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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Give me a break! We do these all the time! We have a large generous family and a small house. 
We don't need anymore toys, so if you don't like it don't go to the party, and get over yourself (I hate it when people use the term folks) [/quote]

It's actually considered rude to try to dictate how other give gifts.  Even Miss Manners says that you are not supposed to mention gift-giving unless the giver asks.  If you have a large generous family and a small house, then you graciously accept gifts, you save a few good gifts that you will not use to regift to other children when your child attends their parties and you donate the remainder to charity.  For close family and friends, you can discuss (away from any gift giving occasion) having too many things and that you'd prefer they not give gifts.  For acquaintances, like the parents of classmates, just let them give a gift and be gracious.

I agree with OP.  To mention anything about gift giving, including "no gifts please" is rude.  It's becoming more commonplace, but it is still rude.[/quote]

+1  Am I the only re-gifter?  Also, I love to give new stuff to charities.  I think they get so many used toys and clothes, that I like being able to take lovely new gifts that were given to my children, and pass them on.  It's not working as well now that they're older; but we don't have big parties every year, so it's not a problem.[/quote]

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