I always did no gift parties for my own children. They received plenty from family and close friends.

Parties were for celebration and fun and sharing....not getting.

People mentioned that we always got a good turn out for parties. I am sure it is because of the no gift policy. Not everyone is able to afford to buy gift after gift as their child does the round of numerous neighborhood/school parties....so they make excuses why their child cannot attend.

I also wanted to my children to learn that not every celebration was about them "getting stuff".

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