S Swap Received

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OK....my package left Rockchester, NY on the 31.....so she should get it today maybe!!!!! Hope to hear from _________________ soon!!!! Hugssssssssssssssssssss Evie

You know how there are just some days when all you get in the mailbox is junk? Well, this was one of those days. BUT, the front porch held a nice package that sure beat the pants off the stuff in the mailbox!! My partner was Lynn (mtmind), and boy, did she outdo herself! My 6 yr old DD was by my side as I opened the very heavy package, which at first, I wondered how a "brick" could fall under "S", but no brick in there. Tons of other items, though! Here's the list:

Shake n Bake: will go very well with next week's pork chops

The Sunroom, by Beverly Lewis: Oddly enough, this is the one book of hers I haven't read. I mean to get it at the library, but then always forget, lol. Now, I don't have to worry about it;)

Squeezit (to squeeze bottom of the toothpaste up n out): Perfect around here, especially for the young'uns!

Sugar Cookie Mix: yep, will definitely get used around here!

Sharpener and Eraser Set: great for future homework use;)

Old Bay Seasoning: you guessed it, I'm almost out of mine

Starburst and Skittles: quickly confiscated by my oldest DD

Disney Bottle Cap stickers: I can't wait to use those!!

Jumbo Spatula: don't have one this big, and now I do!

Sugar-free Strawberry Jello: perfect for us in the summertime!

"S" recipe cards: very clever!

Sewing Stickers: again, can't wait to use those!

Weekly magnetic scheduler: I loved your idea of using it for meal planning. Beats wasting paper!

Scrabble Stickers: how cute are those!

Scrapbook Stuff: tons of it and it will be put to good use;)

Disney Stickers: still have to put our trip book together, and these are perfect to go along for when the girls dressed up like princesses!

2 bags of Scrap paper punched into shapes for scrapping: you mean you punched all those out? Bless your heart! Now, go soak those hands;)

And a note from Lynn telling what's goin on in her neck of the woods. Lynn, that was one awesome package, and from my family, thank you soooooo much!!! Oh, and it was lots of fun opening each "present". It was like Christmas in June!

Oops! One more thing! Weber veggie grill seasoning, which will be put to good use once some decent veggies are grown around here;) Thanks again, Lynn!

YESSSSSSSSSSSS my  "S" person's package got there at 11:43 today!  Can't wait to hear how she liked everything!

 

Sounds like you sure had fun Rachael!! Congrats!

I'm glad you enjoyed your package and yes I punched each and every one out by hand.  They should come in handy scrapbooking.

It was fun to have you as a parnter since you enjoy many of the same thinks that I do.

Lynn

Well I got a huge surprise when I opened my box from Evie ...I received the following: (this could take a while) lol

Scarf..golden yarn w/sparkles  very soft with fringe...very nice

Socks, smiley ones and a pair for dad too..he says thank you

sunflower picture frame..Will have that filled tonight

Sunflower seeds...great for my late night snacking.

slippers with gippers on the bottom...How did you  know I was a Klutz??? I need to be more stable.

A junior slinky/ orange... savin for my great niece to stop by with her mom..

skittles, 3 kind..of course my favorite is the chocolate...thanks for hunting them down.

Sour Dinos candy..have never had these before.

Starburst, another new item for me to try

Spatula, double ended one..have never seen one like this..It is in the dishwasher..

Stars and stripes towel for dishes, very pretty

Stars and stripes magnets for  my car

3 spotted and striped pens, I love these..they will clip in my purse.

A shopping list pad that is a magnet that will go on the fridge

Stamps (6) forever stamps

Stamp pad set for embellishing my scrapbook with moms ceramic pieces in it. Now I  need the time to do the album

Star ice cube tray, Because I am a star...lol....

"S" hanging in satin for sister, but no sister but have special niece..so she will receive that one.

5 postcards and magnets from "S" where Evie lives

Search/word find..I have these in my purse at all times..

Silly songs by Garfield, lol I love this..

Suckers, different flavors.

Sunflower potholder with teflon back on it...I' m forever burning fingers...this will be put to good use.

Staionary set for my purse..has a small hardcover pad and pencils

silver address book, keychain with Sparkles on it...great for jotting things down in a hurry

Smiley flower pen, smiley face with petals and leaves, sits on top of the pen..cute

Spotted dog (dalmation )keychain and socks

2 strawberry shortcake pens

2 containers of strawberry crystles to make a gallon of strawberry drink..

Wow Evie you sure outdid yourself on this one...Thank you so much..Lots of useful items for me to play with and use..

Elaine

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oooooops, 2ore items..A very nice letter from Evie telling me about her family and work and she enclosed 2 pictures of her Children....

Thanks Evie..they are in the frame by my computer.

