(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[Dayo Steph]

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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.

Vosges Chocolate would make a good local Chicago-y gift.  I have such a hard time resisting them. Om nom nom nom.   I used to work in the building next to the mall on Michigan Ave where they have their store. Danger Will Robinson!

 

[Jamie P]

Vosges Chocolate would make a good local Chicago-y gift.  I have such a hard time resisting them. Om nom nom nom.   I used to work in the building next to the mall on Michigan Ave where they have their store. Danger Will Robinson!

You should try Katherine Ann confections. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[elizabethrose]

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Vosges Chocolate would make a good local Chicago-y gift.  I have such a hard time resisting them. Om nom nom nom.   I used to work in the building next to the mall on Michigan Ave where they have their store. Danger Will Robinson!


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You should try Katherine Ann confections.

Ohh Vosges is in The Shops at North Bridge!  I work further west so I don't normally go that way.. unless.. I'm wandering way out of my way before going to Trader Joe's.. and the California Blue Line stop is not a place I'm generally at.. so Katherine Anne's is hard too!  However.. there is a Vosges near Armitage that I could do.. if only I could wrap up those doughnuts from Glazed & Infused- my guilty pleasure for real.

Edit- or Garrett's, or Sarah's Candies.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

If by some Midwest magic we get each other, you can send me a hot dog and some portillos and pizza and I'll send you a brat. Forget about make up!!!

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!:beer: Edit- I'll have to include something super Chicago-y in mine.  Like a hotdog :roflmao: .  Kidding.  Probably.

 

[Dayo Steph]

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Ohh Vosges is in The Shops at North Bridge!  I work further west so I don't normally go that way.. unless.. I'm wandering way out of my way before going to Trader Joe's.. and the California Blue Line stop is not a place I'm generally at.. so Katherine Anne's is hard too!  However.. there is a Vosges near Armitage that I could do.. if only I could wrap up those doughnuts from Glazed & Infused- my guilty pleasure for real.

Edit- or Garrett's, or Sarah's Candies.
I've never been to Katherine Anne's, where is it located?   I'm now in the food desert that is River North, up by the Chicago River. Blargh. I sooo miss working on Michigan Ave.  The Beaver donut truck visits the front of my building fairly frequently, so I'll get their donuts, but i've heard Glazed & Infused is awesome. 

 

[elizabethrose]

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If by some Midwest magic we get each other, you can send me a hot dog and some portillos and pizza and I'll send you a brat. Forget about make up!!!

Deal!  Hahaha

 

[elizabethrose]

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  I've never been to Katherine Anne's, where is it located?   I'm now in the food desert that is River North, up by the Chicago River. Blargh. I sooo miss working on Michigan Ave.  The Beaver donut truck visits the front of my building fairly frequently, so I'll get their donuts, but i've heard Glazed & Infused is awesome. 

Also never been to Katherine Anne's but it's at the California Blue Line Stop ish?  I've never heard of The Beaver, but I regularly stop my commute up north at Armitage to get Glazed & Infused because it is magical.  I really want one of those Gelato Doughnut things they're getting at.  Also, just feed me the vanilla bean doughnuts from G&I forever.  I'll be happy.

 

[Sakura83]

Aww, this is such a lovely idea and a great way to get to know someone from MUT! and I love giving secret santa gifts! I will definitely have to work on my posts to participate (school has been busy) but I don't think that will be much of a problem lol. Can't wait!

 

[Jamie P]

You can find Katherine Ann's at whole foods in their bakery section!

Ohh Vosges is in The Shops at North Bridge!  I work further west so I don't normally go that way.. unless.. I'm wandering way out of my way before going to Trader Joe's.. and the California Blue Line stop is not a place I'm generally at.. so Katherine Anne's is hard too!  However.. there is a Vosges near Armitage that I could do.. if only I could wrap up those doughnuts from Glazed & Infused- my guilty pleasure for real. Edit- or Garrett's, or Sarah's Candies.

 

[Sunflowercake]

JamieP, do you think that is Chicago only or might be able to be found in St. Louis? Have to check on that!

 

[bonita22]

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 wonderful! I'm glad you get to spend the holidays with your hubby.

 

[luckyme502]

I guess I could mail my SS a Virginia ham! Lol!

 

[slinka]

Gosh, what does Utah have?

Guess I can send my ss some honey and the book of Mormon, lol. (No offense if you're an LDS member...you guys are just everywhere here (And you know it!) )

 

[Tiffany27la]

We have tons of yummy stuff in Louisiana! But, last time I checked...gumbo, jambalaya & étouffée don't ship very well :/ Hmm... There's always Tony Chacere's!!

 

[chelsealady]

We have tons of yummy stuff in Louisiana! But, last time I checked...gumbo, jambalaya & étouffée don't ship very well :/ Hmm... There's always Tony Chacere's!!

Praline Pecans.

 

[cobainrls]

We have tons of yummy stuff in Louisiana! But, last time I checked...gumbo, jambalaya & étouffée don't ship very well :/ Hmm... There's always Tony Chacere's!![/quote I am from Mississippi living in Oklahoma. I miss all the yummy treats from home.

 

[Jamie P]

JamieP, do you think that is Chicago only or might be able to be found in St. Louis? Have to check on that!

I know she recently got contracts to sell her items on Nebraska, but not sure where else. She lives here, but ships I believe! We ordered like 80 boxes one year for my husbands companies holiday gifts so she gave us a private truffle and caramel tasting to choose what we wanted. Amazing

 

[Tiffany27la]

We have tons of yummy stuff in Louisiana! But, last time I checked...gumbo, jambalaya & étouffée don't ship very well :/ Hmm... There's always Tony Chacere's!!

YES! I always forget about pralines because I personally don't care for them, but I know lots of people who do!

 

[Last Contrast]

Hahah imagine opening a box of cosmetics and finding it a giant container of gumbo! I don't know why but that image is amusing me greatly this morning

 

[EmpressMelli]

We have tons of yummy stuff in Louisiana! But, last time I checked...gumbo, jambalaya & étouffée don't ship very well :/ Hmm... There's always Tony Chacere's!!

All of that sounds sooooo good. Lol.