2014 Advent Package Train ~Start Opening Dec 1~

[juliejolie]

Yay I have a buddy! I cant wait to start shopping!

Buddy Question:
what are your favorite snack foods or treat? I'm not a snack type of person sorry. I like a hot mug of something once in a while though... Kcup hot chocolate or decaf anything.Mine are sour candies, regular and chocolate covered almonds, beef jerky and veggie or chip dips

Some of the more helpful questions from last year, posting them all together to help people get a start on shopping

Is there something that you like/want that you love and never get around to buying for yourself? a digital camera for vlogging... I use my phone instead
Do you like to cook, bake, crafts, scrapbook ? Is there anything you need in any of those departments or would you rather a surprise ? cook yes! Anything fast & easy for a variety of dinner ideas
What are a few of your favorite colours? green or brown
Can you list your top three wanted items under 3.00? Top three under 5.00? Top three under 10.00? under $3 > small envelopes, small pill container, new coupon folder
under $5 > Warm home slippers, personalized address labels, GC to walmart
under $10 > postage stamps, McCafe kcups, GC to Walmart
Do you have any pets/what kind/any restrictions for treats? no pets
What was your favourite sample we received this year? Kcups
What kind of coffee/tea is drank in your house? Keurig/Tassimo or are you old school? keurig, hot chocolate or any coffee/tea decaf for me, McCafe kcups for hubby
Any cooking gadgets or kitchen type stuff or ingredients that you need for your holiday entertaining? oven mitts, brown/beige placemats x 4, heavy duty paper plates

Buddy, I'm making apple jelly as well as a batch of strawberry jam soon.... antipasta too(with or without shrimp/tuna) ...interested? antipasta with shrimp/tuna!
Buddy, what size pj bottoms would you wear? XL

Buddy, I'm making apple jelly as well as a batch of strawberry jam soon.... antipasta too(with or without shrimp/tuna) ...interested?
Buddy, what size pj bottoms would you wear?
Yum. Apple Jelly and Strawberry jam sound great! Not sure about the antipasti though (also not exactly what it is...)

I wear a size small/medium pj bottom
Buddy, if I were to go to Bath and Body Works is there anything you would like? liquid hand soaps, any fruity scents/holiday/vanilla/cinnamon

Buddy just going through your list and there wasnt much for seasonal items on it. Is there anything you need?? holiday wreath for front door, personalized stockings for my family (mommy, daddy, Maile), tree skirt, wrapping paper storage bag

I've got a great start on the shopping too! I know school is going to get crazy again in a few weeks so I wanted to get a head start!

Just placed an order for my buddy! I love that Walmart has free shipping, can't wait for it to arrive so I can start wrapping!

Buddy, is there something special I could get for your family to do together? cake pop maker

OK- playing catch up.. Hubby is away on course in another province currently so it's all me, all the time. very busy days with the 3 kids plus side? 3 weeks from now he will be home! Yay!!

I will use my next post to house all the answers to buddy questions! So excited to be riding!

So buddy, any Epicure or Scentsy items you might be interested in? no scentsy but epicure yes, any quick meal packages such as Chili, desserts, etc.

Got my buddy's list so gives me an opportunity to spend my lunch hour to shop. I will answer questions once i get home cuz i have a hard time switching screens. I have been going crazy with class and work, really sorry buddy.

By the way, like to know my buddy's kid(s) name. Maile (girl)

Also, what is buddy's horoscope and month of birthday. I have something in mind. Thanks Taurus - May

I read your responses but not sure what size of clothes i should get u. I see your child's size in the PM. XL

Questions for my buddy:

1. Do you like taking baths (i.e. bubble bath, bath salts, etc.) no prefer showers
2. I have been knitting/crochet scarves and dish cloths for other family members... are you interested yes!
3. Do you have any favorite makeup brands? Revlon

Buddy, if you mentioned you children/spouse/partner/parents/other - do you want gifts for them? What kind of split? Mostly for you? Split mostly for me & daughter as hubby doesn't want much except for McCafe kcups he's obsessed!

ok buddy, I've highlighted all my responses to the questions happy shopping!

