Do you actually go empty handed to a no gift party?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take a card.

Stop bringing a card as all I do is toss it in trash. I ready have enough junk and I do not want more! I guess in future I need to say no gifts, no cards, no food, no alcohol of any kind. Maybe then people will get the message that I am inviting you because I want to see you and not caging for a gift

You sound really pleasant and fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take a card.

Stop bringing a card as all I do is toss it in trash. I ready have enough junk and I do not want more! I guess in future I need to say no gifts, no cards, no food, no alcohol of any kind. Maybe then people will get the message that I am inviting you because I want to see you and not caging for a gift

Handmade cards from other kids are awesome! My kids cherish these. And they are easy enough to throw out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take a card.

Stop bringing a card as all I do is toss it in trash. I ready have enough junk and I do not want more! I guess in future I need to say no gifts, no cards, no food, no alcohol of any kind. Maybe then people will get the message that I am inviting you because I want to see you and not caging for a gift

Good Lord, cards are ephemera, you don't have to frame it.

[Anonymous]

Handmade cards are appreciated at our no gift parties. We do them, too, for other kids. It gives my kids practice in spending a few minutes thinking about the other person and coming up with a picture or message that they might like.

I love no gift parties and am thankful that they are the norm in our neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

I do what is asked of me. You say no gifts - I don’t bring a gift. You say “party starts at 7” - I show up at 7.

[Anonymous]

I always assume no gifts means (1) nothing that will need to be stored and (2) nothing that demands a thank you note.

My kids always make a card and we often attach a small item, like a glow stick or stickers or a curly straw, plus duplicates enough for all close in age siblings. Do parents really get bent out of shape over getting a homemade card and glow stick at a no gifts party?

[Anonymous]

No gift but we always bring a card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Always bring a gift.

Learn to read.

N O G I F T S

If your kids have too much stuff stop buying so much. Parties are to are to celebrate the child. Part of that is gifts. Mentioning gifts is tacky.

How old are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do what is asked of me. You say no gifts - I don’t bring a gift. You say “party starts at 7” - I show up at 7.

You are a good person and I for one appreciate you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do what is asked of me. You say no gifts - I don’t bring a gift. You say “party starts at 7” - I show up at 7.

You are a good person and I for one appreciate you.

I strive to do the same. I bring my kid on time, with or without a gift depending on what the invitation says and then I pick them up on time. I don’t complain, second-guess, criticize or gossip about other how other families want to celebrate their child’s birthday.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about "gifts not necessary"?

I went to one small one recently and some ppl did not bring one and some brought a small one (fidget popper, stickers, etc).

I don't bring one. No one in my social circle needs anything and can afford anything they want, especially more gifts/toys. "Gifts not necessary" I assume means "we really don't want more crap, but if you just cannot fathom showing up empty handed, do what makes you feel best." So, I am perfectly fine bringing nothing as I personally don't want more stuff and always say no gifts on invitations. I do have my kids make a nice card.

+1

[Anonymous]

I hate them too.

I have gone to a couple of these, and I was among a few who brought only cards. And the idiot parents put the gifts on display on a table. I felt embarrased. Never again!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate them too.

I have gone to a couple of these, and I was among a few who brought only cards. And the idiot parents put the gifts on display on a table. I felt embarrased. Never again!

Op here. We made a card and did not take a gift.

However, there was a gift table and a lot of gifts at the party. The birthday boy was very excited to see the gifts and wanted to open them. The mom said he had to wait until later.

[Anonymous]

Isn’t half the fun of birthdays for kids that age getting to receive and open gifts?? What party pooper parents to have a no gift party.

[Anonymous]

No. We bring a balloon or something consumable like bubbles or food.