(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[JC327]

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  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I will definitely go over the budget since most of my shopping will be done in Euros. I am wondering if my person would like a German Christmas ornament and if  they are  open to try German brands.

German Christmas ornaments are the best! I agree, I have too many but  I cant stop buying them.

 

[luckyme502]

I would love to try international products! When I lived in Germany I loved trying everything German. In fact, I really miss some German products like paprika chips. I love those things!!

 

[JC327]

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

German anything is amazing! I lived in Speicher, Germany (Spangdahlem Air Base) for 4 years & there's not a day that goes by that I don't wish I was back there again. I miss it so much! The Christmas markets are amazing! And all the food!!! Oh I miss it!
The Christmas markets are my favorite, there is one in the next town over that is a medieval Christmas market that the hubby and I love.  I agree I love the food and specially the chocolates.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I would love to try international products! When I lived in Germany I loved trying everything German. In fact, I really miss some German products like paprika chips. I love those things!!
Those are the hubbys favorite! maybe we need an international swap.

 

[luckyme502]

The Christmas markets are my favorite, there is one in the next town over that is a medieval Christmas market that the hubby and I love.  I agree I love the food and specially the chocolates.

I lived in wuerzburg, which is an amazing town! I miss it so much! There Christmas market was awesome. I used to love going there just to smell the gluwine and the chestnuts and the bakeries. So good! I also miss the bakeries. They always had the most amazing breads and pastries. I miss cheese pretzels and sandwiches with cucumbers!

 

[Tiffany27la]

I hope so!  I went out today to get some more ideas for my SS and fell in love with the new Essence and Catrice collections.

I have a friend that lives in Germany and we're doing a Christmas beauty/makeup exchange as well..I told her (and I quote) "GIVE ME ALL THE ROCKING ROYALS!" I Love Catrice!!

 

[trekkersangel]

I lived in wuerzburg, which is an amazing town! I miss it so much! There Christmas market was awesome. I used to love going there just to smell the gluwine and the chestnuts and the bakeries. So good! I also miss the bakeries. They always had the most amazing breads and pastries. I miss cheese pretzels and sandwiches with cucumbers!

Stop it! You're making me homesick! Bratkattoffeln & apfelshorle. Kartoffelpuffer with apfelmuss! Cheese! And the kindereggs (uberaschungeire)! You go to a German Christmas market one time & you will never forget it in a thousand lifetimes!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The Christmas markets are my favorite, there is one in the next town over that is a medieval Christmas market that the hubby and I love.  I agree I love the food and specially the chocolates.

I lived in wuerzburg, which is an amazing town! I miss it so much! There Christmas market was awesome. I used to love going there just to smell the gluwine and the chestnuts and the bakeries. So good! I also miss the bakeries. They always had the most amazing breads and pastries. I miss cheese pretzels and sandwiches with cucumbers! Yes to all of this!  I have been to Wuerzburg and its a beautiful town.

 

[Tiffany27la]

Sorry, girls...but my FAVORITE Christmas movie of all time is hands down, 'the Holiday'.. I actually went to the theatre to see it SIX times the year it came out.. love, Love, LOVE it!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ...however, ELF is a verrrry close second.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I hope so!  I went out today to get some more ideas for my SS and fell in love with the new Essence and Catrice collections.

I have a friend that lives in Germany and we're doing a Christmas beauty/makeup exchange as well..I told her (and I quote) "GIVE ME ALL THE ROCKING ROYALS!"
I Love Catrice!! Thats so cool! I didn't see the Rocking Royals they had the Feathers and Pearls collection, it was almost all sold out. They also had a really nice nude palette and some quads. Hope its ok to post these links here.

http://www.catrice.eu/limited-edition/feathers-pearls.html

http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-nude-eyeshadow-palette-010.html

http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-eye-colour-quattro-090.html

http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/liquid-metal-eyeshadow-070.html

 

[trekkersangel]

Elf wins on quotability alone!! I like smiling! Smiling's my favorite!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thats so cool! I didn't see the Rocking Royals they had the Feathers and Pearls collection, it was almost all sold out. They also had a really nice nude palette and some quads. Hope its ok to post these links here.

http://www.catrice.eu/limited-edition/feathers-pearls.html

http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-nude-eyeshadow-palette-010.html

http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-eye-colour-quattro-090.html

http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/liquid-metal-eyeshadow-070.html
LOOVE the nude even though it won't show up on me!

