Welcome to the 2005 Holiday Gift Exchange! In order to participate, you must have been a member of this site for at least 6 months and have a minimum of 100 posts, with no unresolved negative feedback in the past 6 months.

The purpose of this swap is to bring some happiness to your swap partner during the busy holiday season. The minimum value for this swap is $25, but you may go over that amount if you choose. It is entirely up to you whether the package you make is just for your partner or for their children and/or significant other as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM your partner and ask.

Packages MUST be mailed no later than December 1st, and delivery confirmation (or other proof of mailing if you’re sending outside the US) is required. Insurance is recommended if appropriate.


The matches were made with the assistance of my children - who were greatly delighted to pull names out of a basket. If you dislike your partner(s), please feel free to take it up with either the two of them.. or the basket, if you'd prefer. :) I will be sending everyone copies of their partners questionnaires over the course of the next few days - if you haven't heard from me by Tuesday, please drop me a pm.

Here's the master list... Have fun!

Mom2WildGirls is sending to: starkisses and kayliejayciesmom
KaylieJayciesmom is sending to: Hastings and Mommyof2
Kimmyboo is sending to: Hello1107 and Tookasmama
JCCL is sending to: Poesmom
Poetmom is sending to: Kimmyboo
JA924 is sending to: JCCL
Mommyof2 is sending to: elfmama
Mamarina is sending to: 4greatgirls
BenNPeanutsMom is sending to: Mamasky and Korwynne
Cincodemama is sending to: Boodamama
Boodamama is sending to: TinyTerrorsMom
Momof2boys1girl is sending to: Hippiemama
TMRHopkins is sending to: Mamarina and Midwesternmama
Hastings is sending to: Starkisses, Mom2wildgirls and Korwynne
TinyTerrorsMom is sending to: KaylieJayciesMom
Elfmama is sending to: Kimmyboo, Korwynne, BenNPeanutsMom and Sunflower
Sacha is sending to: Elfmama
Midwesternmomma is sending to: Momof2boys1girl and Elfmama
Mamasky is sending to: Mom2wildgirls and jma924
EmpatheticHeart is sending to: Sarah10998 and Sunflower
FourGreatgirls is sending to: Elfmama and Sarah10998
LazyLukesSlings is sending to: Cincodemama
Sunflower is sending to: Korwynne, EmpatheticHeart, Hastings and BenNPeanutsMom
HippieMama is sending to: Hastings
Sarah10998 is sending to: sacha and tmrhopkins
Starkisses is sending to: LazyLukesSlings and TMRHopkins
_Tookasmama_ is sending to: Hello1107
Hello1107 is sending to: Midwesternmomma and Sunflower
TheBabysBum is sending to: Sunflower
Korwynne is sending to: Mamasky, EmpatheticHeart, Fourgreatgirls and TheBabysBum

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:happy: can someone sticky it? :)

I'm in ~ Just need time to analyze the questions! LOL!

Is it possible to add on a question about snacks/sweets/chocolates preferences, if any? :happy:

added to include that plus coffee/tea/etc.. but quite a few have already emailed me - so if you get matched with someone who doesn't have that listed - just ask :)

questionaire sent

I LOVE TEA and COFFEE too. It wasn't on my questionaire, but if you get me...

Thank you thank you thank you for coordinating this!

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I'm in on this! I'll get my answers sent sometime this evening :)

much love
-Lindsey

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I'm in.


Please see the toy swap I'm trying to get going too.

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bump!

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Please count me in :) I will email you later this weekend. :happy:

just need to check my post amount :LOL

I emailed my answers to the questions a week or so ago...just wanted to subscribe to the thread in case there's anything else i need to keep up with!

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Just a little bump because this has been one of the best swaps that I join every year :)

much love
-Lindsey

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I emailed Korwynne a while ago to join this. It is going to be so fun. Sarah

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:happy: matches posted in the original post!

Thanks for organizing us Jodi! What a great list! It's nice to see so many mamas all at once. :)

wowza! how's that list for holiday cheer?! :monkeydan

edited to ask when swapper info will be sent/emed to each swapper?

thanks :)

hoping to get it all sent no later than Monday Kas.. Leila's had a rough few days, so I'm trying to do it all one handed, which is why it might take that long. If you haven't heard from me be Tuesday morning, please PM me or post and ask, okay? :)

Leila let me lay her down to nap - so everyone should have all the info. If you do not, please lmk.

I didn't get the email.

-Marina

I didn't get the email.

