[avidsaver]

I’d like to throw the reverse question out there. How do you feel about the gifts that your child receives at birthday parties? Would you (all) be fine with $10 cash or $15 gifts, or do you expect more (or less)?

I could also do without the accumulation of junk that comes along with the birthday gift receiving although I know that my son really enjoys opening the gifts. I would feel a bit awkward receiving anything too valuable (except from the aunts/uncles).

As for why the offsite parties… I live in an apartment that isn’t that conducive to having parties. I am a proponent of limiting the number of guests that can be invited though (just because of the sheer cost).

[avidsaver]

I’d like to throw the reverse question out there. How do you feel about the gifts that your child receives at birthday parties? Would you (all) be fine with $10 cash or $15 gifts, or do you expect more (or less)?

I could also do without the accumulation of junk that comes along with the birthday gift receiving although I know that my son really enjoys opening the gifts. I would feel a bit awkward receiving anything too valuable (except from the aunts/uncles).

As for why the offsite parties… I live in an apartment that isn’t that conducive to having parties. I am a proponent of limiting the number of guests that can be invited though (just because of the sheer cost).

[avidsaver]

I’d like to throw the reverse question out there. How do you feel about the gifts that your child receives at birthday parties? Would you (all) be fine with $10 cash or $15 gifts, or do you expect more (or less)?

I could also do without the accumulation of junk that comes along with the birthday gift receiving although I know that my son really enjoys opening the gifts. I would feel a bit awkward receiving anything too valuable (except from the aunts/uncles).

As for why the offsite parties… I live in an apartment that isn’t that conducive to having parties. I am a proponent of limiting the number of guests that can be invited though (just because of the sheer cost).

[avidsaver]

I’d like to throw the reverse question out there. How do you feel about the gifts that your child receives at birthday parties? Would you (all) be fine with $10 cash or $15 gifts, or do you expect more (or less)?

I could also do without the accumulation of junk that comes along with the birthday gift receiving although I know that my son really enjoys opening the gifts. I would feel a bit awkward receiving anything too valuable (except from the aunts/uncles).

As for why the offsite parties… I live in an apartment that isn’t that conducive to having parties. I am a proponent of limiting the number of guests that can be invited though (just because of the sheer cost).

[avidsaver]

I’d like to throw the reverse question out there. How do you feel about the gifts that your child receives at birthday parties? Would you (all) be fine with $10 cash or $15 gifts, or do you expect more (or less)?

I could also do without the accumulation of junk that comes along with the birthday gift receiving although I know that my son really enjoys opening the gifts. I would feel a bit awkward receiving anything too valuable (except from the aunts/uncles).

As for why the offsite parties… I live in an apartment that isn’t that conducive to having parties. I am a proponent of limiting the number of guests that can be invited though (just because of the sheer cost).

[avidsaver]

I usually use $15 as the rule of thumb for the birthday parties to which my kid is invited. Sometimes I go slightly higher or lower but that’s the general rule. Across the board. I let my son pick out the gift because he goes to school with these kids and knows what they like, and we can usually find something reasonable in the range.

We also reuse the gift bags that have come from other parties. Once in a while, I’ll buy an assortment pack (from a school fundraiser) to have on hand.

The “in lieu of gift, please donate to xyz charity” idea seems a little weird for young children. I completely understand the merit, but it doesn’t make for much “fun.” I’d rather say “no gifts” than designate a specific charity.

[avidsaver]

I usually use $15 as the rule of thumb for the birthday parties to which my kid is invited. Sometimes I go slightly higher or lower but that’s the general rule. Across the board. I let my son pick out the gift because he goes to school with these kids and knows what they like, and we can usually find something reasonable in the range.

We also reuse the gift bags that have come from other parties. Once in a while, I’ll buy an assortment pack (from a school fundraiser) to have on hand.

The “in lieu of gift, please donate to xyz charity” idea seems a little weird for young children. I completely understand the merit, but it doesn’t make for much “fun.” I’d rather say “no gifts” than designate a specific charity.

[avidsaver]

I usually use $15 as the rule of thumb for the birthday parties to which my kid is invited. Sometimes I go slightly higher or lower but that’s the general rule. Across the board. I let my son pick out the gift because he goes to school with these kids and knows what they like, and we can usually find something reasonable in the range.

We also reuse the gift bags that have come from other parties. Once in a while, I’ll buy an assortment pack (from a school fundraiser) to have on hand.

The “in lieu of gift, please donate to xyz charity” idea seems a little weird for young children. I completely understand the merit, but it doesn’t make for much “fun.” I’d rather say “no gifts” than designate a specific charity.

[avidsaver]

I usually use $15 as the rule of thumb for the birthday parties to which my kid is invited. Sometimes I go slightly higher or lower but that’s the general rule. Across the board. I let my son pick out the gift because he goes to school with these kids and knows what they like, and we can usually find something reasonable in the range.

We also reuse the gift bags that have come from other parties. Once in a while, I’ll buy an assortment pack (from a school fundraiser) to have on hand.

The “in lieu of gift, please donate to xyz charity” idea seems a little weird for young children. I completely understand the merit, but it doesn’t make for much “fun.” I’d rather say “no gifts” than designate a specific charity.

[avidsaver]

I usually use $15 as the rule of thumb for the birthday parties to which my kid is invited. Sometimes I go slightly higher or lower but that’s the general rule. Across the board. I let my son pick out the gift because he goes to school with these kids and knows what they like, and we can usually find something reasonable in the range.

We also reuse the gift bags that have come from other parties. Once in a while, I’ll buy an assortment pack (from a school fundraiser) to have on hand.

The “in lieu of gift, please donate to xyz charity” idea seems a little weird for young children. I completely understand the merit, but it doesn’t make for much “fun.” I’d rather say “no gifts” than designate a specific charity.

[avidsaver]

I’ve been doing these sinus rinses periodically, but instead of spending $15 on a neti pot, I use the diluted salt water and one of those baby nasal aspirators (looks like a blue bulb syringe) which costs less than $5 (probably about $1). Same effect and much cheaper. Same idea with the gravity, and there’s no pain at all.

Good luck with it!

[avidsaver]

I’ve been doing these sinus rinses periodically, but instead of spending $15 on a neti pot, I use the diluted salt water and one of those baby nasal aspirators (looks like a blue bulb syringe) which costs less than $5 (probably about $1). Same effect and much cheaper. Same idea with the gravity, and there’s no pain at all.

Good luck with it!

[avidsaver]

I’ve been doing these sinus rinses periodically, but instead of spending $15 on a neti pot, I use the diluted salt water and one of those baby nasal aspirators (looks like a blue bulb syringe) which costs less than $5 (probably about $1). Same effect and much cheaper. Same idea with the gravity, and there’s no pain at all.

Good luck with it!

[avidsaver]

I’ve been doing these sinus rinses periodically, but instead of spending $15 on a neti pot, I use the diluted salt water and one of those baby nasal aspirators (looks like a blue bulb syringe) which costs less than $5 (probably about $1). Same effect and much cheaper. Same idea with the gravity, and there’s no pain at all.

Good luck with it!

[avidsaver]

I’ve been doing these sinus rinses periodically, but instead of spending $15 on a neti pot, I use the diluted salt water and one of those baby nasal aspirators (looks like a blue bulb syringe) which costs less than $5 (probably about $1). Same effect and much cheaper. Same idea with the gravity, and there’s no pain at all.

Good luck with it!

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