(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[Kelli]

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



I have two pairs of really nice diamond earrings (don't be too jealous: one pair is because my mom left them to me when she died, and the other pair is because my grandmother wanted to see me wearing hers before *she* died) -- and I sometimes have reactions to *those*. I'm talking platinum posts. Not Claire's quality. Still have my more-than-three-decades-old piercings sometimes unheal when I wear them. The weird thing is that this just started about eight years ago. No clue why.
My mom has bad reactions to gold (real and fake), but it didn't start until her 20's I think it was. She can't even touch it long enough to clasp a necklace for me. Her fingers will get red, swollen, burn and  itch. Just kind of randomly started after being able to wear it when she was younger.

 

[lemony007]

Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Right now Godiva has Pumpkin Spice Bark... soooooooooo gooooooood
Oh my goodness! I think a trip to Godiva is definitely in my very near future. Thank you

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Speaking of Godiva, does anyone use the app Wrapp?  They have Godiva $5 gift cards on there that you can send to people! I might have to buy me my SS some chocolate!

 

[bonita22]

There's also a $5 sephora gift card on Wrapp.

 

[Last Contrast]

The only thing we have allergies to is crustaceans, but I would have been a little weirded out with lobster shell lip scrub or whatever regardless!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Lol I just figured out how to use Wrapp and sent 6 people $5 to Godiva. I hope they don't think it's spam. I really wish someone would send me one bc I don't think you can send it to yourself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Speaking of Godiva, does anyone use the app Wrapp?  They have Godiva $5 gift cards on there that you can send to people! I might have to buy me my SS some chocolate!

 

[nicepenguins]

Thanks for the Wrapp tip! Sent some to my husband. They have $6 at H and M too, which can actually buy you something there.

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by Last Contrast /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  The only thing we have allergies to is crustaceans, but I would have been a little weirded out with lobster shell lip scrub or whatever regardless!
Man, this coffee needs to kick in *soon*:  For some reason, I thought I was in the Black Friday thread and misread "crustaceans" as "customers."  And, yes, this is the time of year when I start getting allergic to customers even *as* a customer:  A lot of them (and holiday music!) make me break out in TOOTH-GRINDING RAGE.  On the up side, this can help with no-buy pledges because certain stores go on my do-not-set-foot-into-this-place list during this time, and I shop off a strict list in others so I can get in and get out as quickly as possible.  

So to review, I think the key dates are as follows (read:  I need verification so I can plan out my weekends because HATE STORES IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER):

• 1 Nov -- signups open
• 15 Nov -- signups close
• 16 Nov -- Santa/Santee matches assigned
• 29 Nov -- Black Friday
• 1 Dec -- start sending out packages
• 15 Dec -- deadline for sending out packages

 

[JC327]

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

I think I'm more excited about coming up with a "curation explanation" note the explains why I chose the specific items I did. I figure it will add an extra touch to the gift. Even if it does reveal my stalking abilities, lol.
That's a great idea!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunflowercake /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by wrkreads /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think I'm more excited about coming up with a "curation explanation" note the explains why I chose the specific items I did. I figure it will add an extra touch to the gift. Even if it does reveal my stalking abilities, lol.
I think that sounds awesome. I for example love hot chocolate.... or chocolate in General. You pack some chocolate in that gift and it will make my day. I love the little things that show how thoughtful you are. I am also a fan of handmade things, so if you are crafty, go for it!

I agree! I think my favorite part about receiving a gift its not how much it cost but the thought that goes into it.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I can't wait for this! I think I missed out on last year's because I found out about it too late.

I have a suggestion. Should we maybe list allergies?

Like some people maybe be allergic to chocolate (egads!) or nuts.

I'm allergic to the jewelry from places like claires. I think I can wear high grade sterling silver though.

THIS IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!

i want someone to send me all of the hersey candy cane kisses in the world and girhadelli peppermint bark (if you haven't had this...go. please. buy it) but I'm trying to be good and sugary and dairy hurt my belly but theyre *such* quintessential christmas treats to me!!

My friend got the  peppermint bark last year as one of my gifts and it was delicious. I want to try all the flavored M&M like mint  & coconut because  they don't sell them here. I cant ever get enough sweets. I am planning to send my secret santa German sweets   so hopefully she loves them.

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

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

Lol I just figured out how to use Wrapp and sent 6 people $5 to Godiva. I hope they don't think it's spam. I really wish someone would send me one bc I don't think you can send it to yourself

Ugh, I sent some to friends and I think they think its spam. I either send gift cards to my fiance or my family & just use theirs LOL. 

Ugh, & I'm annoyed. I'm not getting the job at Ulta afterall. I have another job at a bakery & would only available on Tuesdays & Saturdays. The lady was like, "I'm going to have to pass then since you need open availability for the holidays." 

  She knew when she originally hired me that I had another job. You would think they would take whatever they could get though, right?   I want the discount!!  

 

[JC327]

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

There's a Ghirardelli outlet near by and they have pepper mint bark year round on super discount. I don't even care that it's "old" whenever I'm at that outlet I buy myself one square and the cashier just looks at me like I'm crazy. Quote: Originally Posted by Sunflowercake /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I loooove the Peppermint Bark chocolate! Now you knwo I have to try the Hershey's. Yeah Sugar really doen't do me any good, it makes me hyper like a kid but it's just soooo yummy!!
I would seriously be in trouble if I lived near a chocolate outlet.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by lissa1307 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Sunflowercake /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  yes, yes I do need that. Can I eat it, too?
yes you can..its easy to make, mix sugar, oil of your choice(i like almond,olive or coconut), and cocoa powder....ta da! chocolate lip scrub, the sugar loosens dead skin and it won't hurt you if you lick your lips!

Sounds delicious!

 

[trekkersangel]

My friend got the  peppermint bark last year as one of my gifts and it was delicious. I want to try all the flavored M&M like mint  & coconut because  they don't sell them here. I cant ever get enough sweets. I am planning to send my secret santa German sweets   so hopefully she loves them.

Ooh! Having lived in Germany several years, I miss marzipan SO much!!!! Germany makes the best sweets in the world!

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Right now Godiva has Pumpkin Spice Bark... soooooooooo gooooooood
I need this!

 

[JC327]

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

Lol I just figured out how to use Wrapp and sent 6 people $5 to Godiva. I hope they don't think it's spam. I really wish someone would send me one bc I don't think you can send it to yourself

Ugh, I sent some to friends and I think they think its spam. I either send gift cards to my fiance or my family & just use theirs LOL.

Ugh, & I'm annoyed. I'm not getting the job at Ulta afterall. I have another job at a bakery & would only available on Tuesdays & Saturdays. The lady was like, "I'm going to have to pass then since you need open availability for the holidays." 

  She knew when she originally hired me that I had another job. You would think they would take whatever they could get though, right?   I want the discount!! 

Sorry to hear that!

 

[JC327]

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

My friend got the  peppermint bark last year as one of my gifts and it was delicious. I want to try all the flavored M&M like mint  & coconut because  they don't sell them here. I cant ever get enough sweets. I am planning to send my secret santa German sweets   so hopefully she loves them.

Ooh! Having lived in Germany several years, I miss marzipan SO much!!!! Germany makes the best sweets in the world! I agree, its so hard not to go crazy over here.

 

[JC327]

So I am wondering if my SS would like to try brands available over here in Germany like Essence, Catrice, P2, Artdeco & Astor among others.

 

[FunAtTheCircus]

Ohh soo fun! Am I too late??