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

[tweakabell]

I'm just stressing, ladies. It'll work out it always does somehow, usually in the strangest ways that make my life annoying /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> but it works out

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Catching up on this thread was the best part of my day!  Not going to quote everyone but chip in:

1) I may or may not have stalked my FGC after I logged out of MUT to copy their dream list and add it as a document I can refer to on my computer so I am not contanstly clicking their profile.  I also condensed/highlighted key things from their list that I keep in a notepad in my purse so if I am out and about and am like "wait what color x does she hate?" I can refer to it

2) I have lots of things purchased for my FGC including tote bag and wrapping paper.  I have a color scheme in my head I am determined to make happen

3) Yay social media!  You all make me want to link to my social media but all my settings are to private and I am sure people would be bored by my constant makeup/dog posts

@@tweakabell maybe you can get a job you can do late at night like data entry while Z is asleep.  I would try a temp agency first.  The jobs are shorter and you can tailor it more to you/yours/Z's schedule.  Good luck and sorry that you have to search in the first place.

I did this too! Printed it out & stuck it in my purse cause when I go shopping, I'm like Ohhh my gosh, look at all the pretties!!! & I get carried away and my mind goes blank so then I consult the list. 

 

[lovepink]

I did this too! Printed it out & stuck it in my purse cause when I go shopping, I'm like Ohhh my gosh, look at all the pretties!!! & I get carried away and my mind goes blank so then I consult the list. 

Haha yes this!  It is so me I would be like "wait what did she say she liked?"  I love having it so handy dandy!

Also this is off topic for the swap but still MUT related but how do you "add" friends? I see people who have added me as I friend and I want to reciprocate but I cannot figure it out.  It makes me feel like MUT doesn't want me to have friends!  TIA!

 

[tweakabell]

I did too. People were staring in Walgreens cuz it was a giant packet lol that and I was crawling on my knees in the clearance aisle.

 

[Momma4]

Magical mom I freaking love that bag you got for your fgc.  And, tweakabell I know things will work out for you, for good people they always do even if it is not in the way we intended.  I have been unable to find time to really catch up lately but you all are so funny with the FREE THE SQUID.  Things my way have been super busy, but when are they not.  I have been busy getting donations for a silent auction and putting together a fundraiser that is to be held in a few weeks or our son.  He will be attending a special school starting in august that costs each month as much as our house note does.  Our 4 year old was just termed as having auditory processing disorder coupled with his third set of ear tubes.  Stressful, chaotic, and fun life of a mom with 4, 3 born in 3 years

 

[tweakabell]

I think its just been a crazy few years, I'm wishing things would settle down lol

@@Momma4 hugs and here's hoping you have a wonderful auction

 

[JHP07]

Hello lovelies!  I'm moving the "Secret Santa" discussion to its own thread rather than continue to hijack the old SS thread.  We already have Fairy Signups (the updated Elves) and a discussion going on about what questions to add to the quiz this time.  HUGE thanks to @@meaganola for all of her assistance and I'm officially appointing her my second in command.  We've decided on a Midsummer Night's Dream as our theme, and we will all be each other's Fairy (or Fairy Godmother), granting fashion dreams and makeup wishes.

The current schedule is:

-Discussion starts here, and continues til the site transitions later in April.  

-The signup thread will go up on the NEW site in late April, and continue through early May (it will be for 2 weeks)

-You will have two months to shop this time, from early May through early July

-Gifts will be mailed in a two week period in early/mid July.

Please feel free to offer any questions, comments, observations, criticisms, complaints, or feigned praise here on the thread!  I'll be copying over the rules from the previous SS exchange later,- we're keeping all the same rules, regulations, and price limits as before.  

So excited, ladies!

I'd like to confirm the gift-mailing period! Is it still early July or has it changed since the original proposed plan? I apologize if this has been discussed previously, I've been working 10+ hour days ever since I started my new job and haven't had much spare time to catch up on MUT threads. Thanks ladies!

 

[tweakabell]

On a more fun note Z finished her apron with the fabric markers.

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

@@tweakabell   Awww how fun!! She looks like your mini-me! 

 

[LadyK]

I am looking for fun extra stuff for my FGC.  Any recommendations for cute accessories stores?  I looked at Target but didn't really see anything.

