My cousin is having a birthday party for her son on Friday then she is turning around and having a housewarming party on Saturday. I think that it is a bit selfish of her because it puts people on the spot. A lot of people in my family are tight on bills and it's hard to afford stuff back to back. What do u think?
2006-07-19 11:37:19 · 11 answers · asked by lifeislove 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Actually is seems like Your Cousin's Son is having a Birthday, around the same time that Your Cousin is moving into a new place. Should it have been spaced out further, probably, but maybe that was the only time that they could do it. Never really heard of Someone giving themselves a house warming, if that is the case. You must be close to go to Your Cousin, to be attending Their Child's birthday party. Just go to one, or the other. Or bring a gift for Her son, and just bring a card with a really nice poem, or a coupon, good for help with a project She will be doing in the future. Such as painting, landscaping, or organizing. That way, the gift will be from Your heart, and it won't interfere with Your budget.
2006-07-19 14:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok I never had a housewarming party for an apartment. My parents had one because they just bought their second home. That's different. If your parents want to help you out with dishes, pots, pans, etc., let them, but I don't think I'd have people bringing 3 gifts. I would separate the graduation and the birthday into two parties. You want each of you to have your own celebration and to be acknowledged, right? Space apart the parties- have him plan it for you if it's not a hassle. Throw him a surprise party in August. Dont' ask for gifts, people will give them if they want.
2016-03-27 00:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is pretty rude to expect people to spend two days at her house. She should have one party for both on Saturday. As for gifts the best house warming gift is a plant and you can get those for cheep and buy the kid a $50 savings bond they only cost $25. So there are both of your gifts for under $30.
2006-07-19 11:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by Knock Knock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit inconsiderate, yes. But lets just look at the facts, you're not obligated to get her anything. If she makes a big deal about getting nothing for a house warming party, tell her to quit her whining and get over it, not everyone has money to spend.
Besides, a card should just be enough to show that you do acknowledge her.
2006-07-19 11:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by Shezzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a gift to the Birthday ....and go to the House warming. Chose the one that you would rather attend. It was not probably planned that way. **** Happens
2006-07-19 11:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by saultdebbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's inconsiderate for her to expect people to attend both and provide gifts at both. maybe she is inviting some friends for the first event and some friends for the second event? in any case, you only have to provide a gift once, in my estimation... and i'd say only show up for one event, unless you have time for both.
2006-07-19 11:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Karen H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a matter of choice. You either go to one or the other.
You might not have money like that but it seems like your cousin
does.
2006-07-19 11:42:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very inconsiderate. Try to talk her out of it.
2006-07-19 11:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by annastasia1955ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds greedy. She should have one or the other.
2006-07-19 11:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're just greedy and they want lots of gifts
2006-07-19 11:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by Bubba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