(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[kawaiiwoofs]

all this talk of sweets is killing me. marzipan... YUM. on a related note, i wish i lived in a Macaron-abundant city /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> In a perfect world, everyone will have easy access to all the make up they want and Macarons.

 

[ttanner2005]

By the way, you can get marzipan and some other sweets cheaply at Aldi grocery stores (a German-based chain) if there is a location near you. The Moser Roth toffee chocolate bars are excellent and the stroopwaffles are yummy and cheap as well. Of course, the candy availability increases over the holidays! Be aware that Aldi is cash only.

My Aldi accepts credit cards. And they are cheap!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!

 

[dressupthedog]

By the way, you can get marzipan and some other sweets cheaply at Aldi grocery stores (a German-based chain) if there is a location near you. The Moser Roth toffee chocolate bars are excellent and the stroopwaffles are yummy and cheap as well. Of course, the candy availability increases over the holidays! Be aware that Aldi is cash only.

I'm so glad you posted this! The little town that I transplanted to a year and a half ago has very few interesting stores, but it does have an Aldi, and I've never been, but I will have to go ASAP now! I love German candy. Marzipan is a particular favorite of mine.

 

[zadidoll]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've noticed your posts in Ipsy.  So you have at least one person who "knows"  you.
Yay! 

A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have. 


As you know already from the other ladies replies, look to the sales. It's actually really easy to stay within the budget with sales. Right now Stila is having an 80% sale on select items so you can pick up (example) the Color Pigments that were originally $22 for only $4 each right now.

http://www.stilacosmetics.com/category/makeup/fall+beauty+bash.do?mobile=off&page=all

 

[ashynichole]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
As you know already from the other ladies replies, look to the sales. It's actually really easy to stay within the budget with sales. Right now Stila is having an 80% sale on select items so you can pick up (example) the Color Pigments that were originally $22 for only $4 each right now.

http://www.stilacosmetics.com/category/makeup/fall+beauty+bash.do?mobile=off&page=all
You enabler! lol. I may just have to buy 2 of everything :x (for me and my secret santa! lol)

 

[MissRoe]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
As you know already from the other ladies replies, look to the sales. It's actually really easy to stay within the budget with sales. Right now Stila is having an 80% sale on select items so you can pick up (example) the Color Pigments that were originally $22 for only $4 each right now.

http://www.stilacosmetics.com/category/makeup/fall+beauty+bash.do?mobile=off&page=all
To my Future Secret Santa: I would love love love to have any nude/peachy/peachy pink lip glosses or a nude/shimmery eye shadow..Oh I love Stila! I'm off to shop now!!

Just checked out this "Stila" sale...Good night...I can't catch my breath over here...Must....have.....it....all.....(clutches chest, gasps for air-lol)

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  A few questions though(my apologies if they've been answered already), I was looking through the rules & the thread of last years SS gifts... the rules say approx value of gift should be $25, give or take $5. Some of the gifts in the last years gifts thread looked like they were worth way more than $25. Do some people just throw in extra stuff they got from subscription boxes as well? I only subscribe to Ipsy & Graze(I might be going back to Birchbox soon, and I'm hoping for a Popsugar subscription for Christmas from my parents or husband!), so I don't have a lot of extra samples like some people may have. 
My game plan is to shop sales and break up sets that I might pick up between now and then. My stash doesn't have too many extras (I just gave a bunch of stuff away) but I'll try to chip in any foils/additional sample things that my giftee will probably be interested in. If say my giftee had lip tars on her list, I think I would throw in one of my gently used unloved ones (marked as used, of course!) that she may not have but not count that out of my $25 budget.

I really want to shop for stuff now (esp. with good deals out there!) but I don't want to run the risk of picking up only "potential" items. I carefully plan my purchases and I feel like stalking my giftee be necessary for success 

 

[ashynichole]

psst.... BHcosmetics this set on sale which would be PERFECT to break up for your Secret Santa/other gifts/your own stash! There's a blush for everyone!

http://www.bhcosmetics.com/todays-steals?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=steal_floral_blush_10_13&utm_source=constant_contact

 

[JC327]

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

By the way, you can get marzipan and some other sweets cheaply at Aldi grocery stores (a German-based chain) if there is a location near you. The Moser Roth toffee chocolate bars are excellent and the stroopwaffles are yummy and cheap as well. Of course, the candy availability increases over the holidays!