-Marina

try checking your "junk mail" folder. For some reason my email came there......
I don't know why it was considered junk mail, but the dozen a day refinancing, free gas cards, or meet the love of your life emails are not considered junk?


Tawnya

resent it Marina.. lmk if it doesn't come, and I'll PM it to you. :happy:

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so how bizarre would it be to send the package by november 1st? lol

I'm hoping to get at least one or two sent soon :)

Shipped both of mine yesterday! Hope you mamma's like them!!

Bumping up with a reminder that Dec 1st will be here before we know it! This is for my benefit as well as everyone else! ;)

Just a memory bump-I'm starting my shopping :happy:

I already got my package from Korwynne. :) She sent a perfect package filled with soaps, a candle, and a beautiful angel for my kitchen :)

Thank you so much Jodi!

much love
-Lindsey

Sent yours out today, Lindsey.

Jodi, yours will be out Friday. :)

Steph

Steph sent me the most wonderful gnome doll for Leah. It's bright, and girly, and she is going to love it. It will go great with the little tykes doll cradle I have hidden away for christmas.
Thank you so much mama!

much love
-Lindsey

I will be sending mine tomorrow or Saturday. I hope both of you like them! I am getting so excited for the holidays!

Hastings... two packages on the way to you (couldn't fit it in one box i can lift. lol)

priority mail dc #'s are:
0103 8555 7495 8970 9803
0103 8555 7496 6262 1121

I hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays

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I got my package today from midwesternmama.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so shocked to see it already. I sat down and opened the box to find a nice card a beautiful hand made wreath in just the colors I want and 2 boxes wrapped in wrapping paper. One box had 2 new candles and the other had a new shirt for me. I was so happy to get a box of something just for me and it was not the typical bad mail we have been getting. Mail full of bills,past due notices and junk.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!

Aww..... your welcome! I'm glad you are happy... If you like Casual corner, and there is one near you, check them out, they are going out of business and have some great deals!

Happy Holidays!

Hastings and Amber, you're pkgs went out today. Hastings your DC# is 03033430000082795490. Amber your's is 03033430000082795506.

Marti (fourgreatgirls!), your 2 packages went out today, be on the lookout!!!

One of the dc#'s is 0304 1560 0005 3623 8516

Enjoy!

I just wanted to post that to the 2 Mamas that I have.... some of your gift has not arrived yet and Im hoping it comes soon.... please know you WILL get a package from me... if it does not arrive by Saturday I will go out and buy something else to fill in where the one items should have been .....

sorry for the delay!

My packages will be sent out tomorrow afternoon. I'll edit this once I have DC #'s for ya :)

much love
-Lindsey

I finally made it to the PO!

Sunflower, your DC# is 0305 0830 0001 8703 8716
midwesternmomma your DC# is 0305 0830 0001 8703 8723
They both went out parcel post.

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Hubby mailed Kas' package this morning. I'll get the DC# when he gets home :)

ETA DC# 0303 3430 0001 8643 5766

I'm such a dork, dh didn't get home in time for me to get to the post office before they close so I was just planning on using the automated machine and putting them in the drop box. Well, the drop box doesn't have an option for flat rate boxes so dh is coming home a little early tomorrow so I can get everything shipped.
I'm very sorry for the delay.

much love
-Lindsey

I have not shipped yet. I had the box ready to go but on tues got news of a death in the family. I have not been able to make it to the post office and am hoping to get it shipped off tomorrow. I am so sorry for the delay.

I mailed the packages this evening. I have the DC #'s but I can't remember which one is which so I'll post them both now and I'll edit when I figure out who they go to...lol.

0305 0830 0002 5247 0625 ( I think this one is for Jenn)


0305 0830 0002 5247 0618 (and I think this one is for Angie)

They both went out priority, with insurance and dc. You should both have your packages within 2-3 days.
I hope you both enjoy your stuff :)

much love
-Lindsey

Oops wrong post! LOL!

I got my awesome package from Natalie/tinyterrorsmom today! Thanks SO much mama! My girls and I had a blast opening it. :D

I know I'm a few days late, but they are shipped today and packaged with love! :heart:

Sarah I pm'd your DC#
Anne-Marie yours is DC#9101128882300341007378

I got my swap package from TMRHopkins today. She sent hand knitted pot holders, scarf, and two knitted gnomes. Also some beautiful chili pepper towels for my kitchen. My kids will get their gnomes on solstice, which I am sure they will love, as will my hubby the scarf, and the rest are already in use. Thanks so much!

