Secret Santa Hints Thread - 2014

[MoochNNoodles]

If you need help with what to buy once getting your name and seeing the hints, you can post more questions here. If the person you are buying for does not answer the questions, you can PM one of our snooping santas to ask them to post. The snoopers are here to help you.  For those of you that don't have the time to answer all at once, the questions are broken up into categories so it will be easier to answer sections at a time.

Snooping Santas: 
GemsGem

FhiCat

tulosai

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food?
Favorite types of chocolate?
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?
Do you like flavored coffee or tea?
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)?
Do you like to cook and/or bake?
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like?

PERSONAL CARE

Favorite scents for lotions?
Do you paint your nails? What tones?
Do you prefer bath or shower products?
What scents do you like best?
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.?
What's your favorite perfume or body spray?


GENERAL


What is your favorite color?
Any colors that you don't like?
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones?
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include?
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds
Do you like homemade gifts?
Do you live in a house or an apartment??
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy?
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts?
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS?
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils?



DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen
Living area
Bathrooms
bedrooms
what is your decorating style?
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Do any of your rooms have special themes?
Do you burn candles?
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter?
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present?
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)?

HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?!
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches?
Do you collect anything?
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies:
Music:
Books:

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player?
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading?
Are you into crafts? What kinds?

CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal?
Do you like jewelry? What kinds?
What size shirt do you wear?
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses?
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift?
What is your shoe/sock size?


PETS

How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided?
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...)
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind?
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs?
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle?

 

[nebula]

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food?
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk or Milk with Almond
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Tea & Hot Cocoa- Not Coffee

Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? COCONUT

GENERAL


What is your favorite color? PURPLE
Any colors that you don't like? YELLOW
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? muted
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? A flag
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? No scents please
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds - 29
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Fuzzy blankets
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Doesn't matter
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? jewelry or clothing
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Whatever I am told
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes



DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen Red White & Blue
Living area Brown & black
Bathrooms Lime green & Pink butteflies
bedrooms- Beach theme light brown & blue
what is your decorating style?
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Do any of your rooms have special themes?
Do you burn candles? yes
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? I do - it doesnt matter.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? not really, unless it is in blue or silver
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? blue & silver
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? yes purple

HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?! Sticker Collecting
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? No
Do you collect anything? Wall Crosses, Stickers, and polished rocks
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: COmedy
Musi: Soft rock, Cont Christian or Praise & Worship
Books: None........

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yes
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Cat
Are you into crafts? What kinds? No

No clothing please


PETS

1  cat, Xena- Russian Blue

She loves anything with feathers or bells, catnip and cuddles.

She is 6 months old

Here is my current cross wall, in case that is a thought not to get duplicates

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• nebula
• Sep 17, 2014

She wears a collar but she just got a new collar and tags, so not neccesary!

 

[sivyaleah]

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food?  EVERYTHING LOL

Favorite types of chocolate?  DARK

Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?COFFEE

Do you like flavored coffee or tea?NO

Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?SALTY, CHIPS, NUTS, ALL KIND

Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?NOPE

Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? YES!

What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?  GINGERSNAPS ARE A FAVORITE.  ANYTHING EXCEPT OATMEAL COOKIES.  

Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)?  NOT A FAN OF MINT OR LICORICE.

Do you like to cook and/or bake?  I DO.

Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like?  ABSOLUTELY.  ANY ARE OK, I HAVEN'T BOUGHT ONE IN AGES.  

PERSONAL CARE

Favorite scents for lotions? VANILLA OR LAVENDER

Do you paint your nails? What tones?  NO

Do you prefer bath or shower products? SHOWER

What scents do you like best? VANILLA OR LAVENDER

Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.?  NO

What's your favorite perfume or body spray? STUFF THAT IS TOO EXPENSIVE LOL.  SO WOULD PREFER NONE. 


GENERAL


What is your favorite color? BLACK, BRIGHT GREEN (CHARTRUSE), ORANGE

Any colors that you don't like? YELLOW

Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? MUTED

If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include?  SOMETHING SIGNIFYING THEIR HOME COUNTRY, COULD BE FOOD, OR CRAFT.  

Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? NO

How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds.  I'M 55 

Do you like homemade gifts? SURE

Do you live in a house or an apartment?? HOUSE

What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? I'M ACTUALLY HAVING TROUBLE ANSWERING THIS, SO OK TO USE THEIR IMAGINATION

Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? YES

Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? CLOTHING OF ANY KIND.  OK, MAYBE SOCKS OR A SCARF.  I'M A HARD FIT.

Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?  RIGHT AWAY BEING I DON'T CELEBRATE XMAS PER SE

Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? NO



DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?  

Kitchen DUSTY ROSE, SLATE BLUE

Living area NAVY, RED, BROWN

Bathrooms MAIN BATH IS PINK/BLACK - UGH NEEDS REMODELING.  THE OTHER REALLY HAS NO SPECIFIC COLOR THEME YET.

bedrooms BLUE, TAN, BRIGHT GREEN

what is your decorating style? ECLECTIC, PERHAPS LEANING TOWARDS TRADITIONAL

Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?  PRINTS, I LIKE FLORAL, NATURE.

Do any of your rooms have special themes? NO

Do you burn candles? YES

Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter?  WE DO NOT DECORATE

Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? NO, SEE ABOVE

Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?  NO SEE ABOVE

Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? YES, ANY COLOR WOULD BE OK EXCEPT BLACK OR WHITE BECAUSE WE HAVE THOSE ALREADY.

HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?! PHOTOGRAPHY, GARDENING (ROSES SPECIFICALLY), COOKING

Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? NO

Do you collect anything? MINIATURE CERAMIC POTS

We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
 

Movies: ALL TYPES

Music:  ALTERNATIVE.

Books:  I DON'T READ MUCH ANYMORE DUE TO EYESTRAIN, I START FALLING ASLEEP LOL

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? YES

If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? NO

What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? COOKING MAGAZINES

Are you into crafts? What kinds? NO

CLOTHING/ JEWELRY  Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? YES, BUT I CAN ONLY WEAR GOLD OR PLATINUM SO THIS IS OUT

Do you like jewelry? What kinds?  NOT INTO COSTUME JEWELRY.  ONLY WEAR CLASSIC PIECES.

What size shirt do you wear?  NO SHIRTS PLEASE

Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? NO SHIRTS PLEASE

Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? NO SHIRTS PLEASE

Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? SURE

What is your shoe/sock size? SHOE SIZE 7, SO REGULAR SIZED SOCKS FOR WOMAN WILL FIT.


PETS

How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!  WE HAVE 2 CATS.  COCOABEAN IS ABOUT 4-5 YEARS OLD.  CASPER, IS 14.  THEY LOVE FREEZE DRIED TREATS, WAND TYPE TOYS, CRINKLY SOUNDING THINGS. FEATHER TOYS, AND LITTLE SPARKLE BALLS, ALTHOUGH CASPER IS DIFFICULT TO GET MOVING NOW LOL.

Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? NO

Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) NO

Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? YES, FROM SWEET PICKLE.  I WOULDN'T SWAP THEM OUT, HOWEVER, MAYBE A BOWTIE COULD BE ADDED

What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? ALL KINDS, FURMINATOR, REGULAR GROOMING COMB, SLICKER BRUSH, ETC.

Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle?  CATNIP FOR SURE BUT WE STILL HAVE ALOT OF IT

 

[pinkdagger]

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food? Chocolates, candies, treats~

Favorite types of chocolate? Anything except for cherry cordials, really.

Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Love tea, love hot chocolate (white hot chocolate is my favourite "seasonal" beverage), and my boyfriend drinks coffee so none would be wasted here!

Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Boyfriend loves flavoured coffees, I love flavoured teas. The only tea I don't like is rooibos.

Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? We'll eat anything!

Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No allergies.

Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? I would be more hesitant to trust that they made it through transit without going stale, so generally no.

What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? No preference.

Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? No.

Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes.

Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? No.

PERSONAL CARE

Favorite scents for lotions? Unscented please!

Do you paint your nails? What tones? No.

Do you prefer bath or shower products? Shower gels and body washes are good - these can be scented.

What scents do you like best? Fruity scents.

Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? No.

What's your favorite perfume or body spray? None.

GENERAL

What is your favorite color? Pink.

Any colors that you don't like? Nope.

Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Pastels.

If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Something special that represents that country - food, postcards, pictures, etc. Anything!

How old are you? 24

Do you like homemade gifts? Yes

Do you live in a house or an apartment?? Apartment

What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Hmm, nothing specific.

Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Doesn't matter

Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Clothes (unless they're part of memorabilia listed below), hats.

Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I would want to right away!

Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes. If pencils, "art" pencils preferred (4B, 6B).

DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Every room is white and beige. We rent, but white and beige go with everything.

what is your decorating style? No particular style.

Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours.

Do any of your rooms have special themes? No.

Do you burn candles? No.

Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? No.

Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? No, we don't have a tree or anywhere to put them.

Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? No.

Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes! Any colours or patterns welcome.

HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?! Digital art.

Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Boyfriend loves 3D sudoku.

Do you collect anything? Married with Children (I already have a NO MA'AM shirt), Sailor Moon, Chobits, Whose Line, and Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende memorabilia like posters, t-shirts, keychains.

We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books! Not a movie person, music tastes are very eclectic, and favourite books are documentary-style or biography style often surrounding animals or individuals with wisdom (think Tuesdays with Morrie).

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yes, an old iPod Touch 4th Gen.

If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No.

What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? None.

Are you into crafts? What kinds? None.

CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? No piercings.

Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Necklaces are fine. I like rings too, but I don't know my ring size.

What size shirt do you wear? Women's medium, men's/unisex small.

Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts.

Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Just the memorabilia themes above.

Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure!

What is your shoe/sock size? 7.

PETS

How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 2 cats, 3 birds. Cats love wands, treat balls, straws. Safe bird toys are hard to shop for, so don't worry about them.

Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No allergies, but we have tons of Temptations treats so avoiding those would be preferred.

Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Feathers.

Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No.

What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? We have a brush like this.

Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? We have only tried catnip, but they like it. Would be open to trying the others if we receive them.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food? The edible kind. 

  Italian, Greek, Mexican, some Indian (exploring that)...really anything as long as it's not TOO spicy or sweet and sour.
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk or Dark; I'm not a huge fan of white, but I do enjoy it from time to time, it's just my least favorite. 
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?  All of the above.   
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Yes! The only tea I've had and not liked was a "gingerbread" tea.  it was WAY too strong. Even the scent gave me a headache.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet but sometimes salty.  There isn't much I don't like and I'll try almost anything once (except bugs and that sort of thing...)
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? I am allergic to kiwi and avocados.  DD has a mild peanut allergy.  I still eat peanut things; I just need to know if something has or might have peanut in it so I can be careful around her. 
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?  Yes  
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?  Any!
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)?   Nothing I can think of.
Do you like to cook and/or bake?  I love to do both; I just don't have the time I used to.
Do you like cookbooks? If  so, are there any in particular you would like?  Yes; crockpot books are always fun.  I usually look things up online based on the cuisine or food that is on my mind.  For example, cheese and broccoli/spinnach, sausage, or sweet potatoes and then I see what I can come up with based on that.  I do use my crock pot a lot; sometimes twice a week but usually at least once.

PERSONAL CARE

Favorite scents for lotions?  Lilac or feminine musky scents (like Japanese Cheery Blossom or Moonlght Path from Bath & Body works).  I also like honeysuckle and some tropical scents.
Do you paint your nails? What tones?  I mostly paint my toes these days. But I LOVE buying nail polish. I also paint my DD's toes a lot.  it's one of our things to do together. I also like adding nail art to hers with decals or little kits with confetti like things and stickers.  
Do you prefer bath or shower products?  Shower; I rarely have time for baths.
What scents do you like best?  The same as for lotions.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.?  Hair ties mostly.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? The same as lotions.


