Remember this , Beth's charity campaign? Well, this is my first monthly post.
Michael and I sent a card to Caroline. Because I am so prompt and anal, I sent it the day the initiative was launched. A few days later Beth announced that we should take pictures of our cards. I don't have a picture, but I sent it, I promise.
I also sent these-
Ignore the blank marks, I took out some personal information. My own contribution to the monthly challenge was to ask for a charity donation in lieu of gifts at Michael's second birthday party. I know some people will bring gifts, and that's okay. I hope most don't. So tell me, if you received an invitation like this would you bring a gift, make a donation or both? And why? And, would you be offended? I've been told by some this was rude, to assume gifts and to ask people not to bring them.
If you have not signed up to participate in Small Change, please think about doing it. Yes, Beth is a friend, but I also think her charity campaign is amazing. Please join. Go check out this month's challenge.
And, Happy Valentine's Day.
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I think you phrased it wonderfully! It may be rude to “expect” gifts, but you DO if you are having a birthday party!!
I would not be offended if someone asked for a charity donation instead. I would print out the receipt or something about what I donated to and include it in a birthday card to the bDay boy. Someday, he would be able to look at all the great things that were done in his name, just because it was his birthday.
I think you phrased it wonderfully! It may be rude to “expect” gifts, but you DO if you are having a birthday party!!
I would not be offended if someone asked for a charity donation instead. I would print out the receipt or something about what I donated to and include it in a birthday card to the bDay boy. Someday, he would be able to look at all the great things that were done in his name, just because it was his birthday.
I think you phrased it wonderfully! It may be rude to “expect” gifts, but you DO if you are having a birthday party!!
I would not be offended if someone asked for a charity donation instead. I would print out the receipt or something about what I donated to and include it in a birthday card to the bDay boy. Someday, he would be able to look at all the great things that were done in his name, just because it was his birthday.
I think you phrased it wonderfully! It may be rude to “expect” gifts, but you DO if you are having a birthday party!!
I would not be offended if someone asked for a charity donation instead. I would print out the receipt or something about what I donated to and include it in a birthday card to the bDay boy. Someday, he would be able to look at all the great things that were done in his name, just because it was his birthday.
Very cute invite. We did the same for my youngest’s first birthday. Just asked people to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a specific local charity (her birthday was in Oct. so it was good timing for holiday gifts). People really got into it and loved it.
Very cute invite. We did the same for my youngest’s first birthday. Just asked people to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a specific local charity (her birthday was in Oct. so it was good timing for holiday gifts). People really got into it and loved it.
Very cute invite. We did the same for my youngest’s first birthday. Just asked people to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a specific local charity (her birthday was in Oct. so it was good timing for holiday gifts). People really got into it and loved it.
Very cute invite. We did the same for my youngest’s first birthday. Just asked people to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a specific local charity (her birthday was in Oct. so it was good timing for holiday gifts). People really got into it and loved it.
I really like the way that you phrased what you wanted. I think that you said what you wanted to say without souding too pushy about it.
The invites are too cute, btw.
I really like the way that you phrased what you wanted. I think that you said what you wanted to say without souding too pushy about it.
The invites are too cute, btw.
I really like the way that you phrased what you wanted. I think that you said what you wanted to say without souding too pushy about it.
The invites are too cute, btw.
I really like the way that you phrased what you wanted. I think that you said what you wanted to say without souding too pushy about it.
The invites are too cute, btw.
Loved the invite, by the way, and thanks for participating! I think gifts are assumed at a birthday party and the donation idea is awesome. I will try to resist the impulse to bring a gift.
Loved the invite, by the way, and thanks for participating! I think gifts are assumed at a birthday party and the donation idea is awesome. I will try to resist the impulse to bring a gift.
Loved the invite, by the way, and thanks for participating! I think gifts are assumed at a birthday party and the donation idea is awesome. I will try to resist the impulse to bring a gift.
Loved the invite, by the way, and thanks for participating! I think gifts are assumed at a birthday party and the donation idea is awesome. I will try to resist the impulse to bring a gift.
I’ve got no problems with your suggestion to donate a present. You worded it with class. I’d do what the parent wished and depending on my relationship to the child, I may bring the child something little like a handmade piece of art to hang in their room or a sheriff’s badge or something small and unique like that. I think birthday presents are over-rated and I can only imagine the amount of gifts you must have to purchase for all of Michael’s friends EVERY year. It probably really adds up.
Also, this way the presents for your child cannot turn into a gift competition what so ever.
I’ve got no problems with your suggestion to donate a present. You worded it with class. I’d do what the parent wished and depending on my relationship to the child, I may bring the child something little like a handmade piece of art to hang in their room or a sheriff’s badge or something small and unique like that. I think birthday presents are over-rated and I can only imagine the amount of gifts you must have to purchase for all of Michael’s friends EVERY year. It probably really adds up.
Also, this way the presents for your child cannot turn into a gift competition what so ever.
I’ve got no problems with your suggestion to donate a present. You worded it with class. I’d do what the parent wished and depending on my relationship to the child, I may bring the child something little like a handmade piece of art to hang in their room or a sheriff’s badge or something small and unique like that. I think birthday presents are over-rated and I can only imagine the amount of gifts you must have to purchase for all of Michael’s friends EVERY year. It probably really adds up.
Also, this way the presents for your child cannot turn into a gift competition what so ever.
I’ve got no problems with your suggestion to donate a present. You worded it with class. I’d do what the parent wished and depending on my relationship to the child, I may bring the child something little like a handmade piece of art to hang in their room or a sheriff’s badge or something small and unique like that. I think birthday presents are over-rated and I can only imagine the amount of gifts you must have to purchase for all of Michael’s friends EVERY year. It probably really adds up.
Also, this way the presents for your child cannot turn into a gift competition what so ever.
Love your invitation and your decision to request a donation instead of pile upon pile of toys. I don’t think it is rude at all becuase yes, gifts are pretty much expected at a birthday party, especially for a child!
If I were to get an invitation like yours, I would donate and make a card or something to give to the child/parents showing where the donation was made. Also, I would probably still get the child a gift. If money was an issue after I made the donation, then it would be a small gift. I don’t think I’d be able to show up to a child’s party empty handed.
Love your invitation and your decision to request a donation instead of pile upon pile of toys. I don’t think it is rude at all becuase yes, gifts are pretty much expected at a birthday party, especially for a child!
If I were to get an invitation like yours, I would donate and make a card or something to give to the child/parents showing where the donation was made. Also, I would probably still get the child a gift. If money was an issue after I made the donation, then it would be a small gift. I don’t think I’d be able to show up to a child’s party empty handed.
Love your invitation and your decision to request a donation instead of pile upon pile of toys. I don’t think it is rude at all becuase yes, gifts are pretty much expected at a birthday party, especially for a child!
If I were to get an invitation like yours, I would donate and make a card or something to give to the child/parents showing where the donation was made. Also, I would probably still get the child a gift. If money was an issue after I made the donation, then it would be a small gift. I don’t think I’d be able to show up to a child’s party empty handed.
Love your invitation and your decision to request a donation instead of pile upon pile of toys. I don’t think it is rude at all becuase yes, gifts are pretty much expected at a birthday party, especially for a child!
If I were to get an invitation like yours, I would donate and make a card or something to give to the child/parents showing where the donation was made. Also, I would probably still get the child a gift. If money was an issue after I made the donation, then it would be a small gift. I don’t think I’d be able to show up to a child’s party empty handed.