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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No no no gift! The only time I violate this is when I fail to read the invite closely.

We just hosted 26 kindergartens, siblings and neighbors for a November birthday. I do not need 20+ toys a month before Christmas. We told our 6yr old we were going to say “no gifts” and that in exchange we would buy him a Lego set. He received 3 gifts and a lot of drawings and handmade cards from kids. He was happy, we were happy.

When a kid does a food drive, book swap, pet supplies for the animal shelter, etc. we always do our best to participate- especially like the pet supplies thing where it’s part of the party theme. [/quote]

[b]Or, you could buy less for your child and let them have gifts from friends.  But, hey we get it, you are too good to let your kid have presents.[/b]

A donation drive is not for a birthday.  If you don't want gifts, fine, but you really shouldn't say anything about gifts or demand donations as it's tacky.  [/quote]

Not PP, but my kids don't need 20+ toys AT Christmas, never mind other times of the year.  Also, like many of the PPs, I live in a small condo.  We'll be no gifts until the parties are just a few close friends.

For invites, I follow the requests of the host.  It's not that deep.[/quote]

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