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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Almost every single kids party I have been to is a no gifts party. I honestly consider it tacky when someone does not say no gifts.  [/quote]

+1. Especially if it’s a party in the playground with pizza and cupcakes and nothing else.  Those should absolutely be “no gift” parties. [/quote]

I disagree with this. The spirit of the gift is to celebrate someone’s birthday.
If the family doesn’t one them - that’s fine. But to state that the playground party is not enough in your mind to merit a gift seems very transactional and tasteless.

We just recently attended one of these playground parties. There were grocery store cupcakes, a cheese and crackers platter also from the store and water bottles. People brought gifts. The kids play outside. It was refreshingly low key since some people go all out for things in this area. [/quote]

Nothing wrong with saying no gifts it’d that’s your preference but I strongly prefer playground parties in general and of course would be delighted to bring a gift unless specifically asked not to.[/quote]

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