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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you're hosting a party, especially one where people are bringing gifts, at the very least you should be springing for appetizers. If you don't like the menu you don't have to eat it or you can change the venue. If the party is anywhere around meal time there should be something more substantial to eat.[/quote]

She's providing a wonderful afternoon where the guests can play with friends and do something exciting.  (I'm guessing this would be around $20/child).  She's also offering cake.  I suspect there will be some type of goody bag as well.  How much does she have to spend to earn your present?  What type of present are you buying a child that is so valuable?

Although people eat meals at different times, it seems like she's scheduled her party about as far from STANDARD meal times as possible.  If you have different customs, that's great, but you should not expect the rest of the world to accommodate you.

Finally, whatever happened to it's the thought that counts?  I think this poster is throwing a generous party.  But if a parent felt that for whatever reason she needed/wanted to throw a backyard party with cake and pin the tale on the donkey would you refuse to come or just tell her that she hadn't spent enough for you to bring a gift?
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