[juliejolie]

- Buddy question: does your tree have a theme? Or colour-theme? nope no theme


- Besides FPC, what are your top 5 coupons that you would want/need? $2/$3 Royale bathroom tissue, $2/$3 Royale tiger towels, $3 Clear shampoo printables, $3 Aveeno call-ins, $4 Poise printables from poise.ca


- Are you ok with treats from the Bulk Barn? If so, what are some of your favourites? prefer not sorry


- Question about candles and wax warmers? Yes or no to candles? Normal or flameless? Wax warmers? If you have one is it scentsy or glade one? Wax refills do they have to be scentsy or glade? Or will either do? Or other brands (not sure if you can use others in them? flameless candles ok, no wax warmers


- What colors are your kitchen? white & beige/brown & greys


- Any favorite Christmas designs? Ie Reindeer, snowman etc? ​anything!

[juliejolie]

buddy, any stockpiling items you need or want??

[lizardqueen78]

OK buddy, this will be my post that I update with all of the answers to the questions. I will try and update daily!

Questions

1. What are your pet peeves? people who walk slowly in front of me in a busy place, people who think the lanes end for everyone but them and then try and cut in front of people, rude people, people who are mean to animals, the word moist *shudder*, oh dear...I think I should stop now lol
2. What makes you happy? time with family, my dogs, the sun, fall, learning, planning and organizing, puzzles, food
3. Who is your celebrity crush Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell, Eric Dane, Carey Hart, Travis Barker
4. Fave books/authors Dr Seuss! I normally choose a good murder mystery, but I read anything except for romance/harlequin. I like Patricia Cromwell, John Saul, Faye Kellerman etc.
5. What are your favorite snack foods or treats? I’m on an allergy elimination diet at the moment, so lettuce and nuts are my snacks! We are also trying to lose weight so I think I will have to say healthy snacks (nuts, dried fruit)….I do love nutella though and I did put a couple of treats on my WL
6. Is there something that you like/want that you love and never get around to buying for yourself? Wigwam socks, Snowshoes! (I’m weird I know lol) I don’t expect anyone to send me them though
7. Do you like to cook, bake, crafts, scrapbook ? Is there anything you need in any of those departments or would you rather a surprise ? Yes I do them all, no scrapbook things please, I have a craft room full and if I get more I may also get a divorce! I could use some replacement blades for my Cricut paper trimmer though. I like surprises
8. What are a few of your favorite colours? Bright bold ones, purple, royal blue, green, black…I’m not really a red or orange kind of person (clashes with my skin)
9. Can you list your top three wanted items – will come back and add more, these are the ones that come to mind

under 3.00 nuts,crazy pens, mio (or similar) water flavours
under 5.00 pink Downy unstoppables, OPI or Sally Hansen nail stickers – I have got them from Dollarama before, lint roller
under 10.00 seven year pen (from Chapters)
10. Do you have any pets/what kind/any restrictions for treats? 2 dogs, 2 cats. No treats for either please – I have a dog cookie business and the cats are diabetic

