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I know this is early to start thinking about this

Moms View Message Board: General Discussion: Archive October 2004: I know this is early to start thinking about this
By Jackie on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 04:21 pm:

Was wondering if anybody was interested in doing the secret santa/mom thing for the holiday season? I know I really enjoyed it the last several yrs..

By Amy~moderator on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 04:44 pm:

I am definitely.

By Tunnia on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 04:48 pm:

Count me in! I really enjoyed it last year and have made a wonderful new friend - jtsmom!

By Andi on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 04:51 pm:

I would love to do it again.

By Tonya on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 04:53 pm:

It depends on my finances but to be honest with you I want to just to get a littel enjoyment out of something. So count me in. I am crafty and can come up with allot of cute things for not allot of $$$.

It would make my day to get a gift in the mail.

By Emily7 on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:39 pm:

Same here if it were not to costly.

By Yjja123 on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:48 pm:

I am DEFINITELY In! I already started a box :)
Yvonne

By Kernkate on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:52 pm:

It has been a great idea in the past few years I have been here. Count me in.
And if it gets decided on I would love to help out in any way I could.

By Rayanne on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:54 pm:

I would love to do this. Count Me In:)

By Kathy on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 06:01 pm:

I'd like to do it too. I didn't take part last year, but I have the previous years it was done.

BTW, you said it was too early? A friend of mine wouldn't think so! He put up his Christmas tree last week!!!! I told him that he was sick!! ;))

By Mommyathome on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 07:18 pm:

Yes! I would like to do it again :) It was a lot of fun last year!

By Pinkie on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 07:19 pm:

"He put up his Christmas tree last week.." WHAT!??? It aint time for that yet! ROFL I thought some stores were bad for putting their Halloween stuff on CLEARANCE already. Oh well, I want in...INTO THE LIST for this if it's a go, and if it don't cost me an arm & leg 'cause I can't afford much, really. We try to have a nice Christmas for our 2 kids- but sometimes it's pretty slim :( I could get to know someone though, and that would be nice. I could give them something nice probably.

By Boxzgrl on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 07:20 pm:

Me, Me, Me!!! :)

By Kolbysmom on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 07:29 pm:

I would definately like to do it again!!

By Bea on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 08:48 pm:

I'll be glad to help again Jackie.

By Imamommyx4 on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 09:49 pm:

I'd love to do Secret Santas. It's always fun. But how do you do SS on the internet with people you don't know or anything about? Do you mail presents or what? How often? I want to do it, but I need to know how it works so that I don't wind up being the goofball that messes everything up. Thanks!

By Annie2 on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 09:58 pm:

Count me in! :)

By Rayanne on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 10:18 pm:

I'm with you Debbie. I'm not sure how this works either. I still want to do it though:):):):):).

By Happynerdmom on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 10:30 pm:

I'll do it! :)

By Bea on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:07 pm:

Your MomsView Username?

Your e-mail address ?

Your Name & Mailing Address?

Age?

SAHM, WAHM, or WOHM or STUDENT?---If WAHM or WOHM, kind of job you do?

Favorite Colors?

Other Favorites? Colors, styles, etc.?

Home Decor & Colors & Preferences?

Do you prefer to relax at home or be out & about? Try to explain why and what
you do for fun or relaxation.

Musical Likes, if any (jazz, classical, etc.)---and do you own a CD or cassette player ?

Book Likes (mystery, biography, etc)?

Do you collect anything?

Your shirt size?

Your Hobbies/Interests?

Wants/Ideas (need more towels? perfume?, etc.)

Things to Avoid (allergies, don't need more earrings, hate grape jelly?, etc.)


How much time will you have to keep in touch with your match?
1. A lot
2. Some or Little
3. Quite a bit!

Would you be willing to have more than one mom?

Would you be willing to ship internationally?

If you have participated in the Secret Santa Exchange before, please list those you sent gifts to.


Those who are interested in being part of the Secret Santa Gift Exchange fill out the questionnaire, and send it to one moderator. She matches each person with their recipient, and sends the questionnaire to each Secret Santa. The Secret Santa is expected to send notes, and clues leading up to the actual exchange. We agree upon “a ship no later than” date, and amount we’ll spend. Then we agree on an open date, and time and open our gifts while posting.

