Back about a month ago, Dara from Not In Jersey contacted a small group of bloggers that I have been fortunate enough to become pretty good friends with over the past year.
She asked us if we would be interested in participating in a Secret Santa for our close little group. I was totally all in and so happy to be asked to join.
Once we all confirmed, Dara chose our Secret Santa’s and told us who we would purchase for.
On the morning of November 14th, I got this cryptic, but hilarious graphic image message from my bestie Lanaya from Raising Reagan on Facebook Messenger:
Soft Kitty-Sheldon Copper Reference!I thought it was funny and when I commented back was told to, “Wait till later today, BooYah!”
Game on and still was clueless, though!
Around 11 am, my UPS man delivered a package from Amazon. I honestly didn’t remember ordering anything and as I was opening was trying to figure out what I could have gotten, since I hadn’t ordered anything from them.
Once I opened it, I saw the gift card message:
In true fashion, my bestie and Secret Santa knows me all too well and also took the opportunity to bust on me a bit, as well.
- The first gift was truly eaten by yours truly even before I actually got a picture, but was White Chocolate Peppermint Bark. Seriously, this stuff has always been my all time favorite during Christmas time for years and one year even tried to make it myself (I learned to leave it to the pros!). If you want a picture, will include the image from Amazon, because seriously this chocolate is long gone and eaten within 3 days time! So far, Lanaya I would say you totally know me!
- The second gift was totally in reference to her earlier message, because she gifted me The Big Bang Theory Kitty Socks in Grey/Pink Color. Seriously, Lanaya knows my love of all things Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory. I totally wore these sock the first night was lounging and catching up on my DVR’d episodes of Big Bang Theory I needed to watch up and catch up on.
Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty Socks
- And the third gift was truly the best homage and prank on me in years with a case of colors Playdough for yours truly. Not only did Lanaya read my contribution to the book, Mother of Meltdowns, but now she was totally joshing me with this gift, because as most who read my contribution know I truly loathe and despise Playdough after the ungodly mess my gruesome twosome made on that infamous balmy, summer day! By the way, this case is hidden away on a top shelf out of reach of my little monsters’ hands, even though they kept asking if this was indeed a gift for them!
Mother of All Meltdown’s-Ode to the PLAYDOUGH!
You might ask, was I surprised?
Totally!
And was this the best gift I have gotten this holiday season so far?
Absolutely, without a doubt!
Thank you Lanaya and Happy Holidays to all my lovely ladies who participated.
And to see who I had for my secret Santa and what I gifted her, please click here now!
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The Dose of Reality says
How fun!! There is nothing like special gifts lovingly chosen for you by someone who really knows you and "gets" you!! They are the BEST!! How did I not know that you were a big Sheldon fan?! I LOVE HIM and your cool socks!! –Lisa
Janine Huldie says
Lisa, just more we have in common with Sheldon and love you even more (if that was even possible!). And seriously best secret Santa ever with Lanaya. She just nailed it!! 🙂
Dawn says
I love your stuff…she really does know you well!
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Janine Huldie says
Dawn, I love how well we all have gotten to know each other this past year especially and seriously had so much fun with this. Hope we do it again next year now!! 🙂
dianeroark says
Janine,
Great surprises! You need to keep that friend forever. It is always nice to have someone who knows you that well. They can brighten your day!
Blessings,
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Janine Huldie says
I totally agree Diane and I hope Lanaya and I are truly friends for years to come, because I love her to pieces!! 🙂
massholemommy says
Awww, how cool. Sounds like she got you the perfect things, too!
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Janine Huldie says
She totally did and seriously just love her so much for that and so much more!! 🙂
Karen says
it's so wonderful when someone knows you so well…it truly makes you feel special. Love the gifts Janine
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Janine Huldie says
I know Karen it truly is and I am really so blessed with all the friends I have made through blogging, including you!! 🙂
Rabia @TheLiebers says
That's so fun!! I love those socks. My daughter would freak out if we got those!!
Janine Huldie says
Rabia, you could totally get them on Amazon still and seriously, I love them. Best damn gift for sure!! 🙂
notinjersey says
so funny. isn't it lucky that I picked Lanaya to send to you? lol!
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Janine Huldie says
I think you did a great hob picking and seriously can we do this again next year now, lol!! 🙂
NuggetOnABudget says
I love how Lanaya made it into a little game ~ she always knows how to have fun with things like this! Such great gifts and I would say she definitely knows you very well. Those socks looks so comfy!
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Janine Huldie says
I know Lanaya truly is awesome at this and seriously can't get over how much fun she made this. And the socks are totally too comfy for words and loving them! Hoping you are staying warm. Is it snowing by you, too? We are supposed to get possibly 3-5 inches by later today and coming down hard already now here. Thinking the girls may not be going to pre-school this afternoon now.
NuggetOnABudget says
Ugh yes. It's snowing now here too and is only supposed to get heavier as the day goes on. Sofia's music class was cancelled as it follows the closing schedule of the local school district. BOO!!! I was so looking forward to taking her there today and getting out of the house for a bit. Dang snow. At least I have a bit more time now to catch up on my blogging though. I'm so behind!! Be safe and warm out there mama 🙂 xoxo!
