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What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

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DKF1016
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What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Not sure what to give - please help! Chat Icon

Posted 8/14/06 9:43 PM
 
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BellaVita
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Savings Bond...

Posted 8/14/06 9:56 PM
 

Elizabeth
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I'd give at least $100. I used to do savings bonds but now I just give cash and let the parents invest it.

Posted 8/14/06 10:29 PM
 

MrsPornStar
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I would do either a $50 savings bond and an outfit/gift or a $100 savings bond.

Posted 8/14/06 10:37 PM
 

CrankyPants
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I usually give a $50 check.

Posted 8/15/06 9:44 AM
 

jilmadison
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I agree with the savings bond

Posted 8/15/06 10:14 AM
 

LuvMy2Girls
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I would give cash/check and let the parents invest it. $50 to $100 bucks I would give.

DD recieved bonds and we are grateful, but we can invest money into a high yield savings and make wayyy more interest on it than a bond can.

Posted 8/15/06 11:32 AM
 

MrsFlatbread
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

money or a savings bond is what I give.

Posted 8/17/06 9:08 PM
 

Tine73

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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Cash - I usually give $100.

Posted 8/17/06 9:20 PM
 

waitingfortori
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I give savings bonds, I have older kids and they love to go cash them in when they are older. Chat Icon
Cash or checks are too easy to spend throughout the years (for a good reason of course) The bond can't be spent for years.
Robin

Posted 8/18/06 10:53 AM
 

SweetCin
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

75 savings bond

Posted 8/19/06 11:38 AM
 

Diane
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

we are doing $100 for our friend's this weekend

Posted 8/21/06 4:54 PM
 

puppylove
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Posted by waitingfortori

I give savings bonds, I have older kids and they love to go cash them in when they are older. Chat Icon
Cash or checks are too easy to spend throughout the years (for a good reason of course) The bond can't be spent for years.
Robin




I agree. It better to start investments for children early and it can't be spent until they are older and can use it for responsible choices. I would give $50 in a bond.

Posted 8/21/06 7:27 PM
 

happydays
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I think savings bond or cash is appropriate. But some people like to give gifts and I would get a nice outfit or even a religious representation of baptism such as a bible, a cross, or gifts like a piece of jewelry, music box or picture frame. Good luck with your decision!Chat Icon

Posted 8/22/06 8:45 AM
 

Sassyz75
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Posted by CrankyPants

I usually give a $50 check.



me too.

Posted 8/22/06 1:29 PM
 

ckone
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Savings Bonds are great. I'm an honest mommy so I actually deposited all of his money in his bank account. $50 - $100 is fine. $50 is great and $100 is generous.

Posted 8/26/06 9:43 PM
 

Melbernai
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Just one thing to point out everyone --- savings bonds have changed and you can't cash them in for 30 years now. It used to be 18 which was nice because the child hit 18 and had all these savings bonds to cash in -- but my daughter just recieved 2 savings bonds at her Christening and they won't reach their full amounts for 30 years!

Posted 8/27/06 8:22 AM
 

Faithx2
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Posted by sweetness

I would give cash/check and let the parents invest it. $50 to $100 bucks I would give.

DD recieved bonds and we are grateful, but we can invest money into a high yield savings and make wayyy more interest on it than a bond can.



Totally agree!!

Posted 8/27/06 10:48 AM
 

ARIELSMOM
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

i usually do 50 savings bond and a silver or pewter gift.

Posted 9/1/06 9:09 AM
 

Jackie24
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

i usually give cash....bonds really arent worth it anymore......100

Posted 9/1/06 10:24 AM
 

ssbride05
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I usually give a bond..

Posted 9/1/06 12:24 PM
 

jeanlaS
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Usually also give a check and/or some engraved frame or album.

Posted 9/1/06 2:29 PM
 

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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Posted by BlessedBMommi

Posted by sweetness

I would give cash/check and let the parents invest it. $50 to $100 bucks I would give.

DD recieved bonds and we are grateful, but we can invest money into a high yield savings and make wayyy more interest on it than a bond can.



Totally agree!!



I also agree!!!

Posted 9/1/06 6:51 PM
 

domsmom52704
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

Usually a savings bond is appropriate.

Posted 9/2/06 8:20 AM
 

bean
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Re: What is an appropriate gift for a friends baby - Baptism?

I like to give cash. I think you get more out of it than a savings bond (investment purposes).

Posted 9/2/06 9:42 AM
 
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