So, my DD is 5 this week and I've been wrapping up her bits today. She's had no 'big' present as there wasn't one big thing she wanted. We have a very small family and she's not having a party (her choice) so she won't get lots of presents (around 3 after ours) and we're strict about not buying presents between birthdays and Christmas.
So, we've probably spent around £60. A particular Barbie, Aquabeads, Num Num's but there still doesn't look much. There's one thing she's asked for in the last week which she won't be getting, but I don't think that's a bad thing?! 🙄. I reflect on all the stuff we have she doesn't play with and just wonder whether we buy the wrong stuff or if they just don't need it? In this western world of tempting excess, just wondering what side of the fence people stood on? Spoil your child as they're your child and only have one birthday or less is more?
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How much do you get/spend for your child's birthday? (5)
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Mrsmoo28 · 24/04/2017 13:29
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