Ruby Rose Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I am in the process of downsizing everything in our life, which includes the rooms full of kids toys and stuff. Birthday season is rolling around which means the kids will be getting MORE STUFF. I'm dreading it! It will be bag loads of $10-$20 gifts that will end up in heaps with other toys by the next week. My DD really wants a Kindle Fire for her birthday. I really don't mind buying that for her, but I thought it would be awesome if we could come up with a way to request cash vs toys to help her make this purchase on her own. Yes, I know Miss. Manners would frown, but ... I was trying to come up with a clever way to say it like: A Stuff the Pig Party (Piggy Bank) Money Tree Fill the Nest with Eggs (like put money in plastic eggs with a note) ??? I don't plan to say NO gifts. I was just going to say something about her having some big items on her wish list and if they would like to contribute to that she would be thrilled. What says the Hive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 While I think it's fine to do a "no gifts" party, I just can't think of a tactful way to ask for money in lieu of gifts. Close relatives (grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc.) might be okay with this request if you have that kind of relationship with them, but to ask anyone else for money in lieu of gifts would not be ok IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 While I think it's fine to do a "no gifts" party, I just can't think of a tactful way to ask for money in lieu of gifts. Close relatives (grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc.) might be okay with this request if you have that kind of relationship with them, but to ask anyone else for money in lieu of gifts would not be ok IMO. Ditto. Have a no gifts party and tell grandma to send cash. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm talking about family. I'd never request that from her friends. :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Kid friends will do the kid thing. You could talk to relatives and close personal friends about a group gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I often get asked what DC want for Christmas birthdays. IF ASKED, I'd say, "DD's been saving up for a Kindle Fire, so she'd appreciate any help with that." or something along those lines. My parents and I are very close, so I'd be okay saying "If anyone asks you if you know what DD would like, you can tell them she's trying to save up for a Kindle." But I probably wouldn't come out and say it to anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I often get asked what DC want for Christmas birthdays. IF ASKED, I'd say, "DD's been saving up for a Kindle Fire, so she'd appreciate any help with that." or something along those lines. My parents and I are very close, so I'd be okay saying "If anyone asks you if you know what DD would like, you can tell them she's trying to save up for a Kindle." But I probably wouldn't come out and say it to anyone else. This is most likely what I'll do. Maybe by then I'll have a better handle on the toy situation. Thanks for all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Would an Amazon Gift Card work? It avoids a "cash transaction". For non-techy grandparents (who don't want to order online), you can buy them at Walmart-type checkout lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 You have to wait until someone asks, "What would she like for her birthday?" And then you say, "Well, actually, now that you ask, she saving her pennies for a Kindle Fire. If you want to give cash, I think she'd be pretty thrilled." I love it when a kid wants money. Soooooo easy to shop for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I think a better way to approach it would be to tell anyone who asks that she is trying to save money for a Kindle. Of course, this is assuming they ask (and they do in our family - every year, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I only mention something if ASKED. Ds9's birthday is this weekend. I have had 2 friends ask what he wanted. I said that he really needs some new arrows (archery). I explained that they are $15 a piece for the kind he likes/needs. I also gave other gift suggestions. I'm no help! Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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