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I requested “No gifts” for my kid’s party, and several guests ended up giving me gift cards at the party. When I told them it really wasn’t necessary to bring presents, they said, “Gift cards don’t really count do they? You could always buy something nice for your house at Target rather than a gift for your child there.” What’s this about? Are gift cards not seen as presents and acceptable to bring if we have requested “No gifts?”
It seems obvious that since they are called “gift cards” they are, in fact, gifts. People often do not like to show up to a party empty-handed, even after you have made such a request. So, people may purchase the gift cards with the thought that this isn’t a birthday gift per se, but rather a host gift. This way, the host parent can decide to purchase a gift for their child with it or spend it on themselves or something for their homes.
It is a way for guests to bring something that is not designated solely as a birthday gift.
People feel it is always acceptable to bring birthday gifts, even after you have requested “no gifts.” If you made this request because your kid already has everything, than take the gift card and use it for yourself or the house. It’s your choice!
