Things you love: coffee, chocolate, sleep, geeky things (I'm an engineer), craft beer, stand up comedy, pumpkin spice,
Things you would not be so excited to receive: candles, bath stuff
Favorite thing about Christmas? cranking Christmas music, eating delicious seasonal things
Any other information about you? I'd be totally into a "this is what makes my hometown awesome" or "favorite things" style surprise. As long as there's something to eat.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, musical theater, wine/beer, tv
Things you love: Fun beer coozies, penguins, coffee, Christmas ornaments!, scarves, jewelry, nail polish, Boston Red Sox, NE Patriots, Boston Bruins, things with my name on it (PTSD from having a 'unique' spelling, so I can never find anything!)
Things you would not be so excited to receive: Scented bath & body lotion/soap/bath stuff or random knick knacks with sayings on them (ie. a bank that says 'My Retirement Fund')
Favorite thing about Christmas? Finding and giving the 'perfect' present, Christmas music, general Christmas cheer
Any other information about you? Unless you're my MIL, I'll love whatever you send <)
ETA: EVERYONE PLEASE FILL THIS OUT, especially the person I picked who hasn't filled out a GD thing on Elfster. I NEED INFO PEOPLE. SHOPPING.
Things I love: chocolate, earrings, necklaces, fuzzy socks, sephora, SF Giants, sarcasm, stationary, philosophy bath products.
Not excited to receive: Candles, coffee, blankets, scarves
Favorite thing about Christmas: Snowmen decor or most Christmas decor. I love it all and I'm trying to build my collection. Mint chocolate stuff, the music, spending time with family, starting new traditions, baking.
Post by changedname on Oct 23, 2014 12:34:12 GMT -5
Hobbies/Interests: running, reading, going for tea with friends. Drinking tea while reading after a run is basically my life. I drink about 10-15 cups a day.
Things you love: Did I mention tea?, books, Christmas, novelty socks, candy, white chocolate is my crack.
Things you would not be so excited to receive: Nothing- I'll like whatever you get me. I don't drink coffee though.
Favorite thing about Christmas? oh my gosh - everything. I live for Christmas. The music, the decorations, the chill in the air, the food, the cheesy Christmas movies, the stockings, the lights, the presents, shopping for others etc etc.
Any other information about you? Like others have mentioned, I would love something from your hometown or where you live.
Hobbies/Interests: cooking/baking, reading, playing the piano, photography, entertaining...and watching tv and internetting, if we are being totally honest here.
Things you love: coffee, tea, wine, chocolate (uh, eating in general?), Christmas ornaments, accessories, fun things from Sephora, things with my initial/name...I'm really not picky. I love getting packages in the mail, LOL.
Things you would not be so excited to receive: hmmm. maybe candles? I have quite a few of those.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Baking, decorating the tree, all the lights, buying and wrapping presents, watching Christmas movies.
Any other information about you? I have gotten some neat things from people's hometown/region in other exchanges, anything local to you is always fun! But really, I'm not picky. My wishlist is just some ideas.
Hobbies/Interests: I don't really have a hobby. I'm VERY slowly learning how to sew (very simple things). I love live music more than anything in the whole world, so concerts are pretty much my happy place.
Things you love: Good music, sea salted caramel, the color blue, scarves, lilacs and tulips, dainty jewelry (silver toned), bonfires, inspirational quotes, baking, organizing and containerizing things, curling up on the couch and binge watching tv.
Things you would not be so excited to receive: Coffee - I don't drink it (or tea, really). Lotion or other super smelly things.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Twinkle lights. I would leave my tree up with twinkle lights year round if my husband had no say in the matter. But also, pretty much everything (minus the actual winter weather). The music, the movies, the sparkle of fresh fallen snow, the smell of fir trees and cinnamon, cookies!
Any other information about you? I'm pretty easy to please and agree with whoever said that anything on my wishlist is totally just a guide, not anything I must have!
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Game Nights, I'm trying to get more into cooking.
Things you love: The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, Treats (especailly anything local to you), Detroit, Mom-related things (yes, I'm a dork!), Owls, Christmas Ornaments!!
Things you would not be so excited to receive: I can't use lotions and most scented candles give me a headache. I don't drink coffee or tea.
