(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[kawaiiwoofs]

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

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oh man.. I gotta stop. I also gotta unsub from the Black Friday/Cyber Monday thread. I wonder how long I can withstand making a purchase today?
9 orders. NINE. all because of that damn thread. I can see smoke emanating from my credit card. DEAR GOD WOMAN. NINE TODAY????

 

[Tiffany27la]

I had to laugh at the talk about being scared to peek at presents as a kid.  I have 6 kids & they know better.  In fact, I tell them straight out "All of your presents are in THIS closet!  Do not go in there, do not peek, if I catch or hear of any of you in there, every single present will go back to the store from whence it came & you will NOT receive that item as a gift."  Has it happened?  Yes, once.  My oldest got caught a few years back.  Has it ever happened again?  Nope.  Not once.  My kids want their presents.  My oldest is the very best at keeping her younger siblings out because she has been through it & doesn't want it to happen to her again or to any of her brothers or sisters.  I LOVE IT. My kids each get 3 gifts for Christmas.  Baby Jesus got 3 gifts for Christmas & they won't get any more than he did.  (It's my way of keeping the true spirit of Christmas alive as well as keeping the pocketbook happy).  They each get one "want" gift, one "need" gift, & one "spiritual/church" gift.  You'd think they'd hate that, but just the other day my 6 year old told me "Hey Mom, I could REALLY use an umbrella for standing at the bus stop."  Another said "Mom, I really NEED some rain boots."   ha ha ha.  They know me well.  Then when I wrap their gifts I do NOT put their names on them.  I come up with a family theme (Christmas carols, reindeer names, Christmas treats, etc.) & put those on the presents.  For example. . . . this is Prancer's gift & that is Blitzen's gift.  The kids don't find out what their "name" is until Christmas morning.  It also helps with them not snooping.   I'm running out of ideas for theme names.  What should I do this year?  I've done reindeer names, Christmas treats (fudge, cookies, hot cocoa, etc.), Christmas Carols, Christmas figures (santa, rudolph, frosty, jack frost, etc.). . . . several times now.  I want something new.  Any ideas from my very inventive & imaginative ladies out there?

Wow...I wish I had some creative insight to offer, but after reading your post, I feel my creativity skills are (comparatively speaking), somewhere in the neighborhood of Mr. Roger's lol

 

[Tiffany27la]

DEAR GOD WOMAN. NINE TODAY????

Actually now it's 10. Undrest is having 50% off site wide... I.need.helpppppppppp

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

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


Actually now it's 10. Undrest is having 50% off site wide...

I.need.helpppppppppp
I really don't want the colors in Book of Shadows IV - I already have all of them in other palettes BUT I do want the UDPP, the sample size of Anarchy, and I really need a replacement for my UD 24/7 liquid liner. What am I to do? lol Its not like I can regift an item I practically gutted.

 

[FormosaHoney]

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


Actually now it's 10. Undrest is having 50% off site wide...

I.need.helpppppppppp
May I ask what are the other 9 that you ordered from?  My credit card is still sleeping, I need to wake it up and take it for a jog on the internet.

 

[angienharry]

I'm never gonna live down this whole present wrapping fiasco, am I???? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it disrespectfully. It was supposed to be a compliment!! I adore ur awesome wrapping. And maybe ur my SS and I will get to appreciate it in person!!

 

[FormosaHoney]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just in case anyone is still shopping for their SS and they have "Yes to..." products on their list, Yes To is having a Cyber Monday sale, everything is $2 for 2 hours between 12 and 2 pm (EST).  From what I can tell, it's single items only, no sets, shipping is a flat $5 unless you decide to go crazy and get 25 items, as they have free shipping over $50!
OMG!  Thank you Magi-Calm-Om.

That is awesome pricing!  I've sent their products off in care pacs (from donations) but I've never tried their products. 

Am going to try the HECK out of everything now...  I've already placed like $100+ on BodyShop during their '$30 for 3' and '50% off' and have like $400 products value coming my way... but this is just too much.  

