Kid birthday party Amazon wish list? Really?
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Anonymous
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Granted, I asked when I RSVP'd via email, "Is there anything Timmy would like for his birthday," but I was taken aback to receive an Amazon wish list, in mostly the $35-50 range!
Usually, parents respond with "he loves Duplo blocks" or "she loves anything with unicorns," but this parent sent me a link. To be honest, I typically spend more like $15-25 on kid gifts for daycare friends at this age (3). Are Amazon wish list for kid birthday parties now de rigueur? |
Anonymous
| I never ask what "Timmy" likes. I just buy what I think a kid that age might enjoy and attach a gift receipt so never ran into the problem you're having. $35-50 is pretty high though, are there any gifts on the lower range? If not, amazon gift card is always good. I know he's only 3 but atleast this way his parents can use the giftcard to get him something off that list. Happy shopping! |
Anonymous
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You asked and they answered. You are still free to buy them any gift of any price range that you would like. Use the Amazon wish list as a gauge to what the kid likes.
Personally, I think those wish lists are useful. I don’t have one for me or my kids but it’s not a bad thing. |
Anonymous
| Uh, you asked! I thought you were going to say it was on the invite. Get over yourself. |
Anonymous
| Not normal but you asked and it was probably made for family. Take a look at what's asked and get something similar for cheaper. |
Anonymous
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You're an awful person! You seriously ASKED her for a wish list. And then whined about it.
I too make wishlists and it's for relatives. That's probably what hers was for. |
Anonymous
Oh, please. OP asked for gift ideas, not a "wish list" to literally one specific place. I'd be annoyed, because I don't shop at Amazon. "Billy loves trains" = you can find something wherever you happen to shop. |
Anonymous
| I made an amazon wishlist for DD for Christmas for family. It was incredibly easy instead of me answering 100 times with what she likes, her sizes, etc. If you don't want to get anything from the list, just use it as inspiration. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
No way. Bill loves trains isn't helpful at all. Have you ever bought trains!? They aren't all compatible. You have to list what brand. I prefer amazon wishlists. You can go buy the stuff off the wishlist at Target or Walmart or your local store if you'd like. You can just mark it as purchased on amazon. |
Anonymous
| Some parents keep a running wish list. I don't, not organized enough and we don't really have family who buys presents for our kids. But, if I had such a list and someone asked me for gift ideas, it would make sense to send the list. And, OP, you can just give an Amazon gift card in whatever amount you like. Also, it's pretty ridiculous for you to ask if something is de rigueur when it has happened to you exactly once! Clearly just an excuse to complain. |
Anonymous
 Billy loves trains = a train pencil case, a train water bottle, a book about trains, a sticker book about trains, etc., would be a good gift idea.
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Anonymous
| OP asked what the kid would like. OP did not ask for a list in the 35-50 dollar range. That's tacky. |
Anonymous
This. It was probably made for family where people tend to give higher priced gifts, and since you asked the parent shared that link. If I were you, I would give an Amazon gift card in your budget and the parent can use that to buy whatever Timmy wants. |
Anonymous
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Get with the times OP. You asked her for a wish list so she sent it to you. Did you expect her to have to tell all of the guests, individually, what the kid wanted. She already made a list to why not just send it to you?
If this type of thing bugs you, then parenting is going to be very difficult for you. Get over yourself! |