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Originally Posted by M-squared
A number of my friends have started giving "no gifts" notes with accompanying birthday invites. I do it myself. Still, I hate arriving with nothing in hand. What I've started doing (and I think it is appreciated) is bringing a kid's consumable. I will buy a box of those expensive organic cookies or some other treat. The kids are delighted and the moms are happy to get something that will be gone soon!
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I think that is a lovely idea! We also have had folk come with cards (often hand made, which is very cool IMO) and one or two sneak in a small gift.