Anne-Marie, Your gift is on it's way. I hope you love it.

DC 03052200000015674559

I got my swap package from Jodi a long time ago. Sorry I didn't post my thanks here, but I did thank Jodi profusely for the amazing gifts!

Jodi sent me a Breastaruant tshirt for DD and the book Slow and Steady Get Me Ready which we've been using and having a LOT of fun with.

Barb,I am so sorry I was not able to send till yesterday. It is coming priority and the dc# is in the van i will post it later for you.
With the death in the family I have not been very efficient this past week. I hope you enjoy the goodies.

Kelly

Katie, did the gift card not arrive? :eyes:

I got a wonderful package from mamasky today....it had 2 decorative flags in it (one of which I'll be hanging as soon as this cold rain stops!), some wonderful scented ornaments; kid's craft stuff; a picture frame; an organic chocolate bar (mmm, yummy!)....I"m sure I'm forgetting something! It was all so nice.....thank you, mama!

Kelly I got my package thank you :)
The nativity plaque is lovey as is the stationary set.
I have no idea what to do with the goddess scrub tho LOL - is it a facial scrub?

Thank you - lovely package

I got a wonderful package from mamasky today....it had 2 decorative flags in it (one of which I'll be hanging as soon as this cold rain stops!), some wonderful scented ornaments; kid's craft stuff; a picture frame; an organic chocolate bar (mmm, yummy!)....I"m sure I'm forgetting something! It was all so nice.....thank you, mama!

I'm glad you liked everything :) Have a wonderful holiday :)

much love
-Lindsey

Kelly I got my package thank you :)
The nativity plaque is lovey as is the stationary set.
I have no idea what to do with the goddess scrub tho LOL - is it a facial scrub?

Thank you - lovely package
YAY!!!!! So glad it arrived. Again I am sorry I had to ship late.
The scrub can be used on rough/dry skin such as elbows,heels,knees,ect of as a facial. I hope you have a happy holiday season!!!!

I got a great package from Sarah today... YIPEEEE....

I got a gift card to target
Tami's soaps
Two lovely ornaments
and 2 votive candles in candle holders in beautiful red and white Christmas colors.

THANKS SOOOOO much mama! Its all wonderful!

I'm so glad you like it! I always sit back and worry after I've sent a package, LOL.

You are very welcome!

I got a great package from Sarah today... YIPEEEE....

I got a gift card to target
Tami's soaps
Two lovely ornaments
and 2 votive candles in candle holders in beautiful red and white Christmas colors.

THANKS SOOOOO much mama! Its all wonderful!

I got a wonderful package from Hastings
Chocolate mmmm 2bars gone already lol , some great kitchen towels that I soooo needed and came at the right time and Im guessing she made the washies or are they hot pads? I havent used crocheted or knitted washrags before so I was just wondering ;o) they are beautiful!! And match the kitchen towels wonderfully ... an ornament and some great jewelry making stuff ohhh and some hot chocolate that looks so good and plan on opening the can tonight ... lets see I think Im forgetting something OH a bag of great smelling pottpori I spelt that wrong lol still feel like Im forgetting something

but all I gotta say is THANK YOU .. I got a wonderful thought out package ;o)

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I haven't got mine yet. :)

I'm anxiously awaiting mine, too. :)

I haven't got mine yet. :)

I haven't sent mine out yet, I am sooo sorry for being such a slacker. I hope that they will be worth the wait. :)

Sarah and Anne-Marie you should have your packages now! LMK what you think, I hope I didn't totally blow it! lol

I got my package today from Cindy, Elfmama. You were so very kind. The soaps are delicious. The chocolate very much appreciated, and the Wasabi peas, and the somethings to keep my toes warm... ohhh, if you were here I would kiss you!! :D Thank you so much!

Steph

Still stalking the mailman for mine.....

Tawnya

I know I posted a few pages back that my packages were going to go out Monday - I was holding hope that things I had gotten for my two mamas were going to make it here :: LazyLukesSlings and TMRHopkins :: YOUR PACKAGES ARE GOING OUT MONDAY!

I have replaced what I orig. was going to do for you guys with other things since they have not arrived yet.

I am sorry for the wait - I have never been tardy on shipping in a swap to my knowledge anyways or this bad I should say at least - I hope YOU BOTH enjoy and love everything that makes it to your door step

Its going Priority obviously Monday afternoon after DH gets home from work ... so should expect it by end of next week ... sigh .. sorry!!

