Hobbies/interests? spinning, running, sewing, going out to watch football games (go pack go!), baking
Things you love? coffee, fancy chocolate, workout clothes, running swag, wine, , the Green Bay Packers, earrings, fun make up/nail polish, pimping my dog out on Instagram
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Candles.
Favorite thing about Christmas? hanging out with family, Hot boozy drinks, lights every where
Any other information? The link to my blog is in my signature. I guess there's information there
Hobbies/interests? I workout and I have recently been going to yoga, which I LOVE. Helps center me and balances me out.
Things you love? Make up!! I am a make up whore lately. I have been going to Starbucks before my classes Office supplies. LOVE pens of any kind. Oh and notebooks.
Homemade goodies-cookies, brownies, etc.
Picture frames. Since my husband and I travel more, I love to capture our adventures in pictures.
Gift cards. People may poo poo on them but Travel sized anything. I do need a travel sized comb and brush.
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? nail polish. I could take it or leave it. Not a fan of hard candies or chews. Licorice too.
Favorite thing about Christmas? FOOD! DH and I have a tradition of eating cinnamon rolls and enjoy mimosas while we exchange gifts before the chaos ensues with our families
Any other information? I love anything homemade. Food, scarves, mittens, etc. Getting homemade things just makes the gift that more special.
Post by sarapocalypse on Nov 14, 2014 13:59:53 GMT -5
Hobbies/interests? Beer (drinking it and brewing it), wine, going out to eat, sci-fi/nerdy things
Things you love? Doctor Who, beer/wine, tea/coffee, cute things, nerdy things
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Candles, chocolate EDIT- Also adding make-up/nail polish since I typically don't wear any
Favorite thing about Christmas? Time to relax, the joy surrounding the holidays, traditions
Any other information? I don't have kids or pets. Can't think of much else! I'm pretty easy to please and enjoy getting gifts/surprises no matter what it is. Feel free to ask anything else on Elfster.
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Makeup, soaps or lotions.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Spending time with family, cooking, entertaining.
Any other information? I am having a very hard time thinking of things I need or want this year. I have lots of ideas of things for the kid and H but not none for me. I do have an Amazon wish list with books I want to read although I haven't picked up a book to read since the junior moved in a month ago.
Post by changedname on Nov 14, 2014 15:32:34 GMT -5
Hobbies/interests? running, reading, drinking tea
Things you love? tea, books (any kind except scifi)
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? I don't drink coffee.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything - music, food, treats, cheesy movies
Any other information?
I am creating a wishlist on amazon.ca for you. I'm in Canada and shipping is expensive but amazon.ca still offers free shipping with $25 so I thought that might be a MM option. I'll link the wishlist on elfster.
Hobbies/interests? yoga, my greyhound, knitting, travel, food,/cooking. wine, and craft beer
Things you love? See above, also naps, long baths, old movies,really good chocolate, anything cozy, old timey glass ornaments, pop corn
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Candles, scented things, mugs, things that collect dust, books, coffee
Favorite thing about Christmas? Decorating the tree, fancy hot chocolate and walking around town to look at the lights and decorations, carols and readings at the local university
Any other information? I love unique local/handmade things
Things you love? Reading, cute stationary, fun statement necklaces, coffee, Payless penis flats, and afternoons spent perusing World Market and TJMaxx/Homegoods
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Really the only thing would be nail polish or nail spa treatment kind of things. I'm a lifelong biter, so that whole experience is lost on me.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Elf on the Shelf! j/k I love that it's a time where so many people think of others' needs before their own. I also enjoy finding the perfect gift, enjoying great food and drinks, and talking smack with my family about the Scrabble game that we always play around midnight on Xmas eve.
Any other information? I'm pregnant with baby #2, favorite colors: red, purple, green, and just know that anything I put on my wishlist was meant to be more of a guide. Feel free to branch out on your own (or not if that's not your style, lol.)
Hobbies/interests? Running, working out/fitness, trying to get into yoga, traveling, hiking, being outdoors
Things you love? I love cute coffee mugs, cute necklaces and bracelets, candles, fuzzy socks and blankets (I think my dogs love them more than I do..), wine, GBCN'ing
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? I am not a big makeup/lotion person because of allergies but enjoy nailpolish. Chocolate/sweets as I am really trying to watch what I eat. I don't cook.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Decorating the house and the smell of a real tree
Any other information? Favorite colors: greens and blues
Post by Chuppathingy on Nov 14, 2014 21:55:39 GMT -5
Hobbies/interests?
Things you love? Graphic novels (as in comic book style), games, anime/manga, suduko, organizing stuff, little nifty gadget type things, I collect unique coffee cups
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? I have severe food allergies which prevent me from enjoying a lot of prepackaged foods and most chocolate/candy. Anything related to television would be lost on me.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Christmas lights, and watching DD open presents.
