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

[trekkersangel]

Homemade gifts are the best! Scarves, blankets, coasters, anything. I would love any of them!

I can't wait to see all the cool stuff people send in the reveals!

 

[gemstone]

I am sometimes grateful that I burn like crazy- I actually love the way sunscreen smells and because I am always trying to keep from burning I have worn it religiously my whole life.  I have read though that sunscreen blocks your skin from absorbing vitamin D so I just make sure to wait about 15 minutes before putting it on my arms, etc.  (I am a dog walker so I am out in the sun all day).  

 

[utgal2004]

Just finished making goodies for my FGC and I'm so excited I want yall to see them but since I don't want her to see them yet I will have to wait... although I'm thinking mine is going to go out early because I'm so darn excited to see her reaction! :sunshine:

 

[lovepink]

I want to crochet my fgc something. Would a scarf be too out there for a summer swap? I mean she could save it for when it's cold   or i could make a light weight one.   what do you guys think? (secretly hops my fgc answers this lol) 

Do it!  I would love anything hand made by my FGM if they wanted to make something!  I live in Southern CA and scarves are worn year round.  Like others suggested if it is a "regular" scarf, good for indoors and AC, if a lighter weight one, perfect for spring or summer.

PS I really wish I had learned to crochet.  My grandma was into cross stiching.  Does anyone do that any more?  I suppose I could see if there is a class in my area, but I always imagined someone I knew teaching me!

 

[chelsealady]

Do it!  I would love anything hand made by my FGM if they wanted to make something!  I live in Southern CA and scarves are worn year round.  Like others suggested if it is a "regular" scarf, good for indoors and AC, if a lighter weight one, perfect for spring or summer.

PS I really wish I had learned to crochet.  My grandma was into cross stiching.  Does anyone do that any more?  I suppose I could see if there is a class in my area, but I always imagined someone I knew teaching me!

I used to cross stitch before my eyes got so bad. My depth perception is all off so I had to stop. Cross stitch is just counting. Find the center and start from there.

 

[lovepink]

I used to cross stitch before my eyes got so bad. My depth perception is all off so I had to stop. Cross stitch is just counting. Find the center and start from there.

Oh no, sorry to hear about the depth perception issues!  My grandma as she got older got the prestamped stuff as she had issues with seeing as well.  I forgot about all the counting!

 

[LadyK]

To my fgm sorry for the lack of posts this week. I am at disneyland. ..and guess what everyone I got engaged! Crazy week. And I shopped for my fairy god child today in the park too! !!

Congratulations!!!  I can't wait to read the whole story. 

 

[LadyK]

All the handmade gifts sound amazing!  I wouldn't worry about anything being off-season, I always end up throwing on a scarf or blanket on cool summer nights.  This is all getting me so excited!  I love how much thought everyone is putting into their gifts.  I would be thrilled to have any of you ladies as my FGM.  :wub:

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

My grandma LOOOVES knitting so I have a TON (an obscene amount really) of knitted scarves!

 

[tweakabell]

Was it here someone told me about B & J changing my ice cream? I got one yesterday and there's a weird metallic taste to the chocolate. I'm so sad, it was one of my few sweet splurges (I'm not big on sweet). /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[puppymomofthree]

Was it here someone told me about B & J changing my ice cream? I got one yesterday and there's a weird metallic taste to the chocolate. I'm so sad, it was one of the few sweet splurges (I'm not big on sweet). /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Yep, it was me!  Sorry about that--they are evil and I really need the evil emoticons back to show my hatred for evil people who change perfectly wonderful ice cream and make me cry!

 

[dressupthedog]

Um, they did WHAT? Did they change all of their ice cream? This is a potential travesty.

 

[tweakabell]

Its probably a good thing. Instead of devouring 1/2 or all of the pint, I took 3 bites lol.

@ they changed it from coffee heath bar crunch to coffee toffee bar crunch.

 

[puppymomofthree]

Not all, but they did change some like my favorite Coffee Heath Bar Crunch, now Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch with hard, thick toffee with a very fake butter/movie butter like aftertaste.  GROSS--coffee and movie butter think about it people!

 

[dressupthedog]

But I love heath bar crunch!

Okay, it's better for my diet. But ice cream is good for the soul!

 

[tweakabell]

Not all, but they did change some like my favorite Coffee Heath Bar Crunch, now Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch with hard, thick toffee with a very fake butter/movie butter like aftertaste. GROSS--coffee and movie butter think about it people!

lol now I'm scared I haven't had any of the toffee yet...

 

[puppymomofthree]

lol now I'm scared I haven't had any of the toffee yet...

STAY AWAY!  We love you too much to have you hospitalized by badicecreamitis!

 

[chelsealady]

I miss the old sorbet flavors. There was a kiwi one and a lemon/blueberry.

 

[puppymomofthree]

I miss the old sorbet flavors. There was a kiwi one and a lemon/blueberry.

Lemon/blueberry sorbet sounds fantastic!

 

[puppymomofthree]

Holy cow!  When did I get over 1,000 posts??  Last time I paid attention I had 600!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />