A Midsummer Night's Dream (Summer 2014 Secret Santa) Discussion

[chelsealady]

I'm feeling at such a loss of what to get my godchild. I have some ideas but i'm worried she is going to get it for herself or may already own it.

I wouldn't worry about getting duplicates for somebody around here. If I get a duplicate I just think, "whoo hoo more for the stash!!!!!"

 

[lovepink]

So I was reasearching indie makeup companies not only for myself but for ideas for my giftee and I stumbled across this!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/cult-etsy-beauty-brands

Finding new things I wanted to buy, not a good thing!

PS @@nikkimouse anything you pick will be amazing so go with your gut!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I'm feeling at such a loss of what to get my godchild.  I have some ideas but i'm worried she is going to get it for herself or may already own it.

Lol I'm holding off on shopping for myself for this reason!

 

[sparklegirl]

Lol I'm holding off on shopping for myself for this reason!

I'm trying to the do the same! I don't want to buy something that my godmother may buy me...so instead I'm buying things that are nowhere on my wishlist!

 

[elizabethrose]

I'm trying to the do the same! I don't want to buy something that my godmother may buy me...so instead I'm buying things that are nowhere on my wishlist!

I'm trying to buy things that I haven't talked about on this website.  Which is slim!  Dear Godmother- I am really trying hard not to buy anything!!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I'm trying to the do the same! I don't want to buy something that my godmother may buy me...so instead I'm buying things that are nowhere on my wishlist!

Stila Magnificent metals have been on my personal wishlist for a while and I've talked about them a lot on here -- but then I bought a couple for myself during the Stila 40% off and I'm not a fan /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> they're so pretty but I really can't pull it off!

 

[meaganola]

Stila Magnificent metals have been on my personal wishlist for a while and I've talked about them a lot on here -- but then I bought a couple for myself during the Stila 40% off and I'm not a fan /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> they're so pretty but I really can't pull it off!

And then it's impossible to *get* them off.  I had glitter for *days* every time I tried to use them.  It was even worse than after a science fiction convention.

 

[trekkersangel]

I'm on a no buy for myself, so don't worry about me buying anything. Although I'm having an absolute blast buying for my Godchild!!!!

 

[jennm149]

Add me to both the "no buy for myself" and "any dupes just go into the stash" clubs. I picked up a cool local item at the farmer's market yesterday.  And I have an idea for a local food item, but I will get that right before I ship the box. I hope she likes them!

 

[dressupthedog]

I am on a no buy for myself as well right now. It's good motivation!

 

[heath67013]

So, I finally got my survey done and I will finish editing my profile this week. Work has kind of taken over my life, plus I'm still not use to the new format on this site.

 

[klg534]

No buy here too, and duplicates of items are not a bad thing! Esp if its on someones loves or wishlists. I'm sure spares of those are much appreciated. ..and having someone else to shop for is so much fun... But I do feel like a stalker, checking posts like every 5 hours.  

 

[OpheliaDiFranco]

I'm vowing not to buy anything until this is ok!! So I was wondering...I know the elves (what are we calling then again?) will send the godchildren tracking, but can they send a message begging them to post a wish list so we have SOME idea what to buy??? I'm about to enter panic mode here because I want to start shopping but have absolutely no idea what to buy! I went over her ss wishlist (well based on her gift) but I'm afraid she has moved on from what she wanted in December. Anyone else struggling with this??

 

[klg534]

So I was reasearching indie makeup companies not only for myself but for ideas for my giftee and I stumbled across this!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/cult-etsy-beauty-brands

Finding new things I wanted to buy, not a good thing!

PS @@nikkimouse anything you pick will be amazing so go with your gut!

These are SO cool! The lip balms, nail polish... I dont know if I can pull of crazylipstick but they look awesome! Great find. Freaking love buzzfeed.

 

[dressupthedog]

I'm vowing not to buy anything until this is ok!! So I was wondering...I know the elves (what are we calling then again?) will send the godchildren tracking, but can they send a message begging them to post a wish list so we have SOME idea what to buy??? I'm about to enter panic mode here because I want to start shopping but have absolutely no idea what to buy! I went over her ss wishlist (well based on her gift) but I'm afraid she has moved on from what she wanted in December. Anyone else struggling with this??

