Get to know you- Gift Exchange Edition

[gringachef]

I saw this on MM Moms. I don't see too many wishes on the Elster list so perhaps this will be helpful:) 


Hobbies/Interests:

Things you love:

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive:

Favorite thing about Christmas?

Favorite color:

Anything else you would like your SS to know:

[Deleted]

Hobbies/Interests: I don't think I really have a hobby

Things you love: Coffee, makeup, clothes, jewelry, shoes

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: I don't think there is anything I wouldn't be excited about getting. Maybe nothing christmas themed? IDK.

Favorite thing about Christmas? cold weather

Favorite color: SPARKLES!  I like all colors except pastels.  

Anything else you would like your SS to know:

[gringachef]

Hobbies/Interests: Drinking wine, eating salty junk food, shopping

Things you love: wine, leather, linen pillowcases, peace & quiet

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: LLR leggings, chocolate

Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything. It's my favorite holiday:)

Favorite color: Green & Gray

Anything else you would like your SS to know:

[watermelon620]

Hobbies/Interests:shopping, travel, reality tv, candy crush

Things you love: handbags, shoes, jewelry, wine, italian food, massages, quiet, Starbucks (LOL),

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: something ugly

Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything. I love Christmas. I love seeing the kids so excited, the beauty of all the decor, the glitter and sparkle.

Favorite color: Pink and black

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I am just excited to participate again. I love this board and it is fun to find something nice for my SS and is fun to see what others send as well.

[bcarp30]

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, working out, spending too much money

Things you love:Nail polish- pinks in the spring/summer, dark shades in the fall/winter, Starbucks, different lip balms/lip gloss, candles, honest company soaps, jo malone or kiehl's anything. Oh and candy.  I love chocolate, especially dark!

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: I can't think of anything, really.

Favorite thing about Christmas? The excitement of the season.

Favorite color: Pink, orange, blue, teal, gold...I can't pick just one.

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I'm sure I will love anything you pick for me! Thank you for thinking of stuff I would like!

[ilovedpp]

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, reading, shopping, drinking (not in that order!)

Things you love: nail polish, blush, lip gloss, books, scarves, shoes, coffee, beer/wine, cute dishes/mugs/bowls/platters, candles, jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces)

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: coffee (I use a Nespresso so no use for it)

Favorite thing about Christmas? EVERYTHING! The smells, the twinkly lights, the family gatherings, the egg nog

Favorite color: teal/turquoise, leopard print, green, blue

Anything else you would like your SS to know: ?

[aak0517]

Things you love: Wine, photography, fashion, travel, makeup, coffee, nail polish, my puppies (yorkies) and cozy knits.

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: Lotions of any kind- I have way too much.

Favorite thing about Christmas? Drinking hot coco, the decorations, Christmas music, the movie Elf, twinkle lights and just the overall cozy feeling that it brings. My heart swells a little around the holidays.

Favorite color: I'm generally neutrals all the way (gray, taupe, ivory) and gold/rosegold. But around the holidays I really love all shimmery metallics and I get a bit of a color crush on red.

Anything else you would like your SS to know: my fave scent is Vanilla and I have a big sweet tooth

[lostarz]

Hobbies/Interests: Baking/cooking, shopping, Netflix

Things you love: Potato chips, candy, lip gloss/balm, Starbucks, clothes, delicate jewelry, stud earrings, candles, coffee, Netflix, eyeshadow

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: Super sweet smelling candles like baked goods, skincare related items

Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything, I love it!

Favorite color: Gray

Anything else you would like your SS to know:

[xokell2]

Hobbies/Interests: painting my nails, reading, online shopping

Things you love: wine, MAKEUP: lipgloss, brown or black eyeliner, blush! Samples. I love samples of makeup/beauty products, thinner scarves. Anything sparkly. Candles. Stud earrings.

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: anything edible

Favorite thing about Christmas? Cold weather & snow, time with family

Favorite color: grey and navy

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I'm an infrequent poster, I'm sorry if your first thought was who is this chick? ?

