(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[MissRoe]

I think we need to give some time to those who may not have fleshed out profiles or current wishlists. It's the weekend, after all, so maybe people are occupied with other things. The deadline is also relatively far away, and I know I tend to procrastinate sometimes. That said, if people still don't update towards the deadline, I'd take it as free reign to be creative. Of course, you want to be the best Santa you can be, but I'd interpret a blank profile/no wishlist as someone who is really open to anything. If they do happen to not like the gift, then maybe next time around, they'll be more inclined to set a wishlist up.

I agree, however we had a two week time period to sign up and get our wish lists in order. You're right, if you didn't bother to make a list, and you get something you feel is awful, you have no one to blame but yourself.

 

[farrah3]

Total spent so far: $37.69

Actual Retail value:  $105.12

This Santa loves shopping for deals!!!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I agree, however we had a two week time period to sign up and get our wish lists in order. You're right, if you didn't bother to make a list, and you get something you feel is awful, you have no one to blame but yourself.

I agree! I think it's kinda funny how some of us (including myself!) feel like we might be over sharing, especially with including sephora wishlists/itemized wishlists to give Santa a feel for our likes and then there's a number of people who aren't too active AND didn't put out any sort of info. I think for next year a survey of sorts should be a requirement. While it may be fun to roam free and be creative, I'd honestly be really nervous about messing it up even if I didn't have any information - just adds stress on your Santa.

 

[Deareux]

I think I've hit $50 so far and still going. Limit? What's that?

 

[DoubleShot]

Update! My SS now has a list. Rejoice /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I've already last the $25 limit before reading the list. Oops. I've decided to be one of those shoppers from Say Yes to the Dress (that I envy) and go with no budget /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Also to whoever has me, I'm really easy to please. I have far to much makeup so I really shouldn't have signed up /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> But oh how I love it so...

 

[tulosai]

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I agree! I think it's kinda funny how some of us (including myself!) feel like we might be over sharing, especially with including sephora wishlists/itemized wishlists to give Santa a feel for our likes and then there's a number of people who aren't too active AND didn't put out any sort of info. I think for next year a survey of sorts should be a requirement. While it may be fun to roam free and be creative, I'd honestly be really nervous about messing it up even if I didn't have any information - just adds stress on your Santa.
Yeah I definitely think I over-shared.  I hope it has helped my Santa and not intimidated them.  I will be totally thrilled with whatever I get so I hope they are not stressing about it.

 

[utgal2004]

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I made my first Sephora purchase!! Something for my giftee, a d&g light blue travel spray for me, 3 samples and that free make up bag with
samples! Yay! Thanks dolls !!
I love d&g light blue. I like trying other things but it's a constant part of my collection.  Guys have commented that it smells even better in the winter.

 

[chelsealady]

I think if you just do your best in picking out a gift it will be great. I lucked up and both my SS had pretty good lists. But if they didn't I would gleefully sent them things that I like and hopefully they would like then too. Worse comes to worse they could trade them.

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I'm pretty sure that I over shared as well. Whatever!!! Better to be descriptive in this case.

 

[nicepenguins]

I agree, however we had a two week time period to sign up and get our wish lists in order. You're right, if you didn't bother to make a list, and you get something you feel is awful, you have no one to blame but yourself.

Well, I think that some people thought they were giving enough info (me included) for someone to go on, but the ss prefers an actual shopping list to a list of preferences, so it's okay to allow a little time for that kind of communication to get sorted out better. Plus, not everyone signed up the first day. I am going to keep a positive outlook no matter what!

 

[missemiee]

Is it super creepy and weird that I think about my secret santee throughout the day? Lol. I'm having so many ideas pop into my head about what to buy and I work in the mall so I'm surrounded by amazing places to shop. This can't be as weird as sounds.

 

[LadyK]

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  Yeah I definitely think I over-shared.  I hope it has helped my Santa and not intimidated them.  I will be totally thrilled with whatever I get so I hope they are not stressing about it.
Same here.  I mostly want someone to have fun with this.  I put specifics and answered questions so they wouldn't feel lost but I'm hoping they don't take it as a strict "only this" kind of list.  If think if a SS hasn't posted anything in the next week I would take it as free reign to put together something you think is awesome.  As long as your heart is in the right place I don't think they can complain.  

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm pretty sure that I over shared as well. Whatever!!! Better to be descriptive in this case.
I definitely agree!  It's been a lot more fun shopping for my nail Santee who provided a lot of information as opposed to my regular santee who just listed brands she likes.

 

[dressupthedog]

Same here.  I mostly want someone to have fun with this.  I put specifics and answered questions so they wouldn't feel lost but I'm hoping they don't take it as a strict "only this" kind of list.  If think if a SS hasn't posted anything in the next week I would take it as free reign to put together something you think is awesome.  As long as your heart is in the right place I don't think they can complain.  

I agree with this. I think it's more fun if there are specifics to go off of, and it's completely the responsibility of the santee to give out some specifics if she wants to receive something that she actually wants.

 

[tnorth1852]

Dear Secret Santa -- I swear I made a wish list!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I don't post as much as I used to, two jobs these days, but I at least tried to do my part!! I haven't been "into" makeup and beauty products for long, so I'm always looking for new things to try! I will love anything you send me! Thank you for spending your hard earned money on me! -T

 

[chelsealady]

The other thing that I'm including is a note as to why I chose what I did. So you can explain to them that this is your favorite pallet ever because yadda, yadda.

 

[Deareux]

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The other thing that I'm including is a note as to why I chose what I did. So you can explain to them that this is your favorite pallet ever because yadda, yadda.

I was planning to do something like this too.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealady /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The other thing that I'm including is a note as to why I chose what I did. So you can explain to them that this is your favorite pallet ever because yadda, yadda.
Cute! I'm going to do this too!

 

[bluelion]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I agree! I think it's kinda funny how some of us (including myself!) feel like we might be over sharing, especially with including sephora wishlists/itemized wishlists to give Santa a feel for our likes and then there's a number of people who aren't too active AND didn't put out any sort of info. I think for next year a survey of sorts should be a requirement. While it may be fun to roam free and be creative, I'd honestly be really nervous about messing it up even if I didn't have any information - just adds stress on your Santa.

I was just a tad alarmed at some posts I've read. I just hate to think that any Santa is stressing out too much over this. This should be fun, and I'd be touched by the effort even if the gift misses the mark. I know the signups were for a couple of weeks, but a wishlist was only recommended and not mandatory, so I guess I just don't really see it as messing up if your giftee doesn't like something, because the fault would be theirs. But, you know, tt might just be a personality thing. I'm really mellow, while my sister, once she's got a project in mind, has to see it through to the end immediately, and she tends to get frustrated easily at the sight of any roadblock, whether it's major or minor. But I get it. And even though I think it's too early to worry, I know my sister would be frustrated too! I love having a relative that's a polar opposite. Comes in handy to understand and accept differing views!

 

[chelsealady]

I was planning to do something like this too.

Cute! I'm going to do this too!

I totally stole the idea from somebody on here. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />