Don't feel like you guys have to send the gift out this weekend though! Still plenty of time, and as some folks have done in the past, going a little beyond Christmas isn't the end of the world (though Valentine's Day is pushing it
). Some folks may need a day or two to get their Wants list updated and in order, so keep an eye out for them. I know I still have to do mine as well (hopefully tonight).
Another thing is that it's up to you whether you want to try to remain anonymous when you send your package out. That's a little tricky though, since most of us could probably figure it out from the return address/postage stamps. But still, you don't have to advertise yourself as their Santa if you don't want to, though most of us generally do...
And again, the dollar amount is up to you, and can range from $5 on up to $50 - whatever you feel comfortable with. We've probably averaged $20 - $25 per gift in the first couple go-'rounds though.
Good luck, and I'll try to get the rest of the folks involved to bump their trade lists up for you guys, or send me some good hints to pass along to you.
- M
