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

[chelsealynn]

I KNOW.  It's in July which is forever away . . . but I like the extra time & don't mind the "keep adding to it" over the next month & a half.  I always seem to go over "the budget" on these things, but for reals it makes me feel good to put together a whole "experience" for someone else.  It passes time for me & makes me feel like a part of something magical.  When all you do all day long is decode baby talk, clean up messes, do 5th, 3rd, Kindergarten, & preschool homework, clean house, & other things. . . this is my "me time" break.  Although I absolutely LOVE being a mom & wouldn't have it any other way. . . I still need that adult make-up obsessed woman time.  I'm taking my time with this & I'll be putting together something magical for my girl.  I hope she loves it.  It's already been super fun for me.  Now. . . ask me again mid-June & I'm pretty sure I'll be itching to mail it because I will be so excited I can't stand it.  It's going to take some dedication to keep it until July for sure.

Did I mention I love this?  SO MUCH FUN.

• Stalking/shopping -- May 15th through July 6th (note to the fairies:  LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!  I mean keep an eye on those PM folders!  I need to make sure my own is cleaned out and ready for more PMs)
• Shipping -- PACKAGES MUST BE SENT THE WEEK OF JULY 7TH-14TH.  Any exceptions (for example, vacation) must go through @magicalmom
  

ETA: You can send your package out early though, of course!

Thank you both!

In other news, I just added a BB section to my wishlist.  I didn't even think of doing that before. My BB list is really small as I don't usually buy too much on there but I guess something is better than nothing /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lovepink]

@allistra44@pooteeweet213  Thanks ladies!  I was just able to eliminate you as FGMs for me!  I have Pinterest and FB but they are under my maiden name which is super common and there are a bajillion of us.

On the other hand I placed my BB order for FGC items, because as crazy as BB has been I am hoping it will get here before mid July!

I am going to Ulta and Lush tonight  for some FGC shopping round 1.

Oh and I need to hit up Sephora online.  Last day of 15% ebates and they have a Formula X polish mini with code FORMULAX in 1 of 3 colors.  Not sure how much you have to spend.  Probably $25

 

[sparklegirl]

@allistra44@pooteeweet213  Thanks ladies!  I was just able to eliminate you as FGMs for me!  I have Pinterest and FB but they are under my maiden name which is super common and there are a bajillion of us.

On the other hand I placed my BB order for FGC items, because as crazy as BB has been I am hoping it will get here before mid July!

I am going to Ulta and Lush tonight  for some FGC shopping round 1.

Oh and I need to hit up Sephora online.  Last day of 15% ebates and they have a Formula X polish mini with code FORMULAX in 1 of 3 colors.  Not sure how much you have to spend.  Probably $25

I tried the formula X code earlier today and they were already down to 2 colors. I was planning on getting the sold out color for my FGC. I also went to the store to get one of the 100 pt perks (did you know you don't have to make a purchase to redeem points in store? I had no idea!) but they didn't have that...soo I still haven't gotten anything for my FGC!

 

[lovepink]

I tried the formula X code earlier today and they were already down to 2 colors. I was planning on getting the sold out color for my FGC. I also went to the store to get one of the 100 pt perks (did you know you don't have to make a purchase to redeem points in store? I had no idea!) but they didn't have that...soo I still haven't gotten anything for my FGC!

Gah!  Out already of one?  Darn job interferring with my ability to shop!  And I had no clue about having to buy something to redeem points.  That is lame.  Especially if you are VIB or Rouge.  I had a return the other day and she offered me samples!   I was like thanks but I am good.  The mall I am going to has Sephora and Lush so I will make a few stops!

Anyone know off hand if at Ulta you can do multiple transactions to get the 20% off?  I have 2 things I want to buy, but the coupon is 20% off one item.  So I was going to bring 2 coupons and do 2 transactions.  Also I think you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Ulta coupon on the same transaction correct?  You would think I was new to the discount game! lol

 

[chelsealady]

I think I've got my FGC present all sorted. Of course that depends upon what ends up on her wishlist. I think I've got a pretty good idea of what she would like. But if I'm way off I still like the things I got so I wouldn't be sad to keep them. I want to make one more order but I'm trying to hold out just in case she asks for something specific.

 

[angienharry]

Ok. FGC stalking mission accomplished. I have an excellent plan for shopping. Now I just need to find some time. I've been busy with family issues but looking forward to this is so therapeutic. My FGC deserves a super awesome box so I have my work cut out for me. Good thing I have lots and lots of shopping time!!!

 

[sparklegirl]

Gah!  Out already of one?  Darn job interferring with my ability to shop!  And I had no clue about having to buy something to redeem points.  That is lame.  Especially if you are VIB or Rouge.  I had a return the other day and she offered me samples!   I was like thanks but I am good.  The mall I am going to has Sephora and Lush so I will make a few stops!