GENERAL


What is your favorite color?  Lilac purple or dark red
Any colors that you don't like?  I'm not huge on neon colors (although I'd use them in nail polish on my toes) or bright yellow/oranges.  
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Earth and jewel tones are my favs, then pastels. I'm on a "berry" kick right now. That purplish pink berry color!
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include?   I collect coins from other countries so that would be neat.  I also like to look at things like travel brochures/magazines and even newspapers to see what the area is like (even if I can't read the language; it's interesting.)  Even travel brochures or local info from places in the US are neat to look at.  I'd love to know more about your home town!
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?  I'm not a fan of rose-soap type scents but anything else is good!   
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds  I'm 30somethingish
Do you like homemade gifts?   Yes!
Do you live in a house or an apartment??  House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy?  Comfy blankets, good books (see below), hot drinks in the winter, a kitty in my lap (of course).
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts?  It doesn't matter.  I don't go "all out" with cat things; but I have them.  I wouldn't wear a cat-themed shirt but I would say a rescue organization's shirt.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS?  Not that I can think of?  We don't "do" santa with our kids; but I have a few santa decorations.  Our Faith is important to us so that is a factor in what I decorate with. I guess for an example; the Chinese Lucky Cat is a cat thing; but not something I would decorate with.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?  Usually right away!  Or as soon as I get the kids in bed so I can enjoy them without being disturbed.  Mooch and Noodles won't usually come help if the kids are there either.
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils?  I love them. Maybe too much. 

DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?  

Kitchen   Dark purple and tan with some darker sage green accents and ivory accents.  And copper!
Living area Sage and tan with chocolate and ivory accents
Bathrooms Master bath has purple roses on a french gray shower curtain. Other bath has tan with chocolate and turquoise/aqua accents.
bedrooms Master is a muted blue/bluegreen with tan.  DD's is raspberry pink and chocolate brown. DS is green, blue, tan and orange.
what is your decorating style?  Elegant country
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? I like a mixture.  But not anything ultra modern or overly floral either.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Not really.  I'm slowly changing things up.
Do you burn candles?  Not often.  I'll use a scentsy warmer before I light a flame.
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? No Santa; I decorate with snowmen, moose and some religious ones.  I do up the whole house though and I collect Hallmark Ornaments. I also like snowflake and castle decorations.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Sure!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Dark red and gold are favs but I also have some blue and silver things I'll use in different areas.  Our tree is a mixture of everything!
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? I always have a few soft blankets on the couch!   The colors would be anything that matches that room unless it's a holiday blanket or something like that.

HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?!  Anything crafty!  I'll paint on occasion.  I love taking pictures and baking.  I just don't have time for these things like I'd like.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Yes; but sudoku is not my friend!  I tried!  Word puzzles of any sort suit me better.
Do you collect anything?  Coins from foreign countries.  
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Clean chick flicks! lol  White Christmas is my all time favorite movie!
Music: Anything Christian or country (modern country I guess)
Books: Clean romance-historical or modern, some mystery but nothing gory or graphic.

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Ipod
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No problem at all!
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Home design, gardening, parenting, some cooking
Are you into crafts? What kinds? I dabble in a little bit of a lot.  Painting, sewing (not my best skill, needs practice!), floral arranging...  It really depends on what strikes my fancy at the moment!

CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal?  Yes.  I seem to only be able to wear yellow gold without breaking out anymore.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Yes.  I like anything but no chunky necklaces.  They don't "do" anything for me.
What size shirt do you wear? XL or 1X depending on the shirt.
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? tshirts and hoodies are favs.  I'm way too hard to shop for for anything "dressier" than that!
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?  Solid or just something that won't make me look heavier. 

Do you like to receive specialty socks as a gift?  Yes!  I love socks!
What is your shoe/sock size? 10 1/2 in womens...  I should be taller than I am...


