(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[JC327]

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

In actual SS news, I just ordered another gifty for my giftee....I would really love to wrap my presents in Grinch paper, however I get the feeling my SS doesn't dig Dr. Seuss as much as me...

That's a Christmas favorite in our house! Same here, and I love the song too.

 

[JC327]

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

what is a butterbeer frap and where do you get one????
Starbucks Secret Menu.
http://starbuckssecretmenu.net/starbucks-secret-menu-butterbeer-frappuccino/
 I need this!

 

[JC327]

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

@usofjessamerica @DoubleShot I worked at Jamba Juice before so I can sympathize with the baristas. People used to ask for crazy "secret" drinks without telling me the ingredients and so I would just throw random shit in a blender and pretend that was the way it was supposed to taste.

 

[FunAtTheCircus]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I know what you guys mean. I've lived in Chicago for almost 5 years now, but I still have no friends. Having a 2 year old doesn't exactly help my social life. I just feel at home here. I love all of you! <3
I'm in Chicago too! We should have a MUT meet up.

I have lots of friends cause I've lived here my whole entire life, but I always could use more!!! 

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyK /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm kinda sad that my SS isn't a Harry Potter fanatic (at least it didn't say so in their info) because I really wanted to get them this as an extra


If I am your SS, Please send me that!  If I am not your SS, Please send me that!  LOL.  Where did you find this! 

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissRoe /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by morre22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My friend works at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and they sell them there! She has sent me so many things from there, I wanted to share the yummy-ness. It is pretty much just green m&m's.
I'm heading to WWHP very soon!! I so wanted to send my SS giftee a postcard from Hogwarts, but alas, there is no love for Harry or any things Potter listed...ho hum....

I love that place, dying to go back, I want a butter beer!

 

[angienharry]

My husband is obsessed with the movie stepbrothers. He goes around quoting that movie all the time. I swear he watches it once a month. I wine about it, but I actually think it's hilarious. And I love confession time!! So confession... Who has spent more on their SS than their IRL friends?? (I hate that phrase since I do feel like this thread is my real life but you guys know what I mean.) Ya, I'm guilty! I was thinking about it, and having questionnaires and detailed lists and sharing the same passions really makes it easier to shop for people. It feels awesome to look at old posts and their profile and questionnaire answers and SS lists or trade lists and come up with a super great bunch of items to make them happy. Plus we are all awesome here. I've really not ever read anyone's posts who I was like "oh I hope I don't get her name" for SS. Ya know?!?! This is a great group of kind and welcoming gals. Another confession.... I think I know who my SS is!!!! I got an email that someone gave me reputation. Ok no big deal. Then I checked that persons old SS posts and she posted something about her SS wish list that matched mine. Then there was one other big thing that I don't want to say because it will give it away....but this is so fun!!! I also have one if those sweet husbands who asks about what is new on MUT. He is heavily into fantasy football so he's always on those message boards too so he gets it. I'm so excited to start wrapping and send my gift out. Just waiting for one last item to arrive. And (wow this is long for 4 am but I'm awake and can't sleep- darn insomnia) I plan to ship by gift out as soon as I can. I know how we all anticipate our sub arrivals so I don't want my SS to compare me to IPSY or Julep regarding shipping...lol.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by puppymomofthree /img/forum/go_quote.gif


What kind of person doesn't like HP? I shudder at the thought of meeting them!

The kind of people that want you to smell their hair while ordering "special" drinks that they pay for in pennies while making rude comments about how you are "only a service worker". The worst kind of people

 

[FunAtTheCircus]

Ladies, I just spent about 2 hours reading posts and speculating about who has me as their SS'tee. I shopped a lot today for my ladies. I went to Ulta and got lots of different goodies. I also ordered her specific things from Sephora. I'm excited about everything I got her, but when her *big* gift came it looked ***small*** and sad. I want to get her a big palette. I'd totally do it if I was a millionaire but I'm not... :-(

This year I have secret santa MUT, secret santa MUT-nails, and 3 children from work I've sponsored. I work at a school for all cognitively delayed children who are homeless. It's been a really hard year for the group homes my kids are in and the children really need new basics. I am going to get each child a winter coat, hat, mittens or gloves, a warm winter outfit, pajamas, a book, and 1-2 toys they requested.

I have no children yet, so I am happy to do with for the children I spend so much time with. There is nothing, NOTHING better than our holiday party. We serve our regular cafeteria food with milk, but each of the teachers brings in 'pot luck style' desserts. We eat, drink, sing Christmas carols by the tree, decorate the dress, do holiday crafts, and at the end Santa comes and brings the children the gifts we've bought.

Before I started working at my current job, I hated Christmas. I'd been a student for so many years and felt so much pressure wrapping up my semester that I was worn out by Christmas. Also, I felt that the true meaning was lost in consumerism. I can't believe that stores put out their Christmas things at the end of September.

Anyway... sorry about my Christmas rant!

I am going to update my list a little and add some more affordable specific products.. and then stalk my SStee a bit.

Just assume your my SS...

Would you like specific Chicago food items in their package? For example... Garettes popcorn, Frango mints, Wrigleys gum ?

 

[angienharry]

Just assume your my SS... Would you like specific Chicago food items in their package? For example... Garettes popcorn, Frango mints, Wrigleys gum ?

I would say yep, yep and yep!