What are people's throughts on them?  Face creams, lotions, cleansers etc...

 

[FormosaHoney]

Quote: Originally Posted by trekkersangel /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I had to laugh at the talk about being scared to peek at presents as a kid.  I have 6 kids & they know better.  In fact, I tell them straight out "All of your presents are in THIS closet!  Do not go in there, do not peek, if I catch or hear of any of you in there, every single present will go back to the store from whence it came & you will NOT receive that item as a gift."  Has it happened?  Yes, once.  My oldest got caught a few years back.  Has it ever happened again?  Nope.  Not once.  My kids want their presents.  My oldest is the very best at keeping her younger siblings out because she has been through it & doesn't want it to happen to her again or to any of her brothers or sisters.  I LOVE IT.

My kids each get 3 gifts for Christmas.  Baby Jesus got 3 gifts for Christmas & they won't get any more than he did.  (It's my way of keeping the true spirit of Christmas alive as well as keeping the pocketbook happy).  They each get one "want" gift, one "need" gift, & one "spiritual/church" gift.  You'd think they'd hate that, but just the other day my 6 year old told me "Hey Mom, I could REALLY use an umbrella for standing at the bus stop."  Another said "Mom, I really NEED some rain boots."   ha ha ha.  They know me well.  Then when I wrap their gifts I do NOT put their names on them.  I come up with a family theme (Christmas carols, reindeer names, Christmas treats, etc.) & put those on the presents.  For example. . . . this is Prancer's gift & that is Blitzen's gift.  The kids don't find out what their "name" is until Christmas morning.  It also helps with them not snooping.  

I'm running out of ideas for theme names.  What should I do this year?  I've done reindeer names, Christmas treats (fudge, cookies, hot cocoa, etc.), Christmas Carols, Christmas figures (santa, rudolph, frosty, jack frost, etc.). . . . several times now.  I want something new.  Any ideas from my very inventive & imaginative ladies out there?
How about 'Merry Christmas' in different languages?  

Here are some suggestions from Google Translate.  I just include 1 Asian language, they're kind of hard to write up.  You could always print a sheet of them on mailing labels though!

Hungarian: Boldog karácsonyt!

French: Joyeux Noël!

Swedish: God jul!

Spanish: ¡Feliz Navidad!

Chinese: è–誕快樂ï¼

Shèngdàn kuàilè!  This is the phonetics of the Chinese for saying the phrase that's used for teaching.  My buddy was able to say it like a native and people would start chatting with him, so funny...

 

[trekkersangel]

Quote: Originally Posted by FormosaHoney /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  How about 'Merry Christmas' in different languages?  

LOVING THIS.  You are AWESOME!!!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

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


Actually now it's 10. Undrest is having 50% off site wide...

I.need.helpppppppppp
GET ITTTTTTT @Tiffany27la!!!!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I really don't want the colors in Book of Shadows IV - I already have all of them in other palettes BUT I do want the UDPP, the sample size of Anarchy, and I really need a replacement for my UD 24/7 liquid liner. What am I to do? lol Its not like I can regift an item I practically gutted.
Don't buy it, shipping is freaking $8!!!!!!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Don't buy it, shipping is freaking $8!!!!!!
oh yeah. not. happening.

 

[Tiffany27la]

May I ask what are the other 9 that you ordered from?  My credit card is still sleeping, I need to wake it up and take it for a jog on the internet.

