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

[gemstone]

Happy Monday everyone! So glad to see we'll have another reveal this week /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

To my FGM: sorry I still don't have a dreamlist up or anything; I'm gonna link my Sephora loves list if you're still out there shopping like I am!

In other news I'm planning a last minute 4 day weekend trip with my husband and our dogchild, does anyone have recommendations for dog-friendly beachy areas anywhere from Maryland to South Carolina or Georgia? I'm having the hardest time finding anything useful and we really want to bring our dog

Maryland doesn't really have any this time of year.  Most of them are only dog friendly in the off season.  I have taken my dog to chincoteague island (the virginia side of assateague- the island with the wild ponies) but there aren't any hotels and it is camping only.

 

[gemstone]

I bought my last gift for my FGC today!!!  Now I just have to pick up a few little extras and I can send it out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[meaganola]

Ugh. SO GLAD the workday is done. Tomorrow is going to be nasty again, but at least I get to go home and hang out with the monsters tonight.

 

[latinafeminista]

Maryland doesn't really have any this time of year.  Most of them are only dog friendly in the off season.  I have taken my dog to chincoteague island (the virginia side of assateague- the island with the wild ponies) but there aren't any hotels and it is camping only.

Yeah I was looking into chincoteague already, that may end up being my best option.  Thanks for the advice!

 

[puppymomofthree]

I think I am finished shopping for all of my summer swaps and everything I have received so far is wrapped!  Just waiting on the rest of the items!  I was all for waiting, but wow, this is now feeling like a long time---I love it because there is enough time to get everything in and plan better, but I want to see my girls' reactions!  I think I might die by summerswap ship date at the end of July!

 

[JC327]

It's been a crazy few days for me got to NYC on Thursday and it has been a whirlwind. Planing on mailing my FGC gift soon. Bought my favorite NYC cookies and German chocolate. I had a personal favorites theme but decided to add a few things that I thought my FGC would like. I, super nervous about her liking everything. Oh and I didn't do any crafts because I'm not that great with crafts. Everytime I hear about someone sending out a gift I'm like could it be mine?

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

OK OK OK I'm going to finish the regressions for my thesis. Then as a reward I'll work on a lil somethin somethin for my girl then I'll send it out. I wrapped everything so long ago that I can't find the list that had everything I bought for her on it!! >.>

Next up - Summer Swap!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Just spent a good 2 hours wrapping!  My eyes are crossed from trying to *perfectly* wrap some very weird shapes.  It was such a relief to wrap the books!  I just have to pick up a few snacks, and then try to fit in a few of the Sample Society items, and then I'm going to go ahead and ship early!  I have successfully filled a large Flat Rate box, though, and I really hope she can find at least a few things she'll like!

Wheeeeeee!!!!! Now I just need a long sparkly dress, a wand, and some wings.  Being a Fairy Godmother is fun!

 

[meaganola]

I'm thinking a lot of the tiny things in my outgoing box will just be twisted up in tissue paper and then put in a larger container. First, I need to get some tissue paper!

 

[angienharry]

Just finished shopping! (Well I'm gonna run by 1 more store on the way home from work) but I'm really done now.

I should have the rest of the gifts ordered online by Thursday so I'll be wrapping and mailing out soon. Can't wait!!!

I hope my FGC isn't disappointed that I didn't make her anything.

I just couldn't think of anything crafty that fit with the things she likes and I have the skill to do.

Please don't be disappointed dear giftee

 

[puppymomofthree]

Just finished shopping! (Well I'm gonna run by 1 more store on the way home from work) but I'm really done now.

I should have the rest of the gifts ordered online by Thursday so I'll be wrapping and mailing out soon. Can't wait!!!

I hope my FGC isn't disappointed that I didn't make her anything.

I just couldn't think of anything crafty that fit with the things she likes and I have the skill to do.

Please don't be disappointed dear giftee

Not everyone is crafty--I am not, but I am sure your FGC will love it!!!!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pooteeweet213]

ALSO, if anyone lives in, around or has visited Boston, I would really love to buy something for my FGC there. What would you suggest? Thanks!

I live in Boston! One thing my boyfriends family love when I bring them is "boston baked beans" which are basically candy coated peanuts. I'll try to think of other good Boston things for you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And feel free to PM me and let me know if you want restaurant or activity recommendations for while your here!

 

[meaganola]

Ooh, my goddaughter might be getting a bunch of bonus Pacifica stuff depending on what they have at the summer warehouse sale! They're usually almost all candles, but I'm crossing my fingers for some makeup.

 

[klg534]

Ooh, my goddaughter might be getting a bunch of bonus Pacifica stuff depending on what they have at the summer warehouse sale! They're usually almost all candles, but I'm crossing my fingers for some makeup.

Ohh I love Pacifica. I wish they did the warehouse sale "online" I'm so jealous of your FGC! 

 

[Jac13]

Ohh I love Pacifica. I wish they did the warehouse sale "online" I'm so jealous of your FGC!

Only would be great. I would love to try their candles. I have heard a lot of people praising there products. I have their lotion from my Secret Santa and I thought it was nice.

 

[elizabethrose]

Guys I discovered the BEST SMELL EVER. Volcano from Anthropologie. I dunno how to describe it other than sweet but not sickly, summery.. Magical. I might have to find something in it for my FGC just because it's so great.

Edit- Anthropologie says this: Volcano: tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens

 

[bonita22]

OK OK OK I'm going to finish the regressions for my thesis. Then as a reward I'll work on a lil somethin somethin for my girl then I'll send it out. I wrapped everything so long ago that I can't find the list that had everything I bought for her on it!! >.>

Next up - Summer Swap!

I'm having a similar problem, I wrapped everything a few days ago but I can't remember what's what. My intention was to add a little note explaining why I chose each item, but I think that ship has sailed.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

I'm always so jealous of the Pac NW lovelies that get to go to the Pacifica sales!  Mmmm, I can imagine a warehouse filled with Tuscan Blood Orange, Island Vanilla, Waikiki Pikake, French Lilac....  actually, probably best I not be set loose in there.  I can't be trusted.  

Are Nerola Orange Blossom and Bali Lime Papaya new?  I swear I haven't seen them before.  Oooh and the MAKEUP... Must... close... browser!  

Oooh @@elizabethrose Volcano sounds yummy!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

I'm having a similar problem, I wrapped everything a few days ago but I can't remember what's what. My intention was to add a little note explaining why I chose each item, but I think that ship has sailed.

The best part will be when your FGC does her reveal post and you're like "Oh wow I forgot that I got that for you!  Hurray I'm an amazing Godmother!"

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I'm having a similar problem, I wrapped everything a few days ago but I can't remember what's what. My intention was to add a little note explaining why I chose each item, but I think that ship has sailed.

i took a picture of what i was going to put in there before i wrapped it all but i know i switched some items around! oops! it'll be a surprise for everyone!