11-06-21, 10:46 PM | |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Jersey
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I am starting my list here but keep checking back. I really don't need or want much -I am always trying to downsize. Please do not spend alot of money- I will love whatever you send! I just love putting together packages for the exchange but I didn't do it last year due to the pandemic blahs. I'm back now (obviously!)
About me: I live with DH. DS and DD are grown and mostly flown but we have a dog, a cat, fish and turtles. I have been into fitness for a long time. Right now I love walking outdoors, hiking, strength training, QiGong and Tai Chi (studying with a teacher so don't need DVDs) I will probably take a break soon from the lifting program I am doing now to do a few weeks of old fashioned floor work like Barlates etc. My other interests/pastimes are reading, travel, birdwatching. Some ideas ( I am fine with used DVDs, books etc.) DVDs: Mark Lauren Bodyweight Training 2.0 Mark Lauren Focus 15 (i can't seem to find this - it may no longer be available.) If you happen to have a copy you don't want I would love it. DON'T spend alot on this please Books Iron Shirt Chi Kung by Mantak Chia Streaming Sites: I have tried and liked Mark Lauren's streaming service but I am thinking i would rather try something new. I am interested in John Garay TV https://www.johngareytv.com/ One month of the Mat and Fitness option would be grand I am looking into other streaming services and might add to this list. Other ideas: If you are so inclined but not necessary Small tubes of rich hand cream for my purse. Gold bond etc. Bright reflective accessories for when I walk in the dark. Cinnamon Mentos (hard to find for some reason) Maybe a little something that is from your part of the world. Something to make me laugh. I have plenty of candles, scented body lotions, shower gels and the like, however if you have a bath and body works "Tea and Lemon" Candle you don't want I would love that. They haven't made it in a few years. Sometimes they name it London or London Calling or something stupid like that (because Brits do NOT put lemon in their tea!) |
11-07-21, 08:22 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Glenside, PA
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Hi Santa!
I’m so glad you signed up for this exchange and I’m looking forward to whatever you are able to send. This is my 10th year participating (having skipping last year) and the surprises are always my favorite part, perhaps with a bit of local flavor from wherever you are added to the mix. I enjoy kickboxing and dancy/complex hi/lo. I love trying new things, but belly dance and I do not mix! Best workout length for me tends to be 30-45 minutes (regardless of what my wish list indicates...). I’m just getting back into fitness after about 8 months of just blah. I’ve recently done some Turbo Jam and walking with Jessica Smith and walking outside. Here are some ideas, most wanted would be either of the top 2. Most welcome would be any at all, even anything not listed. I’m breezy! Used DVDs would be great, and I also warmly welcome VHS tapes. Feel free to improvise! Forza Samurai Sword Workout Vol. 2 w/Ilaria Montagnini (I got vol 1 through the last gift exchange I did and it’s a serious shoulder workout!) Kristin Dowell’s Dressed Up Drills (I have her other DVD and have taken her VIPR class and gone to lunch with her - she's lovely!) RapidFire 3: Rock Steady, Rock Hard, 2012 Powerstrike Millennium Series 2 or 3 Or maybe streaming…Interested in Beachbody/Les Mills boxing/kickboxing workouts – I see that the smallest subscription Beachbody offers is 3 months, but I could go for 1 month of Les Mills. Other facts/interests/likes/dislikes: I have a thing for llamas and alpacas. Major understatement. Anything vaguely llama or alpaca related will get me to squee. Hee! Oh, the husband has asked that I indicate "no mugs." I may have a few… I almost always start the day with black tea (bags, not loose) – ginger and vanilla are my favorites; not a peachy person I also enjoy fun socks (shoe size 9.5/10) – either ankle socks for workouts or crew socks that have a fun design (see above re: llamas/alpacas). I’m not a fan of coffee, coconut, or white chocolate. Hope that helps get you started - whatever you come up with will be greatly appreciated – thanks so much in advance!
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11-08-21, 09:36 AM | |
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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Hi there, VF Santas!!
