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  Birthdays

  When people ask me what my kids want I always try and steer them towards books or consumables (markers, playdough, art kits)  And I try and only give those gifts as well.  If a child is a collector of something we will also give that.

  In my group of friends some have done a book swap party and asked everyone to bring a book.  I also think it is fine to have a conversation with other parents and say "I don't want any more things with multiple pieces etc"  I think many people can relate!

  For my family (my kids are the only kids in my family as well) I ask that they either go in on a membership to a children's musuem or the zoo (or the Art Musuem)  If you family lives close, I would also suggest that they might want to start up a tradition, say lunch at a special place and a trip to the movies, or even to a book store.  If family isn't local and really wants to buy a toy then I would suggest everyone going in on 1 really meaningful gift, even if it is a toy.  Magic Cabin has really lovely dolls and toy tree houses etc.  On Umbra on kids' birthday parties posted 2 years, 2 months ago 15 Responses