Elaine

 

sounds like you enjoyed opening the box!! I'm so glad. I was really worried that you would think it was dumb stuff!! lol.  HEY....how come you said you didn't have a sister???????  What are we chopped liver??? hehe  Just kidding. That's why I put the little saying on it. Making US Special Sisters!!  :)  Hugssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Evie

I received my pkg about a week ago I just want to first of all tell Cassieroll_NYS that I'm sorry for not posting when I received it these past few weeks have been crazy for me we had K-5 graduation, Awards Ceremony, Parent Teacher Meeting, H.S. Graduation then I have been cleaning my rooms for the summer so that I do not have to go back to school any this summer, I finished yesterday now it's time to clean my house. I hope you forgive me I am truly sorry!!!!!!!! Matter of fact when I received my package was on our K-5 graduation night I did not get to look at it until the next night when I got home. I was so surprised because (remember I have been out of touch for a while I did not realize that we had our partners yet) so I was thinking how did she get my name b/f I got my partner well when I finally looked at my email I did get my partner. Matter of fact my partner's BD is the same as mine. I'm not here to talk about her or my self.. Elaine thank you for my letter I do not know how you have the time to do all that you do. I was tired just thinking about all you do, but I guess that keeps you going. Elaine sent me a WONDERFUL box. As I was unpacking the box ( which she wrapped every item. I thought that was nice that she took the time to do that) my husband said "what have you been telling these lady's? I responded "nothing why?" he said "they must think you cook" Lady's I do cook by the way just not as much as he would like. This is what Elaine sent me 5 Pairs of Scissors, I sure can use these I can not get enough of them when I need the it seems like I can not find 1 pair now maybe i can. Small office items, clips, pushpins etc., I will use these at school Syrup carmel for coffee, My husband took this as soon as he could Secret recipe cookbook from restaurants, great thing to have now i can cook like Olive Garden Scruff 1&2 Cd for kids,, See and learn c.d, Scalloped potatoes, Scott wipes, Sharpie markers (2) , Several (6) pair handmade earrings, pink, peach,, green, white, gold/green, aqua, Thank you for these I love them Lady's if you have not received any of Elaine's earrings you have missed a blessing Spanish rice, Seasonings, greek all-purpose, Spice club grinder pizza and pasta seasonings, Shell macaroni and cheese. That was what she sent me I thank you for all your time and effort that you put in to my box. I hope to have you one day for my partner. Best wished to you and your family.

Pam, so glad you liked the items I sent.. I know what you mean about being busy..I am having a lot of fun doing this swap and have signed up for another when this one is over with..

Elaine

Oh My Gosh...Rita, what can a I say...WOW!!  Thank you soooo much for the awesome swap box!  I loved everything!  You sent some of my favorite spices / salad crunchies!!  Thanks for the kids stuff (my son is 5 and my daughter is 2)!  WOW!!

 Ok, in case you have not guessed it...I received my box today from Rita today!n  It was awesome!!  Here is a list of what was in my box:

For the kids:  Summer towels, school supplies, crayons, and coloring books!!                           

Tons of S recipes - I am going to try the snowball peaches, and mushroom salad this weekend!  Tons of Spices, inculding southwest marinade, steak seasoning, dipping spices, sea salt, natures season (one of the most used spices in our home), sloppy joe mix, smokehouse black pepper, and stir fry seasoning.                                                                                            Smothered Chicken rice mix, strawberry twizzlers, and hershey's snackers (one of my favs).                                                                                                                     Strawberrry table cloth, plates, and napkins.  Sunflower coaster, and sunflower pot holds / mitt. A mug, salad and pasta scoop, slice and serve pizza cutter, and can strainer (awesome).                                                                                                                   Small garden flag and sunflower boquet.                                                                                Romance novel with S title and some bath things and swing music so I can pamper myself....woohoo.                                                                                                             And of course Santa and a snowman (which I collect!)

I think that is everything.....I hope....Thank you so much RITA!!!

My children already took the coloring book and got to work.....I will have to send you some completed ones for your fridge!!  Also thank you for the great letter...your job sounds really fun!!

Thanks so much!!  

 

 

                                                              

I almost forgot - I also got a surprise gift from Poland.  (It had a small bunch of wheat inside and a hotel brochure.  Maybe someday my husband will take me there sometime...lol.

 Thanks again Rita!! 

 

 

 Hi Danni

I am so glaf that you liked your box.  I had fun putting it together. I am known for going overboard (LOL).  I am glad the kids liked there things.and that they can always use a new swim towel.  I have 6 Grandkids and they get new towels every year even though they have a ton of them and use them all.  Granddaughter #1 is a lifeguard this year and will be using a lot of them.  My DD #1 was in Germany and when I visited we went to Poland.   I thought they would make little fun gifts not knowing what was in them.  I love to try different spices and try to send some each time.  The smokehouse pepper is suppose to be new.  Let me know how it is.  Enjoy everything.

Rita