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Aibu to not go? Re birthday party

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Raisingwildanimals · 10/11/2019 08:04

DD has been invited to her first ever school friend birthday party. It’s this afternoon and I had planned to go to the shops to pick up a card and small gift on the way to the party. It’s been one of those weeks where I’ve barely had time to wee let alone nip to the shops. Problem being, I’ve just double checked my bank and I’ve got 37p so not enough to buy anything (pay day is tomorrow so not an issue in regards to anything else) I don’t want to seem rude by not getting a gift for this girl so I’d rather not go. DD isn’t that bothered and swears she doesn’t know the girl anyway as it’s a big class. Wibu to go to the party with no gift or card or wib even more u to not go to the party?

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1HappyTraveller · 12/11/2019 18:50

....plus the majority of gifts kids get is just crap that’ll end up in landfill. And you’re not wasting plastic coated wrapping paper. You’re kind of saving the environment by NOT gifting....🤷‍♀️ Silver lining and all that....

1HappyTraveller · 12/11/2019 18:55

Ok so I’ve also realised I’m two days late in replying so maybe ignore ALL of that 🤦‍♀️

Cupcakesandconkers · 12/11/2019 22:23

I would totally pretend that I forgot the present and left at home. Then say I will drop it into school. Then buy something once paid.

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