Do not stress about what you send me. I have made some great friends through the gift exchange and can't wait to "meet" you :-) My main focus has been on mobility and strength. 2021 has been a wonderful year of doing kettlebells, Cathe, pilates, Classical stretch and lots of other mobility training. I like hikes as well. I don't have any problem coming up with a list of DVDs because I'm a hard core DVD user! Seriously both DVD players are in my house always loaded with an exercise video so I can stop, drop, and rock it out at any time. However, I'm listing gift ideas from several categories to help you: DVDs: Used is great! If shipping costs are a concern (or these are out of your price range), then some gift certificate ideas are at the bottom of the list.
Recipes: I have plenty of cookbooks but I would LOVE:
Stationery: envelopes, blank cards or pretty paper. These don't even have to be sets! I have several pen pals who have been tortured with my creations. Food items: I love nibbling on solid milk chocolate. I don't eat anything sugar free or that has sugar substitutes. If I'm going to eat chocolate, then send the sugar with it! I enjoy coffee but I'm not a tea drinker. My favorite snacks are popcorn, raw unsalted pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Please don't send anything with cinnamon or strawberry due to allergies in our home. Other gift ideas:
And because I don't want you to waste money, please don't purchase any soap, lotion, bath gel, bath bomb, makeup, perfume, or candles. I'm pretty sensitive to certain scents and become nauseous or get terrible headaches. There doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason so hard to explain which are fine..sorry. THANK YOU for participating in the Gift Exchange and for being my VF Santa!! P.S. I always wait until Christmas to open but if you want me to open earlier then whisper that to the VF elf and I will :-)
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11-09-21, 09:00 AM | |
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Virginia
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Hello Secret Santa!
Thank you for taking to the time to read my list. My list is long only to give you a wide range of options. I understand being on a tight budget. Used DVDs are great. I also like surprises, so free free to surprise me with something not on my list. I will be happy with whatever I receive! Keep checking back, as I may add more to the list. A little about me: I’m a 25 year old male who works two part-time jobs—in customer service at a community college bookstore, and also a fitness instructor at the local community center. In August I moved in with my boyfriend of two years. When it comes to workouts, I’m a variety junkie. My favorite workouts are weight training, kettlebells, circuit/metabolic training, and step aerobics. I also enjoy hi-lo. To cross-train I also enjoy kickboxing, ballet, barre, and Pilates. I consider myself an advanced exerciser. My favorite instructors are Cathe, Tracie Long, Kelly Coffey-Meyer, Christi Taylor, and Seasun Zieger (just to name a few). I also love spinning, and use the Peloton app (Denis Morton is my favorite). I’ve also added where you can find these. Most of these can be found at Collage Video (www.collagevideo.com), Mary/TotalFitnessDVDs (www.totalfitnessdvds.com), or even Amazon and eBay. Please note that my wishlist is large only to give you a range of options. I will also take a gift card from Mary/TotalFitnessDVDs, Collage Video, Amazon, or Cathe. I will be happy with whatever I receive! DVDs: Patrick Goudeau Hard Work Conditioning 2 KCM 30 Minutes to Fitness Athletic Conditioning 2 KCM 30 Minutes to Fitness Home Gym Intervals Jeanette Jenkins Cardio Kickboxing Cathe Fit Tower Legs, Glutes & Core Cathe Shock Cardio Athletic Step Ilaria Atletica 2 or 3 Ilaria Bodystrikes 2 Kristin Dowell Dressed Up Drills Tracie Long Core Movements 1/2 or 5/6 Element Barre Conditioning Beyond Balletone Mark Lauren EFX Keith Weber Extreme Kettlebell Cardio Workout Marcus Irwin Step Fusion (This is OOP and hard to find. Please only get if you can find it used and for a reasonable price. Or through a trade.) There are also a few sets I'm interested in. I think all of these are OOP, so please only get if you can find them used and for a reasonable price (or through a trade) MB45 Essentials Metashred Extreme Non-fitness things I'm interested in: -I love to knit and crochet. Pattern books (especially hats, socks, and books that focus on patterns for men), one skein of sock/fingering weight yarn (400 or more yards will make one pair of socks), and small circular needles (bamboo or wood, no metal please) are some ideas. -Anything dark chocolate -I love peanuts, almonds, and cashews -All natural body washes and soaps -I also love coffee, and use my Keurig daily. Thanks for taking the time to read my list!
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11-09-21, 11:44 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2003
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If anyone shops in Ross, they already have out their holiday beauty sets, lip balm sets, holiday chocolate, holiday decorations and holiday kitchen items.