[alleinesein]

Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, photography


Things you love:
 Cats, rabbits, dragons, nail polish, books, dark chocolate, tea, hot chocolate


Things you would NOT be so excited to receive:
anything white chocolate, milk chocolate or peanut butter.  BLECH!


Favorite thing about Christmas?
cookies!


Favorite color:
Purple


Anything else you would like your SS to know:
I'm in another SS exchange so please don't be overwhelmed by the size of my wish list.  

[mrspost08]

Hobbies/Interests: sleeping lol


Things you love: Starbucks ceramic coffee cups, MAC lipsticks, statement necklaces, bracelets, picture frames,

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: scarf, nail stuff, socks, lotions, earnings (my ears are super sensitive lately).

Favorite thing about Christmas? Every single thing. It's my very favorite time of the year.

Favorite color: pink

Anything else you would like your SS to know:
I've updated my Elster with things I like.

[bimbi284]

Hobbies/Interests:
Music (singing, listening to it, going to concerts), art (going to museums, painting, drawing, coloring), shopping (duh), cooking, walking.


Things you love:
Eye makeup (liners, shadow), lip gloss, my H, sequins, bright colors, glittarrr.


Things you would NOT be so excited to receive:
Anything pink, perfume


Favorite thing about Christmas?
The food and family time


Favorite color:
Cobalt or turquoise blue


Anything else you would like your SS to know:
I am vegan

[kellsbelles]

Hobbies/Interests: Im really big into barre workouts-its what keeps me sane with my baby! Im experimenting a bit more with new makeup and hair products and am addicted to Sephora (just got VIB status woo hoo).

Things you love: Im big into fashion/beauty and love shopping. I also have a huge sweet tooth anything chocolate is a win! I'm into all things girly.

Things you would not be so excited to receive: Im not a huge fan of homemade food items. I feel like they never quite translate after being shipped. I also am a pretty picky eater.

Favorite thing about Christmas? Christmas cookies and all the goodies that go with the holidays! I enjoy decorating the house with little Christmas trinkets.

Favorite color: Black

Anything else your SS needs to know: I had a baby in June and am chronically exhausted but so in love. He takes up most of my time now and is the best and cutest thing ever (heart)

[bina]

Hobbies/Interests:
Right now not much, quilting when i get the chance. 


Things you love:
Coffee, chocolate, quilting, earrings, lip gloss. 

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive:
perfumes, lotions,

Favorite thing about Christmas?
Decorating, cold weather, warm apple cider, presents. love me some presents. 


Favorite color:
Green, blue and grey. 


Anything else you would like your SS to know: I'm pretty easy to buy for, if you think something is great i probably will to.

[jm1211]

Things you love: Fitness, fashion, travel, makeup, coffee, nail polish, girly stuff, anything with stripes or polka dots and wine.

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: Lotions and body sprays - I have too many.  Oh and kind of candy -  I just got braces and I'm avoiding candy.

Favorite thing about Christmas? Christmas music, Christmas movies, drinking festive drinks, gathering with family and friends and the overall warm and fuzy feelings I get with the holidays. 

Favorite color: I'm going to copy Aak0517 and say the same thing.  I love neutrals and gold/rosegold. 

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I'm feeling super self conscious about these braces still so I'm avoiding any bright/bold lip colors.

[Deleted]

Hobbies/Interests: Shopping, Photography, Scrapbooking

Things you love: Wine, Coffee, Gold, Glitter, Nail Polish, Lip butters

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: I dont know. Maybe lotions or body sprays.

Favorite thing about Christmas? ELF. And NYC.And just the lights and traditions in general

Favorite color:Pink, Blue, Gold, Glitter

Anything else you would like your SS to know: Im not very bold in my everyday choices and am classic. I would like to be a little bolder but dont expect me to go all out.


Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/492278/get-gift-exchange-edition#ixzz3rfUJahaA

[kris356]

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, reading, shopping, eating

Things you love:my dog (boston terrier), gnomes, starbucks, cute coffee mugs, Fresh fragrances, socks, salted carmel, chocolate with salted carmel, delicate jewelery, scarves, dark red nail polishes.

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: coffee, scented lotions

Favorite thing about Christmas? Spending time with my family, decorations especially lights.

Favorite color: navy blue, grey

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I love vanilla and citrus scents.

[thejackpot]

Nov 13, 2015 16:09:53 GMT -5 gringachef said:

Hobbies/Interests:

reading, keeping up with celebrity gossip, sewing

Things you love:

Milk chocolate, People magazine, cool stationary, nail polish,accessories,  fun socks, butterflies, lip glosses


Things you would NOT be so excited to receive:

Chocolate covered stuff, coffee (don't drink it), pony tail holders, scented lotions, a gift card

Favorite thing about Christmas?

getting together with family, drinking eggnog, sparkly stuff

Favorite color:

cobalt blue

Anything else you would like your SS to know:

I like witty things, monograms and I am not an animal person.

[DaisyCakes]

Hobbies/Interests: music, dogs, shopping

Things you love: glitter, sparkle, nail polish, jewelry, makeup, Kate spade, Starbucks, Nordstrom

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: I'm not a fan of vanilla scented things...I'm pretty easy to please

Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything sparkles!

Favorite color: Cobalt, black, silver

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I'm allergic to nickel. I tend to wear more silver than gold. If I could live at Nordstrom, I'd be a very happy girl.

[fashionx]

Hobbies/Interests: sewing, watching shows on Hulu (Mindy, New Girl, Shark Tank...), yoga (although I'm a newbie at it), spending time with DD and DH

Things you love: Made in USA / Local & small businesses, unique accessories -- earrings, necklaces, cuffs, scarves

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: nail polish, fragrances

Favorite thing about Christmas? The lights, another excuse to wear sparkly things, chunky sweaters and scarves, family time

Favorite color: purple or coral, but I also love most colors and classic black/white/gray. Not a big fan of yellow or orange.

Anything else you would like your SS to know: I like fun and unique things, textures, leather, sequins, florals (not necessarily all together LOL).

[Deleted]

I never saw this so a little late to answer.

Hobbies/Interests: Travel, cooking, decorating, reading.
Things you love: Color and pattern, cold weather accessories (scarves, gloves, etc), lotions, coffee, dark chocolate, makeup.
Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: Cinnamon/pine scented things.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Sparkle/metallics
Favorite color: Blue
Anything else you would like your SS to know: I will be working from home full time soon so I will be more casual.

[riffraff]

Hobbies/Interests:

Things you love: reading, scarves, makeup

Things you would NOT be so excited to receive: I'm not really picky, but I do have read hair, so complimentary colors are good

Favorite thing about Christmas? honestly picking gifts for others

Favorite color: orange

Anything else you would like your SS to know:

[Deleted]

When is the deadline for sending our gifts?

[watermelon620]

Nov 23, 2015 10:56:58 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

When is the deadline for sending our gifts?

I think it is December 21st...but someone correct me if I'm wrong. 

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Nov 23, 2015 12:19:40 GMT -5 watermelon620 said:

Nov 23, 2015 10:56:58 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

When is the deadline for sending our gifts?

I think it is December 21st...but someone correct me if I'm wrong. 

Okay awesome.  I hate trying to find crap on Elfster.  So sorry if it was posted over there.  

[watermelon620]

Nov 23, 2015 12:43:29 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

Nov 23, 2015 12:19:40 GMT -5 watermelon620 said:

I think it is December 21st...but someone correct me if I'm wrong. 

Okay awesome.  I hate trying to find crap on Elfster.  So sorry if it was posted over there.  

I agree. I went searching elfster today to figure it out myself. The only date I saw was 12/21 so I am going with it. I was looking around this weekend trying to decide what I wanted to get and glad to see I have a couple more weeks to decide.