Advice for our first GE - YorkieTalk.com Forums

my baby Sadie · 04-02-2008, 06:34 AM

Hi Everybody! me and Sadie are super excited about the upcoming GE!
We can't wait to sign up. Since this is our first GE we want to make sure we are up to date on all of the coolest gifts and ideas. Please tell us what your favorite gifts to give and get are, favorite places to buy and about how much do you spend? We want to make sure our Secret Yorkie loves there gifts when they get them.
Thanks for the help!
Jenny and Sadie

xmasbaby75 · 04-02-2008, 08:00 AM

Hi there! Since this will be my first GE too, I'm bumping up this thread! I'm still trying to decide who to enter! My fear is that all the "regulars" here on YT already have everything from previous GE's!

my baby Sadie · 04-02-2008, 08:10 AM

i know! Maybe we need a special "Newbie" group our first time

Mybabyboymax · 04-02-2008, 08:25 AM

The last GE was my first and we loved it! what helped me alot was the sign up, where the members tell you a bit on what they would like and things they do not need or their dog cant have. members also start threads on stuff like that. as far as what you spend...limit is 25 but i will say that I spent WAY over that amount. Its really fun

Mayas Mommy · 04-02-2008, 10:45 AM

Well this one will be my second GE and I learned lot from my first .... LOL

I was not for shure what to buy and how much and worried it would be stupid ..... but my GE Buddy was the best - and I think she realy liked her stuff !

Have fun you two .....

xmasbaby75 · 04-02-2008, 10:53 AM

Maybe they'll match all of us "newbies" up together!

KathyinCali · 04-02-2008, 11:39 AM

They give you an idea of what your buddy would like and from there the best advice I can give is give from your heart and have fun! It really is about the enjoyment

Oh, and send it out on time

luckylady · 04-02-2008, 03:49 PM

The last GE was my first and you "newbies" as you guys put it are in for alot of fun! Yes, the sign up thread will give you all the important details about your secret buddy (age, weight, measurments, sizes, etc.), but if you want ideas of what to buy or what people have gotten in the past, go to the "thank you" threads from the last GE. You'll see lots of pictures and lists of what everyone got from their secret buddies.
I too am looking forward to the next GE. I have 4 yorkie fur-babies and they all want to be a part of the fun. But they have to take turns (one at a time) and this will be just our 2nd one.

Glad you are all going to be a part of the next GE! Maybe I'll get one of YOU for Lexie's secret buddy!
Have fun shopping!

chattiesmom · 04-02-2008, 06:35 PM

First of all congratulations for making the decision to participate! I can tell you that GE's are a ton of fun. As fas as shopping goes, the GE signup sheet will give you a ton of hints.... and then just have fun..... let your mind and heart loose and enjoy shopping, making and creating.

If you put your heart in your gifting and send love in the box, I can guarantee that your buddy will be elated!

ryorkies · 04-03-2008, 05:23 AM

This will be my first and I am WAY over excited already.
When will the sign up sheet be available?

wookie · 04-03-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by my baby Sadie

i know! Maybe we need a special "Newbie" group our first time

I can't wait to sign up for my first GE!! I LOVE shopping, I am overly soo excited! I too would love to know what people like to receive!

(By the way Sadie, I'm in love with your avatar!)

juliaw04 · 04-03-2008, 01:55 PM

The last GE was my first and it was a wonderful experience! I strongly urge all members to take part in it. Don't stress about what to buy, you will get a list of likes and dislikes for your buddy. And really, can you ever have too much stuff for your furbaby?!

Looking over the thank you threads from the last GE will give you a good idea of the presents other people have gotten. Most send lots of toys, blankets, bows, clothes, treats, and some send a little something for the furbaby's momma!

I don't have all the answers since I've only participated in one GE, but feel free to PM me if you need some advice or need some detective work done!

poosdarling · 04-04-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by juliaw04

The last GE was my first and it was a wonderful experience! I strongly urge all members to take part in it. Don't stress about what to buy, you will get a list of likes and dislikes for your buddy. And really, can you ever have too much stuff for your furbaby?!

Looking over the thank you threads from the last GE will give you a good idea of the presents other people have gotten. Most send lots of toys, blankets, bows, clothes, treats, and some send a little something for the furbaby's momma!

I don't have all the answers since I've only participated in one GE, but feel free to PM me if you need some advice or need some detective work done!

