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So sad I didn't sign up in time so I have to sit this one out. Things have been hectic (mainly cleaning, unpacking, and sorting through mail) since we just returned from a road trip to visit family.
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@Kimberlybee: next time!! If there was a way to add you late, I would :(.
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: Ok next time I will be on the lookout.
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: @Kimberlybee: I'm thinking we need one around October
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: October is a good idea, before things get too hectic with the holiday season.
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: yeah, I think we started the xmas exchange last year in October!
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I can't wait for gifts to start arriving! I hope everyone is able to load pictures!
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@MrsRcCar: I hope so too!
This is going to be a fun week.
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I received my gift this weekend. I'm not opening up until we get the word to. I'm sending mine in a day or so.
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@cascademom: Well that's exciting. I don't know how you can stand not opening it! I would be so curious
Guess it's a good thing that mine hasn't arrived yet. When do you think we should start opening them?
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: Don't worry. The box is totally staring at me at home. It's been so busy lately that it's okay to let it sit behind the couch for awhile.
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I know this is super lame, but I'm thinking about just sending my draw a gift card. I'm drawing a blank on something cute/creative to send.
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@Alivoo01: Have you stalked their posts to see if there's a candy they like or other stuff? If I can't find something that way, you can always ask a question on Elfster. For every exchange, I try to find something that they really like and go from there.
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@Alivoo01: Sweetie, sometimes the best gifts I've ever gotten were giftcards. Pick a store you think they frequent often or would be sure to find something they like and go for it
I'm sure they'll understand. It's hard sometimes! And if it's not me (and you'd like help), just wall me -
@Alivoo01: gift cards can be awesome! There shouldn't be any pressure to be creative or handmade or anything- any gift is a nice gift!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: Agreed.
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@Alivoo01: there is nothing wrong with gift cards! They are one of my favorite Christmas gifts to receive!
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: @Mrs. Oatmeal: @MrsRcCar: @Alivoo01: I'm glad to hear people like them! I'm sending one as well
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@Meowkers: @babycanuck: @beaker: @swurlygurl: @yellowbird: @littleredhairedgrl: @mrsrain: @singingbee: @babyjmama: @Crystal: @avivoca: @ALV91711: @Danizaur: @Mrs. Oatmeal: @Kimberlybee: @Mrs. Grizzly Bear: @Alivoo01: @cascademom: @MrsRcCar: @jetsa:
I think I @replied to everyone who was in the swap. Can you all do me a favor and add somethings to your wish list? It helps so we know what to get you. Since there are discussions about gift cards, it would also help if you add gift cards to your wish list, too. (If you want them.)
If you already have things in your wish list, thanks in advance!
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@bluestriped bee: I did some wishing with a few gift cards. Hope that helps.
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@MamaPhoenix: @Mrs. Grizzly Bear: Regarding your question about shipping internationally. I was in the IF sock & nail polish swap and I ended up buying from a Canadian company because I didn't have to worry about shipping nail polish (restricted item) across the border.
I was in a book swap, too, and my partner was Canadian. Shipping costs is kinda expensive between the two countries and so I ended up buying the books on Amazon and paying the Amazon's export shipping prices. It was still cheaper than having my husband drop off the package while he was in Vancouver.
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So, the deadline to mail isn't even until tomorrow, but I got an amazing package on my doorstep this afternoon!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: oh YAY! I hope you post a picture with one of your tasty cakes on it!
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@babyjmama: I'm using it for K's birthday cake!! It's the perfect size!
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@babyjmama: @Mrs. Oatmeal: Gorgeous! Good job, lady!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: oh my gosh it's beautiful!
I've gotten mine as well I'll post a picture tomorrow!
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@Mrs. Oatmeal: That is awesome!
I got a card when I checked the mail today and it told me my package is on its way! Super excited.
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@ALV91711: yay! Hope the package gets there soon!
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I sent mine a few days ago so it should arrive today!
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I sent mine yesterday so hopefully it arrives soon since it doesn't have to travel too far. But you never know with snail mail.
I received mine yesterday and will take a pic tonight to post tomorrow. I was expecting packages and didn't realize it was the present! Talk about excitement!
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I'm so bad and forgot to mail it at lunch yesterday! I will be mailing at lunch today - sorry to my person!!
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Thank you again @babycanuck: I love it! I've been receiving surprises for a week you are so quick!
I also got a $10 kindle gift card which has already been spent on cards of humanity bc I've been wanting it but hadn't pulled the trigger!
That OPI color is my absolute favorite nail polish color and I've never been able to find it locally and I've been using the water bottle since I got it; my DH is like what's with this water bottle, hahaha I it!
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I'm sending mine out today. It's been a crazy week, but I'm going during lunch.
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I need to decide what to get my partner. They don't have anything listed in their wish list or likes. I even went through their HB posts to see if they posted on any threads about some ideas to get them. I anonymously messaged them on Elfster a bunch of times. No response. I could break my anonymity and post of message on their wall here. I sorta like the surprise part of it, though. Maybe I'll go safe with a Visa giftcard or something.
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@bluestriped bee: Can't ever go wrong with a gift card!
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My giftee may get hers a little late. There's some production time involved but I hope she loves it!
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I ordered mine last week and had the 2 gufts shipped straight to my giftee. One has my name in it and the other one I forgot to include! I'm sure she will figure it out soon!
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@avivoca: just got mine!!!! Thank you so much :))
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@yellowbird: I'm glad you liked it!
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I just sent mine. I was hoping to do something more creative, but life totally got in the way. I'm hoping my giftee likes her cards.
I wasn't sure how long shipping would take. 
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