1. What was your favourite sample we received this year? My sample source was pretty good! Also the Downy Unstoppables are always my fav
2. What kind of coffee/tea is drank in your house? Keurig/Tassimo or are you old school? I love herbal teas – Chocolate Energy (from Bulk Barn) is my current one. Anything except for oolong, green or chamomile are great. We have a Keurig. I like flavoured light roasts and DH likes non flavoured dark or bold ones
3. Any cooking gadgets or kitchen type stuff or ingredients that you need for your holiday entertaining? – not that I can think of at the moment. We don’t entertain (super small house)
4. Buddy, if I were to go to Bath and Body Works is there anything you would like? NOEL!!! I love that stuff! Or if you happen to see any coconut stuff on clearance that is my other favourite
5. Buddy, I'm making apple jelly as well as a batch of strawberry jam soon.... antipasta too(with or without shrimp/tuna) ...interested? Jelly or Jam yes please!! No thanks to the antipasta
6. Buddy, what size pj bottoms would you wear? 2XL
7. Buddy just going through your list and there wasn’t much for seasonal items on it. Is there anything you need?? Gift tags and bows would be awesome
8. Buddy, is there something special I could get for your family to do together? Not that I can think of….it’s just DH and I and the fur kids
9. any Epicure or Scentsy items you might be interested in? Heck yeah! I would try anything from Epicure, Scentsy anything that isn’t super floral or clean linen would be good (vanillas and seasonal scents would be my first choices)
10. Would like to know my buddy's kid(s) name no kids here
11. What is buddy's horoscope and month of birthday November, I’m a Sagittarius
12. Do you like taking baths (i.e. bubble bath, bath salts, etc.) For sure!
13. I have been knitting/crochet scarves and dish cloths for other family members... are you interested? Yes!
14. Do you have any favorite makeup brands? I’m not picky. I do like Olay Fresh effects BB cream (Ivory)
15. Buddy, if you mentioned you children/spouse/partner/parents/other - do you want gifts for them? What kind of split? Mostly for you? I think I only put one thing on the list for him! Ha! He gets spoiled enough by me lol this train is mine!! I would share snacks etc with him
17. Buddy question: does your tree have a theme? Or colour-theme? I have a mini tree with decorations that I got from my awesome buddy last advent, it is blue and silver...I don't need any tree things, but decor colours would be anything but gold! Blue, silver and purple are my favs
18. Besides FPC, what are your top 5 coupons that you would want/need? Anything healthy or gluten free would be awesome...hummus or salad coupons?
19. Are you ok with treats from the Bulk Barn? If so, what are some of your favourites? Yes! I am addicted to dried fruit (pineapple is the best) Jelly Belly, I love the chocolate energy tea, chocolicious mix....so many delicious things!
20. Question about candles and wax warmers? Yes or no to candles? Normal or flameless? Wax warmers? If you have one is it scentsy or glade one? Wax refills do they have to be scentsy or glade? Or will either do? Or other brands (not sure if you can use others in them)?No candles please, we have a glade warmer...would love a scentsy one! I use whatever wax smells good!
21. What colors are your kitchen? Browns
22. Any favorite Christmas designs? Ie Reindeer, snowman etc? I like both, but more modern, not country-ish...more cartoony (does that make sense?)
23. Buddy, any stockpiling items you need or want?? fabric softner. downy unstoppables (pink) or something similar - not a downy snob lol
24. Buddy, Do you like Burt's Bees? Anything except for the lip gloss! LOVE the coconut foot cream
25. Buddy do you collect any special codes? nope
26. Buddy would you like address labels, thanks for the trade cards ect no thanks
27. Buddy... Im huge on Nov 1 "after Halloween shopping" its slim picking but I still like to try. Are there any chocolates/candies that you and family like that i could try and find? sadly I'm going to say no thanks...we are trying to be good
28. Buddy, are there any makeup items you are particularly fussy about?
    For example other people can not buy me lipstick as many shades look terrible on me so I need to check testers while I can say any eye-shadow in browns, peach, greens etc I like neutrals, if you can find a waterproof mascara that actually stays on I will love you forever! I am very pale, so nothing too dark.
29. Buddy, just received my Sample source, anything in it you might want??? not that I can think of specifically
30. So the 13th gift is a gag gift... I am wondering what YOUR level of pervertedness is? Are you churchy-shy? Or raunchy as F**k? Well I bought the penis pasta last year...I wouldn't say I'm raunchy, but I can appreciate perverted things
31. Buddy, do you like nail stuff? Such as instant pedicures, etc? Heck yeah I do! - no reds please, I'm far to pasty white for that!
32. Buddy, would you use an iTunes gift card? Yes please
33. Buddy, Do you like scented hand and or body lotion? Yes, anything tropical, coconut, vanilla, Noel from B&BW. No florals or clean linen please
    

[Momto2Ks]

Dear Buddy,

I had Project Life items on my Wishlist- just wanted to let you know that I am more then ok with like minded products (ie Albums Made Easy by We R Memory Keepers, Snap, Simple Stories, etc). Anything that is designed for the 3x4" and 4x6" pocket style Scrapbooking is awesome.

I heard a rumor that Homesense/Marshall's/Winners may carry some of these brands at a reduced cost.

Thanks

Love, Me

[becky_j]

6. What are your favorite snack foods or treats? like turtle chocolates, ripple chips, trail mix without fruit, beef jerky,
7. Is there something that you like/want that you love and never get around to buying for yourself? contigo water bottles, new scrubs for work (med-lg),clothes size large.
8. Do you like to cook, bake, crafts, scrapbook ? nope
9. What are a few of your favorite colours? purple ,pink and blues
10. Can you list your top three wanted items under 3.00? Top three under 5.00? Top three under 10.00?
top 3.00
bath items for dd
snacks for dd
xmas wrapping supplies

top5.00
bath and body work items
scentsy
sensodyne
downy unstoppables
gold bond

under 10.0
2015 calendar either tinker bell or walking dead
Disney movies
contigo cups

