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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bring a card only. 
We make our own cards in our house so I’d have my kid make a card.

On a side note, I think no gift parties for kids are stupid but that’s just me. I’d still respect the request. [/quote]
Why? We say no gifts bc we truly have too much stuff. Our kids get plenty of gifts/money from family. When people bring gifts, it’s always stuff we don’t need or want, my kids generally choose to donate them and still need to write a thank you. We also go to a school with a diverse socio economic student body so don’t want anyone to feel different when they walk in without a gift and others have them. Please respect the no gifts. [/quote]
I’m the PP. the gifts are part of the fun of a birthday. Mine is almost 13 now and I would say 50% of her gifts are either gift cards or cash. 25% are stuff off her wishlist ( I’ll send it only if people ask). The other 25% are surprise gifts she has always enjoyed receiving from friends. 
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There’s a big difference between a 13yo who can write their own thank you cards and a 5yo. And to the poster who feels bad for these kids bc they don’t get gifts - what? Do you really think these kids aren’t getting any gifts at all? The problem is that my kids get too many gifts from family and family friends, they don’t need stuff from their classmates too. It’s more important to have people actually come and enjoy the party and celebrate the kid. [/quote]

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