I am thinking of doing a crafts kits exchange for DD's birthday. I have to decide soon because I'm going to send the invitations out in a week. Any feedback would be appreciated.
View Poll Results: Do you like the idea of a Craft Kit exchange at a birthday party?
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Yes! I like th idea of exchanging craft kits, everyone leaves with something nice.
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No, I like just picking something special out for the Birthday Child.
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No, I really prefer "No Gift" parties, most kids have so much anyway.
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I like the gift exchange idea but not craft kits, maybe something else.
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Cake and Ice Cream
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03-24-2012 #1
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Birthday Party Gift Exchange Poll
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03-24-2012 #2
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i'm sorta "eh" on gift exchanges, probably because i'm a control freak. i think some kids might get something REALLY great/awesome/appropriate and some kids won't. it's just inevitable disappointment in my opinion...
i AM on the sides of abudant and awesome favors though... i know there is lots of variability on this
i think people would be put off by any sort of exchange. you can try a no gift party, but you have to be prepared for some people to not comply.
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03-24-2012 #3
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No to an exchange. I voted a gift for the birthday child, but depending on the age of kid probably <than 5 I am okay with no gift parties. Kids like opening up gifts and I think that makes it special, and kids like to shop for stuff.
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03-24-2012 #4
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I'm not so much a control freak, but I kind of feel this way too. Plus, I remember threads about why craft kits aren't a hit. (My DDs don't have any, so no first hand experience.) I guess people like craft materials, but not the pre-maid kits. Anyway, I personally would think "eh" but wouldn't be annoyed or anything.
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03-24-2012 #5
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I can see it being a hit for an all girl party for girls from 4-8 If it is boys and girls, I would do a traditional gift party or a book exchange.
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