11. Do you have any pets/what kind/any restrictions for treats? not with me
12. What was your favourite sample we received this year? mens razor
13. What kind of coffee/tea is drank in your house? Keurig/Tassimo or are you old school? keurig love the Kahlua
14. Any cooking gadgets or kitchen type stuff or ingredients that you need for your holiday entertaining? nope
15. Buddy, if I were to go to Bath and Body Works is there anything you would like? anything lol love fruity smells nothing old smelling
16. Buddy, I'm making apple jelly as well as a batch of strawberry jam soon.... antipasta too(with or without shrimp/tuna) ...interested?
jelly may be good, but think that's all
17. Buddy, what size pj bottoms would you wear? med-lg
18. Buddy just going through your list and there wasnt much for seasonal items on it. Is there anything you need?? only wrapping supplies( paper, bows, tags)
19. Buddy, is there something special I could get for your family to do together? gingerbread house
20. any Epicure or Scentsy items you might be interested in? Love scentsy bars or circles fruity smells or holder or bear for dd
21. Would like to know my buddy's kid(s) name: Madisyn
22. What is buddy's horoscope and month of birthday? aug 29 virgo
23.Do you like taking baths (i.e. bubble bath, bath salts, etc.) yes especially after a long day at work
24.I have been knitting/crochet scarves and dish cloths for other family members... are you interested? would really like a infinity scarf (black or grey) or any longer one
25.Do you have any favorite makeup brands? not really just eyeliner like nyc or avon glimmersticks black
26.Buddy, if you mentioned you children/spouse/partner/parents/other - do you want gifts for them? What kind of split? Mostly for you? parent you could by them one gift they like wildlife animal décor( deer, bear, wolf ect) then split the rest between my daughter and I
27.Buddy question: does your tree have a theme? Or colour-theme? don't need
28.Besides FPC, what are your top 5 coupons that you would want/need? pampers diapers 10.00 pampers wipes 5.00 and pampers training pants
29.Are you ok with treats from the Bulk Barn? If so, what are some of your favourites? not really pretty fussy with that.
30. Question about candles and wax warmers? Yes or no to candles? Normal or flameless? Wax warmers? If you have one is it scentsy or glade one? Wax refills do they have to be scentsy or glade? Or will either do? Or other brands (not sure if you can use others in them)?wax warmer and prefer scentsy or gold canyon
31. What colors are your kitchen?n/a living at parents

32.
Any favorite Christmas designs? Ie Reindeer, snowman etc?
Disney
33.buddy, any stockpiling items you need or want?? razor, laundry soaps

[becky_j]

Is day 13 a gag gift again

[Briwantstosave]

updated all answers to buddy questions in post #199

[Briwantstosave]

P.S Buddy- I looove shopping for you! It's like shopping for myself!! LOL

[new2sc]

Buddy, if you mentioned you children/spouse/partner/parents/other - do you want gifts for them? What kind of split? Mostly for you?

I would love half and half for DS and I, well maybe some for baby lol

Buddy question: does your tree have a theme? Or colour-theme?

Red, blue and silver

Besides FPC, what are your top 5 coupons that you would want/need?

I really don't coupoin that much anymore.

Are you ok with treats from the Bulk Barn? If so, what are some of your favourites?

Brazil nuts in the shell, any gummys

Question about candles and wax warmers? Yes or no to candles? Normal or flameless? Wax warmers? If you have one is it scentsy or glade one? Wax refills do they have to be scentsy or glade? Or will either do? Or other brands (not sure if you can use others in them)?

I don't need any, have a cupboard full

What colors are your kitchen?

ALL White

Any favorite Christmas designs? Ie Reindeer, snowman etc?

Anything except for religious

[new2sc]

@new2sc
Have you named the baby yet? Do you know if it is a boy/girl?
We need a baby pool!

We know we are having a boy. I really like the name Liam but I havent gotten DH on board yet, so it's not official. I think he will be born Dec 6th (His due date is the 16th)

[new2sc]

Got my buddy's list so gives me an opportunity to spend my lunch hour to shop. I will answer questions once i get home cuz i have a hard time switching screens. I have been going crazy with class and work, really sorry buddy.

By the way, like to know my buddy's kid(s) name.

Also, what is buddy's horoscope and month of birthday. I have something in mind. Thanks.

I read your responses but not sure what size of clothes i should get u. I see your child's size in the PM.

DS name is Brayden
My bday is July 7 Cancer
2XL for jammie pants. I am fussy with shirts, as they are never long enough.

[FallenPixels]

Is day 13 a gag gift again

Yes

[anawhatsme]

wow.
i just updated my answers.
i have learned 2 things...when updating answers slot a lot of time to complete!!
and 2 - i am so boring and plain!!

[FallenPixels]

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