The Secret Santa Discussion Thread

[kluchetta]

Originally Posted by KittKatt

That's a crafty idea. I like it!

It gives ME a clue as to what I can do, b/c I'm not always very good at being "sneaky".

Well, that blows my budget! There's no way I'm gonna be able to stick to only $25.00 - not with what I have in mind.

Uh yeah, I never keep to mine, LOL.

 

[mews2much]

I have a idea what I will be getting my ss.
Do we put our real addys on the box and let them know who they got when we send the gifts?

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by mews2much

I have a idea what I will be getting my ss.
Do we put our real addys on the box and let them know who they got when we send the gifts?

This is my first time participating so I'm not sure of all the details, but I don't think you have to let your recipient know who you are - not unless you want them to know. From what I gather, you can give them hints of your identity...

I personally would want to know who my SS is, so I can thank them properly!

 

[monaxlisa]

I want to send mine nowwwww!!!!

...

 

[alleygirl]

Generally everyone lets their recipient know who they are (either in the package, or after it arrives), its just that some will keep you guessing for a little while first! I think most put their real name and address on the package, but that doesn't help if you only know someone's tcs username!

It just depends on how sneaky you want to be

 

[laureen227]

just ordered my last thing... except for food items, of course! those will be purchased or made just before mailing.

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by laureen227

just ordered my last thing... except for food items, of course! those will be purchased or made just before mailing.

Geez - I'm just getting started!

I had to wait till payday before making any purchases. But I ordered some stuff today.

Thankfully there's such a thing as online shopping, b/c I don't get out much anymore.

And I know my s/o won't want to be dragged along while I do the shopping!

Besides, you find better stuff online anyway.

I can't wait to send the stuff out!

 

[alleygirl]

I have purchased everything but the chocolate!

Still waiting for one thing to arrive, and then I need to finish the one thing I am making

Once its all done, I'll start wrapping things up and looking for a box to fit it all!

 

[monaxlisa]

I finished my wrapping yesterday

(and have a box that it fits in!)

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

I have purchased everything but the chocolate!

Still waiting for one thing to arrive, and then I need to finish the one thing I am making

Once its all done, I'll start wrapping things up and looking for a box to fit it all!

And get the good chocolate!

 

[alleygirl]

Originally Posted by gemlady

And get the good chocolate!

Is there any other kind?

I have definitely become a chocolate snob and only eat the cheap stuff when I'm desperate!

 

[mews2much]

They will know its me as soon as they see Modesto.
I do want to know who mine ss when I get the package so I can thank them. This is my first time doing it in this group but I have done it in other groups.

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

Is there any other kind?

I have definitely become a chocolate snob and only eat the cheap stuff when I'm desperate!

After eating some cheap chocolate, I don't even go near it anymore. It's a pity I have Lindt tastes on a Hershey budget.

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by mews2much

They will know its me as soon as they see Modesto.
I do want to know who mine ss when I get the package so I can thank them. This is my first time doing it in this group but I have done it in other groups.

There will be a thread for posting when you get your package. If you need help with any clues, others will be glad to help you.

Maybe.

 

[KittenKrazy]

Originally Posted by MonaxLisa

I want to send mine nowwwww!!!!

...

Well....if you're my SS, you could go ahead and send it......I won't mind!

 

[katachtig]

I'm just starting the whole process though I know what I'm getting. The first year I had to send out the country and I was so nervous of getting it there on time, it went a month early and got there in a week. My poor recipient got hers really early.

When shipping out of the country, there's not much to hide since the customs forms need to be pretty complete or the package gets stuck in customs for a long, long time depending on the country.

 

[AbbysMom]

It's been a little while so....

Just a reminder:

If at any point you realize you will not be able to honor your SS commitment, please let either myself, Chester&Piper or clixpix know. It's better for everyone that we find out sooner rather than later.


Thanks.

 

[royalenchntrss]

Originally Posted by KittenKrazy

Well....if you're my SS, you could go ahead and send it......I won't mind!

I AGREE! Ive had a bad day so I could do with presents.. lol

 

[mews2much]

I have not bought anything yet but I have some of ideas what I will get for my ss.

 

[AbbysMom]

Last year the first gift was received at the end of September, so this year's first gift won't be quite as early.

I have an idea on who is getting the first early gift.