Comments on: Gifting Tip: Open Presents Later

By: Gifting Tip Follow-Up

Gifting Tip Follow-Up — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:33:27 +0000

[...] for the great response regarding my last gifting tip “Open Presents Later.” I got a few follow-up questions about how to pull it off as well as how to handle pushy [...]

By: Julie Kieras

Julie Kieras — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:14:03 +0000

I love this idea and it’s a thought I’ve had for years… I dreaded my bridal & baby shower b/c I KNEW nobody was interested in watching me open 5 boxes of the same dish set or another package of baby towels. But… how can this tactfully be done? People sort of “expect” you to open the presents at the party… in fact a lot of people stay only until their present is opened and then they leave (which is rude, in my opinion!). I would love it if this became a trend in our society, and if you have ideas for how to politely introduce this concept to guests, please let me know!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:15:24 +0000

Your post is spot-on! Waiting to open gifts later makes for much better parties – for both the hosts and the guests. I hope everyone who reads this post implements your advice immediately.

By: Nicole Feliciano

Nicole Feliciano — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:20:15 +0000

We take it a step further and save some of the presents for MUCH later. Rewards for especially good days, treats to take on a trip, or simply to brighten a rainy day. And we always pack up old toys to give away.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:02:11 +0000

Awesome advice – well written and thoroughly explained — I totally agree! Might I make a suggestion though (it’s totally unrelated to this particular post)?
I happened to stumble onto the blog because i was looking for the origins of the white chocolate macadamia cookie. Then, I went directly to the mrsfields.com website. Sadly, I couldn’t find any info on history of cookies, or information about production. Perhaps I did not search the sites thoroughly enough. More of that type of info is not only interesting trivia, but also presents a much more “home-made” and personal image of the brand. Would love to find out about the white choco macadamia nut cookie if you know!

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:22:53 +0000

Great advice as I am having a party next week!

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:38:19 +0000

Great advice!

By: Kami

Kami — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:12:04 +0000

I absolutely agree with this. and I love that I now have proof online that someone else thinks the same. great tip!