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2013 Holiday Gift Exchange - Kids Only!

  1. swurlygurl

    honeydew / 7091 posts

    Oh yay - I got my picks!!! Are we supposed to be adding to the wishlist on Elfster so it's easier for people to think of gift ideas?

  2. Mrs Hedgehog

    pear / 1812 posts

    @swurlygurl: I believe so. It's where I'm looking at least.

  3. immabeetoo

    honeydew / 7687 posts

    Toys: Yes
    Clothes: Hats or mittens or baby scarves sure! ( big head; size 2t)
    Books: Yes!
    Favorite color(s): brights! Anything bold.
    Favorite activity: bath time play!! Any type of balls, taking walks outside, he is very busy
    Age of LO: will be 13m at xmas
    Gender of LO:male, but anyone who has read my thoughts on the matter knows we ascribe to trying not to stereotype or enforce gender norms so bring on the dolls and pink along with the trucks and blue!

    We love handmade or Etsy-bought as well! Can't wait!

  4. immabeetoo

    honeydew / 7687 posts

    @swurlygurl: It's up to you! I posted here for basics and then will probably put a few ideas on the wish list. I personally like to be surprised so I don't want to be too specific

  5. mrskc

    bananas / 9357 posts

    Toys: Yes
    Clothes: No
    Books: Yes, board books.... loves books with flaps
    Favorite color(s): blue, red, green .... any color really!
    Favorite activity: bath time, running/walking around, he's very active! Story time
    Age of LO: 12 months
    Gender of LO: boy

  6. Mrs. J

    pomelo / 5132 posts

    Toys: Yes
    Clothes: probably not?
    Books: Yes!!
    Favorite color(s): any color really!
    Favorite activity: kicking me
    Age of LO: T minus 19 days until EDD
    Gender of LO: Team green

    I can update if Baby J arrives soon enough OR we definitely appreciate Buy Buy Baby giftcards and a cute ornament or something of that nature.

  7. dojo

    persimmon / 1223 posts

    Oh no - I messed up! I thought I joined this one but I guess I must not have. Boo. Is it too late?

  8. cascademom

    coconut / 8861 posts

    I'll join the next babies one. I'm excited about the adult one. I like Elfster.

  9. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    Yay!! I got my pick.

  10. immabeetoo

    honeydew / 7687 posts

    @dojo: sorry it automatically already distributed picks

  11. dojo

    persimmon / 1223 posts

    @scg00387: That's ok! I thought I had joined it but must have messed up. I am excited for the adults one! I'll do the babies one next time

  12. woodentulip

    persimmon / 1379 posts

    Oh booo! Somehow I missed this too, would have loved to be part of it...next time, I hope!

  13. immabeetoo

    honeydew / 7687 posts

    @dojo: @woodentulip: you're more than welcome to start a second one! elfster is easy to use

  14. yellowbird

    honeydew / 7303 posts

    I missed this completely too!

  15. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    Bump.. When are we supposed to send gifts?

  16. photojane

    cantaloupe / 6164 posts

    @littlek: I was wondering the same thing! And are the LO's all going to all open on the same day?

  17. HLK208

    pineapple / 12234 posts

    Toys: Yes (especially bath toys)
    Clothes: We're set
    Books: Yes!
    Favorite color(s): light purple
    Favorite activity: oh gosh...she loves playing with little people and cars
    Age of LO: 18 months at Christmas
    Gender of LO: girl

  18. AprilFool

    nectarine / 2591 posts

    Are we saying who sent them?

  19. Smurfette

    GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts

    @littlek: I was just wondering about this.

    I was thinking saving R's gift till after Thanksgiving so it will be her first Christmas gift!

  20. photojane

    cantaloupe / 6164 posts

    @AprilFool: Yes!

    @Smurfette: I say we all open on Black Friday, take pictures, and post! I want to see what everyone got!

  21. lovehoneybee

    GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts

    I'm sending mine out today because I have to go to the post office anyway, and if it stays in my house much longer E will find a way to open it

  22. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    I'm cool with LO opening the gift Black Friday. We all need to take pics! Are you supposed to guess who sent the gift?

  23. birdofafeather

    pineapple / 12053 posts

    i'm going to send mine this week as well! black friday sounds good to open gifts if i remember! have big shopping plans and our extended family will be here.

  24. immabeetoo

    honeydew / 7687 posts

    I don't see any strict rules;the gift exchange date is 11/17 so I took that to mean everyone has to mail it by 11/17! I'm hoping to finish mine up tomorrow but LO's nap timing is limiting my sewing!

  25. Mrs. J

    pomelo / 5132 posts

    @scg00387: that's what I took it to mean!

  26. lovehoneybee

    GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts

    I got a lovely little package in the mail today from Amazon. I opened it without thinking (I've ordered a lot this week) and realized it was likely from E's Secret Santa!

    There was no note or name or anything, so, assuming this is in fact from his SS, thank you so much! I'll wrap it and let him open it on Black Friday!

    ETA: Lol never mind, my mom just told me she sent it!

  27. Smurfette

    GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts

    Mailing mine on Saturday!!

    Is everyone opening on Black Friday? I will be at the IL's so I won't be able to after all. Maybe I will let her open Thanksgiving morning before we leave and just post the picture at the IL's.

  28. littlek

    GOLD / squash / 13576 posts

    I sent my gift this week.... hopefully it was received....

  29. wheres_c

    pomelo / 5789 posts

    @lovehoneybee: I accidentally opened B's too but will wrap it for him.

  30. HLK208

    pineapple / 12234 posts

    Stupid question, how do I find out their address?! Is it listed somewhere?

  31. Mrs. Pen

    blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts

    @littlek: I thought it was supposed to be revealed in the package who the SS is?? That's how I've always done it anyway!

    Eek - I'm behind! I need to pick out a gift

  32. lovehoneybee

    GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts

    @HLK208: If you click on Your Draw on the group's main page you'll be taken to their profile page and their address will be listed on the left hand side of the page (like halfway down?)

  33. immabeetoo

    honeydew / 7687 posts

    @HLK208: some folks didn't list theirs. I can look if you're having trouble; I can see since I set it up.

  34. HLK208

    pineapple / 12234 posts

    @scg00387: ahhhh. I can't give it away though!

  35. mrskc

    bananas / 9357 posts

    I have my gift, just need to send it out next week! So we are all waiting until Black Friday to open and post pics?

    @scg00387: how do I know if my address is visible to the person who drew me?

  36. MrsTiz

    cantaloupe / 6800 posts

    @Mrs. Pen: okay that's why i'm waiting, I wasn't sure what to do about that...do I put my name on the package? or do they never know who sent it?? ah!
    I have no clue what to get my match!

  37. mrskc

    bananas / 9357 posts

    @MrsTiz: see I thought they would know once they get the package. I don't want it to be a secret forever!

  38. photojane

    cantaloupe / 6164 posts

    @HLK208: Can you ask your SS to add her address to her account? If you ask a secret question she won't know who's asking!

    @MrsTiz: @Mrs. Pen: @mrskc: Yes! Sign your gift! I want to know who has Sadie!!

  39. MrsTiz

    cantaloupe / 6800 posts

    Is it bad to ask my match's mom what to get him? I have no idea what to get him lol!

  40. mrskc

    bananas / 9357 posts

    @MrsTiz: did you try asking secret questions on elfster to give you an idea?

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