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riley679
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 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:35 am Post subject: My mom is throwing a baby shower and would like to do a "group gift" but doesn't want to sound tacky by... |
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| asking guests directly to give $ towards a large item. However, I know I have seen this done before. Is there a way to do it correctly? |
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Doodlestuff
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: |
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| Sorry, but while this is appropriate for a group at work, your mom should just pony up and buy the big gift herself. It is WAY tacky. |
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carcar
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:39 am Post subject: |
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My mom put in the invitation that there is a group gift and anyone interested in contributing can contact her. EVERYONE invited ended up giving her $$, as well as gifts for me-- It turned out great because I got a gorgeous stroller and carseat that I really wanted but would never have been able to afford.Everyone thought it was a really good idea and no one thought it was tacky. She included a picture in the invitation of the stroller/carseat that we were getting. Make sure to give EVERYONE thank you notes, especially those who went in on the group gift!  |
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Tracy
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:39 am Post subject: |
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| why not ask everyone to bring diapers, wipes, etc & create a HUGE gift basket for her to take. |
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babysisterchrissy
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:39 am Post subject: |
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| include in the invite " X is registered at blah blah, or contact so and so about contributing to a group gift" gives them the option to buy on their own or chip in (or both).or request gift cards to a certain store where the large item is from. |
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lady bug
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:48 am Post subject: |
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| When people RSVP, they usually ask what the mother needs. Your mother could at that time say that she is trying to get everyone to pitch in on one large item. There isn't anything wrong with that. People love to buy for babies, so don't be surprised if you just get a lot of clothes. I was really amazed that I only received ONE toy for the baby at my baby shower... everyone bought clothes--not surprising (except for my friend who had recently had a child and knows that it is better to get something else). |
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maegs33
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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| It's hard to do without being tacky. The best way I've seen is to include a line in the invite that says, "So and So's Mom is organizing a group gift, let her know if you'd like to be included." That allows people to contact your mom if they want to contribute or to arrange for their own gift if they would prefer.ETA:Or, if the invite already says "So-and-So's Mom is giving a shower for her daughter" you can put a little line at the bottom that says "If you are interested in the group gift, please let Mom know." |
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