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Gift for First Communion?
DH and I got an invitation to go to a family member's first communion. We have no experience with this sort of thing and have no idea what is appropriate to gift.
I was thinking $50 ($25 in cash and $25 toys r us gift card) because when I was little and had parties, my mom made me put the cash in the bank, but I got to spend all my giftcards! I thought it would be nice to give her some to save and give her some to spend.
Is $50 enough? Should I do the 25 cash/25 giftcard or should it just all be in cash?
Or do you not give money at all and give something like jewelry??
Is jewelry better than cash for a first communion?
They came to our wedding and were very generous ($250).
Please help!!
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Posted 4/11/11 7:48 AM  |
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missfabulous
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
I think the giftcard is a very cute idea!! Especially since, you're right- my mom did the same thing (put all the money in the bank).
As far as how much, for communions and christening I usually give $100 (from myself and DH). I have 14 so we have at least one a year. I generally give a check for $100.
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| Posted 4/11/11 8:12 AM |
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apb17
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
For my son's Communion. most people gave a $100 check. However, I'm sure he would've LOVED a gift card so he could pick out something that he would like because we deposited all of the money into his college account.
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| Posted 4/11/11 9:37 AM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
Posted by missfabulous
I think the giftcard is a very cute idea!! Especially since, you're right- my mom did the same thing (put all the money in the bank).
As far as how much, for communions and christening I usually give $100 (from myself and DH). I have 14 so we have at least one a year. I generally give a check for $100.
ITA. I usually give $100.
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| Posted 4/11/11 9:42 AM |
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Ok! Thanks for the advice. I guess we'll do 50 cash 50 giftcard!
Is Toys R Us still popular/good choice for kids her age?
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| Posted 4/11/11 9:57 AM |
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missfabulous
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
Posted by BaysideForever
Ok! Thanks for the advice. I guess we'll do 50 cash 50 giftcard!
Is Toys R Us still popular/good choice for kids her age?
Toys r Us is still good. You can also do the American Girl store, Justice (girls that age love the clothes!), Clarie;s (although $50 might be too much!), Target or Build a Bear.
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| Posted 4/11/11 11:31 AM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
to me.. a first communion is $$$... I would give a $100 savings bond
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| Posted 4/11/11 11:46 AM |
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Heinznywd
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
I personally think $50 is enough. A bond is a good idea.
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| Posted 4/11/11 12:01 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
My children were allowed to keep 1/4 of what money they got and the rest went into their bank account.
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| Posted 4/11/11 4:04 PM |
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Irishgrl1017
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Re: Gift for First Communion?
50 is enough I think....you could also look into a savings bond
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| Posted 4/11/11 6:50 PM |
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