(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[DorotaD]

I don't know where else to put this. But here is a list of random facts/interests of mine that may help my SS if she's in a bind. I haven't been much active in the last few weeks although I do have some specific "want" items in a list in my profile /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I loveee the color pink. I have no allergies. I have a warm complexion with dark blonde/light brown hair. I have a slight addiction to lip balms, teas, MAC, and anything luxurious (like LUSH) to help me wind down. I have 3 wonderful furr babies (my kitties!) that i love so hard. I'm open to getting surprised with anything really, but here are some things I don't necessarily need more of: lipsticks, eyeshadows, body lotions, nail polish.

 

[amdoerr]

First time I've logged onto MuT all day, and 383 unread posts... holy shit. Have a 10 page paper due tomorrow, instead try to stalk my SS (so much more important than a stupid paper) and I've got NOTHING. Only one posts, totally unrelated to SS. WHAT DO I DO! 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  There's so many posts I have to catch up.  I was at work from 2-10 tonight so it was easy to keep my mind somewhat off of who my SS would be.  I'm excited to know!  I will probably go shopping Monday since I have off.  So much excitement!!!!!
lol...I work 2-10 too, but I am awful and kept sneaking and refreshing MUT on my phone to find out...

 

[lioness90]

After stalking around, I found my giftee's trade lists. They wishlisted several of the same items month after month so I'm going to buy those items. The grand total was supposed to be $63 but when I used promos and Birchbox points, I spent $33! 

I just hope that someone doesn't give them those wishlist items before they get my gift (I doubt it since they're $15+ items).
Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  But I did put up a wishlist and answered questions.

I think if they don't have their stuff done they forfeit all right to be upset at what you buy.
Agreed. 

 I just hope that even if someone doesn't like their gifts, they don't say so anywhere on the gift reveal thread. I'd hate for anyone to feel bad about the gifts they sent when there is obviously a lot of effort and thought going into this!

Yeah I agree 100%. I lucked up because they had trade lists.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Yeah I agree 100%. I lucked up because they had trade lists.
LOVE Birchbox points! I forgot I have some of those saved up...should see if there's some stuff I can snag for my girl 

 

[lovepink]

Anything I have on my Secret Santa wishlist (actual specific products, not general likes and dislikes) I have forbidden myself to buy in case my SS gets them!  I am not upset if my SS gets me things not on that list but I will not let myself buy from that list!  I go to the store and look at the pretties, then walk away!  Or think "Would my SS like it?" 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

It is so hard to stay close to the price limit...my goodness...

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It is so hard to stay close to the price limit...my goodness...
yup... i kinda impulse bought some things tonight and NOW i see the *perfect* item that is exactly $25. A little extra goodies wouldn't hurt anyone, now would they /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: I really hope this doesn't end up being like that episode of the office where there's a clear $ limit and then Michael Scott buys Ryan an iPod...But it is *so hard* to stay within a budget especially with beauty items!

 

[tulosai]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  yup... i kinda impulse bought some things tonight and NOW i see the *perfect* item that is exactly $25. A little extra goodies wouldn't hurt anyone, now would they /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: I really hope this doesn't end up being like that episode of the office where there's a clear $ limit and then Michael Scott buys Ryan an iPod...But it is *so hard* to stay within a budget especially with beauty items!
Yeah.  I have already posted this but I am over already for my nails person and feel bad I can't buy her more.  I think I am gonna be just under $30 for my regular SS (so I think that is within the $5 range each way that we have?) but it is truly a struggle. I'm up to $25 exactly for her now and will be buying some candy and other very small things to toss in as 'extras' too.

 

[missemiee]

lol...I work 2-10 too, but I am awful and kept sneaking and refreshing MUT on my phone to find out...

Yup I worked 1-930 and I say "worked" in the very loosest term possible. Mall was dead anyway so I basically couldn't put my phone down and peel myself away from this thread the entire day. I had to put it on the charger, iphone couldn't keep up with how many posts I had to read and comment on! Lol

 

[lovepink]

@zadidoll Is it safe to assume that if there were no allergies listed in the PM we got with our SS info, that they have no allergies?  TIA!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  yup... i kinda impulse bought some things tonight and NOW i see the *perfect* item that is exactly $25. A little extra goodies wouldn't hurt anyone, now would they /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: I really hope this doesn't end up being like that episode of the office where there's a clear $ limit and then Michael Scott buys Ryan an iPod...But it is *so hard* to stay within a budget especially with beauty items!
Confession: I might be Michael in this scenario. I can't help it! I have too many great ideas. 

 

[Tiffany27la]

Confession: I might be Michael in this scenario. I can't help it! I have too many great ideas. 

Confession: I will DEFINITELY be like Michael in this scenario. whoopsies

 

[lioness90]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It is so hard to stay close to the price limit...my goodness...
yup... i kinda impulse bought some things tonight and NOW i see the *perfect* item that is exactly $25. A little extra goodies wouldn't hurt anyone, now would they /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: I really hope this doesn't end up being like that episode of the office where there's a clear $ limit and then Michael Scott buys Ryan an iPod...But it is *so hard* to stay within a budget especially with beauty items!

I *may* end up being Michael...but I only paid $50 for the iPod 

 

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

I keep trying to catch up on this thread but I'm only on page 45 lol and there are 68 paged.. I'm giving up on catching up! So excited to stalk my secret santa and I really need to make time tomorrow to create a wishlist/getting to know me list for my secret santa to stalk me lol. This is so exciting!

 

[missemiee]

Confession: I might be Michael in this scenario. I can't help it! I have too many great ideas. 

I might be Michael as well. I just am too excited to contain myself. I definitely think that this giving thing is sooooo much more fun and better than thinking about what I want or may receive. I'm not even thinking about me at this point and whether my secret Santa is a michael or not, I'll be super excited either way. I don't have a ton of people to shop for this holiday so I'm totally into shopping for my secret santee and my parents (mostly my crazy mother) still go nuts on me (at age 30) and my 24 year old brother for Christmas, so I don't honesty "need" anything and will be happy with everything I get. I mean this is all in good fun anyway and we should all be grateful /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lioness90]

I totally forgot about this about today is the last day of the Beauty.com F&F 20% off.

http://www.beauty.com/our-friends-and-family-event/qxc321680?aid=335949&aparam=Tv0QdA6A1_4-wKhPEGwyIWOez.IAJJTc_A

EDIT:Sorry it's not working anymore for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Just bought $60 worth of stuff for $14...thank you Birchbox! 

 

[lioness90]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just bought $60 worth of stuff for $14...thank you Birchbox! 

That's freaking awesome! I love Birchbox!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

I made an order! eeeee. It was a fair amount above the limit, BUT a couple of things were sets that I will break down and keep bits of for myself/my sister so it evens out a bit. And I'm extra excited, because I realized that some of the extras I had put aside will be perfect for her. I just want to get everything and put it together and wrap it and make it pretty NOWWWWW.