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WWYD: No gifts...

EvansEvans
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My two girls are so blessed that they have so much stuff already. ?I really would prefer no gifts for K's second birthday, but am unsure how to word it or say it.

I know it is technically bad manners to include it at all since it implies a gift should be given, but I really would prefer people just come and celebrate.

So if you could answer my poll, I would greatly appreciate it.

Also, if you pick 1 or 2 any wording suggestions are very much welcomed.?

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Re: WWYD: No gifts...

  • MrsMcJamieMrsMcJamie

    What about something like "No Gifts Please. Your presence is present enough!"

    Good luck! I think it's a great idea and wouldn't find it tacky at all to see that in an invitation. I think explaining that K has so many things already etc might also help to have ppl actually honor the request too.

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  • lmc0714lmc0714
    What if you figured out a charity and made it clear you were donating the gifts to it?
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  • jenn&tim05jenn&tim05 member

    I chose 2.

    I would say something along the lines that K has been blessed by each of the invitees and that gifts this year really arent necessary she would simply love for you to just celebrate her second birthday. If the invitee feels that a gift is necessary please choose a donation to their favorite childrens charities....then maybe give a few options.

    Once they see the options maybe they would be more inclined to do that.

    It is a toughie....but a great idea! I may do the same for AT's second. I REALLY am not looking forward to all the crap that comes along with bdays.

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  • bobsbride2006bobsbride2006
    I went to a 2 year old's party this weekend and the Evite said no gifts. Most people brought food or drinks instead.
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  • alchrisalchris member
    I don't find it tacky at all to say no gifts please.  If I receive a child's birthday invitation and that's not clearly stated, I take a gift.  If it is clearly stated, I don't.  We put that that on Kira's first birthday invitations and it was a non-issue; I'm sure our friends appreciated it. :)
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  • marryingacoachmarryingacoach

    You can add it in the invites and I don't think anyone will be offended.

    You could add something like .. K is learning to share with others and ask instead of bringing her presents to please give to one of her favorite charities in her honor.. and name them. 

    Just an idea...  that may be to assuming but something along those lines.

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  • toadslovetoadslove

    imagelmc0714:
    What if you figured out a charity and made it clear you were donating the gifts to it?

    Our friends did this and it worked out great.  They found a childrens home to donate the toys to. 

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  • withoutshoeswithoutshoes

    My SIL does this with my niece every year.  She picks a charity she wants to sponsor and people bring gifts/money for that charity.  One year, everyone brought school items, and she donated them to her local public elementary school.  Another year, they sponsored their local SPCA, and everyone brought dog/cat food, etc. 

    I think it's an awesome gesture to teach kids it's not always about receiving but giving.  

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