Be aware that Aldi is cash only.
I love shopping at Aldi here in Germany. My mom shops at Aldi too and is able to find I lot of the things I have sent her from over here.

 

[lemony007]

Quote: Originally Posted by ashynichole /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I really want to join in on the fun of secret santa! I'm relatively new to the boards, i joined in June, which means I've been a member for long enough, I have enough posts, etc. I'm just nervous about joining because it seems like most of you guys know eachother, where as I only frequent the ipsy group! Oh well, I may still join /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
You should join, It looks like a lot of fun, and it seems like a great way to get to know people better.

 

[sparklegirl]

Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My game plan is to shop sales and break up sets that I might pick up between now and then. My stash doesn't have too many extras (I just gave a bunch of stuff away) but I'll try to chip in any foils/additional sample things that my giftee will probably be interested in. If say my giftee had lip tars on her list, I think I would throw in one of my gently used unloved ones (marked as used, of course!) that she may not have but not count that out of my $25 budget.

I really want to shop for stuff now (esp. with good deals out there!) but I don't want to run the risk of picking up only "potential" items. I carefully plan my purchases and I feel like stalking my giftee be necessary for success 

this is my plan as well! i keep seeing sets that I want to buy in hopes my giftee will like a few of the tiems, but i'm trying really hard not to so I don't buy a bunch of things and have them wasted if my giftee isn't interested. 

I'm almost more excited about learning who my giftee is so I can begin stalking than I am about anything else

 

[slinka]

Just know- items are supposed to be unused/unopened as per the rules (at least, last time I read I'm pretty sure it said that), so I'd tread lightly as some people might not appreciate it.

BUT- with that being said,

I will take any gently used lip tars that you have not spit into (Ew...lol), Why? Cause I'm a makeup whore with no standards and an addiction that's equivalent to crack.

 

[nicepenguins]

You could also stalk the "what samples have you gotten for free" thread and contact one of the companies if you want to round out a box, if there is something a person wants that is a little out of the price range.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Oops. My bad. Forgot. Thanks for the reminder! I have a few that have only been used once. I wasn't gonna send a box of used things and I hope no one was under that impression...

Just know- items are supposed to be unused/unopened as per the rules (at least, last time I read I'm pretty sure it said that), so I'd tread lightly as some people might not appreciate it. BUT- with that being said, I will take any gently used lip tars that you have not spit into (Ew...lol), Why? Cause I'm a makeup whore with no standards and an addiction that's equivalent to crack. :help: :roflmao:

 

[bonita22]

[@]usofjessamerica[/@] I wouldn't mind a lip tar that's only been used once /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> But as [@]slinka[/@] said some might like it too much, so you'll have to be careful.

 

[nikkimouse]

Quote: Originally Posted by slinka /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just know- items are supposed to be unused/unopened as per the rules (at least, last time I read I'm pretty sure it said that), so I'd tread lightly as some people might not appreciate it.

BUT- with that being said,

I will take any gently used lip tars that you have not spit into (Ew...lol), Why? Cause I'm a makeup whore with no standards and an addiction that's equivalent to crack.

YES ME TOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!    If my ss wants to send my lightly swatched unloved items I'll take them!!!!  I should run an orphanage for unloved makeup and nail polish.....

And all of a sudden I'm picturing all of my nail polish singing it's a hard knock life.....

 

[zadidoll]

Quote: Originally Posted by slinka /img/forum/go_quote.gif I will take any gently used lip tars that you have not spit into (Ew...lol), Why? Cause I'm a makeup whore with no standards and an addiction that's equivalent to crack.

So makeup is your

  huh. LOL

 

[slinka]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
So makeup is your

  huh. LOL

 Drug of choice /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

 

[zadidoll]

LOL

 

[lissa1307]

Oh ill gladly take any unloved slightly used items anyone wants to add too...i have no shame,lol *addict*