 

[trekkersangel]

I'm one of the gals that feels like my Santee ladies are my bestest friends. BFF! Ha ha ha. I've stalked them SO much that I feel like we are next door neighbors (actually one of my gals lives only a couple hours from me) & that we have known each other our whole lives. I know their every make-up desire. That's all you really need to know about anyone right? I mean, that's what's really important in life. Ha ha ha! I think we are all having way too much fun stalking each other!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sakura83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm really starting to get a little anxious about how much I've bought for my SS! It's just that she's such a rad chick! I know how grateful and appreciative she'll be, so I just want to spoil her ROTTEN!

Eta:ALL of the ladies who frequent this thread are rad chicks, BTW!!

I feel the same way I keep looking out for things I think she may like /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I feel like I've spoiled her too but its a great feeling. I always enjoy putting a smile on people's faces whether its a compliment or doing something for others that isn't expected.

Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have absolutely NO IDEA who has me but it would be cool if it was any of you frequent posters!!
It would definitely be a nice surprise, its always a joy to find out who it is and then look at the gift with a whole new appreciation all over again but then to only realize how much thought went into the gift, its the best part - better than the gift itself is truly the gift of giving, not to be cliche or anything but its true /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  If any of you have me, I promise I will post the minute it arrives in my mail, even if I don't open it yet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Me as well! so the anticipation isn't killing her lol.

 I agree with everything you said, I love to give gifts.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ha, I feel like I"m going to want to befriend my SS. Like...once someone has bought a gift for you it just seems mandatory. I hope my giftee likes my gift enough to want to befriend me, too, lmao...I'm such a dork sometimes...
I feel the same way.

 

[JC327]

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

Whew! I only missed 40 posts while at the movies.
FYI if you're a Hunger Games fan, go see Catching Fire. It was awesome!!
Im dying to see it!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by klg534 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Kristine Walker /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   Confession time; who else (besides me) has gone back to read all their SS's old posts? I promise I'm not a Creepy McCreepster, just want it to be perfect!

  Whoever has me, I'm excited, easy to please, and won't fiddle with my lists any more, hope I didn't overshare.
Hahahahahaha me too, at least the most recent ones. Its SO Creepy that you can do it, but I am so glad. haha

SS is turning us ALL into Creepy McCreepsters!

Lmao definitely

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So apparently my cat is bored with my SS stalking...this is what is happening here right now....


Awww I guess stalking is exhausting!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by AmandaWarwick /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ladies, I just spent about 2 hours reading posts and speculating about who has me as their SS'tee. I shopped a lot today for my ladies. I went to Ulta and got lots of different goodies. I also ordered her specific things from Sephora. I'm excited about everything I got her, but when her *big* gift came it looked ***small*** and sad. I want to get her a big palette. I'd totally do it if I was a millionaire but I'm not... :-(

This year I have secret santa MUT, secret santa MUT-nails, and 3 children from work I've sponsored. I work at a school for all cognitively delayed children who are homeless. It's been a really hard year for the group homes my kids are in and the children really need new basics. I am going to get each child a winter coat, hat, mittens or gloves, a warm winter outfit, pajamas, a book, and 1-2 toys they requested.

I have no children yet, so I am happy to do with for the children I spend so much time with. There is nothing, NOTHING better than our holiday party. We serve our regular cafeteria food with milk, but each of the teachers brings in 'pot luck style' desserts. We eat, drink, sing Christmas carols by the tree, decorate the dress, do holiday crafts, and at the end Santa comes and brings the children the gifts we've bought.

Before I started working at my current job, I hated Christmas. I'd been a student for so many years and felt so much pressure wrapping up my semester that I was worn out by Christmas. Also, I felt that the true meaning was lost in consumerism. I can't believe that stores put out their Christmas things at the end of September.

Anyway... sorry about my Christmas rant!

I am going to update my list a little and add some more affordable specific products.. and then stalk my SStee a bit.

Just assume your my SS...

Would you like specific Chicago food items in their package? For example... Garettes popcorn, Frango mints, Wrigleys gum ?
That is so nice of you to sponsor those children, no child should be without a gift during the holidays. I am sure you will make those kids very happy.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I'm about 1/2 way done shopping... I still want to get the BIG part of my gift on Black Friday because I'm about 99% sure the company usually has a decent sale. And then I want to go to Ulta today or tomorrow and pick up some extra little things and a few drugstore items. I'm out of control and I like it!

It's pathetic how excited I am to WRAP once I obtain all of the items.... I love wrapping gifts. Too much. Will have to decide on a color scheme and go buy wrapping paper this weekend too! 

 

 

[chelsealady]

Okay just in case my Santa is stressing out about me . Please don't I am just has happy with something from the dollar store as I am from the high end stores. I didn't want to list out specific things because I hoped to find some new things. I love you guys and I would hate for somebody thinking that this was a chore. Send me what you like. I feel completely spoiled already.

 

[utgal2004]

Dear SS,     I don't expect to you make a high end purchase. If you have unwanted GWP cosmetics from any of your dept. store brands laying around that you don't want, I would love to have them. My list are hints not demands /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />    I don't live near a Target, Sonia Kashuk would be a treat for me. So would Flower Cosmetics as my WalMart doesn't carry that line.     Relax, enjoy, I will appreciate whatever I get. Kristine

I don't know how you make it without Target nearby. I want to send you lots of red dot items so you can recreate the experience at home!