Any other information? My favorite color is green. My biggest hobby is refinishing furniture.
Post by jerseyjaybird on Nov 14, 2014 21:57:54 GMT -5
Hobbies/interests? reading, traveling (though it's more of the armchair variety these days), gardening, canning, cooking, baking
Things you love? my dogs, horses, mountains, words, wine, coffee, chocolate, snow, New England, Scandinavia, entertaining, sampling new products, reindeer
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? I'm Jewish, so no Christmas stuff, please! (I do put up/out winter decor items, just not Christmas stuff); I'm vegetarian, so no SPAM or beef jerky!; I wouldn't be totally excited about a gift card, unless it was to a store I'd never heard of and got to discover
Favorite thing about Christmas? cold weather, coziness, mulled wine
Any other information? I would love to try something special to your region/hometown (or not . . . I'm the easiest-going person in the world)
Things you love? Finding new and used Cookbooks. Fun spices (Teeny Tiny Spice Co.) Fun kitchen gadgets. Wine. Red curry soup. Peanut butter. Board games.
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Jewelry, make-up
Favorite thing about Christmas: Watching my kids wake up, setting out cookies for Santa, cranberry jello salad.
Any other information? Ditto something from your region!
Hobbies/interests? Travel, reading, cross stitch, trying new beers and wines.
Things you love? Pretty card sets, scarves, funky socks, lip gloss, lotions, candles, our kitty
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? I am not a huge sweet eater but I will devour something salty!
Favorite thing about Christmas: I love the lights and the traditions that we get to enjoy with our families.
Any other information? I would love something that represented where you are from or that is special to your area! My Elfster list is just a guide, feel free to go rouge!
Things you love? food, wine, peacocks, siamese cats, jewelry, nail polish, travel stuff
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? scarves (I have way too many), nail polish (I love it but I am very picky about the brand), white or milk chocolate (barf!), tea, candles
Favorite thing about Christmas? cookies!
Any other information? cant think of anything right now...i'll add something later
Hobbies/interests? I workout and I have recently been going to yoga, which I LOVE. Helps center me and balances me out.
Things you love? Make up!! I am a make up whore lately. I have been going to Starbucks before my classes Office supplies. LOVE pens of any kind. Oh and notebooks.
Homemade goodies-cookies, brownies, etc.
Picture frames. Since my husband and I travel more, I love to capture our adventures in pictures.
Gift cards. People may poo poo on them but Travel sized anything. I do need a travel sized comb and brush.
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? nail polish. I could take it or leave it. Not a fan of hard candies or chews. Licorice too.
Favorite thing about Christmas? FOOD! DH and I have a tradition of eating cinnamon rolls and enjoy mimosas while we exchange gifts before the chaos ensues with our families
Any other information? I love anything homemade. Food, scarves, mittens, etc. Getting homemade things just makes the gift that more special.
Post by jennistarr1 on Nov 17, 2014 10:58:38 GMT -5
I don't think I did this yet:
Hobbies/interests? I'm in graduate school, I work full time too, I'm pregnant, I'm a foodies, I love rock concerts, my husband is a musician, favorite bands are Aerosmith, Kiss, Bruce Springsteen, Def Leppard
Things you love? Makeup (fair skinned brunette hazel eyes), caramel
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Chocolate, not that I don't like it but I just don't eat that much about it
Favorite thing about Christmas? Family!
Any other information? I like homemade gifts...I would appreciate recieving as well things that are your favorites or specialty food items from your area
Post by WinterWine on Nov 18, 2014 17:17:20 GMT -5
Sorry I'm so tardy with this!
Hobbies/interests? Cooking, baking, skiing, outdoor recreation, traveling, decorating my home
Things you love? New foods, entertaining, baking/cooking, cozying up in the Winter, the mountains, nail polish and skin care as I don't often splurge for myself
Things you wouldn't be excited to receive? Knickknacks, I'm a bit of a minimalist and hate clutter
Favorite thing about Christmas? Spending time with family, family traditions of baking, hosting, decorating, really focusing on giving back to those less fortunate
Any other information? I'm pretty easy to please and am just happy to have my 500+ posts so I can participate this year
To my draw, Pretty please respond to the questions I sent to you, fill out the interest form on here, put something on your wishlist. Do something! I'm giving you until Dec. 1st, or you're getting a cat figurine.
To my draw, Pretty please respond to the questions I send to you, fill out the interest form on here, put something on your wishlist. Do something! I'm giving you until Dec. 1st, or your getting a cat figurine.
Sincerely, Rural Rabbit
Is it weird that I'm rooting for this person to get a cat figurine?!?! (hot)