All of these stories about life abroad are making me way jealous!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by trekkersangel /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I lived in wuerzburg, which is an amazing town! I miss it so much! There Christmas market was awesome. I used to love going there just to smell the gluwine and the chestnuts and the bakeries. So good! I also miss the bakeries. They always had the most amazing breads and pastries. I miss cheese pretzels and sandwiches with cucumbers!

Stop it! You're making me homesick! Bratkattoffeln & apfelshorle. Kartoffelpuffer with apfelmuss! Cheese! And the kindereggs (uberaschungeire)! You go to a German Christmas market one time & you will never forget it in a thousand lifetimes! Is it wrong that I buy kinderggs for myself all the time? In my defense my cat really loves the yellow eggs that hold the toys. I also love all those things you mentioned and also maultaschen and spaetzle.  The hubby and I always wonder if we will find substitutes for them once we move to the states.  Its so nice to find ladies with similar experiences on here.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Sorry, girls...but my FAVORITE Christmas movie of all time is hands down, 'the Holiday'.. I actually went to the theatre to see it SIX times the year it came out.. love, Love, LOVE it!!

...however, ELF is a verrrry close second.
My favorite is Its a Wonderful Life I cry every time and I watch it every year.

 

[meaganola]

Thats so cool! I didn't see the Rocking Royals they had the Feathers and Pearls collection, it was almost all sold out. They also had a really nice nude palette and some quads. Hope its ok to post these links here. http://www.catrice.eu/limited-edition/feathers-pearls.html http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-nude-eyeshadow-palette-010.html http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-eye-colour-quattro-090.html http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/liquid-metal-eyeshadow-070.html

Gah. You are specifically taunting me, aren't you? I need an ongoing year-round German swap partner for essence and Catrice! To quote Veruca Salt, "I WANT IT ALL!"

 

[tweakabell]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  LOOVE the nude even though it won't show up on me!

All of these stories about life abroad are making me way jealous!
Same here. Makes me hope Hubby finds one we can join.

 

[trekkersangel]

Is it wrong that I buy kinderggs for myself all the time? In my defense my cat really loves the yellow eggs that hold the toys. I also love all those things you mentioned and also maultaschen and spaetzle.  The hubby and I always wonder if we will find substitutes for them once we move to the states.  Its so nice to find ladies with similar experiences on here.

No! Nothing in the states compares! ;-). I make spaetzle for my hubby all the time! It's sure fun talking to ladies with similar experiences!

 

[Tiffany27la]

Thats so cool! I didn't see the Rocking Royals they had the Feathers and Pearls collection, it was almost all sold out. They also had a really nice nude palette and some quads. Hope its ok to post these links here. http://www.catrice.eu/limited-edition/feathers-pearls.html http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-nude-eyeshadow-palette-010.html http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/absolute-eye-colour-quattro-090.html http://www.catrice.eu/products/eyes/eyeshadow/detail/product/liquid-metal-eyeshadow-070.html

Oh, Nooo! I will be heartbroken if she can't get her hands on any of that collection! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> If I read correctly on their website , it's not supposed to be launched until the middle of this month, so, here's hoping they're off to a late start :/ Have you seen the Rocking Royals anywhere else yet?? I'm also dying over the new Essence 24 Hand Balms...Dark Chocolate AND Banana??? Oh, yeahhhh!!!!! Come to mama! :yesss:

 

[Jac13]

Is it weird that I'm getting super excited for the reveals? I can't wait to see everyone's presents! My hubby thinks its weird that I get so excited about what other people get (watching my kids open Christmas presents has me on the edge of my seat with excitement). When the reveals start popping up I'm going to grab a bag of popcorn, some hot chocolate, & enjoy! It's going to be so fun to see what everyone gets!!!

Definitely YES YES and YES to all that, lol. Well except the popcorn

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Ahhh my Sephora order is coming today with some of my SS gifts! I want to start wrapping but I have to wait until everything gets here to put it all together! Is it December 1st yet? I can't wait for packages to start going out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Will literally stalk my mail man every day until my package arrives!