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I just read your reply re the gag gift request question. We are throwing a 16th party for my daughter - the party will be about 40 kids and although we do not want her friends to bring gifts, they will anyway unless we specify not to (this is just what I've seen at other parties)We were tempted to put "no gifts" on the invite, but it sounds as though that's not a good idea. Advice?
thanks!
Answer Brenda:
I have mixed feelings about this...it seems like all of these children should have some part in the party other than showing up!
Why not ask them to bring a recipe card (you could send it with the invitation) on which they have written a wish or memory for your daughter...and create a pretty recipe box for her to store all the cards...or an album, if you choose.
Let them know that this is the gift you want. No cost other than some thought.
These days kids aren't given the chance to do good things that involve their thought and thoughtfulness.
That would be my best suggestion. No Gifts Please is borderline "notequette."