PETS

How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!  Mooch and Noodles only.  They only eat fish flavored treats that are either soft or fish flakes.  Mooch loves milk rings and mice.  Noodles loves crinkle/mylar balls and some mice.  Both love catnip!
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided?   Nope; Noodles has had issues with over grooming over the summer but we haven't determined why yet (if it's an allergy).
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...)  Noodles will eat string and mooch will eat the tails off her mice.  I just remove the tails and keep anything on a string for supervised play time.  Noodles goes nuts for that sort of toy.  Feathers get supervised too!
 Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind?  Both wear safety collars.  I like to change them out from time to time (and for Christmas) as long as it's a safety colar that opens relatively easily. 
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs?  We mostly use the Furminator on them.  Neither really love to be brushed.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle?  They like catnip.  We've never tried anything else.

 

[GoldyCat]

Okay, I found last year's list. Just needed to add a little for my newest kitten.

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food? Not picky. I’ll eat almost anything as long as it doesn't have cilantro in it.
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk chocolate, the lighter the better. I also prefer to have nuts or caramel or something in the chocolate.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Tea or hot chocolate
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Yes, but not too much cinnamon.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Both, depending on my mood.
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Definitely, if it comes from a TCS member.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Anything with nuts or chocolate---or nuts and chocolate. I do like walnuts or almonds better than peanuts.
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Cilantro
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes
Do you like cookbooks? Yes If so, are there any in particular you would like? I already have too many


PERSONAL CARE

Favorite scents for lotions? Unscented (allergies)
Do you paint your nails? Occasionally What tones? Usually pearlescent or glitter in pastel colors like blue or lavender
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Shower
What scents do you like best? Don’t use scents
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Yes. I have very long hair and like to try different styles
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Don’t use perfume


GENERAL


What is your favorite color? Blue/turquoise/teal. Also any shade of green.
Any colors that you don't like? PINK! I don’t care much for red, either, but it’s okay if there are small bits mixed in with other colors.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Earth tones or jewel tones, not so much pastels
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Something unique to their part of the world
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Any strong floral scents
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 60's
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Cats. Oh wait, I already have those. Okay, non-cat things: books, classical music or sounds of nature.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Doesn’t matter
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? No
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Depends. If I’m not going to be with family for Christmas I’ll probably wait to open my SS gifts.
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes, they keep disappearing---especially the pencils. :scratch:



DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen Dark wood cabinets. Dish towels, curtains, etc. are maroon and cream
Living area Brown/bronze/copper with blue & blue/gray accents
Bathrooms Lavender & pale green
bedrooms blue/green/lavender or cream/burgundy depending on which quilt or comforter I’m using
what is your decorating style? eclectic
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids or prints with country/nature scenes
Do any of your rooms have special themes? No
Do you burn candles? Not since I got cats
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Christian. No santa claus please.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yes, if it’s unique
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? No
Do you like throws/blankets? Yes What color(s)? Earth tones or blue/green range


HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?! Reading, cooking, photography, gardening, knitting (who has time for hobbies?)
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Like sudoku and word puzzles, but not necessarily word search. Also like jigsaw puzzles (so do the cats, they keep snitching the pieces)
Do you collect anything? Tea cups
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Rarely watch
Music: Classical, Celtic, smooth jazz
Books: SciFi/Fantasy, romance, mystery, biography, almost anything except horror and vampires

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? No
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Used books are great as long as all the pages are there
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Mostly professional magazines. Smithsonian is good when I have time.
Are you into crafts? Some What kinds? Knitting, crochet, embroidery

CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? No
Do you like jewelry? Yes What kinds? Matching earrings and necklace, prefer choker type necklace.
What size shirt do you wear? 4 or 6, depending on the style and brand
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? Blouses
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colors or large prints, not anything really busy. I prefer geometric patterns or paisley prints
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? No
What is your shoe/sock size?


