Christmas - Secret Santa

[trailmix 77]

Arabella - I do have a secret santa for you - I will pm you

Yes, it is all supposed to be secret, but basically last year all the cats were let out of the bag because of return addresses and also people guessing as someone would say - ohhh I mailed mine today and another person would guess from that - it was good.

We also, well most of us, chose a day and posted pictures of our gifts

I don't have any PMs from you Trailmix . . . I am going to PM you . . .

Excellent!

Edited November 25, 2009 by trailmix

[Arabella 4]

That is really weird, I just sent you one right now and you didn't get it - that's so weird!

I got that one, just not the one you said you sent earlier . . .

Thanks!!!

[kizza 1]

I agree with Marilyn, I'd like to know who sent my present so I can thank him/her.

That way we can all know each other a little more and know people's first name

Yes! Me too.

[Bern. 3]

I'm going to write my name, and my IFN and why I picked said present since it'll make no sense if I don't.

[CdnMN 0]

Well, here's a bit about me.

Do you have any hobbies in particular?

Hiking, Camping, Photography, Reading, Cooking, Woodworking

What are your favourite colours?

Earth Tones and Blue

Do you decorate for Christmas? What colours do you use and what style (if any) do you like?

Nope

When you shop, what are your favourite things to shop for?

Hardware stores, Camping/Hiking gear, Cooking Stuff, Books, photography related stuff

[Arabella 4]

Do you have any hobbies in particular?

reading, computers, cross stitch, crotchet

What are your favourite colours?

blue

Do you decorate for Christmas? What colours do you use and what style (if any) do you like?

Yep- would love to put some Canadian ornaments on the tree

When you shop, what are your favourite things to shop for?

books, food, scented candles, lotions, bubble bath

[Arabella 4]

What's the best (cheapest, fastest) way to send things to Canada? UPS, USPS, Fed-Ex?

Also, don't Canadians have to pay a tax if the items are above a certain amount? I mean on the customs form should I declare below a certain amount so that no tax has to be paid?

[Malrothien 6]

What's the best (cheapest, fastest) way to send things to Canada? UPS, USPS, Fed-Ex?

Also, don't Canadians have to pay a tax if the items are above a certain amount? I mean on the customs form should I declare below a certain amount so that no tax has to be paid?

You mark them as gifts - no duty/GST on gifts.

[Arabella 4]

What's the best (cheapest, fastest) way to send things to Canada? UPS, USPS, Fed-Ex?

Also, don't Canadians have to pay a tax if the items are above a certain amount? I mean on the customs form should I declare below a certain amount so that no tax has to be paid?

You mark them as gifts - no duty/GST on gifts.

Ok awesome.

Now what's the preferred mail carrier? USPS, UPS, Fed- Ex?

Edited November 25, 2009 by Arabella

[Malrothien 6]

What's the best (cheapest, fastest) way to send things to Canada? UPS, USPS, Fed-Ex?

Also, don't Canadians have to pay a tax if the items are above a certain amount? I mean on the customs form should I declare below a certain amount so that no tax has to be paid?

You mark them as gifts - no duty/GST on gifts.

Ok awesome.

Now what's the preferred mail carrier? USPS, UPS, Fed- Ex?

UPS isn't as popular as Fedex is - at least in BC. USPS would end up being Canada Post once it crosses the border. It's up to you, really.

[ashenflowers 5]

ok, finally answering these! Hope it's some sort of help for someone who has no idea. Sorry for the delay. I know that my Secret Santa is probably not someone who's already sent there stuff. Process of elimination begins! *ahem*

Do you have any hobbies in particular?

recently took up ukulele playing (no, really), travel, animals (if that counts), reading, computers, blogging, drinking... I'm hoping to pick up some new hobbies once I move to California

What are your favourite colours?

I like all colours

Do you decorate for Christmas? What colours do you use and what style (if any) do you like?

Yes! Christmas is great fun. I'm having to get rid of all my stuff for the big move though, so I'm open to new ideas!

When you shop, what are your favourite things to shop for?

oohhh tough. I usually hate shopping. I don't know how to answer this. lol

Edited November 25, 2009 by ashenflowers

[Peachey 10]

What's the best (cheapest, fastest) way to send things to Canada? UPS, USPS, Fed-Ex?

Also, don't Canadians have to pay a tax if the items are above a certain amount? I mean on the customs form should I declare below a certain amount so that no tax has to be paid?

You mark them as gifts - no duty/GST on gifts.

Ok awesome.

Now what's the preferred mail carrier? USPS, UPS, Fed- Ex?

I think fedex would be your best bet, but Purolator delivers UPS stuff in Canada, so that's not too bad either.

[ashenflowers 5]

re: the mail.... Dan actually works in shipping and sends dozens/hundreds of packages every day. His recommendation is USPS. Above his normal job-related stuff, whenever he mails things personally to me, that's how he always sends them and we haven't had a problem yet. He says it's also, by far, the cheapest way. Not sure if you're sending from coast to coast, but from California to Ontario, Canada, is about $20-30 for an average sized package, and takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.

He actually says they try NOT to use FedEx.

[Arabella 4]

re: the mail.... Dan actually works in shipping and sends dozens/hundreds of packages every day. His recommendation is USPS. Above his normal job-related stuff, whenever he mails things personally to me, that's how he always sends them and we haven't had a problem yet. He says it's also, by far, the cheapest way. Not sure if you're sending from coast to coast, but from California to Ontario, Canada, is about $20-30 for an average sized package, and takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.

He actually says they try NOT to use FedEx.

I am shipping from Florida to Ontario. I just want to make sure my gifts get there before my future in-laws leave for their cruise!

[ashenflowers 5]

re: the mail.... Dan actually works in shipping and sends dozens/hundreds of packages every day. His recommendation is USPS. Above his normal job-related stuff, whenever he mails things personally to me, that's how he always sends them and we haven't had a problem yet. He says it's also, by far, the cheapest way. Not sure if you're sending from coast to coast, but from California to Ontario, Canada, is about $20-30 for an average sized package, and takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.

He actually says they try NOT to use FedEx.

I am shipping from Florida to Ontario. I just want to make sure my gifts get there before my future in-laws leave for their cruise!

oh yeah.. duh, I knew that... hahah I bet if you leave it a week, week and a 1/2 it would probably be ok. You can always get a tracking # too.