 

[meaganola]

I'd like to confirm the gift-mailing period! Is it still early July or has it changed since the original proposed plan? I apologize if this has been discussed previously, I've been working 10+ hour days ever since I started my new job and haven't had much spare time to catch up on MUT threads. Thanks ladies!

I have a FAQ/411 somewhere on my laptop.  Where is it…  Ah!  Here it is. In my email!

Your moderators for this round are @, @, and @meaganola.  PM any of us if your Godchild needs to provide more information in their survey/dreamlist!  @ is the ringleader of this whole thing.  @meaganola is the Keeper of the Lists, so PM me if you want to be added to or removed from the Godchild Directory or Fairy Central.  @ takes the overnight shift!
Since it can be *ahem* challenging to get back to any subforum (especially on mobile!), here's a link back to the main Secret Santa subforum: https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/forum/301-secret-santa/

We are following the same basic rules as Secret Santa 2013:

• Spending limit:  $25, give or take $5.  This does not include shipping.
• Speaking of shipping, if you have PayPal, this link is your friend: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now  You do *not* need to be sending a package based on a payment you have received with this link, and postage is usually cheaper when purchased this way.
• Tracking is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended.  If you use the aforementioned PayPal shipping method, you will automatically receive a tracking number.
• Flat rate boxes are also your friend!  They're free at the post office.
• Item(s) must be NEW and never used, swatched, or opened.  

Dates:

• Stalking/shopping:  May15th through July 6th.
• Shipping:  PACKAGES MUST BE SENT THE WEEK OF JULY 7TH-14TH.  Any exceptions (for example, vacation) must go through @.

Fairies:  https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131471-midsummer-swap-2014-fairy-central-casting-call-and-lounge/?do=findComment&comment=2177659

If anyone asks in the discussion thread for a fairy, just point them to that post!  That's what it's there for!

Godchild directory (just click the name in the list, and it should take you directly to their survey, which will also include a Dreamlist if available): https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131905-midsummer-nights-dreamlist-and-survey-central-now-open/?p=2191290&do=findComment&comment=2191290

If you have not filled out the survey or created a dreamlist, that Godchild Directory post will detail everything you need to know.

• If you would like to do some swapping for things to send to your Godchild, the Subscription Box Swaps Classified section is here:  https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/forum/320-subscription-box-swaps/
  
• The general Makeup & Nails Classifieds section is here: https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/forum/103-makeup-nails/
  
• Then there's Swaps Info Talk, which will take you into box-specific (Birchbox May 2014, Allure Summer, Glossybox April 2014, etc.) threads: https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/forum/7-swaps-info-talk/
  

 

[lovepink]

I am looking for fun extra stuff for my FGC.  Any recommendations for cute accessories stores?  I looked at Target but didn't really see anything.

If you have a Forever 21 near you they have some cute ones!  Lots of polka dots and fun spring colors.  They have the scarf like ones with the wires that were similar to the fancy ones Birchbox sent out a few years ago.  The prices were in the $3.80 range.

 

[elizabethrose]

I am looking for fun extra stuff for my FGC.  Any recommendations for cute accessories stores?  I looked at Target but didn't really see anything.

Charming Charlie's is my favorite for cheap accessories!

 

[utgal2004]

Me too! My stuff is in my signature, I'm always down for more friends. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Love your new pic! Very hot

 

[tweakabell]

@@tweakabell Awww how fun!! She looks like your mini-me!

Yup, painted face and all lmao /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[utgal2004]

Yup, painted face and all lmao /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

She's beautiful, just like you!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I am looking for fun extra stuff for my FGC.  Any recommendations for cute accessories stores?  I looked at Target but didn't really see anything.

If I was your FGC a fun extra for me would be card stock, washi tape, and fun pens /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Accessories stores - forever 21/for love 21 for some fun, affordable little things

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I feel kinda stressed. I want to give my girl everything!!

 

[tweakabell]

Lol, nah tiny avatars are just flattering /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Love your new pic! Very hot

Thank youuuu /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I still have a card I made for you with my kids, btw...I didn't forget about you! I'm just completely useless. Moving and life things have made me MORE useless. But I do still have them! and for my other penpals, too...I have like five on my desk saying "GET ENVELOPES AND MAIL ME ALREADY, YOU LAZY MORON"...