(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[elizabethrose]

Dear SS,

I tried to be pretty vague about my wish list.  I will be happy with whatever you get me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I love both prestige and drugstore brands.  I'm just excited to have something to open!

Much love,

Elizabeth

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

I'm loving all the fun stories in here and had to share my own!

Went shopping with hubby today to pick up a few extras for my SS's (nail & regular!) at Ulta.  My hubby has been asking me lately about all kinds of makeup stuff (I think trying to get some inspiration for Christmas) and then he went NUTS swatching stuff.  It was so funny, at one point both our hands were covered with UD's Vice 2, Naked 1, Naked 2, & Stila's In The Light.  The shopladies were watching in awe as he learned about matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter finishes.   Then he started looking up info on Naked 3 and talking about its release with the nice lady who rang up my SS purchases.  It was adorable!

(To my SS, I will love ANYTHING you get me!  Hopefully you've been able to get enough info from my wishlist, blog, and over 3000 posts!  I promise I will post lots of pics and *SQUEE!!! SO EXCITED!!* freakouts in the reveal thread!)

 

[missemiee]

Where are you going?!  Super jealous.  I'm coming to Wisconsin and doing all the brewery tours with you.  Plan?

I never thought I'd say this but you girls are really making me miss the Midwest. Lol. I've lived out West for 5 1/2 years but something about Chicago at Christmas time always makes me so nostalgic. Walnut Room every year with my mom and Nona and going to see the windows at Marshall Fields (don't even get me started about this, ugh macys you kill me!!). And of course I could always go for some cheese from Wisconsin. Most of my family and high school/college friends are still in Chicago and the Madison area but I rarely get back to visit anymore.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Miller, Lakefront, Milwaukee brewing Co, and Great Lakes distillery! And yes! If you come to MKE you're more than welcome to join!

Where are you going?!  Super jealous.  I'm coming to Wisconsin and doing all the brewery tours with you.  Plan?

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

This is how I feel too! Now I'm worried that my list sounded too picky. Not my intention, just wanted to give a feel for what I'm into! I'm having a blast shopping for my girl. I've wrapped it all and next step is to do the crafty part. She seems nice so this is great! (Not that anyone seems mean. Idk why I said that. Ok time for brewery touring)

I just read Zadi's PM and now I'm worried that my list is too vague or that some of the items are too pricey.  If you are my SS I hope you know that I will love everything you put in no matter what the price point!  If there is something on the list that is pricey and you find a lower cost brand that you like please feel free to substitute.  I mostly put specific items so you would have an idea of shade/scent/texture, etc.  I would be thrilled to find less expensive alternatives.  I also really mean it when I say I would love to try some of your favorites.  I am also happy to get drugstore brands and any handmade/homemade items.  I will be so excited just to see what you picked out!  I hope I haven't made this too stressful for anyone.   Would someone be willing to check out my wishlist and tell me if it needs some filling in?

I'm worried about this too, but my list is a guideline more than an actual wishlist. I'll be thrilled with whatever I end up getting from my SS. I just want to be part of the fun.

Same here.  I am getting such joy out of shopping for my SS.  I'm hoping whoever has me is having the same experience.

 

[Sakura83]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm loving all the fun stories in here and had to share my own!

Went shopping with hubby today to pick up a few extras for my SS's (nail & regular!) at Ulta.  My hubby has been asking me lately about all kinds of makeup stuff (I think trying to get some inspiration for Christmas) and then he went NUTS swatching stuff.  It was so funny, at one point both our hands were covered with UD's Vice 2, Naked 1, Naked 2, & Stila's In The Light.  The shopladies were watching in awe as he learned about matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter finishes.   Then he started looking up info on Naked 3 and talking about its release with the nice lady who rang up my SS purchases.  It was adorable!

