Return Gifts - Page 4

Originally posted by: raj5000

Todays trend of hosts giving return gifts on BD's of kids makes sense??? -

I put a lot of time to know what my guests like and then shop for that. I do love the idea of goodie bags and return gifts. Whether it is birthday parties or other important occasions I invite only the close friends. I know that others feel left out but my policy is invite only those with whom we have a vibe and can really enjoy the party. I most certainly spend a lot of time on gifts, return as well as presents.

Originally posted by: Maya_M

I put a lot of time to know what my guests like and then shop for that. I do love the idea of goodie bags and return gifts. Whether it is birthday parties or other important occasions I invite only the close friends. I know that others feel left out but my policy is invite only those with whom we have a vibe and can really enjoy the party. I most certainly spend a lot of time on gifts, return as well as presents.

Hmmm, seems very interesting..I hope I am there in your list when you are next making one for any party..I looove those well thought over return gifts.. 😳

Originally posted by: raksha.l

Hmmm, seems very interesting..I hope I am there in your list when you are next making one for any party..I looove those well thought over return gifts.. 😳

One minature model of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya coming up, Rakshoo.😆😆

(Just kidding😃)

Originally posted by: Maya_M

One minature model of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya coming up, Rakshoo.😆😆

(Just kidding😃)

Just kidding???Whyyyy???

For one sec, I almost was fascinated about the upcoming ( (free)gift 😭

Originally posted by: raunaq

raj what great gifts for qts wedding, so now that makes two return gifts for me, one from qt and one from raj's niece, i have these 🤗 🤗 🤗 for both rajs niece and qt 😛

😆 😆 😆 @ qts second wedding

Qt, Raksha, Raunu - u guys 😆 ... 😃 getting back to debate now

Originally posted by: raksha.l

Just kidding???Whyyyy???

For one sec, I almost was fascinated about the upcoming ( (free)gift 😭

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🤣 Ladies, you need to be introduced to a more "civilized" group of people to celebrate with 😉

Kiddy parties in our circle of friends (I in/conveniently fall between the married couples with kids and the kids themselves ... such is that fancy numerical thing others refer to as age 😉) ... where was I?
Ah right! Kiddy parties have a decided segregation in our circle... the kids have their fun first with food, music, games and more food. Then they meander off to the closest game/toy room and proceed to either play or watch a movie. The occasional rebel makes his/her way back for more cake and food 😉 😆
The adults then proceed with their music and games (we're more kiddish than the kids with our games of Charades, Pictionary and Taboo...oh the tantrums 😆)

Equal share of time... kids have their fun throughout (they find the initial party-games to be more of a torture than anything else 😆) and the adults enjoy themselves as well).

Your posts make me think we should start giving out return gifts to the big bachchas as well... hmm 😃 Shall bring that up to mum next time.

Rakshaji ... you are quite right... the smallest of tokens brings a smile to my face. I see it as a show of intimacy... and considering our circle of friends is so close to each other, it's really not a judgement on their social status or anything.

Thanks for the 😊 Raj.. it put a 😊 on my face.

If we're speaking strictly in the context of children's parties... consider the fact that activities Gauridi and I suggested not only provide a fun-filled time for the children, but also neatly take care of the return-gift. A simple thank you card as they head off, or even in the mail brings another smile to their faces.

If we go into weddings, baby-showers, etc... well I reiterate; in today's "busy" world, it does take some effort to arrange to attend such a social event. And again, I consider return gifts at such events a momento to remember the happy occassion by... a little souvenier.

Consider this... even the offerings from a Groom to his saalis at the end of a wedding can be considered a return gift. Ergo, the practice is evident within our culture, though typically not at a scale where each guest is gifted something (and yet most manage to take something with them 😉).

Originally posted by: Maya_M

One minature model of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya coming up, Rakshoo.😆😆

(Just kidding😃)

😆😆

Maya - but is return gift necessary - one is hosting the party, food /cake/ fun then why goodie bags .... why is it expected? May be I am immatured in this matter but doesn't make sense... bring 2 balloons back and enjoy...

Originally posted by: raj5000

Qt, Raksha, Raunu - u guys 😆 ... 😃 getting back to debate now

Sorry Raj, but we are already ON the debate..The debate is- are return gifts important and I say they are..But here Maya almost gave me one and took it away 😡 and then QT only thought you would be in her list of probable invitees, what about me and the rest of the gift givers here??? ..QT, just planning to avoid giving return gifts, that's why not inviting us..Which means she is not happy about return gifts and Maya is the same almost...Now you know what I mean, right?

Originally posted by: raj5000

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Maya - but is return gift necessary - one is hosting the party, food /cake/ fun then why goodie bags .... why is it expected? May be I am immatured in this matter but doesn't make sense... bring 2 balloons back and enjoy...

Anshu, I don't know why one should expect it but I love return gifts and I love presents. It doesn't matter how much it costs but it should come from heart.

When I celebrated my daughter's 1st birthday it was huge, where I invited everyone with and without kids (I know guilty). First birthdays are anyways for parents and my daughter slept right after cutting cake😃. I gave all the kids goodie bags (which they expected😆) and all the parents small gifts like chocolates, candles and books.