Wednesday, December 5, 2012

How much to spend on a first birthday party?

Q. I am curious if anyone knows how much to spend on a child's first birthday party? We are friends with the couple, as my husband knew the father in HS and they have reconnected within the last 1.5 years. Also, they sent a Toys R Us registry with the invitation. I was going to buy clothes, but now I am questioning what to do. Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!

A. It just depends on what you can afford. I think for a first birthday $10-25 is appropriate unless you have lots of money. If you can only afford an inexpensive gift, make sure it is nicely packaged and wrapped to show that you care :)


What to put on a first birthday registry?
Q. Toys r us has a birthday registry(wish list) that I made.So many people have asked me what to get her so I just made one and I am going to include the link on the invitations.I put toys and clothes,but it still doesn't have many things on it.Would it be okay to put things like diapers/wipes?Any other things that you can think of?

A. Yes it is fine. She is one. She doesn't REALLY want or need anything.....and she will never remember it. So if it makes it easier on you to have people buy you wipes etc...do it. She will appreciate the attention more than anything.

Books, add lots of books!


Can you return stuff to Toys r Us that wasn't on your registry without a receipt?
Q. I got a wearable blanket at my shower...and it's SO nice, but it's purple...and I'm having a boy. I know they sell them at Toys r Us, so would they let me return it? At least for store credit, or maybe just to exchange for a new color?

A. I had horrible luck with them recently also. I will be calling their customer relations line to complain, but I don't think it will do any good. I was trying to return a ride on toy that had a huge "Toys R Us Exclusive" logo on the side. Obviously, it is from their store, but without a receipt, they completely denied me. Because of this experience, I will go out of my way to get our toys from Target or Wal-Mart instead. I was once a very loyal customer, but they have lost me now.


How much is appropriate to spend on a baby shower registry?
Q. She is having baby end of July and she made baby shower registry at Toys R Us. There are a lot of items ranging from inexpensive to expensive. My DILEMMA: How much should one spend on a baby shower registry????
BTW, the woman having the baby is my brother's WIFE.

A. Between 20 and 50 dollars is fine.





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