Holiday Stress Care Package

can you include canada as well, I would love to participate in this swap.

stuff id like: chocolate, tape for presents, dessert recipes, embellishments for scrapbooks, hot chocolate, orange tea, aspirin ( JK- im pretty sure we arent allowed to send these..but it would be useful woudlnt it? ) trial size body spray or lotions, holiday scented candles like gingerbread, cinnamon

stuff i do not like/allergic to: dark or white chocolate, hard candies, no vanilla or apricot scents

Hope i did this right! Im new so i hope i can still particpate!

Jen, I want to keep this one to US only because of shipping... however I would not in the least be offended if you started one open to Canada as well. If this goes well I may have one after the holidays. A "congrats on surviving the in-laws care package" LOL.

I will start one...Thanks :)

yes elizabeth4510 it's a great idea to leave a little list of things you would like... however, don't be too upset if your partner doesn't stick to it so strictly. I love a little bit of creativity in the packages I get. With that said, here is my little list of things I wouldn't hate ;)

coffee/tea, music of any type (something to listen to in traffic, travel, or just wrapping gifts), good holiday recipes, festive scented anything, Christmas card organizer of some sort, something that helps you out this time of year.

I love this idea - I don't want to be fussy with likes and dislikes - I like the surprise element of the whole thing.

This reminds me I should fill my profile out better.

The only thing I would prefer not to get is dark chocolate - it gives me migraines. But, hey, if I get it, I will pass it on to my father, the dark chocolate fiend, so no worries :)

well i just put items that i dont like or make me sneeze..like the spray smells..and no i totally understand if people do not follow the list. it is just for ideas!!!

Holiday Stress Kit!! Great idea~~ the thought of Christmas and Hanukkah (our family celebrates BOTH) is totally overwhelming me.

For some reason the idea of swapping with strangers is encouraging as there's no expectation that it'll be the perfect gift and randomness is acceptable.

Thanks again for starting this one.

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I love: vintage bits and baubles (jewelry, buttons, lace, old photos, ledger paper, postcards...), candy!!, small silver picture frames, old trucks, unusual colors of water color paints in the tube, citrusy scented things (think grapefruit or lime verbena), something a bit fancier than Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate and handwritten notes.

Dec. is here!!!

~Cami

My profile's not blank and I don't have no sends.. can I sign up?? I promise to send my stuff - I sent 6 ATC's and a birthday card already, but I haven't been rated yet.

This sounds like a fantastic swap!! I love funky, retro, vintage anything!! Especially crafting and sewing items. I love stationery, cool post it notes, anything in purple or green, papercrafting items. I have lots more of my likes listed in my profile:)

I love: papercrafting items, ribbons, lemon or vanilla scented candles, retro stationary, hot chocolate, hand lotions, spa type items, anything pink, postcards, chocolate, cute slippers (size 9 or above), mix cds.

I do not like: gum or any hard candy(I have braces), beads, anything country.

Things I love for de-stressing: candy, hot cocoa, tea, yarn to crochet with, bubble bath, bath fizzies, bath oil, facial masques, massage tools, candy, zines to read, candles, did I mention candy?

Hello fellow stressed out people. My daughter started this swap and I am so glad she thought of it! I love anything that makes life easier. I do not have any allergies so anything goes! I love to read to relax while I sip coffee, tea or hot chocolate. I also crochet and knit constantly as a stress buster. Good old bubble baths help also. Happy Holidays to all

candy,hot chocolate,knitting. That is about it. Nice & simple.

sent mine today!

Sent :)

I received mine the other day... but I'm not sure who sent it since they didn't include their swap-bot name. :( I just want to say that it was really nice to get a list of ways to keep stress down (love "swap" as an item number... hehehe) And all the "spa" items were really great. Thank you. I'm sure I'll figure it out when I can rate you, but I didn't want you to think I hadn't received it. Happy holidays to you.

To Rural Mama, The package you received came from Jessie. She is my daughter and fairykiss' sister! She is probably too shy to tell you but it was her! Merry Christmas, Jeaneen

i hope my partner is in the set of people who sent and not the 5 who havent yet!

thank you mmmontserrat for my beautiful sock yarn and the "extras" you included with it. I can't wait to get busy with making some socks.

Thank you, Muushuu! My package arrived today! You did such a nice job... everything is so much fun! Happy Holidays.

--Wende

I sent my package to JenniLynn today - 2 days late, but I sent it Priority Mail, so hopefully it will still get there quickly. This timing right before the holidays snuck up on me and I didn't get a chance to include all that I wanted to, but hopefully it will still be enjoyed!

I sent mine today to Chelle:) Sorry for the few late days...but I hope you like everything!

Wende - thanks SO much for the package. I loved it all. You totally nailed it. ;-) Thanks again ...

Glad you liked it Wende, and Raesha - no problem, thanks for letting me know :)

I received Manda's package today & adored every bit of it! I posted a (not-so-great!) pic in the gallery slideshow immediately. Thank you SO much Manda, you made my day! :-)

Raesha - it was in my mailbox as I typed - you went WAY above and beyond; what a great package! I will be taking pics later! Thanks so so much, happy holidays

yup figures....my partner is one of the 2 people to not send out..im not having very good luck with this site :(

Thanks JenniLynn, I received the package today!!!! Wonderful things in it!!! Can't wait to use them all especially the hand made soap and balth salts. Thanks so much and happy holidays.

Mustanggirl You are Very welcome.. I truely Hope you enjoy.. I kinda had Inside help with My selection... aka Manda..LOL

    The Yarn is supposed to be a good quality  there are 2 skeins in that ball... hehe with fun treats...

                Jennilynn

My daughter Jessie did not receive anything either but her sister fairykiss sent her a package anyway!!!!! that makes swapping nice when someone makes up for someone who does not send

Hope my swap partner got hers?

Bethany your package was great, really nice things. We loved the flom. My daughter and I have been playing with it almost every day, it really is relaxing. thanks so much, Pam

Pam, I'm so glad you like the package! The floam IS addicting isn't it? ;)

recieved my package from Kristine in the mail yesterday.

not sure it was what we were supposed to do but its here...

thanks you wende..i think ity was...even though you were not my partner you sent me a package!!!! you are awesome..if i oculd leave you feedback i would

Elizabeth,

I'm glad you got it. I couldn't stand to see someone go without a box. Blessings!

Wende

Thanks Wende, that is very nice of you to do.

Just as a heads up: mermaid who was in this swap aka nothing is starting new names to get free stuff I would guess. I have nothing against different profiles as long as the person that does it actually sends. Anyway, her new name was muse and it seems that too has been deleted. Watch out for the name Ami Doehring from MI. Good luck!!