Toonie Parties (an alternative to a mountain of gifts)
Every year, my boys host "toonie" parties for their birthdays. Instead of bringing toys, each guest is asked to bring a card containing a "toonie" {a $2 coin}. Then, when the party is over, the birthday boy uses his money to pick out one special toy.
(Last time my two younger boys had a "joint" party, and they received this cute card from one of their friends. Sweet, right?)
I love the idea of "toonie" parties, don't you? The birthday boys don't spend a lot of time at their parties opening presents, parents of the guests aren't asked to buy an expensive gift, and my boys don't receive a ton of toys they don't need. What do you think?
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