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I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

N.Y.bride Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:43 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:43 AM

I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

for Jace, Ryan & Ty :)

Is it appropriate to give money?
What other ideas do you have?

TIA!

Tatum&Steve Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:47 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:47 AM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I usually get bonds from the bank - you spend $50 and get a $100 bond.

Tiggeruth Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:50 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:50 AM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I too usually do a savings bond.

May2004 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:51 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:51 AM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I would give Money.

sr081906 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:52 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:52 AM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

Money or bonds. $100-$150

meliss1019 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:57 AM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 11:57 AM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

bonds too

nbc188 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:05 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:05 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I do savings bonds too. I think they're practical, they can stash them away for college!

N.Y.bride Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:06 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:06 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

Ive never bought a bind - how do I do that? Just go to the bank and ask for one? How does it work? They wait until theyre a certain age and then they can cash it?

neener1211 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:10 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:10 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

get a bond...I believe you just go to the bank to get one...i think...It's been a while since I did it.

Mandyin2007 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:10 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:10 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I defintely agree with a Savings bond.

mrsh2b Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:11 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:11 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

savings bond

EGreene79 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:55 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:55 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I usually give bonds, but my SIL's brother opened one of those education funds for the girls so they encourage us to contribute to that.

Tracy&Brian Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:57 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 12:57 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

we just went to one last week and gave $50 cash.

curliegirl Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:01 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:01 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

I would never give a bond anymore. I went to the bank to get one for my Goddaughter andit would take more than 18 years to mature!!

To me, it was easier for everyone to give cash.....I usually give $100 if I am pretty close to the family....

cmc Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:12 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:12 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

Ditto.

QUOTE]Posted by Tsalice

I usually get bonds from the bank - you spend $50 and get a $100 bond.

CLMon7906 Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:13 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:13 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

money or bond. we gave money at the last one.

tonimike Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:13 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:13 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

Posted by N.Y.bride

Ive never bought a bind - how do I do that? Just go to the bank and ask for one? How does it work? They wait until theyre a certain age and then they can cash it?

Bond or cash,,

If u do a bond , i think u need the kids or babys social #..

I just usually give $ ,,

Adamsgrl Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:16 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:16 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

give cash so the families can start a bank account n savings for the child. thats what i always do

Nina Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:17 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:17 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

Last time I went to the bank to buy a bond, they needed the recipients social, or the parents social. Being the way things are today...I feel weird asking for it unless its family. So I just give cash.

I know this sounds weird, but when I was christened someone gave me ten shares of McDonalds stock(very cheap at the time) I still have those ten and they are worth 13 times what the family bought them for. So shares of some stock that is up and coming might be an idea too. While very different....(I know my parents thought my gift was odd at the time, but now very profitable) Its neat and different

melbalalala Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:20 PM+

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Posted: Jun 14, 2006 01:20 PM

Re: I have 3 christenings to go to this summer. What do you give as gifts?

Posted by EGreene79

I usually give bonds, but my SIL's brother opened one of those education funds for the girls so they encourage us to contribute to that.

Yeah this is really smart... MUCH better returns than bonds... Iknow bonds were popular when we were babies but there are so many better investment vehicles available now that people can use as gifts.