pogiporkchop Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 No, the signup has not started yet I'm just wondering - who will be heading up the exchange this year? I'm willing to step up if nobody else does, or to be co-host if someone would like to split the job. (And yes, I think I'll find a way to participate in this, one of my favorite holiday traditions )
mgmckny Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Strange, I was thinking about secret santa at work all day...something in the water??
tokanm Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 :blush:OK since I was completely in the dark about the whole summer exchange. How do I sign up/join? lol
momof3luvs1 Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I totally missed the summer exchange this year. CANT wait to do the SEcret Santa one !!!
Illinoismom Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I e-mailed Brad already, I enjoyed doing it last year and we had a great bunch of people.And then sent Eve a message, I have not heard back from Eve. So we have time yet we didn't so sign ups last year till the end of Sept.
hockeyfanamo Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 You sign up when it is time, get another members information, then send them a Secret Santa Gift. After all gifts have been received the names are revealed. That's the basics but it is always a fun event. :)
pogiporkchop Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, it's always fun unless your SS doesn't send your stuff. That doesn't happen very often thankfully. Don't forget about the ornament and card exchanges too :)
stationchief Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I've always heard about this, but I've never taken part in it. Is there a monetary limit? Do people request a specific gift or is it at the discretion of the Secret Santa? Is it open to everyone?
tinkrbel Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 each person sends mod a list of likes/dislikes and then that list is forwarded to ss who takes those into account when picking and choosing stuff. I think there's a minimum but you'd have to check last years thread, might be $20. needs to be sent with trackable method too.
pogiporkchop Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 $5 minimum on ornament, $10 on SS BEFORE shipping and packaging and everything sent must have a DC# for tracking. You send your info (including likes/dislikes, interests and any other tidbits you care to share) to the host and then get the name of someone and their info. Go shopping, have fun, but do remember to mail your stuff on time because it stinks to not get a gift :) Elf volunteers are always welcome too, in case someone doesn't get their gift/ornament. In general, guaranteed fun all around.
jdrd90 Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I have done it for two years now and I love it! Count me in :)
lorilwayne Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 That sounds like fun. Will have to watch for the info.
carheel Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 I was thinking about the card exchange the other day, I just cant wait.
jenvargas Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 I def. Want to do it. Did the summer one and it was so much fun!
jstluvem Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 I was thinking about the card exchange the other day, I just cant wait.the past few years I have participated in both the summer and Santa exchanges.....my favorite part is the card exchange,nothing brings a smile to my face more than opening the mail box and having cards instead bills/junk mail.
sunni0913 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 The card exchange is my favorite. My kids love to see where all the cards are coming from. I didn't do the SS last year but I hope I remember in time this year. It is fun and takes your mind off the stress of the holidays.
Kibit13 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 The gift exchanges always look like so much fun. I'm thinking of joining the fun this year. :)
speeddiva Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 The gift exchanges always look like so much fun. I'm thinking of joining the fun this year. :)Yeah, that ^^
lennon2004 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 my favorite part is the card exchange,nothing brings a smile to my face more than opening the mail box and having cards instead bills/junk mail.I agree. :)
bfaddict1977 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 me too. i wasnt eligible last yr. i want in this yr!
Illinoismom Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 looks like Eve will be returning, I am so happy she is going to be here this Christmas season. So look for Eve's post
eve Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 Have fun everyone!!!!!!!!!http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?228341-2011-Holiday-exchange&p=1859067#post1859067
samisma Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 usually i only do the gift exchange, but now that we are finally living in a house and i don't have to worry about folks snagging my mail... count me in for the card exchange too!
noehlp Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Link to the: 2011 Holiday exchange Closing this thread now.
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