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What's up with these "donation" (no-gift) birthday parties for kids?
I'm talking about when an invitation to a child's birthday party states "no gifts, only donations" (to a charitable cause that their family has picked). I think making a donation to a cause is great, but I don't think a little kid's birthday party is the place for doing it, and maybe not every guest at the birthday party likes or wants to donate to that particular cause. Maybe somebody just wanted to get the little kid a truck or a doll. Is this a new concept? You didn't hear of this when I was a kid (1980's). I think it's weird, and I kind of feel sorry for the birthday child.
My kids (myself included) donate of our time, toys, clothes etc to those less fortunate in our area, so they know what giving is.
I think it is very odd to have donation birthday parties for kids. I've never seen this concept before, and as the kid whose parents couldn't afford presents for birthdays I know how disappointing it can be to get nothing when you've seen friends get lots of amazing things. At the same time I can understand trying to keep your kids from getting spoiled and feeling they are entitled as too many kids are in my opinion. I would definitely feel odd showing up at a kids birthday party without a gift.
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![]() Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHere’s the third hilarious chapter book in the series about Alvin Ho, a boy who’s afraid of everything. For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain:You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. You could get mistaken for the piñata.You could eat too much cake. You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party—a girl’s party—how will he ever survive?Lenore Look’s touching, drop-dead-funny book about an Asian American second grader—with pictures by New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham—has tons of boy appeal and is great for reluctant readers. The previous books in the series, Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things and Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters, have received rave reviews. “Alvin’s a winner,” declares the New York Post, and Newsday says, “The novel . . . shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from the hero’s Herculean efforts to manipulate the world around him in his favor, without all the facts at his disposal.” Perfect for beginning and reluctant readers alike, Alvin Ho perfectly captures the trials and tribulations of boyhood.From the Hardcover edition. |
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![]() Disney's Winnie the Pooh Vinyl Dinner Time Placemat Place Mat 18 X 12" Sale Price: $4.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDisney's Winnie The Pooh Placemat Make mealtime fun with this entertaining Disney Winnie The Pooh placemat. This plastic placemat features an easy to clean, dishwasher-safe surface and a colorful image of children's favorite Disney characters Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet.Measures 18 x 12" and keeps your table free of scratches and stains. Colorful and vivid graphics is a great way to keep kids at the table. Made of durable plastic and vinyl. Great for at home use and for party events. Officially Licensed Disney product. Features
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