You can use a fairy to ask your godchild anything you might want to know.

 

[meaganola]

I'm vowing not to buy anything until this is ok!! So I was wondering...I know the elves (what are we calling then again?) will send the godchildren tracking, but can they send a message begging them to post a wish list so we have SOME idea what to buy??? I'm about to enter panic mode here because I want to start shopping but have absolutely no idea what to buy! I went over her ss wishlist (well based on her gift) but I'm afraid she has moved on from what she wanted in December. Anyone else struggling with this??

Helpers are fairies!  But -- and this goes for anyone in this same situation -- if you need someone to PM your godchild for a dreamlist/survey, you can PM @, @, or me, and we'll be more than happy to intervene on your behalf! 

And if anyone hasn't filled out a survey, that can be found over here:  https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131905-midsummer-nights-dreamlist-and-survey-central-now-open/

Just remember to tag me when you post in there if you want to be included in the Godchild Directory with a direct link to your survey in that thread.  I update those in the evening, so don't worry if you post during the day and I don't get to it immediately.  I'm on my phone during the day, and I can't deal with editing things involving links on my phone.  

ETA:  Also, before I forget, I wanted to point out the mandatory questions over here:

Absolute must-answers (note:  If you do not wish to post answers to these three questions in public, please send a PM to @magicalmom.  These answers will only be shared with your Fairy Godparent):

• ALLERGIES!! Please list any allergies to products, foods, scents, etc., that you or anyone living in your household has!
• Dietary restrictions: Do you or anyone in your household have any food-related restrictions/sensitivities, etc? Would you prefer not to receive food items?
• Skin allergies/sensitivities: Do you or anyone in your household have any skin allergies/sensitivities not already listed that your Fairy Godparent should know about (e.g., wool, metals in jewelry, etc)? Do you avoid silicone, sulfates, etc?

These are questions that would have normally been asked and answered in the signup PMs with addresses if we had been able to use those this time around.  We couldn't, so they weren't.

 

[OpheliaDiFranco]

FYI Ladies, I contacted @@DonnaD and we are going to set up a secret swap to mirror midsummer, so although she will not be a part of the actual midsummer swap, she will still get in on the fun and we will all get to hang out with her this summer!  After all of her amazing random acts of gloves over the summer, and fun posts, it would not be the same without her!  :wub:

I just wanted to make sure everyone is aware that Babs is working on putting together a gift exchange (Summerswap 2014) for those who were not eligible for this swap because they did not participate in SS, and anyone else who may have missed this one for whatever reason--and actually, I'm pretty sure anyone who wants to participate whether they are part of this one or not (as long as they meet the same criteria). More info will be coming soon!!!

 

[lovepink]

I am not on a low/no buy per say but I keep going shopping to look for gifts for others and finding things for myself!  I am torn between adding it to my wishlist survey or just buying it for myself.  I have not bought it for myself because I am like "what if my fairy godmother has ESP and gets me the things I am thinking of getting myself?"  I am trying not to add things to my list/survey as I am sure that can cause stress or anxiety too!

Yesterday I was at Big lots and they had SO MUCH stuff! L'oreal Color Riche Caress sticks for $4, nail polish galore, Hard Candy eyeshadow trios for $1.50 (I never go to Walmart so I miss out on Hard Candy and Flower) lots of Covergirl etc.

 

[nikkimouse]

thanks for the reassurance ladies  some times i think we(I) strive to find just the right thing that is gets overwhelming.  

What I really need from my god child is a bb wish list... SOOOOO many points to spend.  

I should make one too for that matter   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

thanks for the reassurance ladies  some times i think we(I) strive to find just the right thing that is gets overwhelming.  

What I really need from my god child is a bb wish list... SOOOOO many points to spend.  

I should make one too for that matter   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I feel you on being overwhelmed! My fairy godchild seems like the nicest, most laid back person in the universe so I'm not really sure why I'm stressing, but I am! I want everything to be perfect. 

Thanks for the reminder on the BB lists! I'm going to try to screenshot mine tonight & add it to my list. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />