The Secret Santa Discussion Thread - 2009

[nurseangel]

Two gifts I ordered online for my SS arrived today!

I hope my Santee likes them!

When can I send them? When can I send them? Oh, wait...my boxes from the post office aren't here yet.

 

[gemlady]

One more part of my recipient's gift arrived today!

Need to order one thing more and I think I am finished shopping and just have to make the rest of things.

 

[renovia]

I gotsome amazing stuff for my secret Santa. I hope they like it!!!!

 

[crazyforinfo]

If one was to bake cookies, when would one do so? Day before shipping?
How would one pack the cookies?

 

[trouts mom]

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

If one was to bake cookies, when would one do so? Day before shipping?
How would one pack the cookies?

One would send them to me

 

[snake_lady]

Originally Posted by nurseangel

Two gifts I ordered online for my SS arrived today!

I hope my Santee likes them!

When can I send them? When can I send them? Oh, wait...my boxes from the post office aren't here yet.

You can send them to me at any time

There is no such thing as too early

 

[snake_lady]

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

If one was to bake cookies, when would one do so? Day before shipping?
How would one pack the cookies?

One could always bake the cookies and freeze them...... then send em whenever you want.

 

[alleygirl]

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

If one was to bake cookies, when would one do so? Day before shipping?
How would one pack the cookies?

I don't have a preference, you can send them now if you like

 

[crazyforinfo]

You ladies are too funny!

 

[GoldyCat]

Never mind the shopping. I'm still busy thinking up ways to drive my Santee crazy.

 

[alleygirl]

Originally Posted by GoldyCat

Never mind the shopping. I'm still busy thinking up ways to drive my Santee crazy.

If its me, you won't have to try hard!

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

If one was to bake cookies, when would one do so? Day before shipping?
How would one pack the cookies?

Depends on the cookies. I sent cookies before that freeze well. I bake, let them cool and then put them in double freezer bags and then right into the freezer. When I am ready to send my package, I take them out at the last minute, put them in a tin, decorative bag or box and then send them on their way.

 

[capt_jordi]

good god how are you guys almost done shopping?! I cannot shop for Christmas until halloween is at least over! I've gotten some awesome ideas though! I wish there was a way to ship cheesecakes though...

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

Case in point: I always state my chocolate preference as high quality, but a strong preference for dark, and not white -- or words to that effect. If I get a variety, including dark, milk and white, I can eat it all, but one third doesn't really turn my crank. And the person I'm going to share this variety with is even less interested in anything other than dark, so you know what's going to be left for me: most of the milk and all of the white. Not quite what I had in mind.

You have to share your goodies too, Fran?

I agree with what you are saying. I always like to include certain brands, scents, etc. that I like if I think my recipient will like as well.

Another case in point, let's say my recipient likes potato chips as snacks - There are some snack foods from my area that aren't potato chips, but I will send some as I think my recipient will like them if they like chips.

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by capt_jordi

good god how are you guys almost done shopping?! I cannot shop for Christmas until halloween is at least over!

Well, I was prompted by a sale.

 

[alleygirl]

Originally Posted by gemlady

Well, I was prompted by a sale.

I'm prompted by... you never know when you'll get the rug pulled out from under you, so shop while you can

 

[nurseangel]

Originally Posted by capt_jordi

good god how are you guys almost done shopping?! I cannot shop for Christmas until halloween is at least over! I've gotten some awesome ideas though! I wish there was a way to ship cheesecakes though...

I was ready to shop before they even drew names. As it turns out, I'm very easily motivated to shop.

 

[-_aj_-]

Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

I'm prompted by... you never know when you'll get the rug pulled out from under you, so shop while you can

tell me about it, im glad ive got most of mine in as im losing my home and having to move back to my parents for about a year c'est la vie, a very wise woman today told me to see the positives and i am doing

so i got secret santa to take my mind off everything and tcs love you guys

anyway i grabbed a couple more things last night to hehe

 

[pushylady]

I am always ready to receive cookies! In case anyone was wondering...or maybe you need a test Santee?

Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

You gotta check out this stuff

I love their list of scents! http://www.grumpygirlcandles.com/ind...?page=smellies

love those names!

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

Case in point: I always state my chocolate preference as high quality, but a strong preference for dark, and not white -- or words to that effect. If I get a variety, including dark, milk and white, I can eat it all, but one third doesn't really turn my crank. And the person I'm going to share this variety with is even less interested in anything other than dark, so you know what's going to be left for me: most of the milk and all of the white. Not quite what I had in mind.

In other words, SEND FRAN DARK CHOCOLATE. THAT'S DARK CHOCOLATE. DARK. NOT WHITE. NOT MILK, BUT DARK. OK?

Fran you're just too subtle dear!

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by pushylady

I am always ready to receive cookies! In case anyone was wondering...or maybe you need a test Santee?

love those names!

In other words, SEND FRAN DARK CHOCOLATE. THAT'S DARK CHOCOLATE. DARK. NOT WHITE. NOT MILK, BUT DARK. OK?

Fran you're just too subtle dear!

...and it better not be Hersheys.