I love credit cards so much! v2.0 (see first page for add'l details)

[schmass]

For a 6yo? Are they donating it to charity or give a reason they are asking for cash?? I’ve never seen that on a kid’s bday invite and we’ve been invited to quite a few parties over the years.

It said that he asked for a big gift this year and that they don't have room in their house for more toys...definitely didn't sound like they were donating it.

 

[kidsfirsttrip]

I know! It literally said "put some cash in a card"!

I’d put in Monopoly money

 

[chattadisser]

This isn't CC related, but is money related. My DS just brought home a birthday party invitation that is requesting money and not gifts... for a 6 year old! We are pretty new to the birthday party scene, but that just seems unbelievably bold to me!

I'm put off by any invitation that tells me what to buy cash or otherwise. For some reason, bridal registries are different, I like those. There is a toy store here locally where the birthday child goes in and selects the toys they want and a registry is made for their party. Kinda off putting to me.

 

[havaneselover]

This isn't CC related, but is money related. My DS just brought home a birthday party invitation that is requesting money and not gifts... for a 6 year old! We are pretty new to the birthday party scene, but that just seems unbelievably bold to me!

That’s super tacky.

 

[platamama]

This isn't CC related, but is money related. My DS just brought home a birthday party invitation that is requesting money and not gifts... for a 6 year old! We are pretty new to the birthday party scene, but that just seems unbelievably bold to me!

Wow, I find that so rude!

 

[speedyfishy]

I know! It literally said "put some cash in a card"!

Woof!

Confession though, my bridal registry has gifts and a fund for a dvc membership. SO and I have been living together for about 5 years so we have a lot of things already. We put some upgraded gifts on the registry, (the away luggage, a kitchen aid, roomba etc) but also have the cash fund.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

This isn't CC related, but is money related. My DS just brought home a birthday party invitation that is requesting money and not gifts... for a 6 year old! We are pretty new to the birthday party scene, but that just seems unbelievably bold to me!

That is very, very bold. Especially for a 6 year old; at that age they like opening gifts, don't they? I would never give cash for a gift to a 6 year old. In the teen years, if we don't know the person well, I usually give a small gift along with a Visa or AmEx GC. But heck no for a 6 year old. Heck I just bought my niece (same age as dd - turning 17) a Pandora bracelet. Still won't give her cash because I think a gift is more personal.

 

[schmass]

Woof!

Confession though, my bridal registry has gifts and a fund for a dvc membership. SO and I have been living together for about 5 years so we have a lot of things already. We put some upgraded gifts on the registry, (the away luggage, a kitchen aid, roomba etc) but also have the cash fund.

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one finding this really tacky and rude

For a wedding, cash is a totally different thing. This is for a 6 year old!

 

[platamama]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like this could be a fun and pretty cheap vacation on points (except for food and drink of course and the casino...)

Did you see my edit to my edit about checked bags? Looks like AA treats tickets to the Caribbean like domestic tickets, so that feature of your AA cc will come in handy.

Woof!

Confession though, my bridal registry has gifts and a fund for a dvc membership. SO and I have been living together for about 5 years so we have a lot of things already. We put some upgraded gifts on the registry, (the away luggage, a kitchen aid, roomba etc) but also have the cash fund.

Well, hopefully you don't get married every year like a birthday comes around every year! Seriously, I think a bridal registry is different.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

Woof!

Confession though, my bridal registry has gifts and a fund for a dvc membership. SO and I have been living together for about 5 years so we have a lot of things already. We put some upgraded gifts on the registry, (the away luggage, a kitchen aid, roomba etc) but also have the cash fund.

For a wedding that is perfectly fine IMHO. We always gift cash for weddings. I will be giving my soon-to-be-married niece cash for her wedding gift to put towards their honeymoon, or whatever they want to do with it.

*For clarity the 17 year old niece is not the one getting married lol. I just read my comments and wasn't sure if that was clear. One is my sister's daughter and the other my brother's.

