The Secret Santa Discussion Thread - 2009

[weldrwomn]

I just went to the USPS website and ordered a free sample pack of the flat rate boxes. For the amount of shipping that I do, I should be set for the Holidays! Instead of paying for the boxes AND the shipping, now I will just be paying for the shipping.

 

[renovia]

I'm so glad to be a part of this again, I miss everyone.

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by Renovia

I'm so glad to be a part of this again, I miss everyone.

U were a blast to shop for last year!

Secret Santa time is my favorite part of the year haha!!!!

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

BTW how do you keep track of your budget for those who try to stick to one?

Last year I didn't...

This year things are tight since I'm in med school, so i'll have to be better about it! I've got a list of things i'm planning to get my SS and price ranges written down so I stay on track hopefully!

 

[natalie_ca]

Who are our Snoopers?

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

Who are our Snoopers?

katiemae1277, Pami, Miss Mew and CoolCat.

 

[wellingtoncats]

Originally Posted by gemlady

The first part of my SS gifts just arrived!

What did you get?

 

[nurseangel]

Originally Posted by WELDRWOMN

I just went to the USPS website and ordered a free sample pack of the flat rate boxes. For the amount of shipping that I do, I should be set for the Holidays! Instead of paying for the boxes AND the shipping, now I will just be paying for the shipping.

Thank you for the information! I just did the same thing. I'm not sure what size box I'll need; I ordered a gift online and it hasn't got here yet. I did a little shopping this weekend. This is so much fun!

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by gemlady

The first part of my SS gifts just arrived!

Originally Posted by WellingtonCats

What did you get?

I'm not tellin'...

 

[nurseangel]

I've never done this before, but I think my chances of figuring out who my SS is are slim to none.

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by nurseangel

I've never done this before, but I think my chances of figuring out who my SS is are slim to none.

There will be plenty of people willing to help you figure it out.

 

[-_aj_-]

i think i might to im a bit of a divvy at times and even though its obvious i still get it wrong

 

[nurseangel]

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

There will be plenty of people willing to help you figure it out.

Wonderful! That will be fun!

 

[crazyforinfo]

I went shopping today for pet toys ;-)

 

[duchess15]

I have more ideas now so I'm excited. I just need to get most of it before my dad has his surgery. I won't have much money once I start helping him with the bills.

I just need to buy "people gifts" now.

I love SS. I love buying for someone else!

I can't believe someone already got a gift! Yeah! You have to tell us!!

 

[momofmany]

I completed making the first of my SS gifts this afternoon, and started on another couple of gifts.

Of course I already hit the last Yankee Candle sale so I've already got that covered.......

 

[AbbysMom]

I think I am almost done shopping.

 

[monaxlisa]

Well I just put my flat rate box together and started putting stuff in it. I really need to get to town soon so I can buy supplies that I need to start making something!!

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by pushylady

"sneak buy"! yeah, I have to do that too. Mind you, I always try to balance it out by buying him something special too.

I like the way you think.

Last year I ended up spending way too much on my "Santee" (love that word, BTW!), and got the evil eye a time or two from my s/o. I just corrected the situation by 'sucking up' a little to him by spending a little extra on him, too. Works every time!

I haven't purchased anything yet for my Santee. but have my list pretty much planned out. I think he/she will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[russian blue]

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

I think I am almost done shopping.

OMG, you're absolutely crazy.

But I knew that before now anyways......