Anonymous
08/19/2023 09:21
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Nope, put it right out of your mind.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 09:04
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Anonymous wrote:I just do a card. No gifts means parents don’t want gifts. I think the people who bring them are rude.
+1. But I will say I find it really uncomfortable. Gift-giving is so engrained.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 08:04
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Anonymous wrote:Congratulations OP! You were the only one who followed directions! At this point, I’d be more concerned over the fact that you are hanging around adults who either can’t read, or are rude and don’t respect the host asked. Don’t expose your kid to people like this.
+1
No gifts = No gifts
Anonymous
08/19/2023 06:51
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Don't even give it another thought.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 04:26
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
I just do a card. No gifts means parents don’t want gifts. I think the people who bring them are rude.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 02:37
Subject: Re:Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
I had a similar experience, and I bring gifts to a no gifts party. The parents will deal.
Let them donate it or throw it in the trash.
Let them donate it or throw it in the trash.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 01:49
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
If you feel terrible, then yes. Otherwise, no. They can always donate the unwanted gift then its a win/win.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 01:28
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Congratulations OP! You were the only one who followed directions! At this point, I’d be more concerned over the fact that you are hanging around adults who either can’t read, or are rude and don’t respect the host asked. Don’t expose your kid to people like this.
Anonymous
08/19/2023 00:00
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
I don’t think you should feel bad at all.
Anonymous
08/18/2023 23:00
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Thank you for not bringing more stuff for my kid. As a no gift party mom, i appreciate it. We graciously accept gifts from those that bring them, but they are 100% not necessary and we regift/donate most non consumable things.
Anonymous
08/18/2023 22:55
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
We usually take a card and maybe put some stickers, erasers, or a keychain in the envelope.
Anonymous
08/18/2023 22:51
Subject: Re:Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
The parents appreciate it so much when you don’t bring a gift!
Anonymous
08/18/2023 22:50
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Nooooo - no means no!!
Anonymous
08/18/2023 22:50
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
Nope. If the invite says no gifts don't worry about it.
Anonymous
08/18/2023 22:37
Subject: Feeling terrible for not bringing a gift to a no gifts party when others did
The invitation requested no gifts please and I did just that. DS showed up without an actual gift. Other guests arrived with gifts. Maybe 2 people that I noticed actually did not bring a gift.
In the future, if it says no gifts, do I need to bring a gift?
In the future, if it says no gifts, do I need to bring a gift?