I admit I bought myself a Snoopy heavy duty oven mitt/glove set I needed new ones, so why not get ones with Snoopy, right!
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11-09-21, 01:46 PM | |
VF Supporter
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Thanks so much for being my Secret Santa. I so appreciate it. And I kind of apologize for it as well.
I have been uber unmotivated with exercise recently, largely because of physical issues I’m dealing with. It’s nothing major but several irritating things that combine to aggravate my lower back and hips. I’m looking for a way to slowly start to work my way back to physical fitness. I belong to the YMCA and hope to get back there a couple of times a week, along with doing some exercise at home. I do not do DVDs anymore and have more DVDs that I would use if I did. So, I don’t want to waste your time and money looking for DVDs. However, there are some other fitness ideas below that I can use to create my own short workouts. I am open to used items, especially with the card decks, if you can find them. I am trying to give a variety of ideas so you can choose what you prefer that fits your budget and gifting preferences. Stick with what works for you. I’m always over-the-moon excited to get a box from a fellow VFer. It doesn’t even matter what’s in it. Card Decks Resistance band cards - I only need one deck for resistance bands. Thought I'd give an option. Resistance band cards Mindfulness cards Equipment Fitness loops - I have plenty of resistance bands except for this type. Gloves – X-Large – I try to go on walks some days and it would be nice to have gloves that work with my cell phone. They don't have to be these specific ones, but should be X-Large. Foot roller – For my foot pain. It doesn't have to be this one specifically. I do need one that is freezable. Non-fitness stuff As far as non-fitness stuff goes, keep in mind that my husband’s allergies are aggravated by most scents. We don’t have things in our house like candles or other scented items. The hobby I do the most these days is card making and art journaling. I think there are some pictures in albums in my account with pictures of some of the stuff I’ve done in the past. I love getting crafting stuff and you probably already have stuff I can use: - Do you have a stash of buttons? I can use flat ones. - Do you have old magazines or interesting catalogs? I’m always ripping out neat pictures or inspirational words out and using them. Or, if you have decorative books you no longer use or want, you could rip out pictures or quotes from them. -Tissue paper - Colored or with patterns on it. I have lots of plain white tissue paper from deliveries. - One of the embellishments I use are stamps and postmarks I rip off of cards and other mail I receive. - One of my favorite crafting things to do is use my gel plate(s). And something you do with those is to add texture with various items by pressing items into the wet paint on the gel plate.. I’m always using cast-offs/trash like bottle caps of different sizes, cardboard with texture, pieces of mesh I cut from onion or orange bags from the grocery store, plastic trays (from food packaging) that have patterns embedded in them, etc. You can turn so many things into texture tools for this and it just depends on what you have. I like chocolate - dark, white, milk, whatever type - as long as it doesn't have coconut in it. This time of year, I like the peppermint bark they sell. I hope this helps. Thanks for whatever you get. I'll love it regardless.
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11-09-21, 02:12 PM | |
VF Supporter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Spicer, MN
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Hello dear Secret Santa. Edited list.
I have pretty simple tastes and will add things as I think of them. Used DVDs are perfectly fine. I do not have a VHS player. DVD: RKS Kettlebell Set Capoeira workouts Ilaria Forza (either) Gilad Total Body Sculpt Plus Functional Fitness Gilad Total Body Sculpt Plus Cutting Edge 5 Day Fit Chi 5 Workouts DVD Tai Chi & Qigong Tamilee Webb Classic Buns of Steel Collection Volume 2 - 3 DVD Set Billy Blanks Tae Bo Platinum Collection Bootcamp - 4 workouts 1 dvd Mindy Mylrea All Out Cardio DVD Tracey Staehle Core Blast Erich Schiffmann Beginner Series Backyard Yoga or other Erich practices I love kickboxing, Yoga, meditation. I love Cathe, Les Mills, Beachbody. Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese. Gift certificate to Cathe.com or Amazon. I have long hair and love fun hair ties, bands. Cathe or other lifting gloves!!! Favorite color is green then purple. Love floral and/or fruity scents. Lotions are a fav. Hooked on Epically Epic Lip Balms. Chocoholic of any kind. Do NOT like licorice. I'll add more later. Some ideas. Many many thanks..hope this gives you some ideas.
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