(To my SS, I will love ANYTHING you get me!  Hopefully you've been able to get enough info from my wishlist, blog, and over 3000 posts!  I promise I will post lots of pics and *SQUEE!!! SO EXCITED!!* freakouts in the reveal thread!)
That's pretty ausome, I love when guys actually take an interest in what you like as much as ladies try to of guys /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I took my husband out to ULTA too and I thought he was going to go stand somewhere else or go to another store but he followed me around looking at things and even asking "What about this?" learning about the quality of certain brands /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> he also totally felt out of place because he realized he was the only dude in the store for a bit.

 

[gemstone]

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

Miller, Lakefront, Milwaukee brewing Co, and Great Lakes distillery! And yes! If you come to MKE you're more than welcome to join!
I have been on the lakefront brewery tour and I don't know how you do anything after that one! (Although when I did it, there was a Tornado, so they kept glasses extra full to keep spirits high)

 

[elizabethrose]

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


I never thought I'd say this but you girls are really making me miss the Midwest. Lol. I've lived out West for 5 1/2 years but something about Chicago at Christmas time always makes me so nostalgic. Walnut Room every year with my mom and Nona and going to see the windows at Marshall Fields (don't even get me started about this, ugh macys you kill me!!).

And of course I could always go for some cheese from Wisconsin. Most of my family and high school/college friends are still in Chicago and the Madison area but I rarely get back to visit anymore.

Come hang out with us!! I walked around Macy's last night as a stress reliever to see all the decorations- so pretty.

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

Miller, Lakefront, Milwaukee brewing Co, and Great Lakes distillery! And yes! If you come to MKE you're more than welcome to join!

Ahhh so jealous.  Maybe one day.  While I'm living in Chicago I want to visit other places in the Midwest!!

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm loving all the fun stories in here and had to share my own!

Went shopping with hubby today to pick up a few extras for my SS's (nail & regular!) at Ulta.  My hubby has been asking me lately about all kinds of makeup stuff (I think trying to get some inspiration for Christmas) and then he went NUTS swatching stuff.  It was so funny, at one point both our hands were covered with UD's Vice 2, Naked 1, Naked 2, & Stila's In The Light.  The shopladies were watching in awe as he learned about matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter finishes.   Then he started looking up info on Naked 3 and talking about its release with the nice lady who rang up my SS purchases.  It was adorable!

(To my SS, I will love ANYTHING you get me!  Hopefully you've been able to get enough info from my wishlist, blog, and over 3000 posts!  I promise I will post lots of pics and *SQUEE!!! SO EXCITED!!* freakouts in the reveal thread!)
That is so sweet!!  He's definitely a keeper

 

[StefanieH30]

So I just mailed the last of my ss gifts. 1 gift I think she should have gotten already if not by Monday. The package I just sent should be there sometime around the beginning of the week. I forgot to put who I was in any of the packages that were sent to her. Should I send her a message revealing myself and give her the tracking #'s for her boxes or should I wait a week, what should I do?

 

[JC327]

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

This thread moves at lightning speed! its quite hard to keep up. Its so nice to find so many people who lived in Germany, where in Germany did you live?

I'm 33 and moved there in 7th grade, my step dad was stationed at Geilenkirchen (I can't remember how to spell that lol so hopefully it's not too off!) we lived in a small village called Tavern and I went to school at Afcent! That's so cool that you got to go to school here. I definitely love it over here but I get homesick a lot.

 

[ttanner2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by StefanieH30 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So I just mailed the last of my ss gifts. 1 gift I think she should have gotten already if not by Monday. The package I just sent should be there sometime around the beginning of the week. I forgot to put who I was in any of the packages that were sent to her. Should I send her a message revealing myself and give her the tracking #'s for her boxes or should I wait a week, what should I do?

If anyone gets a present that doesn't identify the SS, please post and ask for the SS to reveal themself.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm loving all the fun stories in here and had to share my own!

Went shopping with hubby today to pick up a few extras for my SS's (nail & regular!) at Ulta.  My hubby has been asking me lately about all kinds of makeup stuff (I think trying to get some inspiration for Christmas) and then he went NUTS swatching stuff.  It was so funny, at one point both our hands were covered with UD's Vice 2, Naked 1, Naked 2, & Stila's In The Light.  The shopladies were watching in awe as he learned about matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter finishes.   Then he started looking up info on Naked 3 and talking about its release with the nice lady who rang up my SS purchases.  It was adorable!