Anyone know off hand if at Ulta you can do multiple transactions to get the 20% off?  I have 2 things I want to buy, but the coupon is 20% off one item.  So I was going to bring 2 coupons and do 2 transactions.  Also I think you can use one manufacturer coupon and one Ulta coupon on the same transaction correct?  You would think I was new to the discount game! lol

checked again just now, and only 1 color is left!

Oh, and I said you don't have to buy anything to redeem points (for some reason I always thought you had too...) So you can just walk up to the counter and ask to redeem your points!

 

[latinafeminista]

To my fairy godmother, I have my survey up for you BUT I am still working on my dreamlist.  I should have that done for you in the next few days, just working through my stash at the moment /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[puppymomofthree]

Ok. FGC stalking mission accomplished. I have an excellent plan for shopping. Now I just need to find some time. I've been busy with family issues but looking forward to this is so therapeutic. My FGC deserves a super awesome box so I have my work cut out for me. Good thing I have lots and lots of shopping time!!!

This amount of shopping time is excellent! Plenty of time to order online. I will even have some more memeboxes from Korea before the shipping time! I hope my FGC likes Korean skincare and makeup as extras!

 

[nikkimouse]

This amount of shopping time is excellent! Plenty of time to order online. I will even have some more memeboxes from Korea before the shipping time! I hope my FGC likes Korean skincare and makeup as extras!

I want to try a meme box so bad but i seem so confused by all the choices.  

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I want to try a meme box so bad but i seem so confused by all the choices.  

If you've never ordered one, I'd go with a Lucky Box. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It's basically a mix of products from past boxes & they always seem to have really good stuff in them!

 

[puppymomofthree]

I want to try a meme box so bad but i seem so confused by all the choices.

Your best bet is probably a luckybox (luckybox 5) is available now and ships soon (lucky boxes have some of the best products from past memeboxes). The regular memeboxes are also great, but box 14 does not ship for months. If I can help let me know. It is addicting, but the products are great and some of the obviously translated by a computer directions will make you laugh. Thankfully they also include a card with directions.

 

[luckyme502]

I am trying to catch up on this thread.  It may take me a couple days.  I wanted to say hi to everyone!  I have been very busy and very lazy about trying to find my way around the new site, but I think I have a bit of time to figure it out now.  

My husband and I are starting a second business and the spring is just a busy time for us anyway.  

I have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather here in Virginia and all the spring colors!  

Can't wait to finish catching up!  

Hope everyone has a lovely day!

 

[utgal2004]

I spent hours on Pinterest yesterday looking at crafty ideas for something to make for my fairy godchild. I narrowed it down to two ideas and decided since we have extra time I'm going to do both. It is sooo fun having someone to make something for. I also shopped my stash last night and put together a box of extras. Unlike when I pass on goodies to girlfriends, I know my godchild will actually appreciate and use them. It's so wonderful having a group of women who love makeup, skincare, etc.

 

[sparklegirl]

Between trades and shopping my stash, I have a good little gift for my FGC, and I haven't even bought anything yet! My plan is to trade for as much as I possibly can before buying anything, that way I'll have more time to pick the perfect thing to buy. I love this swap so much! I'm debating signing up for the summerswap, but I'm afraid it will stress me out too much as shipping is just a few weeks before my wedding. Decisions, decisions...

 

[puppymomofthree]

Back at work today and loving watching Australia's Next Top Model on Hulu Plus...far too funny and mindless enough to make the hours of paperwork fly by!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Just made my first purchase for my FGC!!! Just a few of the little extra things but still so exciting!

 

[DragonChick]

This amount of shopping time is excellent! Plenty of time to order online. I will even have some more memeboxes from Korea before the shipping time! I hope my FGC likes Korean skincare and makeup as extras!

That's an awesome idea! I know I'm a sucker for foreign beauty items. And you'll have no luck stalking FB and Pinterest dear FGM, I have neither, mwaahahaa /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I thought a medium flat rate box would be perfect, but nope. It's filled already. Still have a Birchbox order coming and I haven't actually used $$ to purchase anything yet, so I need to decide on my 'main' item. Hoping a large one works, because I don't think extra large is a thing!

 

[utgal2004]

I thought a medium flat rate box would be perfect, but nope. It's filled already. Still have a Birchbox order coming and I haven't actually used $$ to purchase anything yet, so I need to decide on my 'main' item. Hoping a large one works, because I don't think extra large is a thing!

Just went to post office... XL does not exist but large is quite a bit bigger than medium. I crammed a ton of stuff into it at Christmas. I picked up medium and large box there during lunch break lol.