Favorite thing about Christmas? I am a Christmas junkie! For reals. I love everything about it. The music, choosing gifts for people I care about, the yummy food, the traditions. L-O-V-E-I-T-!
Any other information about you? Thank you in advance. My wish list on Elfster is really just because I know people prefer a wish list. Anything you decide to send me will be perfect and appreciated.
Hobbies/Interests: sports (soccer, baseball), photography, reading on my kindle
Things you love: local sports teams (DC- so Nationals, Redskins), boxers (the dog, lol), chocolate, hiking, the color blue, vintage home decor, dainty silver-tone necklaces and rings
Things you would not be so excited to receive: shampoo/conditioner, lotions, perfumes and the like. I'm pretty simplistic about that stuff
Favorite thing about Christmas? seeing DD react to the decorating, making cookies, opening presents and stockings
Any other information about you? I'm generally a minimalist, but will love whatever I get! Feel free to go off-list
Hobbies/Interests: I like reading, wine, decorating/cooking and music.
Things you love: This kind of goes with above in my case I guess. Love wine, spa stuff, scarves and cool accessories, candles, music, Starbucks (lol - I'm there daily for chai lattes ) Things you would not be so excited to receive: Nail polish, body lotions and coffee
Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything! I love everything! I'm the cheesiest of the cheesy about the winter holiday season. I love the weather (I'm Northeast), classic holiday songs, decorating, shopping, cozy family celebrations, etc. LOVE. THE. MAGIC.
Any other information about you? I'm super pumped to be participating this year
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, movies, traveling, spending time outdoors, listening to live music
Things you love: wine, coffee, chocolate, scarves, Red Sox, trashy television shows,
Things you would not be so excited to receive: lotions, perfumes,
Favorite thing about Christmas? Spending time with extended family, seeing kids reaction to all things christmas, the smells of turkey and cookies, the lights, the songs.....I love it all
Any other information about you? I'm easy to please too! This is my first GBCN SS!
Things you love: coffee, wine, beer, food, fun kitchen gadgets, design-inspired stuff
Things you would not be so excited to receive: bath/body stuff (who has time for that? lol), jewelry, knick knacks
Favorite thing about Christmas? Honestly I am a little grinchy when it comes to xmas music and kitsch but I do love all of the parties, food, drinks, etc. And I enjoy putting up our tree and hanging our stockings.
Post by shellbear09 on Oct 23, 2014 14:34:52 GMT -5
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking/baking, kindle reading, travel, movies, sewing, watching football
Things you love: makeup, coffee (I have a keurig), earrings, bubble bath, celeb or cooking magazines, fuzzy socks, chocolate, caramel, your local treats
Things you would not be so excited to receive: books or knick knacks
Favorite thing about Christmas? I love to bake treats for friends and family and watching Christmas movies. But I am so excited to see DD's reaction to everything this year
Any other information about you? I am not very picky and will love anything!
I'm just going to start this. For those of you adverse to Elfster or those looking to learn more about your draw, post here!!
Hobbies/Interests: nail painting, running (trying to get back into), swimming, trying to learn to sew
Things you love: jewelry, pedicures, flip flops, red wine, pink (the color, not the singer!), football
Things you would not be so excited to receive: lotions, makeup and other beauty supplies, dust collector knick kncks
Favorite thing about Christmas? shopping of course! and baking (and eating!), buying thoughtful gifts for others, adopting a family in need
Any other information about you? I totally fail at taking time for me and shopping for myself. Just about anything for ME and not DH or the kids will make me smile (in other words, I'm easy to please). I would also love hometown gifts, especially if they are edible!
Hobbies/Interests: reading, travel, walking (eventually hopefully running, but I'm too fat, yet)
Things you love: British chocolate, Wheaten terriers, sarcastic off-beat humor, Dr. Who, super long scarves/shawls/pashminas
Things you would not be so excited to receive: most scented stuff, gift cards (I never, ever, ever spend them), booze (but only because I'm kind of picky, not because I'm not a total lush)
Favorite thing about Christmas? Music, Christkindlmarkets, food, watching 1940s classic holiday movies
Any other information about you? I'm pretty easy to please, and thank you for being my SS