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March 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM in reply to: What is the appropriate amount to spend for a kid’s birthday present (not your kid)? #526581March 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM in reply to: What is the appropriate amount to spend for a kid’s birthday present (not your kid)? #526714
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ParticipantI totally agree that kids have way too much stuff and I really don’t want my kids to get 30 presents for their birthdays. We only have kid parties every few years. On the off years, we have just the family party (that we have every year), or a small get together at a park with just a few friends and no gifts.
My daughter’s birthday is next month and I think we will do a book exchange this year. I have done this twice in the past and it has been a hit with the kids and their parents. Each child brings a wrapped book instead of a present. I usually make up a game – some version of duck-duck-goose or musical chairs or steal the bacon – to randomly distribute the books. Kids go home with a nice book instead of a goody bag full of plastic crap. I buy my own child a nice birthday gift. Everybody wins.
March 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM in reply to: What is the appropriate amount to spend for a kid’s birthday present (not your kid)? #527162ParticipantI totally agree that kids have way too much stuff and I really don’t want my kids to get 30 presents for their birthdays. We only have kid parties every few years. On the off years, we have just the family party (that we have every year), or a small get together at a park with just a few friends and no gifts.
My daughter’s birthday is next month and I think we will do a book exchange this year. I have done this twice in the past and it has been a hit with the kids and their parents. Each child brings a wrapped book instead of a present. I usually make up a game – some version of duck-duck-goose or musical chairs or steal the bacon – to randomly distribute the books. Kids go home with a nice book instead of a goody bag full of plastic crap. I buy my own child a nice birthday gift. Everybody wins.
March 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM in reply to: What is the appropriate amount to spend for a kid’s birthday present (not your kid)? #527258ParticipantI totally agree that kids have way too much stuff and I really don’t want my kids to get 30 presents for their birthdays. We only have kid parties every few years. On the off years, we have just the family party (that we have every year), or a small get together at a park with just a few friends and no gifts.
My daughter’s birthday is next month and I think we will do a book exchange this year. I have done this twice in the past and it has been a hit with the kids and their parents. Each child brings a wrapped book instead of a present. I usually make up a game – some version of duck-duck-goose or musical chairs or steal the bacon – to randomly distribute the books. Kids go home with a nice book instead of a goody bag full of plastic crap. I buy my own child a nice birthday gift. Everybody wins.
March 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM in reply to: What is the appropriate amount to spend for a kid’s birthday present (not your kid)? #527515ParticipantI totally agree that kids have way too much stuff and I really don’t want my kids to get 30 presents for their birthdays. We only have kid parties every few years. On the off years, we have just the family party (that we have every year), or a small get together at a park with just a few friends and no gifts.
My daughter’s birthday is next month and I think we will do a book exchange this year. I have done this twice in the past and it has been a hit with the kids and their parents. Each child brings a wrapped book instead of a present. I usually make up a game – some version of duck-duck-goose or musical chairs or steal the bacon – to randomly distribute the books. Kids go home with a nice book instead of a goody bag full of plastic crap. I buy my own child a nice birthday gift. Everybody wins.
ParticipantScarlett,
If you are at UCSD, you should look at the preschool at the La Jolla YMCA. It is a great program, and cheaper than UCSD.
ParticipantScarlett,
If you are at UCSD, you should look at the preschool at the La Jolla YMCA. It is a great program, and cheaper than UCSD.
ParticipantScarlett,
If you are at UCSD, you should look at the preschool at the La Jolla YMCA. It is a great program, and cheaper than UCSD.
ParticipantScarlett,
If you are at UCSD, you should look at the preschool at the La Jolla YMCA. It is a great program, and cheaper than UCSD.
ParticipantScarlett,
If you are at UCSD, you should look at the preschool at the La Jolla YMCA. It is a great program, and cheaper than UCSD.
November 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM in reply to: California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks goes up 10% on Sunday 11/1/2009 #476546ParticipantI just got my company’s payroll package this morning and it is true. Everyone’s check is smaller this time than last. Except for mine. I have always had a specific dollar amount withheld, rather than have it calculated from the tables. People may want to check to see if their company allows specific dollar withholding. It is legal and cleaner than tweaking exemptions, imo.
November 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM in reply to: California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks goes up 10% on Sunday 11/1/2009 #476716ParticipantI just got my company’s payroll package this morning and it is true. Everyone’s check is smaller this time than last. Except for mine. I have always had a specific dollar amount withheld, rather than have it calculated from the tables. People may want to check to see if their company allows specific dollar withholding. It is legal and cleaner than tweaking exemptions, imo.
November 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM in reply to: California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks goes up 10% on Sunday 11/1/2009 #477082ParticipantI just got my company’s payroll package this morning and it is true. Everyone’s check is smaller this time than last. Except for mine. I have always had a specific dollar amount withheld, rather than have it calculated from the tables. People may want to check to see if their company allows specific dollar withholding. It is legal and cleaner than tweaking exemptions, imo.
November 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM in reply to: California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks goes up 10% on Sunday 11/1/2009 #477161ParticipantI just got my company’s payroll package this morning and it is true. Everyone’s check is smaller this time than last. Except for mine. I have always had a specific dollar amount withheld, rather than have it calculated from the tables. People may want to check to see if their company allows specific dollar withholding. It is legal and cleaner than tweaking exemptions, imo.
November 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM in reply to: California to withhold a bigger chunk of paychecks goes up 10% on Sunday 11/1/2009 #477382ParticipantI just got my company’s payroll package this morning and it is true. Everyone’s check is smaller this time than last. Except for mine. I have always had a specific dollar amount withheld, rather than have it calculated from the tables. People may want to check to see if their company allows specific dollar withholding. It is legal and cleaner than tweaking exemptions, imo.
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