Janine Huldie says
So sorry Sophia's music class was cancelled and I know just annoying. But the way it is coming down right now, thinking I will just stay put, because so not worth heading out in this now. And I did so much yesterday and even Sunday that thankfully I am not too far behind now with blogging, because I am going to have the girls home for two weeks straight for the holiday break and also next week am volunteered Monday for Lily's class party and Wednesday for Emma's. So, I know I am going to very busy in the next few weeks for sure. Hoping you stay safe and warm now, too!! 🙂 xoxo!!
Billybuc says
Very fun activity. You have a great group of Hubbers, Janine, and well-deserved by you.
Janine Huldie says
It truly was so much fun Bill and I agree I am blessed to have some of the most wonderful friends, including you through writing! 🙂
flemily says
That's cool you did that! We just did a Secret Santa with all of our Thanksgiving guests…ironically enough, we did it because Hanukkah fell on Thanksgiving this year, but we called it Secret Santa even though it was technically for Hanukkah…we do all the holidays in our house so it was fun and appreciated by all.
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Janine Huldie says
Emily, Thanksgiving fell kind of on the late side and Hanukkah was definitely on the earlier side this year, but the fact that they occurred at the same time was just such a trip for me. We don't celebrate Hanukkah, but still could not believe that they happened at the same time and had heard this won't happen again for something like 100 of years. But love that you did a Secret Santa for Hanukkah on Thanksgiving night. Seriously, that is just awesome and and glad it was so much fun!! 🙂
realhousewife says
That's so fun! Loved the gifts you got and that would make my day too!
it is the little stuff that i love so much!Happy Holidays!
Janine Huldie says
Totally is the little stuff and was truly so much fun. Happy Holidays to you, too!! 🙂
Emmy says
Hi from Totally Posted Tuesday! And I LOVE this idea! I wish I had thought of it and done this with my little circle of blog friends. Maybe next year we'll think of it in time!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Emmy and totally hope you get to do this next year and am already hoping (and begging) that we do this again now next year, too!! And thanks for stopping by and just happily did the same on your blog today!! 🙂
Dana says
Ooh – Lanaya did an awesome job. The Play Doh was a stroke of genius. Evil genius. I love it.
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Janine Huldie says
Lanaya totally did a great job and love the whole evil genius part of this one, too, Dana!! 🙂
Niki (Glossy Blonde) says
I love Lanaya! And how fun that she was your Secret Santa! Those socks are adorable!
Janine Huldie says
Niki, the feeling is quite mutual and love Lanaya to pieces. And she was the best Secret Santa. The socks are seriously awesome!! 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
What a perfect Secret Santa gift!!! Too great. And yum on the peppermint bark.
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Janine Huldie says
I love Scarlet and truly can see many times what she is seeing, because as much as they are 16 months apart, they truly are so close in size and could pass for twins. In fact, when we went to see Frozen, I told a white lie and said they were 2 1/2 year old twins (Emma is small and Lily just turned 3) to get them in for free.Seriously was not paying over $9 a ticket for them, because as good as the movie was, still wasn't worth $18 plus dollars for them!
Brittnei Washington says
This was such a nice idea with your small group! I didn't know you loved the Big Bang Theory! Sheldon is pretty hilarious. 🙂 and she remembered your play dough fun story hahaha! Love it!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Brittnei and seriously was a wonderful idea and just so happy to be included and be a part of it. And totally love Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory and the Playdough was epic for sure!! 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
What fun – your Secret Santa did a great job and judging by Dawn's post she was super happy with her gift!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Kim, couldn't agree more, because Lanaya did an amazing job and just so happy Dawn was as pleased with her gifts from me, too!! 🙂
beckybryson88 says
So fun! I am going to have to try that Peppermint Bark..it looks mouthwatering! 🙂
Janine Huldie says
So much fun indeed and the peppermint bark. It is delicious!! 🙂
The Vanilla Housewife says
Oh that was fun to read! Though slightly envious of all the awesome stuff Lanaya sent you. Gift giving is so much fun!
Janine Huldie says
I agree gift giving is a ton of fun and I can't help, but say Lanaya did good!! 🙂
Karly KIm says
This is awesome! Also, i LOVE Sheldon!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Karly and I know Sheldon is the best!! 🙂
Amy says
So awesome! Love the kitty socks. White chocolate and peppermint….mmmm! This secret santa thing looks so fun. Glad you got such a fantastic secret santa.
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Amy and your are so right, Lanaya was truly the best secret Santa!! 🙂
gigigirl says
What fun! Lanaya is very creative as a gift giver….and knows you very well. Glad you enjoyed it all! xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Total fun and you are so right about Lanaya, Aunt Gloria!! 🙂 xoxo!!
Nellie says
Great gifts!! You lucked out with your secret santa! I love the socks the most 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
I totally did luck out and the socks, Nellie are seriously the best!! 🙂
Rachel says
ha, ha to the playdough! Lanaya gotcha, Janine! I love the socks! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Lol, Rachel. Lanaya, totally got me good and I know those socks are the BEST gift ever!! 🙂
katherines corner says
Fun!!!!! I haven't had a secret Santa since I worked at the hospital ( a million years ago) Loving the socks. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. ♥
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Janine Huldie says
A ton of fun and will say that I truly am loving those socks!! My pleasure as always with linking up and thank you again for hosting!! 🙂 <3