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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 4:44:43 PM
Yesterday I received an invitation for a baby shower. We have known the young woman's family since long before she was born. It is fun to see her grown and I am happy for her.
But there was something about the invitation that bothered me. I understand that it makes sense for people to register at stores for the things they may need or want. I generally take the listing as suggestions, I may get something on the list but like to give something that I personally want to share, like books or something hand-made.
This invitation included an entry form for a gift drawing and the statement that for every package of disposable diapers the giver would get another entry form. I understand that diapers are a big expense and some people always give them. This just seemed like more of an order than a request. I'm just stubborn enough to know that I will NOT buy diapers.
Would you have considered this tacky or did her sisters-in law have a great idea?
Susan
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| churunga |
Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 09:48:06 AM
I like using a gift registry as a guideline. If I am lazy, I will buy something on the registry. I am like Dawn using a registry to pick colours and styles and then go my own way. The drawing for the extra diapers seems a little tacky. I would never give someone disposable diapers anyway. I'm also wondering what the "prize" is. I'll bet it is something equally tacky such as a magazine or a music download.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 08:35:30 AM
I think it's inappropriate too. One of my favorite wedding gifts is a hand crocheted tablecloth, just beautiful :)
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 06:27:45 AM
Tacky, tacky! I think giving a gift that you know is meaningful and helpful for the new mom is much more special. I look at registrations as a guideline of what colors will be going in the baby's room & for an idea of what the parents like. Then I do my own thing. Enjoy shopping or making something for the little one.
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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Oct 27 2014 : 8:24:32 PM
Thanks, ladies!
I want to be part of the celebration but I will pick my own gift idea. I appreciate knowing that I'm not alone though in my feelings about this.
Susan
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Oct 27 2014 : 11:47:25 AM
I'm with the other farmgirls . . . give what your heart tells you to!
I would and it could very possibly be something that I made.
CJ
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 8:06:56 PM
Crazy! I don't understand the boldness of it. I guess I'm just old and don't like being told what to give.
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| sjmjgirl |
Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 7:03:36 PM
Seems on the tacky side to me! It's a baby shower, not a Tupperware party! But in this instance I would quietly choose not to take part in the drawing , give a gift that mom will appreciate and enjoy the festivities.
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 6:18:45 PM
For both my wedding and baby shower(s) I have refused to even do a registry. I would prefer something homemade and/or from the heart than telling someone what to buy.... And in the same way, that is what I prefer to give!
~ Shannon
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| nubidane |
Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 5:51:20 PM
Susan
I would totally ignore and give a gift that you see appropriate.
This is crazy. You can get discounted diapers from coupons.
Maybe give her a pack of cloth diapers.
What happened to gifts from the heart??
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Oct 26 2014 : 5:51:00 PM
Susan, I guess I'm old-fashioned but this seems tacky to me. They just might as well have a diaper shower instead of (baby shower) where items are bought or handmade. Just my thought.
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Laurie
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