(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[Kelli]

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Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I hope I get someone I know from one of my threads .... soo much easier to shop when you are used to "hearing" that person's opinions and views of things. I know it's not always possible, but would make it so much more fun!

Yeah, there are people that I just kind of easily recognize from the few threads that I am most active in and it really gives you ideas. I can be all "oh I remember them not liking all the neutrals in the Starbox" and stuff like that. I have done two different subscriptions and in the threads here  there were a few people who overlap and stick out, so it seems like I "know" them more LOL

 

[JHP07]

I'm excited to sign up this year!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

LOVE this idea! 

My parents are traveling & won't be back until next July, so no family Christmas this year. The only other person I have to buy for is my boyfriend...which is fun, but not as fun as buying makeup related gifts!

Already have a little stash of 'extras' to send along with whatever I buy as my main gift!

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by lovepink /img/forum/go_quote.gif
How do you have a paycheck working at Ulta?!!!  I would be like "can I just sign my check over to you, I spend it all here anyway!"  Lucky for your SS though!
Isn't that the truth!!!

 

[shmexels]

I really want to join... I need to get my posts up to 50 tho

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

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


Hope you have a good first week! Theres a lot to learn, but it's worth it!

Thanks! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I know a lot of my paycheck will be going towards my own makeup stash & for my SS! I'm excited!

 

[Sunflowercake]

Quote: Originally Posted by angismith /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thanks, Zadidoll! I'm going to post this same thing in Secret Santa for NAILS!
Great, thank you. I will keep updating mine. I am sure I will love whatever I am getting!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

In terms of gifting in general, are you the type of person who likes to receive one big gift or a bunch of little gifts? My answer!

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I think I'm a big gift type person? I can't decide....haha. My boyfriend says I'm a "couple medium things" person. I definitely like to give a bunch of little gifts because I think it's more fun for the recipient to unwrap a lot of smaller things and it's definitely more fun that way! My boyfriend, my fam, my friends, and his family say I'm a hard person to give gifts for because I would much sooner and much rather buy things myself. I think it's just because I don't trust them to buy make up for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LifesLilMystery]

So excited!!!

 

[paralegalatl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I'm just starting at Ulta this week! I'm excited for the discount!!
I loved it when I worked there! Good luck!

 

[trekkersangel]

I just made a wish list on my page. Thank you Zadidoll for the instructions. It was way too fun! I can't wait to see what is on my person's list. I was at Sephora shopping today thinking about how much fun it will be to have someone to buy fun things for!

 

[Jamie P]

I did less of a list and more of a little paragraph about me, likes and dislikes, and things like that.

 

[Sunflowercake]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I did less of a list and more of a little paragraph about me, likes and dislikes, and things like that.
Yeah that's how I started. I don't think I will have too many differnt items, more of ideas in a direction like what kind of nailpolishes I like and stuff like that.

 

[lemony007]

This seems like so much fun! 

 

[angismith]

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

In terms of gifting in general, are you the type of person who likes to receive one big gift or a bunch of little gifts?

My answer! I think I'm a big gift type person? I can't decide....haha. My boyfriend says I'm a "couple medium things" person. I definitely like to give a bunch of little gifts because I think it's more fun for the recipient to unwrap a lot of smaller things and it's definitely more fun that way!

My boyfriend, my fam, my friends, and his family say I'm a hard person to give gifts for because I would much sooner and much rather buy things myself. I think it's just because I don't trust them to buy make up for me

Oh, I'm definitely for ONE gift I really want rather than several small gifts ... unless I can get BOTH!!!! Heheehee! Seriously, as a Secret Santa, I am going to try very hard to stalk whoever I get assigned to and try to please THEM! The fact that I am getting a gift in return is just an added BONUS! However, I can say this feeling has developed with AGE. I usually buy whatever I want, but I will not pull the trigger on high-end gifts for myself for some reason. But I will keep adding to the cart with little things that end up costing MORE than if I had just got the high-end item .... just call me GREEDY! But NEVER call me GRINCHY!

 

[angismith]

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

I just made a wish list on my page. Thank you Zadidoll for the instructions. It was way too fun! I can't wait to see what is on my person's list. I was at Sephora shopping today thinking about how much fun it will be to have someone to buy fun things for!
EXACTLY, trekkers! I have a small family and I am SO LOOKING forward to shopping for someone else!!!

 

[ttanner2005]

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

In terms of gifting in general, are you the type of person who likes to receive one big gift or a bunch of little gifts?

My answer! I think I'm a big gift type person? I can't decide....haha. My boyfriend says I'm a "couple medium things" person. I definitely like to give a bunch of little gifts because I think it's more fun for the recipient to unwrap a lot of smaller things and it's definitely more fun that way!

My boyfriend, my fam, my friends, and his family say I'm a hard person to give gifts for because I would much sooner and much rather buy things myself. I think it's just because I don't trust them to buy make up for me

Oh, I'm definitely for ONE gift I really want rather than several small gifts ... unless I can get BOTH!!!! Heheehee! Seriously, as a Secret Santa, I am going to try very hard to stalk whoever I get assigned to and try to please THEM! The fact that I am getting a gift in return is just an added BONUS! However, I can say this feeling has developed with AGE. I usually buy whatever I want, but I will not pull the trigger on high-end gifts for myself for some reason. But I will keep adding to the cart with little things that end up costing MORE than if I had just got the high-end item .... just call me GREEDY! But NEVER call me GRINCHY!

Last year I gave one prestige palette, handmade jewelry, and one or two extras from my stash (if I remember correctly).  I recieved multiple smaller items.  Some were products I already had, but in different colors than what I had, and she even included a toy for my cat.  I like it both ways.  If you feel like you have snooped enough to find multiple low items for your giftee, go for it.  But if they have a prestige item on their list that happens to be on a great sale, like the palette I got for my giftee last year, jump on it.  I was able to give my giftee a palette that retailed for $40 +3 other items, all within the Secret Santa budget.

 

[ttanner2005]

@angismith, I love your avatar, but unfortunately I have a long habit of using my nails as tools.  It's one reason, I don't get acrylics.

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  @angismith, I love your avatar, but unfortunately I have a long habit of using my nails as tools.  It's one reason, I don't get acrylics.
Thanks, Tiffany! I obviously stole it, but I love it as a reminder .... to myself and others ... it's a habit you have to learn! And as I posted on one of the threads, I found out that I am much more likely to obey this avator if my nails are POLISHED already! So keep on polishing!!!!

 

[Tiffany27la]

Thanks, Tiffany! I obviously stole it, but I love it as a reminder .... to myself and others ... it's a habit you have to learn! And as I posted on one of the threads, I found out that I am much more likely to obey this avator if my nails are POLISHED already! So keep on polishing!!!!

I know this is OT (sorry, Mods!) but Angi I see your very active in the nail threads (with some gorgeous manis, might I add), and I HAVE to know how all you paint-at-homers keep the polish from going all over your cuticles??! As I posted earlier, I'm just now getting into polishes, but the three plus hours it takes me to paint my nails (I tend to be a perfectionist, lol) is a huge turn off..I'd love to know the secret! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />