November 2008 Weddings
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Gift poll...
Here's a gift poll... (not nec holiday related)
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag?
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad)
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
-It never works right and always wrinkles up!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?)
-what's the point?
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift)
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em?
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff...
Re: Gift poll...
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? If it's a box I'll wrap it, but if it's odd shaped I'll do a bag.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) usually give a gift or nothing. If I can't put thought in it I won't do anything.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) Sometimes
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I like surprises
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? Like 'em
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... ehh... don't care much for them.
Here's a gift poll... (not nec holiday related)
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? I am a huge gift wrapper. I never use the same paper twice and at times I will spend more on the packaging than the gift itself. I am a sucker for a well wrapped pretty gift.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? Depends on what it's for. Sometimes it is better to just give someone money if you know that they could really benefit from it or if it is something that would be too difficult to ship or return/exchange.
3. thoughts on tissue paper? I love tissue paper and use it in a varitey of colors.
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?)
I always send cards. With the busy world out there, I think its nice to know that someone took the time to sit down and write a card.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? I prefer a well thought out gift....but if i have to choose between a crappy gift or a gift card...i'll take the card.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? meh...they have lost their luster for me. I never got anything good and always went above and beyond for my person
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? I like them as long as they dont involve pecans since i am allergic. (two years in a row the company sent pecan pies...needless to say i feel like i got jipped. )
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? I'm a terrible wrapper, but can't get the hang of the tissue paper in bags!
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) gift. unless I'm absolutely stumped... then a gc-unless you are my nephew who sells them for $ online!
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-It never works right and always wrinkles up!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) ALWAYS!!I'm a card freak!
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift)..love surprises, but I know I'm hard to shop for...
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? usually don't do them.but not a big deal
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... I'll miss the pumpkin roll a coworker used to give out, but made my own and love making them! I also love those tins of popcorn and NEVER get one... or those cookie tins with the hard sugar cookies in diff shapes-it's a pretzel, no... it's a heart...no... it's a...
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag?
Depends on the gift really, but I'm mostly a wrapper.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad)
Depends on the person, either money or a gift.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
If I use a bag, I use it.
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
-It never works right and always wrinkles up!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?)
I always send, though with the exception of this year for Christmas, I normally don't have anyone to send to. Every other occassion though, I always give/send one.
-what's the point?
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift)
I will be thankful and appreciative of anything I receive, I would rather give than receive though, I love watching people open gifts.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em?
Meh, whatever. If it involves someone I don't like I'd be pissed if I ended up with that person because it'd be a waste of good money.
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff...
Again, whatever's clever.
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. Are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? I like to wrap them, but if it's oddly shaped, I go with a bag.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) I always try my hardest to get an actual gift, I'd like to think of myself as a good gift giver, I feel like I failed when I have to resort to a gift card (but I have to sometimes).
3. thoughts on tissue paper? Love it, and always stock up on it at the after Christmas sales!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) I always send them, but always on the later side
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I like surprises and homemade things, I love getting things that someone put thought into and said "I think Patty would like this".
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? Like 'em, but like Karrey- I'm usually the one that goes overboard....but it's okay because my recipient is usually really happy and that makes me happy!
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... Love them! Keep 'em coming
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? Both. I try to make gifts I put in bags look nice though.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) Gift card or gift, depending on the person.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
-It never works right and always wrinkles up!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) Almost always, if I remember
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) If I haven't asked for it specifically, gift card or suprise/homemade gift.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? Love 'em when I can write down options for my Secret Santa.
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... Love them! Giving and receiving.
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? Depends on the gift.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) I mostly try and give a gift but if I'm stumped then a gift card.
3. thoughts on tissue paper? I like it! -Right on! love the tissue paper!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) I always try and send them.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I like all of the above :-)
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? I don't mind them
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... Love em, as long as I like what's in them.
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? If it's an easy shape to wrap, I'll wrap it. Otherwise, I use a gift bag.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) We try to give an actual gift as much as we can... Sometimes, we're so stumped on what to get the person that we'll usually get them a gift card to the movies or their fav restaurant or store.
3. thoughts on tissue paper? I love tissue paper, I know how to use it properly now : ) I always hated it before!
4. Cards - I always send cards at Christmas... And we give cards for birthdays too.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I love them all... But I think gift cards are my fav lately
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? I've never really done Secret Santas before, so I can't say either!
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... It depends on what it is and/or who baked them! I love them from my mom, she always gives us a bunch of homemade cookies at Christmas.
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? You guys are going to crack up, but my husband does all the wrapping. He gets REALLY into it (he loves Christmas) and buys nice wrapping paper, ribbon, and gift tags. This year we kind of made our own wrapping paper with kraft paper and stamps (trust me, it looks cooler than it sounds).
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) Give a gift. I've given a gift card a few times, but usually only if I don't know the person too well.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
I have nothing against tissue paper.
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) Sometimes send.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I like surprises, as long as they're practical. I'm not too into fancy purses or gagets so extravegent gifts are kind of lost on me (unless you want to buy me a pony).