By Bea on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:09 pm:

How much do you want to spend?

Ship no later than????

Open gifts when????

By Cocoabutter on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:10 pm:

I was just going to ask what you guys do for "Secret Santa?" I would like to do it too!

By Imamommyx4 on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:27 pm:

Sounds like fun. I guessed you had it all figured out but it just wasn't in me to understand. Ready to go whenever you are.

By Theresa_Momma on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:34 pm:

I'm in too!

By Kernkate on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 09:31 am:

bump
BUMP

By Insaneusmcwife on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 10:19 am:

Count me in, this was so much fun last year!

By Mara on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 10:30 am:

Count me in! I didn't do it last year, but I did the year before! It's so much fun!!! :)

By Rayanne on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 10:50 am:

What moderator do we send them to?
When should we send them?

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 11:51 am:

Count me in.

By Palmbchprincess on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 01:14 pm:

I'm in, and will be more prepared this year than I was last time!!

By Mommyathome on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 01:35 pm:

Last year we sent them to Bea. (that worked out great, BTW)

$15.00 price limit is good with me....give or take.

Open gifts the second week of December. Or is that too close to Christmas? When did we open last year??

By Tonya on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 01:54 pm:

Last yr was great we had a menu set up strictly for anon posts for secret santa we did a $15 limit and also had the option to add more if we liked. We opened the like the 16th of the month and we started right around a little before thanksgiving with the emails.

By Yjja123 on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 03:01 pm:

I am so excited about this. I missed it last year but am going to do it this year for sure. It sounds like so much fun!

By Bea on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 05:47 pm:

Jackie, are you willing to pair up half of them?
If you are, those who want to join can send them all to me. I'll divide them, and send half to you. $15.00 is fine with me and Gifts need to be shipped NO LATER THAN November 28th Hand made gifts are fine????

By Jackie on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 05:56 pm:

yes Bea, I will pair up half of them.. Im so excited, I love this stuff. :)

By Bea on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 06:17 pm:

OK Here's the rules!!!!


Everyone who wishes to participate must fill out this questionnaire and send it to me. bvds1 @ verizon.net (no spaces) I'll be on a cruise until Halloween, so please hold them until then.


Your Moms View Username?

Your e-mail address ?

Your Name & Mailing Address?

Age?

SAHM, WAHM, or WOHM or STUDENT?---If WAHM or WOHM, kind of job you do?

Favorite Colors?

Other Favorites? Colors, styles, etc.?

Home Decor & Colors & Preferences?

Do you prefer to relax at home or be out & about? Try to explain why and what
you do for fun or relaxation.

Musical Likes, if any (jazz, classical, etc.)---and do you own a CD or cassette player ?

Book Likes (mystery, biography, etc)?

Do you collect anything?

Your shirt size?

Your Hobbies/Interests?

Wants/Ideas (need more towels? perfume?, etc.)

Things to Avoid (allergies, don't need more earrings, hate grape jelly?, etc.)


How much time will you have to keep in touch with your match?
1. A lot
2. Some or Little
3. Quite a bit!

Would you be willing to have more than one mom?

Would you be willing to ship internationally?

If you have participated in the Secret Santa Exchange before, please list those you sent gifts to.



Jackie and I will match folks up, and send you an email with a copy of your recipient's questionnaire. You then can post anonymous greetings and hints on Mom's View or send them by email.****

****You'll need to set up a bogus email address to do this.

On or before November 30th, you must ship your gift worth AT LEAST $15.00 to your recipient. We'll pick a day that is good for most of us to open gifts in tandem.

Have Fun

By Mommyathome on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 06:24 pm:

Thanks Bea :)
Maybe we should start a new thread with the info?
The title of this one doesn't really explain what it's about.
I'm so excited to participate again!

By Insaneusmcwife on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 07:03 pm:

OK I sent mine :)

By Nicosmom on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 07:34 pm:

I will try to be better prepared this year. I would love to participate.


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