I would like to have a dollar party for my son this year but I am not sure how to word the invitation? Dollar party being when the kids bring money (1 dollar or whatever) and drop it in a bucket. I am hoping that this will save cost for the parents!
2006-08-12 09:51:21 · 11 answers · asked by Momof2boyz 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
no. sorry, I think that is tacky.
2006-08-12 09:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by dea_7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is that people will go over it no matter what you do. Some parents don't believe a child would want so little. How about, instead of doing a dollar party you ask children to bring a donation to a local animal shelter? Tell your son that he'll get plenty from you and that the point of the party is to have fun with his friends and suggest that he accept this instead of a dollar per child. He'll feel good that his party is helping animals and his friends will be able to choose what they are comfortable contributing. For example:
Joshua is very excited to announce that INSTEAD OF gifts, you bring a donation of pet food or other needed items for the local animal shelter.
Some parents will still send gifts but if you make the most fuss over how much the animals will LOVE what they brought, every kid will be so excited by what they are doing for the animals that the gifts for your son will not be the focus.
2006-08-12 09:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by BeamMeUpMom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not good at wording things but you might what to try telling in the invitation but that instead of a gift they can give a dollar. Hope this helps....
2006-08-12 09:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by JEN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds revolutionary. But it's a very good idea since it's only a dollar. Better still get them to put it in an envelope with a handmade card by them. That will make it more personal but affordable.
2006-08-13 05:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the parents will still be embarrassed and bring quite a few bucks because it will "show". How about NO presents. Just say NO presents. Or ask them to donate whatever to charity and explain the great part of this to your child too.
2006-08-12 09:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend that had a "dollar " party for their children then used the money to buy baby clothes for hurricane katrina relief fund
2006-08-12 10:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that is rather tacky! You should never expect a gift on any occasion. The guest makes that choice. :)
2006-08-12 09:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is tacky to straight out ask for money and would never recommend it to anyone.
2006-08-12 10:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by candace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the tackiest **** I ever heard of, must be some poor white trash stuff.
2006-08-15 16:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by Happy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't afford a party don't have one.
2006-08-12 09:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that's tacky and rude!
2006-08-12 11:47:42 · answer #11 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