https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:04:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762930 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:53:10 +0000 anandam 1762930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know when I say "no gifts," I mean it, and I kind of hate that it's almost impossible to get anyone to listen. So I'd try to comply, but maybe bring a card with a photo of the two kids together to appease my own guilt if others go all out and bring toys? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762730 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:23:24 +0000 Raindrop 1762730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Card with money. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762727 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:22:01 +0000 catomd00 1762727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would bring a card with either a book or a gift card.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762688 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:10:54 +0000 Meowkers 1762688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would still bring some sort of gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762590 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:42:09 +0000 Dandelion 1762590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd bring something. I love giving kids presents. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762579 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:39:06 +0000 lamariniere 1762579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would bring a book. But if it were stated "no gifts" I wouldn't bring anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762282 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:52:48 +0000 bunnylove08 1762282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would bring a gift card or book </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762274 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:50:59 +0000 autumnlove 1762274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Book or gift card. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762222 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:27:17 +0000 MoonMoon 1762222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used that wording on our birthday invites, I thought it was a more polite way of saying no gifts! Most people didn't bring anything, so I was relieved. One person brought a gift card, which was appreciated, but...not necessary! :)</p> <p>(our parents insisted on giving gifts, we just opened those a couple of days after the party) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1762182 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:19:13 +0000 daniellemybelle 1762182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we'll do a book! Thanks everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761575 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:29:49 +0000 snowjewelz 1761575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do a giftcard too, so that way you're not up-showing other guests that really didn't bring a gift, but then it can satisfy your conscious :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761540 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:20:36 +0000 pui 1761540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd bring a card with money/a gift card if I was compelled to bring something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761522 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:15:43 +0000 looch 1761522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd bring a book. I feel like you can't go wrong with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761517 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:13:56 +0000 Alivoo01 1761517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably bring a card and some money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761077 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:01:57 +0000 mfa_lady 1761077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do a book, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761075 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:58:48 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1761075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd bring a book or a gift card </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761017 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:32:02 +0000 renee 1761017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the book idea :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761010 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:29:15 +0000 dolphin 1761010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd bring something small </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761006 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:28:07 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1761006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would bring a book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1761003 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:26:23 +0000 QueensBee 1761003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: I love this idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760946 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:54:06 +0000 travelgirl1 1760946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ask the family what their favourite charity is and make a donation. I feel bad not "buying" something to celebrate the birthday but don't want to clutter up their house with stuff they don't wasn't/need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760942 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:48:59 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1760942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only bring one if they were very close friends or family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760901 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:28:47 +0000 Smurfette 1760901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Book </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760899 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:27:50 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1760899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, the fact that they said 'not necessary' sort of leaves it up to interpretation. I like the idea of a book and a card! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760898 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:27:22 +0000 bisous 1760898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We included that wording on LO's first bday invitation. 95% of people brought gifts but stuck to something small like a book or PJ set. Works for me...I couldn't bring myself to actually say "please, no gifts" because I knew my family would be unhappy with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760894 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:25:46 +0000 MrsKRB 1760894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, the 'not necessary' wording makes me feel like it is still okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760891 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:23:23 +0000 blackbird 1760891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something smaller....a book probably </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760889 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:21:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 1760889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of a book. I would feel better than showing up empty handed but hey- if they prefer no gifts I can keep my money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760880 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:15:20 +0000 sandy 1760880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always bring a card and include a gift card </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gifts-not-necessary-would-you-still-bring-one#post-1760878 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:14:42 +0000 QueensBee 1760878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably bring a wrapped book. </p>