Absolutely! (as long as no judgment is involved, lol-although, I must say, I've seen you around the boards, Miss Formosa, and I think we have VERY similar spending habits /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> On to the tally, in the order that the damage was accrued: 1) Sephora- first online run for Black Friday goodies 2) Birchbox-placed a $35 order to the advantage of the extra 75 point promo 3) Sephora- picked more Black Friday items that were showing OOS when I placed my first order 4) Kiehl's- 5 Deluxe samples + free shipping on any order! 5) Bumble & Bumble- two travel sized Items, three minis, and 4 foils with any purchase + free shipping! 6) Ulta-I went crazy. yikes ...BUT, I also picked up the Lavender bag of free samples valued somewhere around $100, so YAY ! 7) Sephora-again. I kept seeing new things that I needed :/ 8) Everday Minerals- LOVE their brushes! Plus I've been wanting to pick up one of their brush rolls forever and they just came out with new shades of the tinted lip butters /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 9) 100% Pure- 10 selections of products/sets of products for $10 each! I LOVE their body lotions, and I've been meaning to try other products from the line so , it was a great opportunity! I picked up a nail polish trio, a hand cream trio and three of their pigmented fruit cream sticks for lips! 10) the Body Shop- never tried anything from here, and 50% off was just too good to pass up! I loaded up on minis of just about everything /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 11) Undrest LA- non beauty related, and their usual prices are STEEP, but it's my favorite brand of lingerie/swimwear on the planet. 50% off site wide..They use Supima cotton, all handmade in the US in some of the most adorable patterns/colors I've ever seen. Highly recommend. 12) Exp....OH MY GOD. I just realized I am at way more than 10..

 

[Tiffany27la]

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it disrespectfully. It was supposed to be a compliment!! I adore ur awesome wrapping. And maybe ur my SS and I will get to appreciate it in person!!

Aww..you know I love you, Ang!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tweakabell]

I really don't want the colors in Book of Shadows IV - I already have all of them in other palettes BUT I do want the UDPP, the sample size of Anarchy, and I really need a replacement for my UD 24/7 liquid liner. What am I to do? lol Its not like I can regift an item I practically gutted.

I love that pallette because it was the first UD I could afford but it is very cumbersome if all you want is the samples I suggest waiting for a GWP from somewhere.

 

[gemstone]

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

My life. Sans child. I realize I sound crazy when I tell my boyfriend about my "make up talk friends".
This is especially funny to me, as he and I have mutual friends IRL

 

[FormosaHoney]

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


Absolutely! (as long as no judgment is involved, lol-although, I must say, I've seen you around the boards, Miss Formosa, and I think we have VERY similar spending habits

 
 Quilty 

 and am proud of my saving prowess, feeling cheeky this morning, but in my defense...  One's dollars can triple to quadruple during this period!  Post Christmas shopping offers good prices too but it's like you need to pick-through the stuff a bit.

Thank you for sharing your A+ shopping play by play!

 

[FrostKitty]

Speaking of Ugly Sweater socks, I got these and I am so obsessed with them...I may or may not have gotten something similar (but very different) for my SS. Nothing says christmas like ugly sweaters /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I love those socks!! I had to retire my WORLD'S UGLIEST SOCKS a few days before Thanksgiving. They were knitted by a favorite patient - I snuck in trashy novels and she tried to teach me to knit. The socks were an Ode to Grinch... Pea green, lime green, emerald green, and white with little splashes of red. They were HEINOUS and I loved them. You're right... Nothing says Christmas quite as eloquently as ugly sweaters.

 

[gemstone]

Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Next year I'm foregoing all other gifts and getting a stand mixer. My daughter put the butter in the freezer instead of the fridge, so its taking forever to get the butter whipped for peanut butter cookies for my guys

I would also check craigslist!  I got mine new and sealed in the box for $100 a few years ago.  A lot of people get this kind of thing as a wedding present and then never touch it.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I would also check craigslist!  I got mine new and sealed in the box for $100 a few years ago.  A lot of people get this kind of thing as a wedding present and then never touch it.

that is GENIUS! i'm kinda picky about color though. if my boyfriend had it his way, he'd go all fancy and get that $800 copper one. necessary? absolutely not. pretty? you know it.

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is especially funny to me, as he and I have mutual friends IRL

hahaha. he hung out with his school friends this past week and I wanted to be all like DO YOU KNOW GEMSTONE DO YOU KNOW GEMSTONE? but then I realized i'd be ultra super crazy sounding.