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? I haven't done one in forever, but I like it if it's done right!
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... Um. Eating is my favorite.
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? Wrapper
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) I try to give gifts, but some people I just have to give a gift card bc it's all they'll be satisfied with
3. thoughts on tissue paper? If I use a gift bag, I put in tissue paper. If I use a gift box, I use it if I have it or the box came with it.
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) I always send cards for bdays and Christmas. I also will occassionally send my mom a thinking of you card since I only see her a few times a year now.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I love surprise gifts
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? I'm indifferent
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... I dont like them for the most part. Anything homemade from others DH can't eat bc he doesn't know about contamination, so I'm stuck eating them all or throwing them out. I try to offer to other people so I don't waste. I do love tea and fruit though, so I don't mind those.
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? I like to wrap as much as possible since I have to travel with them. bags get smooshed and then look like crap.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) Give a gift. giftcards only if I'm at a loss.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
I wouldn't say i love it, but definitely use it
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) always send for immediate family bdays, christmas cards to special people if we won't see them
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I like surprises if they're from DH, close friends, my sisters, or mom. Otherwise, people get it so very wrong and it makes me feel terrible that they put the time, money, & effort into something I won't/can't use ESPECIALLY MIL LOL!
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? Love em! I've done one with 3 close friends for the last few years. One lives in FL and we usually only see her once a year.
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... Uhhh if it's good food! hate those hickory farms sausage/cheese things that are processed beyond recognition blech
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? 99.9% of the time I wrap a gift (the other .1% of the time is if it's really something I can't wrap well on my own). I love wrapping gifts and take pride in having something look nicely wrapped.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) Give a gift. I prefer to find something that really suits the recipient. I almost never give money. Gift cards are my go-to if I'm in a pinch though.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
-It never works right and always wrinkles up!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) Always send. DH says I'm very traditional about this because I'm really one of the only people in our circle that still sends them regularly. I'm also big on sending thank you cards, and it seems less and less people do that these days (at least in our experience)
-what's the point?
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I prefer well-thought out gifts. But, I think like Karrey said, I'd rather get a gift card than a crappy gift.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? I haven't done these too much in my life, so I'm pretty indifferent.
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... I enjoy food gifts....especially if it's my best friend giving it (she's a pastry chef, so it's always good!).
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag?
I'm a wrapper if it's not oddly shaped, bulky or a pain to wrap.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad)
Gift. Unless I am really, really stumped for something and then I'll resort to the gift card.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
-It never works right and always wrinkles up!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?)
Always. I've already got the new baby card for my brother and SIL written, addresed and stamped to go out tomorrow. But this reminds me I need to get my nephew a big brother card.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift)
I like gifts if they are well thought out and something I really want. If its crappy, just give me the gift card and I'll get myself something I'd like instead.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em?
Depends on who is participating and how its set up.
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff...
Again this depends- on whether or not it is something that I will eat.
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag?
I'm a wrapper. I used to work at a gift shop, so I learned a few tricks. But sadly I don't have many supplies since I've been on th move for a few years. I hope to get me some cool supplies, and then I'll go crazy with wrapping!
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad)
Gift, usually. But some people prefer GC. I just sent one today cause that's what was asked for.
3. thoughts on tissue paper?
-Right on! love the tissue paper!
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?)
I've never been much or a card person, and DH is most certainly not one! But I always try to send a note along if I'm sending an actual gift. And I love TY cards. Nobody does it in Mexico, but I've embraced it cause I think it's such a nice gesture. Though I've been slacking a lot on that, to be honest... (sorry, Karrey!)
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift)
I like gifts if they are well thought out and something I really want. If its crappy, just give me the gift card and I'll get myself something I'd like instead.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em?
If I can give options of what I want, I'm ok with that. But I've received some crappy stuff, so I would consider who's participating first, or just ask for a GC!
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff...
If it's something I like, I'm all for it. If it's someone that knows me, they'll usually get it right.
FOR THE GIFT GIVER:
1. are you a gift wrapper or just plop in a gift bag? I prefer to wrap. Since we're travelling this year, I have wrapped everything and will put the bows on once we get to Iowa so they don't get smooshed.
2. Gift cards, money or give a gift? (or too bad, so sad) Gift. I like to put thought into it and get something that the recipient will really enjoy.
3. thoughts on tissue paper? Um, it is sometimes useful?
4. Cards-I always send, I sometimes send, I never send? (bday, holiday, any day?) I always send cards.
FOR THE GIFT RECEIVER
1. Gift cards, $ or a surprise gift? (or homemade gift) I prefer gifts that someone has put some thought into. I don't think I'm hard to buy for, and if I get cash or a gift card, I usually spend it on the kids.
2. Secret Santas-love 'em or hate 'em? HATE THEM. I always get screwed.
3. Food gifts-love 'em or hate 'em? (ie-pumkin roll, cookie tray, basket of teas or sausage stuff... Love 'em, assuming it's something we'll eat.