(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[Donna529]

I'm open to swatched items as well. And chocolate, of course!

Ditto

 

[ashynichole]

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Glad that some people are open to swatches/used once items as a bonus! I am open to these as well. I always feel bad throwing them out. Will have to check out some of these sales!
Yeah I'm TOTALLY open to swatched/used once items as extras! We should all specify this in our secret santa applications

 

[LadyK]

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  Me 900th or whatever /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I love all the colours... all the makeups... I think the only things that would squick me are mascaras or lipglosses with doe foot applicators.
This for me.  I am happy with swatched as long as someone used q-tips, etc. and not the actual applicator.  I get infusions of immunosuppressants so have to be careful.  Not that I think any of you ladies have germs, but even things that wouldn't affect a healthy person can make me sick.  It sucks because I would be happy to provide a home for all the castoff makeup in the land!  So many pretties.  

 

[EmpressMelli]

I think it would be so much fun to make something handmade for a gift /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[trekkersangel]

I made some crafty things this week for my secret Santa gal & my nail secret Santa gal. I'm kind of excited to give it to them & see if they like them. I'm getting SO excited for this! I think the 2 weeks we are waiting to get our person's name are going to be the longest two weeks of the year! I'm also up for swatched/barely used items. One mans trash is another man's treasure in my book! Oh, & as a side note of pure happiness. . . My hubby's deployment got cancelled due to government funding issues! He will be home for Halloween & Christmas this year! Doing a happy dance right now! Life is good!

 

[Sunflowercake]

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

I might also send something local if I can find it, or something homemade. We are from so many different places and I think it's nice to share that.
I agree, sometrhing handmade or local as an extra is always nice!

 

[Sunflowercake]

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

I made some crafty things this week for my secret Santa gal & my nail secret Santa gal. I'm kind of excited to give it to them & see if they like them. I'm getting SO excited for this!
I think the 2 weeks we are waiting to get our person's name are going to be the longest two weeks of the year!

I'm also up for swatched/barely used items. One mans trash is another man's treasure in my book!

Oh, & as a side note of pure happiness. . . My hubby's deployment got cancelled due to government funding issues! He will be home for Halloween & Christmas this year! Doing a happy dance right now! Life is good!
That's great news! Once it is great the government doesn't have any money! (;

I am also very excited who the person is and will add something handmade and something local to the actual gift. I am also currently looking through my "swatched once" items.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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I made some crafty things this week for my secret Santa gal & my nail secret Santa gal. I'm kind of excited to give it to them & see if they like them. I'm getting SO excited for this!
I think the 2 weeks we are waiting to get our person's name are going to be the longest two weeks of the year!

I'm also up for swatched/barely used items. One mans trash is another man's treasure in my book!

Oh, & as a side note of pure happiness. . . My hubby's deployment got cancelled due to government funding issues! He will be home for Halloween & Christmas this year! Doing a happy dance right now! Life is good!

Yaaaaay!!! Congrats!  I bet your kids are so happy!  (And I know you and your hubby are thrilled!)  

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I am so happy for you!!!

I made some crafty things this week for my secret Santa gal & my nail secret Santa gal. I'm kind of excited to give it to them & see if they like them. I'm getting SO excited for this! I think the 2 weeks we are waiting to get our person's name are going to be the longest two weeks of the year! I'm also up for swatched/barely used items. One mans trash is another man's treasure in my book! Oh, & as a side note of pure happiness. . . My hubby's deployment got cancelled due to government funding issues! He will be home for Halloween & Christmas this year! Doing a happy dance right now! Life is good!

 

[kellsbells]

I agree, sometrhing handmade or local as an extra is always nice!

I think adding something local is such a cool idea! Where i'm from people are heavily into maple sugaring soooo...maybe i could add some real maple syrup or locally made maple candies. I'm having so much fun just planning!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

i will definitely include wisconsiny goodies! probably not cheese..or beer..but definitely something delicious and fattening and bad for you but so worth it.

 

[kellsbells]

I would NOT say no to beer! or cheese /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Yummmm

 

[meaganola]

I love kitschy local stuff! My person would stand a high chance of getting Voodoo Doughnut stuff, although not doughnuts because those do *not* travel well. Not Vooodoo Doughnut beer, either, because that stuff is reportedly disgusting and a waste of fifteen bucks.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

First. I am obsessed with voodoo donuts. Whenever anyone visits Portland, I tell them they HAVE to go. Second. My boyfriend is obsessed with Rogue Beer and I think they have that one whiskey?. Like no joke he special orders stuff all the time. I think his dream vacation would be for is to go to Portland and stay at Rogue's Inn or whatever on top of the bar/brewery. As if living in milwaukee wasn't enough for this beer enthusiast...

I love kitschy local stuff! My person would stand a high chance of getting Voodoo Doughnut stuff, although not doughnuts because those do *not* travel well. Not Vooodoo Doughnut beer, either, because that stuff is reportedly disgusting and a waste of fifteen bucks.

 

[Sunflowercake]

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I think adding something local is such a cool idea! Where i'm from people are heavily into maple sugaring soooo...maybe i could add some real maple syrup or locally made maple candies. I'm having so much fun just planning!
Well Anheuser Busch has the brewery here but I will not be sending beer (; however we also have a ton of other local goodies so knowng allergies will help. Or if you hate certain flavors.

 

[utgal2004]

I really love the idea of including local goodies!  Thinking of all of the options is really fun.  I wish I could say I'd make something handmade but my crafting skills leave a little to be desired, even though I love pinning crafts on pinterest thinking someday I'll get better at it.  I'm awesome at baking but I'm not sure everyone is okay receiving baked goods from a stranger's kitchen.

 

[elizabethrose]

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  i will definitely include wisconsiny goodies! probably not cheese..or beer..but definitely something delicious and fattening and bad for you but so worth it.


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I love kitschy local stuff! My person would stand a high chance of getting Voodoo Doughnut stuff, although not doughnuts because those do *not* travel well. Not Vooodoo Doughnut beer, either, because that stuff is reportedly disgusting and a waste of fifteen bucks.


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

First. I am obsessed with voodoo donuts. Whenever anyone visits Portland, I tell them they HAVE to go.

Second. My boyfriend is obsessed with Rogue Beer and I think they have that one whiskey?. Like no joke he special orders stuff all the time. I think his dream vacation would be for is to go to Portland and stay at Rogue's Inn or whatever on top of the bar/brewery. As if living in milwaukee wasn't enough for this beer enthusiast...


I would also not say no to beer- unless it's the Voodoo Doughnut beer, because it IS disgusting and a waste of $15.00.  I still own the bottle though, because it's pink, and there's a pig, and doughnuts, and bacon.  Some beer lover somewhere is crying over my dishonesty to good beer, because this is just a travesty to craft beer everywhere.  However, Rogue Dead Guy is probably one of my most favorites.  Beer, makeup, gently used samples- bring it on SS!  I'm not picky!

Edit- I'll have to include something super Chicago-y in mine.  Like a hotdog 

.  Kidding.  Probably.

 

[chelsealady]

I love key chains.  I always pick at least one up when we travel.  If it has an interactive element it is even better. 

 

[Jac13]

I have been on the prowl for shopping bargains..

 

[tulosai]

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I have been on the prowl for shopping bargains..
Me too.  It is excessive and bad in my case though :X