SS is all wrapped up, I just have to find a box big enough to ship everything out in and will try to do that at work this week.

I found the toy I wanted last night for my SS,  bummer as we shipped already.  Now I feel bad and I am bummed out that I did not get it for the pup. Oh well I assume that the pup will like everything I got just wish now that I ignored the hubby and waited rather than stopping and shipping right away. Well it is the first year for us so I guess i will promise to do better next year.

Got shopping done yesterday, come to this thread and see people making their gifts like over 100 bucks. I went over maybe to about 30ish bucks, but it makes me feel like I didn't get enough, I don't want my SS to be disappointed when they see it isn't one of the people that went all out. Sorry not trying to be all bah hum buggy, I just want the doggie to be over joyed.

Either which way I might go out and get some more just to feel satisfied, then will ship out on Thursday! So excited.

Yeah Lucy I saw that and I feel bad for mine, I spent over but I shipped before I realized how overboard some where going. Now I feel like I should/could have spent more. I seriously hope no pup or owner feels left out no matter what.

Personally, I know I had a blast shopping and crafting! I also know I am so excited to open that present that is under the tree and my pups are going to love it! So I do not think any of us need to worry.

i hope no one feels bad about how much they spent, or what they receive, that is why i tried to keep the min to $20 so that everyone could be a part of the fun and not be left out cause they did not have more to spend. the point is to have fun, spoil a pup you only know from pictures and hope that everyone is happy! I have run this for a few yrs now and i have to say this is the first yr that it seems to have gotten out of control, maybe next yr i make it a point to make sure no one goes over the "limit" to much or up the starting amount. either way i hope everyone is happy in the end!

Yeah I went into the $30-ish range myself, hopefully no one will feel left out.

In other news I literally just got the package from Yukon's SS 10 minutes ago. So yeah thanks mysterious person, we'll open it up on Christmas which should be really fun! ^_^

It is kinda easy to over especially if you custom order something.

May be if it does seem out of hand once we see the pictures we set a range for next year. I think my worry is more from the factor that we have not participated in this before. Like I said I have had fun and it sounds like everyone else has too. Plus our pups should really have fun with this especially if you look at the past reveals. I just want to thanks everyone for having fun and making this a fun event! I love this!!!!!!!!! 

I know I had a blast, both in stores and online shopping. Considering I spoil the hell out of my dogs I don't mind spoiling someone else. Besides Dogs are so much easiser to buy for than people

I think whether you spent $20 or $100 its all for the pups and they will love what they get, plus we all seem to have shopped some great sales which got the pups more stuff  

libbybell74 wrote:

I think whether you spent $20 or $100 its all for the pups and they will love what they get, plus we all seem to have shopped some great sales which got the pups more stuff  

Agreed! I'm excited to open mine, and really excited to see my person open theirs. I don't want anyone to feel bad! I went over, but not by a huge amount, definitely not near $100! Either way it's just for fun.

I'm sure there's a huge spread of incomes on here. We shouldn't sweat the amount

I don't care if someone spends 20 or 60 - it's the thought that counts.

Agreed. Limit doesn't matter because people are going to go over regardless. It's something fun and special for the pups regardless of what they get!

mbarnard0429 wrote:

I don't care if someone spends 20 or 60 - it's the thought that counts.

Agreed.

ccurran07 wrote:

Agreed. Limit doesn't matter because people are going to go over regardless. It's something fun and special for the pups regardless of what they get!

Hear hear! It also would depend on how many dogs a person is buying for, and how well you know your SS... plus, don't forget, shipping can be a doozy as well...

So sad my life has been crazy. This is the first year I didn't get on here to participate

Have fun everyone!! We always loved SS time!

Sorry if I made anyone feel bad  It gets expensive when you custom order, plus I always get something for the owner, along with the pups, which always brings up the price...

My package went out today.

Got mine today! It went to my parent's house since I'm going home for Christmas next week and wasn't sure when it would ship. Can't wait though!

I haven't gotten everything yet for mine, finals week(s) have been terrible. I should be able to ship it out this weekend though!

Jennet, I'm sure no one was offended.

Mine is sent - and will be coming to my SS via Amazon and I want to apologize now for no wrapping..and I hope they ship it all at once. If not, The big box is the more fun one

Jennet, I am sure you did not make anyone feel bad. I am not sure if you notice did say I feel bad but that was because I was looking for a specific toy that I wanted to get SS and could not find it then after I shipped I found it. This is my first year so I was not really sure what to expect I am pretty sure everyone will be happy and I am pretty sure everyone understands.

I do not want anyone to think that I was saying some made me feel bad. I am happy with my fun!

Did I tell anyone lately that I am excited for this?

Secret Santa all packed up and ready for UPS to pick it up! I'm sure mine's going to be a dead giveaway. Lol.

Mine is going out today!

To my SS: please forgive that it looks like it was wrapped by a 3 year old, my present wrapping skills are at a preschool level.

Made my homemade dog treats last night, shipping out Saturday morning!

wpskier222 wrote:

Mine is going out today!

To my SS: please forgive that it looks like it was wrapped by a 3 year old, my present wrapping skills are at a preschool level.

Ditto here. I just said Bode wrapped them  

Isn't a perk of being female supposed to come with inherent present wrapping abilities? Because I missed that gene.