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Beck
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gifts for one year old birthday?
Both of my cousins are having 1 year old birthday parties for their children & I have no idea what people give these days. Do you think they would expect money or toys? One is a girl & one's a boy. Any suggestions would help. Thanks
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mommafishy
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
kids have SO MANY toys these days, you are better off asking them what they need.....our son turned one in july, and he got some great stuff - his favorite was the Mega Blox bulldozer that was filled with large size legos (mega blox).
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| Posted 1/22/12 11:17 PM |
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Beck
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still can't believe it's mommy
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
That's what I was thinking, they probably have so many toys. That mega blox does sound good, maybe I'll try to find out if they have one. Thanks
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| Posted 1/23/12 11:17 PM |
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spa118
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Shari
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
Fisher Price Learning Home
Kitchen
Stroller
Shopping Cart
My pal Scout/Violet
All great gifts, but I agree with PP to ask the parents - you don't know what they already have/want.
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| Posted 1/24/12 1:18 AM |
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A3CM
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
i always ask before i buy.. whether it be for a friend or family member...
or if your not comfortable asking go with a GC.
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| Posted 1/24/12 6:56 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
I would say 90% of people got us cash or a bond
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| Posted 1/24/12 6:58 AM |
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Bridex100
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
Posted by GioiaMia
I would say 90% of people got us cash or a bond
We also got mostly cash, checks or gift cards. Most people gave $100. Some gave $100 per person.
I used to give a default $100 for first birthdays for people we knew before kids.
We are just now getting invited to first birthdays for people we have only met a handful of times. Not sure what to give.
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| Posted 1/24/12 8:20 AM |
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Beck
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by GioiaMia
I would say 90% of people got us cash or a bond
We also got mostly cash, checks or gift cards. Most people gave $100. Some gave $100 per person.
I used to give a default $100 for first birthdays for people we knew before kids.
We are just now getting invited to first birthdays for people we have only met a handful of times. Not sure what to give.
I'll never be able to be a SAHM spending 100 for every party But I don't want to be cheap so I'll cut something out of DH's budget
Thanks for the ideas
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have2hide
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
Wow $100 on a 1st birthday gift? This would not have occurred to me. Now I feel cheap.
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| Posted 1/24/12 8:49 PM |
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AMF1115
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
money or a gift card!
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| Posted 1/24/12 9:24 PM |
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blustar214
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
Wow! You guys are super generous!
I would ask if the kid (parent!) has a wish list for the kid. For a friend that I just met recently I would give something around $30. For an extended relative I would probably give something around $30-50. For my nieces and nephews I would do something for $50ish.
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Bridex100
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
Posted by Beck
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by GioiaMia
I would say 90% of people got us cash or a bond
We also got mostly cash, checks or gift cards. Most people gave $100. Some gave $100 per person.
I used to give a default $100 for first birthdays for people we knew before kids.
We are just now getting invited to first birthdays for people we have only met a handful of times. Not sure what to give.
I'll never be able to be a SAHM spending 100 for every party But I don't want to be cheap so I'll cut something out of DH's budget
Thanks for the ideas
I think it depends on the venue. If it is a casual party, I would probably give a toy gift. If it is at a nice restaurant or catering hall, I would cover my plate with cash.
DS#1's first birthday was all adults and only 1 other kid. We served a 7 course formal meal.
DS#1 is now turning 3 and we frequently attend birthday parties. We usually give gifts in the $20 range. These are people we have known for a few months from preschool or playgroups.
Message edited 1/24/2012 10:03:52 PM.
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| Posted 1/24/12 9:58 PM |
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KwaaksNest
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Re: gifts for one year old birthday?
wow 100 for first birthday is alot...i only got that from like immediate family, i got alot of toys and cloths for my DS and some bonds
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| Posted 1/24/12 11:37 PM |
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