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01-28-2013 at 12:58 PM
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Throwing a shower for a friend...

Hey guys. So I'm in charge of throwing my friend a shower in about two months. Just curious what the best way to word the invites will be. I want to make it clear that gift cards are the only acceptable thing to bring as a gift.

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01-28-2013 at 1:00 PM
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Bahahaha! Is this a dare from another board or something?
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01-28-2013 at 1:02 PM
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Sorry but there really is no polite way to say this. 

If she lives out of town, she could always take back her gifts to the store, get credit, then repurchase the same gifts later.

She could also bring another suitcase to use for gifts or you might help pay for shipping the gifts.

However, most guests will probably know she would be coming in from out of town and won't get anything big. 

 
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01-28-2013 at 1:03 PM
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Maybe just have her register for GC's only.
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Aww man I've been punked haven't I ?
 
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Estwd2:
Bahahaha! Is this a dare from another board or something?
This is what I"m wondering.
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Estwd2:
Bahahaha! Is this a dare from another board or something?

This!  Just in case it's not, don't under any circumstances tell the guests what type of gifts to bring.  If someone asks you directly, you can mention that you think the parents would like gift cards.  Also, if the parents keep their registry very modest with only a few items, people may be more inclined to bring a gift card.  There is no good way to tell people how to spend their money, though. 
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BallSox writes the best, most catchy poems ever. Maybe if she has some time she can help you draft one for the invite. 

 
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01-28-2013 at 1:12 PM
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stw_77:

Sorry but there really is no polite way to say this. 

If she lives out of town, she could always take back her gifts to the store, get credit, then repurchase the same gifts later.

She could also bring another suitcase to use for gifts or you might help pay for shipping the gifts.

However, most guests will probably know she would be coming in from out of town and won't get anything big. 

She's not coming from out of town. Her parents are already buying her everything for the newborn stage, and she wants to be able to hold on to the cards for later so that she can take care of what the baby will need later.
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01-28-2013 at 1:13 PM
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I would just be blunt. 

You're invited to celebrate Baby X! But the mom to be is picky and smarter than you are, so... just bring cash or gift cards. DON"T COME WITHOUT ONE!  If you bring an actual gift, you will be required to return it and provide mom to be with the credit. Can't wait to celebrate with you!

  

AngelSmitty: This reminds me of something my college Human Sexuality professor used to say in class. "Sex is between the legs. Gender is between the ears."
 
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PunkyBooster:

BallSox writes the best, most catchy poems ever. Maybe if she has some time she can help you draft one for the invite. 

That would be awesome, because I'm really at a loss.

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http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/71604709.aspx

Good one! 
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MandJS:

I would just be blunt. 

You're invited to celebrate Baby X! But the mom to be is picky and smarter than you are, so... just bring cash or gift cards. DON"T COME WITHOUT ONE!  If you bring an actual gift, you will be required to return it and provide mom to be with the credit. Can't wait to celebrate with you!

  

Why would you say she's smarter than anyone? She doesn't feel that way... nor do I...

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Darbie914:
This is a dare from another board.  Good one, though :)
Yup.  Sept moms board.
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01-28-2013 at 1:20 PM
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Darbie914:
This is a dare from another board. nbsp;Good one, though :
I think we need to upgrade the BS Detector on this board. This was way too obvious to take seriously.
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KellersPrag:
stw_77:

Sorry but there really is no polite way to say this. 

If she lives out of town, she could always take back her gifts to the store, get credit, then repurchase the same gifts later.

She could also bring another suitcase to use for gifts or you might help pay for shipping the gifts.

However, most guests will probably know she would be coming in from out of town and won't get anything big. 

She's not coming from out of town. Her parents are already buying her everything for the newborn stage, and she wants to be able to hold on to the cards for later so that she can take care of what the baby will need later.

Ha Ha I have to hand it to you. That was a good one. High five for your dare.  You got me.  MY BS detector must be off. 
 
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01-28-2013 at 1:23 PM
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Must be a slow Monday.  They are posting them all over the place.  
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01-28-2013 at 1:24 PM
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LMAO...this is funny, I didnt even read the PP either this is a joke or these ladies will just rip you a new whoo whoo hahaha
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01-28-2013 at 1:25 PM
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Darbie914:
Must be a slow Monday.  They are posting them all over the place.  

Seriously. I wish there were REAL dramaz going on. The dares are funny for like, a second, but... they don't have quite the same impact as real drama.

 

AngelSmitty: This reminds me of something my college Human Sexuality professor used to say in class. "Sex is between the legs. Gender is between the ears."
 
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KellersPrag:
stw_77:

Sorry but there really is no polite way to say this. 

If she lives out of town, she could always take back her gifts to the store, get credit, then repurchase the same gifts later.

She could also bring another suitcase to use for gifts or you might help pay for shipping the gifts.

However, most guests will probably know she would be coming in from out of town and won't get anything big. 

She's not coming from out of town. Her parents are already buying her everything for the newborn stage, and she wants to be able to hold on to the cards for later so that she can take care of what the baby will need later.

Ha Ha I have to hand it to you. That was a good one. High five for your dare.  You got me.  MY BS detector must be off. 

I tried! :)

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01-28-2013 at 1:53 PM
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I wish this had been real...I'm with MandJS...so bored!!
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01-28-2013 at 2:21 PM
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The ladies on here are pretty smart when it comes to BS.  Good try though.
 
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01-28-2013 at 5:51 PM
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KellersPrag:
stw_77:

Sorry but there really is no polite way to say this. 

If she lives out of town, she could always take back her gifts to the store, get credit, then repurchase the same gifts later.

She could also bring another suitcase to use for gifts or you might help pay for shipping the gifts.

However, most guests will probably know she would be coming in from out of town and won't get anything big. 

She's not coming from out of town. Her parents are already buying her everything for the newborn stage, and she wants to be able to hold on to the cards for later so that she can take care of what the baby will need later.

Then she doesn't really need a shower.

Perhaps you could throw the event so that she can have her special day with the proviso that the gifts will be donated to a shelter or other organization that helps those in need.

 
 
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01-28-2013 at 6:48 PM
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Even though this has so much mud it might as well be my backyard, I'm going to play anyways.

I think you're dumb,

I don't want trash,

but I want you

to bring me cash.

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I think you should add that a pack of diapers is required. You know, like an entrance fee. Be sure to be brand specific, too!

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01-29-2013 at 9:59 AM
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BallSox:

Even though this has so much mud it might as well be my backyard, I'm going to play anyways.

I think you're dumb,

I don't want trash,

but I want you

to bring me cash.

BallSox for the win, as usual! 

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