This one will have to be quick since the Equinox is creeping up on us! Lets make this for all kids of any age. Each child makes a card alone or with help for their swap partner and sends their partner either something they made or a small gift worth $5.00 or less. No need to post lists. Just post here if your in and for how many children! I will pair everyone up on March 6th :) Packages will need to go out no later than March 13th.


OK, here goes. :) Each pair sends to eachother. Please check with your partners to make sure there are no allergies, etc. Have fun!

tinamaries 12 yo boy = maegansmama 12 yo boy
tinamaries 10 yo girl = dannielle 10 yo girl
tinamaries 5 yo boy = dannielle 5 yo boy
tinamaries 2 yo boy = jeanbean 2 yo boy
tinyterrorsma 4yo girl = korwynne 4 yo girl
tinyterrorsma 2 yo girl = sindh 1 yo girl
korwynne 3 yo boy = craftymom 4 yo boy
korwynne 7 mo girl = jeanbean 7 mo girl
sindh 5 yo boy = mamarina 4 yo boy
sindh 3 yo girl = polkadot 3 yo girl
mamarina 1 yo boy = starkisses 1 yo boy
mamadulce 5 yo girl = maegansmama 3 yo girl
healingpixie 8 yo girl = craftymom 6 mo girl

can we post a general likes/dislikes/fav. colors/etc? I'd hate to send something pink for a child only to discover they hate pink.. or plastic to a child whose family is plastic free.. or something they're allergic to, etc. :)

can we post a general likes/dislikes/fav. colors/etc? I'd hate to send something pink for a child only to discover they hate pink.. or plastic to a child whose family is plastic free.. or something they're allergic to, etc. :)


I was thinking that once we all had partners, we could work those details out with them. :) Would that work?

I forgot about this :)

any interest?

Yeppers my 4 kiddos are still in the creative mood lately and could do something for this :)
12yo ds
10yo dd
5 yo ds
2 yo ds

Sure but our creativity is mainstream at best.:lol:

4 yr old DD
2 yr old DD

cool :)

Lindsey is 4 1/2
Joshua is 3
Leila is 7 months today.. anyone want to send her something for her basket? :)

I have

Jonah - 5
Analiyse - 3
Josephine - 17 months

I hope we can get some more participation! :)

Chris~4
Joey~17 months

Kodi 4YR
Sierra 6 months

Marisa has been wanting mail lately, and I think would enjoy making a card and sending a gift to someone, so I'll sign her up.

dd - 5 years

But could someone explain Equinox/Ostara for me? What type of cards and gifts are we suppose to be sending?

We are in!! We are new to the site and would love to get in on something fun like this.

Taya (DD) age 8 (PLEASE no pink, no barbie, no brats, nothing of that nature..she is a very much into metaphysical and natural things)

We are willing to send to more than one child.

Happiest Thoughts!!
Lisa/Pixie

Oh... We are in!

Lorna DD is 3 1/2:)

We are in - Caden can scribble pretty :)
Caden is 15mo

But could someone explain Equinox/Ostara for me? What type of cards and gifts are we suppose to be sending?

The equinox is the first day of spring.. the days are getting longer, things are beginning to grow and its starting to get warmer. Ostara is basically Easter, without the religious aspects.. bunnies, lambs, chicks, eggs.. new life, springtimey colors, etc.


Some thoughts I had.. outdoor play stuff (chalk, jumprope, etc), gardening stuff (kid sized tools, gloves, seeds, the little starter kits for herbs or whatever).. spring/summer clothing (dye or embellish a shirt maybe or a pair of shorts.. or pass on a favorite outgrown outfit).. things for Ostara baskets (playsilks, craft kits, small animals).. springtime stuff for nature tables..

hope maybe that helps?

Hi, I would love to do this too
dd, age 3
ds, age 12(not sure what he would swap/make, but I saw another mama with a 12yr ds)

Taya (DD) age 8 (PLEASE no pink, no barbie, no brats, nothing of that nature..she is a very much into metaphysical and natural things)


Happiest Thoughts!!
Lisa/Pixie


Oh, yeah. Let's definately keep the packages within the theme of the Equinox! :)

The equinox is the first day of spring.. the days are getting longer, things are beginning to grow and its starting to get warmer. Ostara is basically Easter, without the religious aspects.. bunnies, lambs, chicks, eggs.. new life, springtimey colors, etc.