(To my SS, I will love ANYTHING you get me!  Hopefully you've been able to get enough info from my wishlist, blog, and over 3000 posts!  I promise I will post lots of pics and *SQUEE!!! SO EXCITED!!* freakouts in the reveal thread!)
I see you have trained him well! The hubby will come shopping with me but he will not be my swatch buddy.

ETA: Sometimes he does surprise me when he knows the names for certain things and what they are for so hope is not lost yet lol.

 

[StefanieH30]

My SS doesn't seem to be on very often or post a lot.

 

[tulosai]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm loving all the fun stories in here and had to share my own!

Went shopping with hubby today to pick up a few extras for my SS's (nail & regular!) at Ulta.  My hubby has been asking me lately about all kinds of makeup stuff (I think trying to get some inspiration for Christmas) and then he went NUTS swatching stuff.  It was so funny, at one point both our hands were covered with UD's Vice 2, Naked 1, Naked 2, & Stila's In The Light.  The shopladies were watching in awe as he learned about matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter finishes.   Then he started looking up info on Naked 3 and talking about its release with the nice lady who rang up my SS purchases.  It was adorable!

(To my SS, I will love ANYTHING you get me!  Hopefully you've been able to get enough info from my wishlist, blog, and over 3000 posts!  I promise I will post lots of pics and *SQUEE!!! SO EXCITED!!* freakouts in the reveal thread!)

Haha my bf is fascinated by the beauty stuff but totally clueless.  I got an order of bath bombs maybe a year ago and he was like picking them up and sniffing them.  I'm like, "do you want one"? And he was like "Okay! Is it a food?"

 

[morre22]

Quote: Originally Posted by StefanieH30 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My SS doesn't seem to be on very often or post a lot.
I would keep an eye on the tracking numbers and once they get to your SS let them know they are from you =]

 

[Animezing]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am ok with my santee not posting in the reveal post, but I would be very hurt if she didn't even let me know that she got it.  I know not everyone has time or inclination to take a lot of pics etc but a PM saying 'hi, thank you!' should be necessary IMO.
Good point, a PM is a good idea for those that neither have the time or inclination. I'm fortunate that both my gals are frequents posters & most likely will let me know when they receive their packages, I just feel bad for those that are left wondering. However, I don't think that will be the case this year, seems to me like we have a lively bunch of sweet ladies here! I must admit though, I do love seeing all the goodies people receive, especially the handmade ones. 

 Makes me wish I was crafty. :/

 

[LadyK]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Haha my bf is fascinated by the beauty stuff but totally clueless.  I got an order of bath bombs maybe a year ago and he was like picking them up and sniffing them.  I'm like, "do you want one"? And he was like "Okay! Is it a food?"
Bahahahaha!  How cute!  My hubby pretends not to be interested but after I told him he could try out my suki scrub it disappeared pretty quickly.  

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Haha my bf is fascinated by the beauty stuff but totally clueless.  I got an order of bath bombs maybe a year ago and he was like picking them up and sniffing them.  I'm like, "do you want one"? And he was like "Okay! Is it a food?"
HAHAHAHA  

  Mine is equally as clueless.  One morning in the bathroom I said "can you hand me that mascara?" and he gave me an eyeshadow palette.   I'm slowly working on him.  His sisters don't wear any makeup, which I totally can't understand, so I understand why he's clueless.  I've also slowly started updating his own skincare regime but don't want to hurt his feelings or make him think I think he needs to do more.  When we started dating, all he had was a can of shaving cream, a bar of dove soap and a bottle of pantene 2 in 1. 

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyK /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Bahahahaha!  How cute!  My hubby pretends not to be interested but after I told him he could try out my suki scrub it disappeared pretty quickly.  

I bought a thing of Ocean Salt from Lush once and my husband stole it and used all of it! I was mad for a second but he really enjoyed using it and it cleared his skin up on his face. I was thinking of getting him a large pot for Christmas.