Why birthday boxes are big wins - for everyone.
When it comes to birthday parties and gift-gifting, we're not big fans of the "R" word.
A birthday "registry" sounds very, well, foo-foo. Presumptuous. Pretentious. Hoity Toity. And other words best reserved for children of rock stars and celebrities. (And whatever it is the Kardashians are supposed to be.)
However, creating a Birthday Box for your child is AMAZING. Why?
Still not sure?
The number one question we're asked in our store is, "Does my child's friend have a birthday box?" And when the answer is, "Yes!" there is dancing and celebrating. When the answer is, "No, we're sorry..." there are slumped shoulders, loud, audible sighs, occasional misty eyes, and we think one time gnashing of teeth. (And this is from parents!) We're here to help them find a great gift, of course, but for those parents who come in our store at the last moment, we don't always have the staff available to take everyone around the store. So a birthday box is like giving all those parents the ultimate party favor.
So stop in a couple of weeks before your child's birthday and we'll help you put together a birthday box. It's fun, easy, and may save you from an extra visit to our store for gift returns after the big event. (Not that we wouldn't like seeing you again. Assuming you're not a Kardashian.)
- Patrick, Joanna & The Mountain Top Toys team
A birthday "registry" sounds very, well, foo-foo. Presumptuous. Pretentious. Hoity Toity. And other words best reserved for children of rock stars and celebrities. (And whatever it is the Kardashians are supposed to be.)
However, creating a Birthday Box for your child is AMAZING. Why?
- Your child can have a ton of fun filling a box with items s/he likes - but you retain veto rights.
- Parents of your child's party guests have confidence in knowing the gift they select is something your child is eager to receive AND has been approved by you.
- No more duplicate gifts.
- Your child's box is posted on our website. So guests or out-of-town family can order online, call the store or email us to have a gift wrapped from your child's box in advance of pick-up.
Still not sure?
The number one question we're asked in our store is, "Does my child's friend have a birthday box?" And when the answer is, "Yes!" there is dancing and celebrating. When the answer is, "No, we're sorry..." there are slumped shoulders, loud, audible sighs, occasional misty eyes, and we think one time gnashing of teeth. (And this is from parents!) We're here to help them find a great gift, of course, but for those parents who come in our store at the last moment, we don't always have the staff available to take everyone around the store. So a birthday box is like giving all those parents the ultimate party favor.
So stop in a couple of weeks before your child's birthday and we'll help you put together a birthday box. It's fun, easy, and may save you from an extra visit to our store for gift returns after the big event. (Not that we wouldn't like seeing you again. Assuming you're not a Kardashian.)
- Patrick, Joanna & The Mountain Top Toys team
