(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[trekkersangel]

I'm already out of control & its still October! I already have a growing pile of goodies for my person. I'm still hoping to get someone who likes/wants LUSH because I'm itching to go shipping for some fabulous LUSH Christmas goodies for them (& for me!)

 

[Tiffany27la]

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

I think next year we should have a "Christmas in July" gift exchange too!
YES! And possibly "Christmas in March"....September....

 

[Tiffany27la]

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

I'm already out of control & its still October! I already have a growing pile of goodies for my person. I'm still hoping to get someone who likes/wants LUSH because I'm itching to go shipping for some fabulous LUSH Christmas goodies for them (& for me!)
I'VE NEVER TRIED LUSH!!  *facepalm*

What is all the hype about the advent calendar, and where can I buy one???

 

[HHummel]

I'm already out of control & its still October! I already have a growing pile of goodies for my person. I'm still hoping to get someone who likes/wants LUSH because I'm itching to go shipping for some fabulous LUSH Christmas goodies for them (& for me!)

I just tried my first Lush products, love, love, love!!!

 

[HHummel]

Just got home from Target-so many goodies on sale/clearance. I may have picked up one, or two, or three things for my giftee, or me or my giftee..hehe!!

Omg! That's exactly what I did. I bet we bought at least one of the same item!

 

[HHummel]

I think next year we should have a "Christmas in July" gift exchange too!

I would love a Christmas in July! We should organize a beauty drive for women getting back on to their feet. Make up for job interviews? Deodorant, toothpaste, soap, etc.

 

[makeitupasigo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  YES! And possibly "Christmas in March"....September....

Haha Can you imagine how hard that would be for @zadidoll? I understand where you're coming from though. I love buying makeup/beauty products for people that understand makeup/beauty products.

 

[lioness90]

I'm going to Target tonight! I'm going to stop by the beauty clearance to see if I find anything good for my giftee.

 

[Tiffany27la]

Quote: Originally Posted by makeitupasigo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Haha Can you imagine how hard that would be for @zadidoll? I understand where you're coming from though. I love buying makeup/beauty products for people that understand makeup/beauty products.
I've actually already contacted her offering to help, but she assured me that once everyone was signed up, it was a fairly easy process

 

[zadidoll]

Yup. It's really easy once I open the doors up and people start PMing me their info (that's actually how I keep the list since sign up is one thing, sending me your personal info is another).

Oh, and there will be a 2nd Secret Santa but strictly for nail polish swaps. There will be more info on that coming soon once everything is set up for that.

 

[lissa1307]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yup. It's really easy once I open the doors up and people start PMing me their info (that's actually how I keep the list since sign up is one thing, sending me your personal info is another).

Oh, and there will be a 2nd Secret Santa but strictly for nail polish swaps. There will be more info on that coming soon once everything is set up for that.
OH    MY    GAWD!!!!!!!!

I have to be first on the list for that one...hehe

 

[Sunflowercake]

Soooo I have a silly little question for everyone: I know you can see a person's favorite makeup products on their profile. How doyou figure out if they have something already? I would hate to send something they already have.

 

[lissa1307]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunflowercake /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Soooo I have a silly little question for everyone: I know you can see a person's favorite makeup products on their profile. How doyou figure out if they have something already? I would hate to send something they already have.
usually if a person has a trade list they will list items they are looking for, gives you a general idea of things they dont have at least

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by lissa1307 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Sunflowercake /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Soooo I have a silly little question for everyone: I know you can see a person's favorite makeup products on their profile. How doyou figure out if they have something already? I would hate to send something they already have.
usually if a person has a trade list they will list items they are looking for, gives you a general idea of things they dont have at least

On reviews, you should be able to put own it, want it, had it, but I can't get it to work.

 

[Jacinta]

Just an FYI, I went to mail a package that included a few nail polishes yesterday and the post man said that I would have to mail them each seperately due to new regulations.  He said that anything that is flammable has to be sent in seperate packages.  I am not sure if this is something that is strictly enforced in other places, but I was not able to send my goodies /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Animezing]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunflowercake /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Soooo I have a silly little question for everyone: I know you can see a person's favorite makeup products on their profile. How doyou figure out if they have something already? I would hate to send something they already have.


Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Last year when people had specific items and didn't get the things on their list a few people complained to me privately. Of course if a person wants to put down what they own that's fine or utilize the review system to list what they own that's fine as well. When people posted, last year, "anything" some Secret Santas contacted me to ask their recipient to be more specific which is why I think creating your own list of wants in your own profile also helps your Secret Santa. Last year I utilized several areas of the site to know my recipient better - I checked out her profile, her posts and her trade list to see what she wanted.

Here's what I mean by using the review system's "Own It", "Had It" "Want It" with the lists generated in your profile.

My own profile: https://www.makeuptalk.com/u/74012/zadidoll

Scroll to the bottom where it says "Zadidoll's List" and click on any of the lists. Example, https://www.makeuptalk.com/lists/display/view/id/32048

I just created a new list called "WANTED" https://www.makeuptalk.com/lists/display/view/id/36323 (it's currently empty). From there I'll add things to my list. (If a product is not in the database let me know and I'll add it ASAP.)

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I had the same concern & Zadi responded with these super helpful tips

 

[MissRoe]

Quote: Originally Posted by Last Contrast /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am also building a squirrel stash of giftee goodees. Mwahahahhahaha.
In case anyone is "stalking for ss intel" I LOVE squirrelees!! Not the dead and stuffed kind, the fun frolicky kind!

 

[MissRoe]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissRoe /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  In case anyone is "stalking for ss intel" I LOVE squirrelees!! Not the dead and stuffed kind, the fun frolicky kind!
Oh, I should also put out there that I WOULD NOT want a live squirrel being sent to me, /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol, even if it could do my make-up and give an awesome manicure

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissRoe /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by MissRoe /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  In case anyone is "stalking for ss intel" I LOVE squirrelees!! Not the dead and stuffed kind, the fun frolicky kind!
Oh, I should also put out there that I WOULD NOT want a live squirrel being sent to me, /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol, even if it could do my make-up and give an awesome manicure

I've "squirreled" away a few things for my giftee, and even friends, including a cute plush squirrel (my best friend loves them)

 

[wrkreads]

Oh, I should also put out there that I WOULD NOT want a live squirrel being sent to me, /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol, even if it could do my make-up and give an awesome manicure

If it fits, it ships! Lol. Picture a tiny squirrel with a hairstyler apron and makeup kit popping out of a box. Lol!