Some thoughts I had.. outdoor play stuff (chalk, jumprope, etc), gardening stuff (kid sized tools, gloves, seeds, the little starter kits for herbs or whatever).. spring/summer clothing (dye or embellish a shirt maybe or a pair of shorts.. or pass on a favorite outgrown outfit).. things for Ostara baskets (playsilks, craft kits, small animals).. springtime stuff for nature tables..

hope maybe that helps?

Thank you! That does help.

Hi, I would love to do this too
dd, age 3
ds, age 12(not sure what he would swap/make, but I saw another mama with a 12yr ds)

:waving: i'm the mama w/the other 12yo ds...maybe our two will get paired up together...we'll have to see how it turns out :)

We're in... ds has really been into his crayons lately. This should be fun!

Liam 2.5
Ema 7 months


-Jeannine

we'd like to participate too.

Isabelle is 10.5
Mason is 5

Great response!!! :) Gonna go ahead and close this and I'll post matches by tomorrow morning. I'm going to match by age of child instead of by family. I hope that's not an inconvenience, but I think it will be much more fun for the kids that way. The packages should be small and not too much to ship, though. :)

Well, this wasn't too hard. LOL! The only problem I have is that I'm left with 6 month old girl and one 8 year old girl (craftymom's and healingpixie's). Is there someone who wants to do 2 packages, or would these girls like to send to eachother? Healingpixie, do you think your girlie would enjoy making something for a babe? :) (I was a baby FREAK at 8. LOL!)

my babe could send a 2nd pkg if need be :) And I'm sure Lindsey could send to a big girl if you want.. she's into altar stuff and crystals and nature, etc..

Of course she would LOVE LOVE LOVE making a package for a baby. She too is babe freak..she can't stand having to wait for us to concieve. This would be very good for her.
Lisa/Pixie

Great! :) So it's all worked out. My kids are going to be thrilled! :cuc:

All of our packages are packed up and ready to go out tomorrow (at the last minute!). I hope they arrive all in one piece. I tried to pack them carefully. Keep in mind, for Jonah and Annie that they made theirs themselves. :smirk: I made Josephine's, so her partner may be able to identify hers a little quicker. LOL!

We got both our packages to the post office today. Ds had fun shopping with me and I'm very glad that we are able to participate.


-Jeannine

Taya has her package all ready to go out as well. She had a blast being creative and making things for Sierra.
Lisa/Pixie

All four packages are in the mail...well really 3 because one was to a brother/sister swap w/2 of my kids :)

Lorna received her package!! She was thrilled to get something in the mail:) She wanted to be sure I gave you a HUG and a THANK YOU:D

Liam got his package... I wasnt sure how much longer we'd be in Flordia, so it's waiting for him back in NY. He wants to thank you very much!!


-Jeannine

Jonah and Jo-

We got the salt dough figures and they arrived in perfect condition! Chris just loved playing with them (and Joey tried to eat them, but it didn't last long, lol).

Thanks again for a great Spring swap!
Marina

Jonah and Jo-

We got the salt dough figures and they arrived in perfect condition! Chris just loved playing with them (and Joey tried to eat them, but it didn't last long, lol).

Thanks again for a great Spring swap!
Marina


Yay! I'm so glad they made it. :) Jonah also got his package and he loved it. Thanks so much!

Mailed my package out today!

*wondering if Sierra recieved Taya's Package?*

It went out about a week or more ago..hoping nothing came undone. She handmade the pressies.

Happiest Thoughts!!
Lisa

Joey received his package and loved it! He liked receiving something just for him :D He said thank you very much, and it's about time(lol) that last part was to me

We mailed our packages on Saturday

Taya received her package and LOVED everything in it. You out did yourself. Tickled her...glittery and purple (cuz we don't do pink hehehe) SHe has the hair things in her hair..took a bubble bath upon opening it..and warming her foosties in the MLP socks as I type.
Again thank you for making this mama and dd smile.
**hugs**
Lisa/Pixie..and Taya

We received 3 of the 4 kids packages so far and I was trying to make them wait until they each received theirs but I couldn't keep them at bay any longer. Sorry for not posting sooner, sooo with no further delay...

dannielle ~ Ash and Levi both :hbeat: their packages...perfect for both of them. I believe dd is writing to Isabelle as I type :) :chick: are holding a very special place in their hearts :) They both hope your two liked their packages as much :)

jeanbean ~ so glad Liam received his package...Luke received his too and loved planting his own tomato :) He is now asking when he can eat it lol.

maegansmama ~ glad that Joey received his package too :) I just saw your post that you sent Lee's on Sat we are still watching the mailbox for his.

