforgettable experience. The kids should be ok to come along- I don't remember if there is an age limit- when I suprised my dad I wasn...
- How about a 50 things we love about dad poster? Or sending him 50 birthday cards? The online photo centers(Snapfish, shutterfly, kodak gallery) usually have great phot...
Gifts and "Regrets" for Social Invitations
There were at least a dozen couples who RSVP'd for the wedding, ..... if it was an open house...and did NOT send gifts/cards since they (child and parents! ...
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- RSVP-ing to weddings, showers, graduations, formal events and birthday parties is highly important - and rude to not do so. (Especially for weddings where there's a s...
- With my baby shower and wedding showers, we called the people on the guest list that never responded with an RSVP. They would call and say, "I just wanted to confirm y...
- I have always responded to invitations that I receive. If I send a regret to someone that I know well, then I do send a gift. If I'm responding to someone that I do ...
Sweet Sixteen Gift Ideas
You could still have a party for her But the greatest gift a parent can give .... For my 1-yr wedding anniversay (paper), my mother made a calendar for me; ...
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- When I was 16 my mom paid for me to see a play with a bunch of friends. If you're a guest at a party you could buy her 2 tickets to a show so she could go there on a ...
- For her gift how about a nice gold or white gold ring with her birthstone or a couple "real" diamonds in it? That way it can be her right hand ring and she can wear i...
- Check out the jewelry at somethingsilver.com -- they have a lot of pieces with quotes written on them, or with words such as "dream", "love", etc. I have a sister-in-...
Nephew's Baptism
Mine was monagrammed with my baptism date and then again with my wedding date. ... already exist his parents may want to choose something of that nature for your nephew. ... I think gifts are all dependant upon your family's traditions. ...
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- My sons received engraved silverwear. I really liked the "toddler" size as they were able to use them much longer. Now they are packed away in there hope boxes. The...
- I think gifts are all dependant upon your family's traditions. Our family (on both my side and my husband's side) always gives a gift for a niece or nephew. I wouldn...
- I think gifts are usually appropriate.
Recently engaged..seeking Wedding Books/magazines/websites
Have friends give you their expertise (or a nice discount on it) as wedding gifts. Does someone sew? Perhaps they can make the bridesmaids dresses, etc. ...
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- Congratulations. I didn't use books or magazines to plan - just did what I wanted. I want to strongly suggest, though, that the two of you stick to a budget. Th...
- 10 years ago my husband and I got married - we planned the whole thing ourselves, and split the cost w/both sets of parents, but we wanted to keep the whole thing unde...
- http://www.theknot.com/
Foster Parents Looking for Activities for 10 Yr Old Girl
I am a new foster parent to a 10 year old, have no children of my own so a ... that she would like It's just like registering for a wedding or new baby but ...
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- All 10 year olds are in a different place. I have one and he is enjoying different things than his friends. That being said ~ can you ask her? :) My 10 year ol...
- My 11 year old girl likes Webkinz. Those are a popular assortment of stuffed animals that come with a code so they can go online and create a home for their animal, pl...
- How wonderful for you! I would so love to foster but my dh doesn't want to. I agree with the others who mentioned Girl Scouts. My dd(11) is a total tomboy but still en...
Husband's 40Th B'day - Need Ideas for Gifts
We are 1st time parents. Not only would I like some ideas for gifts from me ... I can do these for men or women and these also make excellent wedding gifts! ...
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- things you might get your husband is mabey a watch,walet,shirt,shoes,jacket
- Not sure if you live in a house or apt., but planting a tree for his brithday and having a plaque made with the baby's handprint and daddy's print too, date of plantin...
- Hi, My hubby loves electronic stuff! Anything that does cool stuff, for Christmas he asked for a coffee maker with a timer, he loves it! And I also got him a GPS las...
Poll on What You Think About Repaying Parents
Loans and gifts are DIFFERENT. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? .... I never went to college and they didn't pay for my wedding so I feel that there ...
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- (written after your update) It sounds like you are doing the right thing-being VERY clear about when you can repay and the reasoning why-sorry to hear about your hu...
- I think that you should repay your parents if you borrowed money and it was not given as a gift. If you borrowed the money from a bank would you question whether or no...
- Loans should be documented in writing and signed by both parties clearly spelling out the amount borrowed and when it is expected to be paid back. I agree with the ear...
