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We host ALL the family birthdays & holidays. It has become expensive!! Is it OK to ask them to contribute financially?
The Grandparents can afford to contribute but can't physically contribute.
All the grandparents come for every dinner and our siblings and children come when they are in town.
There is appetizers, dinner, dessert, all you can drink wine, pop, coffee, tea, juice.
One bottle of wine per couple does not even come close covering the cost.
3 Answers
- 6 years agoFavorite Answer
It is OK to discuss anything with your family! But it will be up to everybody how they want to go ahead....
I would sit down with the Grandparents and tell them your concerns. Explain that you are happy to do the labour but cannot afford the cost any more. Ask if they could help contribute to the groceries and wine or ask if they could host at a restaurant sometimes to take the pressure off you.
- marys.mommaLv 76 years ago
My strategies would include potluck buffets. As hostess, you can specify who brings what. The people who live nearby can make casseroles, salads, or side dishes. The people who live out of town can bring appetizers – crackers and cheese – or desserts from the store – ice cream, cake, pies. Whoever can't do either of those things can bring wine. Warn your guests that if they don't do their part, dinner will have to be baked spaghetti and frozen green beans. Or macaroni and cheese ...
Maybe the grandparents can contribute to the beverage fund.
If you meet resistance, be firm about saying it's somebody else's turn to become the family restaurant.
- Anonymous6 years ago
you aren't saying who 'we' is lmao and ew you intoxicator.