I'm hoping my package got to Maegansmama okay. I mailed it on the 20th so I'd think it should be there soon. And she said she mailed hers on the 19th and we haven't gotton it yet either. Sometimes the post office is frustrating.

Missa initially wasn't thrilled about the fact we were buying things that weren't for her, LOL, but then she got into it and help choose. She's checking the mail daily for her box, though. So excited!

Maegansmama...trying to get ahold of you, would you please check your pms or get ahold of me~thank you :)

Maegansmama...trying to get ahold of you, would you please check your pms or get ahold of me~thank you :)

Same goes for me.

Still no response from Maegansmama.

no response here either :(

Caden is still watching for his package from Joey (mamarina)..... I havent heard if youve gotten ours either?? going to go find dc# and see if youve recieved it ...

Hope you have and are enjoying everything we put in there!

Caden is still watching for his package from Joey (mamarina)..... I havent heard if youve gotten ours either?? going to go find dc# and see if youve recieved it ...

Hope you have and are enjoying everything we put in there!

Oh no! We mailed it the same day we mailed Jonah's package. To be honest, I have no idea where the DC# is, but I did put it on. I am on vacation right now, but I will get a new package in the mail as soon as I get back (Friday), and find the # to see if we can't track the other down.

I am so sorry! I will get you a package for him no matter what!

And we got his and loved it! The egg looked fabulous, and Joey loved the shaker. Thank you again!

Ok Jodi,

Here is all the info on the shipping, I did it through paypal

Shipment Information


Carrier:
U.S. Postal Service
Service Type:
First-Class Mail® Parcel (2-9 days)
Package Size:
Package/Thick Envelope
Weight:
0 lbs. 3 oz.
Mailing Date:
Mar. 15, 2006
Delivery Confirmation:
$0.14 USD
Signature Confirmation:
No
Included Insurance:
Up to $0.00 USD
Display Postage Value on Label:
No
Purchase Additional Insurance:
No How to file an insurance claim
Insured Value:
Up to $0.00 USD

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Ship From:

Paul Caraway
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Ship To:

Caden and Jody Hughes
*****edited

Status: Unconfirmed Residential address



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Shipping Status:
Shipped

Reference Number:
9101150134711407150906 Learn More

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Label Purchase Date:
Mar. 15, 2006 15:56:18 PST
Total Postage Value:
$1.01 USD
Insurance Coverage Cost:
FREE
Total Shipping Cost:
$1.01 USD


----And it shows as delivered
Label/Receipt Number: 9101 1501 3471 1407 1509 06
Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 10:46 am on March 17, 2006 in RICHMOND, VA 23234.


We will still get you out another package for Caden. Let me get something together when i get home.

edited out addresses, sorry :o

I just came on to check the status of your package for Joey and I see youve gotten it (as you said) the dc# is saying its still in route :rolleyes: glad it got there ok!

Now Im very curious to know who got our package since its saying it was delivered ... hmph! :( some people!

Hope youre enjoying your vacation!! Love your siggy pic btw, such handsome lil men ;)

We are finally back in NY and both kids got their swap gifts today...

tinamaries - Liam was very excited to open his package. He's outside right now using his shovel in the sandbox! Thanks again!

korwynne - Ema liked her package too. She especially liked chewing on the puzzle pieces... silly baby.... Thanks so much!


-Jeannine

Jody,
Your package is on it's way, DC#04140987442056019116. Sorry it took so long, I have been w/ my grandma every day... she had knee surgery and I am taking care of her.

My dd received a very nice package from Maegansmama today.

Hi
I'm glad the package got there and you liked it.
Again, I am truely sorry. I know in the big shceme of things this is kindof minor, but it was major for your daughter I'm sure. I hate to dissapoint anyone, especially children, and when I became behind, I froze. And then I felt ashamed and diappeared from Amity. But I never forgot. I did not start any new projects until all old ones were completed.
Just another note, I have been late, but never this bad and I have never had bad feedback(I sooo do not blame you, I would have left bad feedback, I was bad)
Anyhoo, thanks for posting you received the package.
:D
Stacey

My ds received a package from Meagansmama on 07-29-06.