Comments | yeishlitikvah: Materialistic Question

yeishlitikvah

Materialistic Question

Dec 12, 2011 02:26

This seems like the worlds stupidest question (tm).

Anyhow, so next weekend is my family hannukah party, I already know my grandparents will be giving cash, maybe a small stuffed animal for Nikki as well, but cash or tell me to go buy what I need for her.

My aunt asked what shoe size she is. And will most likely be giving money.

Now my uncle, asked ( Read more... )

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courtney_ke December 12 2011, 14:54:46 UTC

I'm not sure of the US equivalent, but I would ask to have money put into her RESP (an education savings fund). It's not like asking for money, it's obviously investing in Nikki's future since you can't take it out, then you don't get needless gifts for her. Especially when they're still young and are ridiculously happy with just ONE present, it's a good time to save up for the future!

yeishlitikvah December 12 2011, 15:43:01 UTC

We have savings bonds, and there are also government/saving accounts that can be established. IT's a great idea, but I feel like it's REALLY short notice for that request. Heck they still haven't given us her birthday gift from last year.(they bought her a babies r us gift card, and lost it in their house, to give them a break 5 weeks after her birthday was their younger son's bar mitzvah)

mrn613 December 12 2011, 21:08:46 UTC

I would ask for a Target gift card, can be used for diapers, toys, or clothes as you see fit.

butterflymama3 December 12 2011, 21:15:42 UTC

Gift cards are a good idea when you don't know what to give or what to ask for. Don't feel badly that you aren't giving Nikki Chanukah presents. My kids don't get birthday presents from Jeff and I. They get a birthday party. That's enough of an expense for us. At her age, she doesn't know the difference either so don't worry about it.

Love that she is helping you light the candles. I have to review the blessings every year, can't do it from memory either.

debsters1101 December 12 2011, 22:56:51 UTC

I feel like asking for books is always safe. this way he can spend as much or as little as he wants based on how many books, how expensive each one is etc.

whyintellectual December 12 2011, 22:57:23 UTC

So you already have diapers for two weeks but she will need them on week three. Ask for diapers.