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LSP2005
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
Posted by BargainMama
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I would either back out from the party , or get her the doll. Doesn't seem right for her to have a borrowed doll, and what if the other 2 go to the salon? It will be 6 yo torture if she has no doll.
You can explain all you want, when it comes down to it she may feel really deprived/ think it's unfair
She can bring her Bitty Baby doll (MANY do, including my own DD before she had the 18" ones). Or she can bring her OG doll. If the other girls go to the salon, she doesn't *have* to after the party is over. Mom could say sorry, it's time for us to go.
BargainMama you are 100% right. Giving in is how we as a nation are in DEBT. It is not like she does not have an AG bitty baby. Have her bring that and she will be just fine.
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sunnygirl
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
I say go with whatever doll she wants to bring. My dds are almost 4 we went in the fall forntheir cousin and they brought their stuffed animals it was hysterical a panda and cat in the booster seats. It's not about the doll it's about the experience. Honestly those dolls are just overpriced I would never buy one just for a party. And my dds have the bitty baby twins they ignore them lol
U dont have to purchase anyone either. But if u really want to or feel bad I bought my dds the little pets that go with the dolls they have little cats or dogs around $20 each
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CrankyPants
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
We can afford to give our kids a lot however, we do not because I do not think it is a good precedent and I just don't think doing so meshes with our values.
I would not give my dd a $100 doll for no reason-has to be a holiday or birthday. A friend's birthday is not a reason imo. Easter is coming up, maybe she can get one for that (though we do not usually give big gifts for Easter).
I would tell her that the experience can be fun, the lunch will be fun and she an bring one of her dolls if she wants but we won't be buying one. If she really wants one after going, tell her to add it to her Christmas list and we'll see what santa brings.
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| Posted 2/27/14 1:52 PM |
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Kathy
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WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
As a mom of 2 girls who have had birthday celebrations at AG - don't feel the pressure to buy her a new doll there. Have her bring her Bitty Baby so she can have a doll at the table with her (they put out doll chairs at the table) and maybe if your plans can accommodate, let her pick out an outfit or something for the bitty baby.
If her other friends go to the salon, you could walk around at other areas. If it is a bitty twin with hair, she can have that styled, of course not a baby. They also can pierce the dolls ears instead of the hair.
I don't feel you have to cancel or buy her a doll, if she fully understand that you are not buying a doll before she walks into store.
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| Posted 2/27/14 2:27 PM |
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Ladybug63
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
I'd go, borrow one to have lunch with & scan the website for a small item you can agree on before hand like a mini doll, or one of the little dogs, or a new bitty baby outfit. It's a great place for the girls & she'll have a blast.
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| Posted 2/27/14 11:41 PM |
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
I would let her go, it's a great opportunity to talk about experiences vs. things- just because she's not going to get a doll does not mean she can't soak up the fun and enjoy being with her friends.
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| Posted 2/28/14 9:57 AM |
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mema2012
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WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
wrong post!
Message edited 2/28/2014 10:10:02 AM.
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| Posted 2/28/14 10:06 AM |
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dpli
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
Posted by CrankyPants
We can afford to give our kids a lot however, we do not because I do not think it is a good precedent and I just don't think doing so meshes with our values.
I would not give my dd a $100 doll for no reason-has to be a holiday or birthday. A friend's birthday is not a reason imo. Easter is coming up, maybe she can get one for that (though we do not usually give big gifts for Easter).
I would tell her that the experience can be fun, the lunch will be fun and she an bring one of her dolls if she wants but we won't be buying one. If she really wants one after going, tell her to add it to her Christmas list and we'll see what santa brings.
This is exactly what I think.
I don't think I would cancel if the mom only invited 2 or 3 girls to go in the first place. Her little friend chose her to be one of the special few, I think that's really nice for her. Maybe you could play that up.
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| Posted 2/28/14 3:43 PM |
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Re: WWYD? DD invited to American Girl for a friends bday.
I wouldn't back out, I'd have her bring her bitty baby and even discuss which she wants for her bday/Xmas.
I'm jealous. I love AG. I want to rent a dd so I can go
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