PETS

How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 8 cats: Shareena, Miss Patchwillow, Goldy, Iris, Cali, Merlin, Hercules, Gandalf the Mostly White. They mostly play with the little glitter balls, hair elastics, and laser pointers. Other toys end up in a black hole somewhere.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? I don’t give them anything with dyes or artificial coloring. Merlin is the only one who likes treats. He goes crazy over the Petrodex dental treats (which he doesn’t need any more because he has no teeth) and freeze-dried chicken or beef. Gandalf, the newest addition, eats anything and everything.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) No
Do your kitties wear collars? No If so what kind?
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Furminator
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Most of them don’t seem to care about catnip (Shareena is a mean drunk so she doesn’t get catnip any more). Haven’t tried the others. They do go crazy over peppermint.

 

[GoldyCat]

Bumping this up. We must have more than 5 people signed up for Secret Santa.

 

[jennyr]

FOOD

What are your favorite types of food?

Almost anything, sweet and savoury. Not overkeen on popcorn or marshmallow or turkish delight. ALso I don't like coffee flavoured things.

Favorite types of chocolate?

Again, I love it all. Specially combined with nuts, and white chocolate is the Best!

Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?

I am a tea drinker, but also love hot chocolate. I rarely drink coffee


Do you like flavored coffee or tea?

I prefer natural flavours - herbal teas are OK, but I prefer ordinary black teas.

Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?

Either, bearing in mind the above. Love anything with nuts

Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?

Fortunately none

Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?

From a standing TCS member, yes

What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?

Chocolate, nuts and cinnamon are my favourite flavours

Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)?

Not really

Do you like to cook and/or bake?

I love cooking and baking - I make a cake at least once a week, also my own bread.

Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like?

I have a large collection but there is always room for one more, especially a local one.

PERSONAL CARE

Favorite scents for lotions?

citrus or cinnamon - not so keen on florals

Do you paint your nails? What tones?

No, never have

Do you prefer bath or shower products?

Both

What scents do you like best?

Again, citrussy ones

Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.?

No, I have short hair

What's your favorite perfume or body spray?

Ma griffe

GENERAL


What is your favorite color?

purple, pale green or lemon

Any colors that you don't like?

brown, grey

Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones?

To wear, bright colours. As decor, muted.

If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include?

ANything local

Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?

No

How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds

I was 70 in September but I feel 40!

Do you like homemade gifts?

Yes. I do crafts and I like to see what others make

Do you live in a house or an apartment??

A converted barn

Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts?

I love them!

Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS?

Scarves - I have a drawerful that I rarely use

Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?

I will TRY to wait

Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils?


Yes to all


DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?

It is all painted pale yellow
Kitchen
Living area
Bathrooms
bedrooms

what is your decorating style?

traditional and comfortable and cat-friendly

Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?

Mostly solid colour, though I do have patterned cushions

Do any of your rooms have special themes?

No

Do you burn candles?

Not often - too dangerous

Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter?

I use both and have thousands of ornaments so I can pick a theme/colour each year. I have collected them all my life.

Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present?

Yes, with local theme

Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?

It varies

Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)?

Yes, I use them all the time

HOBBIES, ETC.

What are your hobbies?!

Sewing, patchwork, gardening, reading, horse-riding

Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches?

Not much

Do you collect anything?

Little boxes in different styles from all over the world. I have a cabinet full


Movies: classics
Music: opera
Books: history,m especially interesting local histories

Do you have an IPod or MP3 player?

No

If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?

No

What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading?

I don't often buy magazines

Are you into crafts? What kinds?

Patchwork, quilting, making Christmas ornaments and wreaths

CLOTHING/ JEWELRY

Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal?

I gave up earrings.

Do you like jewelry? What kinds?

Rarely wear it these days for hte rural life I lead.

What size shirt do you wear?

LArge

Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses?

I have all of them

Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?

Solid colours or checks

Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift?

Love socks, cannot have too many

What is your shoe/sock size?

European 39


PETS

How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!

11 cats - all love catnip and treat balls.
1 dog - she is not really into treats, but loves balls
3 ponies and 1 horse - all love dried fruit
1 goat - she eats anything and is very affectionate

Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided?

No allergies

Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...)

So - some like feathers, others leave them alone

Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind?

All have breakaway or elastic collars

What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs?

A variety - all like furminator

Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle?

Catnip goes down a treat!