**BUT I am also waiting for one of my swap packages from this swap to arrive and the secret sis package as well - so I am stacking too ... and understand how you feel when nothing has arrived** My apologizes for keeping you 2 mamas waiting - I truly hope you love your package I have put together - DH has to work tomorrow a full 8 so I cant get to the PO.

got my package from Boodamama. It's great. I really feel like she thought about me.

Thanks

I've recieved from Hastings, Cindy (elfmama) and Steph (BenNPeanutsMom) - and they've all been wonderful! Thank you all :hug:

Still anxiously awaiting mine too :D, I am so excited!!!

I got mine from Mamaasky and it was so nice. There was the most yummest smelling Blue soap in there that I loveeeeeeeee and another yummy soaps. A very yummy Organic Chocolate bar which I ate up and now want to buy more of. There was a very big jar of make your own cookies and two crafts for the kids. Two very cute Ortamnets which are waiting to go on the tree, a nice huge tube of great smelling foot lotion from Burts bees. Ooh I think there was more but I put it all away. Thanks again!

All mine went out as well so please mamas post when you get them.

I want to thank the mamas I got packages from - i wanted to email you all separately, but I am fighting fatigue, sorry.

Everything is just awesome, Thank you!
Elfmama, I was feeling so guilty cause I hadn't emailed you back (never got around to getting the measurements...) & swore to myself that I would THAT day, and lo and behold there was a package from you! LOL
Thebabysbum, unfortunately the glass items were totally smashed beyond recognition & the box had been opened by the time it got to the P.O., so I dont know what the glass items were, but everything else was great, thanks!

Thank you all SO much! :)

Anne-Marie I hope you got the package I sent too! LMK if it's still not there!

Anne-Marie I hope you got the package I sent too! LMK if it's still not there!

I did & it is great! Thank you SO much! I love it all! :)

I got mine from Angie today and it is wonderful!!! Thanks so much for all the yummy goodies mama! The girls and I had a blast digging in. :) And the pajama pants went on immediately, LOL! :)

I got mine today from Sunflower, Anne-Marie. I just have to say it truly was Christmas opening up that box. My kids want to know if you are Mrs. Claus. I told them you were. :) Thank you so much!

Steph

Yeah! I hope they fit and the goodies where good.

I also got my box from Angie today and yum yum the goodies - so not good for the diet lol but ohhhh so good for the taste buds - love the white and swirled peanutbutter cups!!! mmmm

the drawstring bag for caden is perfect!! and everything else is wonderful as well Thanks so much for the towels!

Thanks mama!


ON A DIFFERENT NOTE :) HERE ARE DC#s for my 2 mamas your packages went out

Tawyna 0305 2200 0001 5429 5356
Christy 0305 2200 0001 5429 5349

Hope you both enjoy your packages

Yeah! So glad you liked it all. Yeah it wasn't good for any diet buut they where so fun to make. I still have alot left and I think I gained a few pounds making them ,lol.

Anne-Marie - your package arrived today and is wonderful! Thank you :)

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I got my package from Anne-Marie! A stunning glazed pottery tall pillar candle holder and sweet smelling candle that are both purple! I actually have a vase that matches it perfectly too! :) Add to that 6 red napkins with green trees in one corner and two bars of organic chocolate!!!

Great package mama, thank you so much! :smooch:

I received my package on Friday, full of wonderful stuff! Who told how bad my current kitchen set was? I needed new potholders and kitchen towels badly lol and the lotion is wonderful! Thank you Jodi!!!

YW! Glad you liked everything - sorry it took so long to get to you but glad it came at a good time lol enjoy everything!

I've received pkgs so far from Mommyof2, Fourgreatgirls, and Miswesternmama. they've all been wonderful! Thanks so much ladies. Still waiting on one pkg. :)

Very belated thanks to JCCL/Cindy for the knitting book :) A very nice choice and I'm sure I'll make good use of it. Thank you!

fourgreatgirls!!!!!!! thank you thank you thank you for a wonderful package. WOW is all I can say. the soap is fantastic! Lavendar and orange are my favorite scents and the soap smells delish. The necklace is beautiful--could you tell me what stone you used for it? Lastly, thank you for the angel ornament. It reminds me of my younger sister who died last year, and that means a lot. thanks for such a wonderful package. (my SO kept it in the car and didn't tell me when It came so it didn't get opened until now.) Sarah