"The original poster (OP) wrote in the Mommit Reddit page, "My kids have 2 birthday parties to attend coming up, and I am low on funds until I get paid in 2 weeks, but I don't want my kids to miss out for their friend's birthday parties. The friends are turning 6 years old. Any ideas on budget friendly gifts/ideas?""
"This trend of something called "fiver parties" has been gaining popularity in recent years, and honestly, the concept is pretty brilliant. Why spend $20 on a plastic toy from a big box store that will be on the thrift shelves a. year from now, when you can add $5 to a kid's birthday pot and have them pick out something they really want later on?"
""Honestly? If I were the host parent, I'd just appreciate you coming! Mention it if you feel comfortable, 'hey things are tight right now so we can only manage a card if that's okay?' I can't imagine many parents saying 'no'...even the jerk ones that would judge you for it. I would like to think that most of us that have parties for our kids do it so they can enjoy their friends," they wrote."
A parent short on cash sought budget-friendly gift ideas for two upcoming sixth-birthday parties. Responders recommended small cash gifts such as $5 in a card or a novelty $2 bill to excite children and avoid buying low-quality toys. The "fiver parties" concept pools modest contributions so children can later select meaningful items, reducing waste and expense. Many parents emphasized that attendance and a simple card are often as appreciated as physical presents, and that honest communication about tight finances can reduce social pressure around gift expectations.
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