I feel like saying that is different than "please no gifts." I don't want to be the only empty handed guests! This is a child's birthday. I'm not sure if it matters but this was conveyed to me via Facebook message. There was not a formal invitation.
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I'd bring a gift or a card with money either way.
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No, if I told that to party guests, it would be because I really didn't want anything else in the house. If you insist, bring something like a book or some balloons.
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I've never seen that type of wording before. It's hard to tell... I guess I would be more inclined to bring one since they're not outright saying don't bring one? :T I don't know...
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I would probably bring a wrapped book.
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I always bring a card and include a gift card
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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.
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Something smaller....a book probably
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Yes, the 'not necessary' wording makes me feel like it is still okay.
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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.
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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!
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Book
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I would only bring one if they were very close friends or family.
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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.
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@travelgirl1: I love this idea!
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i would bring a book.
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I'd bring something small
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I really like the book idea
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I'd bring a book or a gift card
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I'd do a book, too.
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I'd probably bring a card and some money.
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I'd bring a book. I feel like you can't go wrong with that.
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I'd bring a card with money/a gift card if I was compelled to bring something.
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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
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I think we'll do a book! Thanks everyone!
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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!
(our parents insisted on giving gifts, we just opened those a couple of days after the party)
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Book or gift card.
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i would bring a gift card or book
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I would bring a book. But if it were stated "no gifts" I wouldn't bring anything.
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I'd bring something. I love giving kids presents.
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I would still bring some sort of gift.
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I would bring a card with either a book or a gift card..
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Card with money.
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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?
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