 

[speedyfishy]

Well, hopefully you don't get married every year like a birthday comes around every year! Seriously, I think a bridal registry is different

I think so too. But hmmm. Why travel hack when I could just get married ever year and ask for a “honeymoon fund”

 

[Psychodisney]

Love Aruba!! No idea about AA miles but interested to hear. I can give you tips for some great restaurants. There is a fun pirate snorkel cruise that goes out right by the Marriott and it has a rope swing off it!

We loved the pirate trip too!

 

[miztressuz]

I know! It literally said "put some cash in a card"!

Wow. I know I'm going to be the old fart right now but that seems crass even for the new more relaxed views on money talk I'm seeing now.

I'm going with "I'm sure they meant well" and thought it'd make it easier for guests who wished to bring a gift so that both sides don't worry about duplicates/returns/hurt feelings. But wow, the execution's still crass even if that's what the meant.

 

[Psychodisney]

All of you Panera Mac and cheese lovers...Have you tried the Costco Mac and Cheese. Surprisingly good!

 

[Lain]

I had to come here and share my exciting news!!!!

I just booked the Waldorf Astoria Maldives for dd's spring break next April . Without churning this would never be possible.

I had to purchase 112,000 points, but Hilton has the point match right now so I purchased 56,000 for $560.00 and got 112,000 points. I used my CIP since the purchase is through points dot com, which apparently codes as travel on the CIP (let's hope). Oh yeah, the MSR for CIP #2 is now complete!

Now for the super exciting part!! The room would've cost us $2,884.00 per night. Yup, that's right, per night. Can I just say no way would I ever pay that price to go to the Maldives (for a few reasons, not the least of which is I am not a sun person -- to me pale is the new tan {I spent too much time in the sun in my younger days}, but dd really wanted to go).

The base room (which is what I booked) is a king beach villa that is 2,518 square feet with its' own pool (on the beach).

Now I need some expertise from the folks here.

How do I get a free night with my awards certificate for the 6th night I'll need? I'm afraid if I wait until my December renewal there won't be a reward night available (if I recall there has to be a reward night available to book a night with the certificate). I suppose if we had to we could spend a night in Male if the night isn't available ('cuz I'm not paying $2,884 for an extra night, that's for sure!). I wish I could use my reward certificate for this year, but I do believe it expires . First world problems.

@calypso726 any recommendations?

#goals

 

[miztressuz]

It said that he asked for a big gift this year and that they don't have room in their house for more toys...definitely didn't sound like they were donating it.

Ah I didn't see that when I responded before, too quick on the reply.

Still I get the sentiment but not the execution. It'd be different if they said something like, "If you feel like presenting a gift he is saving up for Xbox/bike/roller blades/whatever and would appreciate a contribution to that fund." Something like that would feel better than "throw some cash in a card" if you want to attend.

 

[schmass]

Wow. I know I'm going to be the old fart right now but that seems crass even for the new more relaxed views on money talk I'm seeing now.

I'm going with "I'm sure they meant well" and thought it'd make it easier for guests who wished to bring a gift so that both sides don't worry about duplicates/returns/hurt feelings. But wow, the execution's still crass even if that's what the meant.

Maybe, but it literally says"...so instead of a gift that comes from a store, throw some cash in a card..."

Also, it's super weird to me but kids don't open gifts at the birthday parties anymore!

 

[Lain]

This isn't CC related, but is money related. My DS just brought home a birthday party invitation that is requesting money and not gifts... for a 6 year old! We are pretty new to the birthday party scene, but that just seems unbelievably bold to me!

 

[wendow]

Also, it's super weird to me but kids don't open gifts at the birthday parties anymore!

Most of the ones we’ve gone to do still open at the party but yes, it seems a lot of the kids who have parties at a facility (rather than home) don’t want to take time for gifts. I find that a weird thing too.

 

[elgerber]

That scene was hilarious!!