https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:01:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-594651 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:32:33 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 594651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but something really small like stickers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-594594 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:16:14 +0000 Mrs. Pen 594594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never gone to a party that said no gifts, but I wouldn't bring a gift if asked not to...</p> <p>oh scratch that! My gparents said no gifts for their 50th anniversary - but all of us kids/grandkids/nieces/nephews etc all put together an album for them with letters from each of us. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592900 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:54:31 +0000 anonysquire 592900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I am annoying but always yes! Even if it's just a $50 slipped in a card or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592898 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:52:48 +0000 Rubies 592898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been to one but I would bring a card with a gift card inside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592597 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:05:17 +0000 sandy 592597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like most everyone else, I bring a card with a gift card tucked in to be given as we are leaving. We've done zoo passes for good friends and amazon/target/barnes &amp; noble for friends we don't know as well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592493 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:13:08 +0000 rachiecakes 592493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bring a card with a gift card tucked inside. I keep it in my bag until we're about to leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592433 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:51:07 +0000 Modern Daisy 592433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't believe I've ever been to a no gift party, but if I were invited to one I would probably just bring a card so I'm giving something in case there is a big gift table and I'm the only one not contributing to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592429 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:49:10 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 592429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always bring a token, usually a book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592425 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:47:09 +0000 heffalump 592425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been to a no gift party. I think I'd do what others said, and have something small in my purse just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592420 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:45:07 +0000 yoursilverlining 592420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m very uncomfortable attending parties/going to other people’s homes without bringing something, so I would bring a card and a gift card or something that could fit in my purse. If no one else brings a gift, I might leave the gift card in my bag for another party haha, that’s terrible; but I hate going empty handed as a guest, but would also be mortified if I was the only one who didn’t show up with a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592343 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:18:28 +0000 T-Mom 592343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this once, at my very first no gift party. It said no gifts please and we made a donation to the world wildlife foundation in the child's name which also resulted in a free panda umbrella being sent to their house. The family was very gracious but later I felt dumb since no one else brought a gift. We have also done no gift parties since then, and someone always brings something (usually small). We always say thank you and write a card, but I don't think anyone else feels bad since the majority of the guests follow the instructions and don't bring gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592258 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:47:39 +0000 sunny 592258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would still bring a gift... it would just feel odd to show up to a party without one. But like other posters have said, I'd bring something small to transport. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592252 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:46:43 +0000 pinkcupcake 592252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I don't. I take them at their word :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592249 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:46:24 +0000 Mrs. Train 592249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a card with a gift card would be fine but I wouldn't bring a large wrapped gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592246 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:45:02 +0000 LuLu Mom 592246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would proabbly have a gift card in my purse just in case I see I"m the only one who didn't! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592245 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:44:30 +0000 SAHM0811 592245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't bring a gift if that was the request.</p> <p>We recently went to a 5 year old's party where instead of gifts, they asked for donations to a few charities to choose from. Maybe you could ask the family if there are any charities they'd appreciate some support for? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592241 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:43:27 +0000 loveisstrange 592241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, because that's what they wanted. If we did a no gift party and people still brought them, I'd be pretty peeved. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592227 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:39:25 +0000 runsyellowlites 592227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't b/c that's what was requested. Especially since you don't know why they requested that. Ie. We almost had a present-less birthday for DS this year b/c he went through an "ungrateful" stage. We told ALL of our friends &amp; family that he wasn't to get ANYTHING new until he resolved it... thankfully for him he did about 2 months out from his birthday. Had he not though we would've said "no gifts" and would've been pretty upset had he still gotten some. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-592209 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:35:32 +0000 tororojo 592209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't bring a gift since it specifically said not to. If other people choose to be overzealous, that's their choice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591900 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:54:44 +0000 KissMeCait 591900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was raised to always bring a gift, regardless of what the host requests. I wouldn't show up to a dinner party without at least a bottle of wine so I'm certainly not going to go to a birthday party empty handed. However, I would gift something small and easy to transport so that it wasn't a hassle (like a gift card). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591827 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:40:58 +0000 Grace 591827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Defeats the purpose if you bring a gift, and I'd hate to contribute to someone else feeling bad because they followed the "rule". If it became a problem for me, I'd probably hide one in the car, just in case, like Andrea86. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591826 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:40:51 +0000 pastemoo 591826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: I'd bring something for mom and dad (bottle of wine?) but no gifts.<br /> We're going to put "please, no toys" on our invite. We really do not want any more toys. But I would never turn down a bottle of wine. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591805 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:35:49 +0000 andrea86 591805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate the "no gift" rule because of this problem. I usually bring a card and have a gift ready in the car or my bag just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591741 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:21:10 +0000 immabeetoo 591741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't and I'd be a little irritated if someone did for one of our parties! Well probably ask for no gifts once birthday parties start; grandparents give enough toys as it is:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591425 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:39:46 +0000 Smurfette 591425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591421 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:38:42 +0000 Cole 591421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always bring a card and depending on the party I might have a just in case gift in my bag. I have been to parties where I was the only one not bringing a gift and the only one who did so at least with my plan I don't feel awkward! If it is a close friend (for me or a lo) I will usually get something I know they will like anyway just because I enjoy it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591418 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:38:05 +0000 littlek 591418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably bring a card and put a gift card in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591402 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:34:48 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 591402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would bring a card, to be opened later, stuffed with Jeffrey dollars or GC to book store or another place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591319 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:18:04 +0000 chopsuey 591319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually bring something educational. Like a puzzle or book.<br /> We're having a little party for dd and I said no gifts. Not expecting anyone to bring anything, and might feel a little bad if they do.. :T </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-a-birthday-party-invite-says-no-gifts-do-you-bring-one-anyway#post-591318 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:17:59 +0000 hilsy85 591318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also have a birthday party like this next month...the invitation says no gifts, but we will probably bring books or a gift certificate to barnes&amp;Nobles or something. </p>