Awww looks like me and Milo won't be making this one since seeing the number of posts we have are quite pitiful.

Well have fun and GL guys!

my baby Sadie · 04-05-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wookie

(By the way Sadie, I'm in love with your avatar!)

Hehe, thanks! i love to attempt to take pictures of Sadie but she doesn't always get that the camera is not a toy!

Judy in Waco · 04-05-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

First of all congratulations for making the decision to participate! I can tell you that GE's are a ton of fun. As fas as shopping goes, the GE signup sheet will give you a ton of hints.... and then just have fun..... let your mind and heart loose and enjoy shopping, making and creating.

If you put your heart in your gifting and send love in the box, I can guarantee that your buddy will be elated!

I totally agree!

Above all, have fun!

04-02-2008, 06:34 AM	#1
my baby Sadie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 118	Advice for our first GE Hi Everybody! me and Sadie are super excited about the upcoming GE! We can't wait to sign up. Since this is our first GE we want to make sure we are up to date on all of the coolest gifts and ideas. Please tell us what your favorite gifts to give and get are, favorite places to buy and about how much do you spend? We want to make sure our Secret Yorkie loves there gifts when they get them. Thanks for the help! Jenny and Sadie

04-02-2008, 08:00 AM	#2
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Hi there! Since this will be my first GE too, I'm bumping up this thread! I'm still trying to decide who to enter! My fear is that all the "regulars" here on YT already have everything from previous GE's! __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

04-02-2008, 08:25 AM	#4
Mybabyboymax Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,859	The last GE was my first and we loved it! what helped me alot was the sign up, where the members tell you a bit on what they would like and things they do not need or their dog cant have. members also start threads on stuff like that. as far as what you spend...limit is 25 but i will say that I spent WAY over that amount. Its really fun __________________ Its SummerTime!

04-02-2008, 10:45 AM	#5
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	Well this one will be my second GE and I learned lot from my first .... LOL I was not for shure what to buy and how much and worried it would be stupid ..... but my GE Buddy was the best - and I think she realy liked her stuff ! Have fun you two ..... __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

04-02-2008, 10:53 AM	#6
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Maybe they'll match all of us "newbies" up together! __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

04-02-2008, 08:10 AM	#3
my baby Sadie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 118	i know! Maybe we need a special "Newbie" group our first time

04-02-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	They give you an idea of what your buddy would like and from there the best advice I can give is give from your heart and have fun! It really is about the enjoyment Oh, and send it out on time __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

04-02-2008, 03:49 PM	#8
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	The last GE was my first and you "newbies" as you guys put it are in for alot of fun! Yes, the sign up thread will give you all the important details about your secret buddy (age, weight, measurments, sizes, etc.), but if you want ideas of what to buy or what people have gotten in the past, go to the "thank you" threads from the last GE. You'll see lots of pictures and lists of what everyone got from their secret buddies. I too am looking forward to the next GE. I have 4 yorkie fur-babies and they all want to be a part of the fun. But they have to take turns (one at a time) and this will be just our 2nd one. Glad you are all going to be a part of the next GE! Maybe I'll get one of YOU for Lexie's secret buddy! Have fun shopping! __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

04-02-2008, 06:35 PM	#9
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	First of all congratulations for making the decision to participate! I can tell you that GE's are a ton of fun. As fas as shopping goes, the GE signup sheet will give you a ton of hints.... and then just have fun..... let your mind and heart loose and enjoy shopping, making and creating. If you put your heart in your gifting and send love in the box, I can guarantee that your buddy will be elated! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

04-03-2008, 05:23 AM	#10
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	This will be my first and I am WAY over excited already. When will the sign up sheet be available?

04-03-2008, 01:55 PM	#12
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	The last GE was my first and it was a wonderful experience! I strongly urge all members to take part in it. Don't stress about what to buy, you will get a list of likes and dislikes for your buddy. And really, can you ever have too much stuff for your furbaby?! Looking over the thank you threads from the last GE will give you a good idea of the presents other people have gotten. Most send lots of toys, blankets, bows, clothes, treats, and some send a little something for the furbaby's momma! I don't have all the answers since I've only participated in one GE, but feel free to PM me if you need some advice or need some detective work done! __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~ Last edited by juliaw04; 04-03-2008 at 01:56 PM.