Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Swap time: My favorite things

One of my favorite things is to give things away. I have had so much fun with the contests that I have done. And who doesn't love to get things in the mail? Well...beside bills and junk. I think it's time to combine those two things (no, not the bills and the junk - the giving things away and getting things in the mail) and invite you all to share in the joy with my first ever swap!

What is a swap? All it means is that you are signing up to exchange themed goodies with a partner. Sort of like secret pals. Here are the guidelines:

1. Sign up here in the comment section by September 23. When you sign up, I will send you a set of questions to help out your partner. Names will be exchanged and you will receive your partner's info by September 26. Go shopping. Make something. Whatever. And ship out by October 6.

2. The theme of our swap is "Favorite Things." Meaning, you will be sending your favorite things to your partner. BUT one of the questions on the questionnaire will be about things you would not like to receive. If one your favorite thing is scented candles, and your partner is allergic - move onto another item. This should be FUN - and what a great way to learn about someone else - or possibly find your new favorite thing.

3. Feel free to take the badge above or even to post about the swap on your blog.

4. Please spend a minimum of $25 on your partner and if you want to do more, feel free. This cost does not include shipping.

5. Please let me know if you would be willing to ship internationally.

6. Email me when you mail your package and receive your partner’s package. No flaking out!

7. HAVE FUN!!!!

And many thanks to Rhea for the theme suggestion.

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theme song: Julie Andrews - My favorite things

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65 comments:

  1. ShannonSeptember 16, 2008 at 12:34 AM

    Sign me up!!! This sounds like so. much. fun!

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  2. RheaSeptember 16, 2008 at 7:19 AM

    Thanks for the shouout! I love the badge you made for this.

    oh, yeah, I'm IN, baby!! Sounds like fun.

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  3. RheaSeptember 16, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    and I think you should make everyone agree that by joining and NOT sending out a gift, makes them agreeable and open to public humiliation on the blog. lol

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  4. ShannonSeptember 16, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    You know, I think Rhea leaves separate comments just so she can keep her lead over the rest of us on your Top Commenters. ;)

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  5. UnknownSeptember 16, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    I am fairly new here, but count me in! I love swaps!

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  6. RheaSeptember 16, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Uh, oh, Shannon has figured me out. hehe

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  7. TiffanySeptember 16, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Okay Kat- count me in. This sounds like fun!

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  8. Insane MamaSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:40 AM

    I'm in- WHAT FUN! Great Idea.

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  9. Insane MamaSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I'm with Rhea- public humiliation should be part of the agreement if someone signs up and doesn't send. I am on a tight budget, so international shipping is out for me.

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  10. Mama DawgSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    I totally wish I could participate, but I can't. I never even have $5 to spend on MYSELF let alone $25 to spend on someone else.

    however, this does sound like fun. Will you do a follow up post to let us know what everyone received?

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  11. JillSeptember 16, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    I can't ship anything from here - no reliable mail system. But it sounds like so much fun!

    I just want to hear what people send... so please keep us posted!

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  12. Lula!September 16, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Me, me, me!!!! I'm in, please.

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  13. Lula!September 16, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Me, me, me!!!! I'm in, please.

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  14. ElenaSeptember 16, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Okay, I've NEVER done one of these before, but I'm willing to try. Sounds like fun. Sign me up... Now I'm nervous. :)

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  15. The Joye of TeachingSeptember 16, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Count me in! (but I am a poor teacher, no international shipping for me) FUN!

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  16. Brian and StaciSeptember 16, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    I'm in too!!! I've never done this swap kinda thing...so be gentle :) I could probably ship international??? Can't wait to hear more. Look at YOU...DOING!!! (Is that your other secret...you're really a doer instead of a thinker??!)

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  17. JeanineSeptember 16, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Ok, I want to play too..LOL
    Sign me up

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  18. natalieSeptember 16, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Sign me up!

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  19. KellySeptember 16, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Okay I'll play too...is it possible to ship Mexican food?!

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  20. DebbieSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM

    Of course I'll play! I don't want to do International though...I am shipping Twilight books to my friend Julie in Hungary this wee...that has eaten into my int'l shipping budget ;)

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  21. DebbieSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM

    Count me in! Sounds like so much fun - I'm already compiling a mental list and all the fun things I can send!

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  23. mariaSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:03 AM

    hi I would like to take part of this swap please.
    thank you
    maria

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  24. What The Hell Is This?September 17, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    I am in... I come here from Joye

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  25. BrandySeptember 17, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    No international shipping for me either!

    Thanks!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Kat! Finally a swap open to international participants as well! Please sign me up! Loraine

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    Sorry, Katie. I forgot to leave my e-mail address for the swap sign-up. loraine@pinktulip.co.za
    Thanks!

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  28. Insight, Insanity, ImaginationSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Oh Please please please let me play! I've been looking for a swap like this and I always seem to miss the deadline!

    mincrosby@gmail.com

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Please sign me up for all the fun!

    smileitsbecky @ yahoo . com

    Fun. I can't wait.

    Becky

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  30. AmandaSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    I'd love to participate.

    Thanks,
    Amanda

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  31. AmandaSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    OH! You needed my email! SORRY!!

    lilienam@comcast.net

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  32. KellySeptember 18, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Kat, I hope I'm doing what you wanted me too....
    my email:
    kholley71@gmail.com

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  33. Jennifer P.September 18, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    I LOVE random happy presents :)!
    zbug1@msn.com

    Great idea Kat!

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  34. Scary MommySeptember 18, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    Oh, fun! I'm in!

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  35. That OneSeptember 18, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    I'll participate. International shipping is fine.

    Cheers!
    Tuli
    dt.tuli@gmail.com

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  36. Angie's SpotSeptember 18, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Hey chick! I'm finally getting caught up on my reader today and I'm so glad I didn't miss the deadline on this. Count me in! And I think you have my email addy. :-)

    P.S. Got my Office Depot winnings today. Woo hoo!! Can't wait to go shopping and there will be a detailed inventory blog posting about my trip. LOL!

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  37. The Joye of TeachingSeptember 18, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    My email joye5789@bellsouth.net
    Love your little sun thingy at the top!

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  38. NicciNSeptember 19, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    I've never done one of these before, but it sounds like fun, so I am jumping out of my comfort zone.

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  39. TiffanySeptember 19, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    This is gonna be so fun! Can I shout it out on SITS this weekend?

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    I can't afford to do this however I would love to see what everyone gets. Could you post pictures, etc.?
    Any extra cash goes on our boys for now - some day when they are in college - I'll splurge - probably on my grandchildren. ;)

    I enjoy watching others and getting ideas. Great blog!

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  41. MarlaSeptember 19, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    i just did this on another site... let's just say what i got was sort of well... lame... i want to try again... so count me in...

    pakletadventures@gmail.com

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  42. ArielahSeptember 20, 2008 at 12:19 AM

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2008 at 4:02 AM

    Sounds like a blast! Sign me up!
    Christie@digitalpath.net

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  44. Becky WSeptember 21, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Oohh, I would love to do this again. I was in another one and it was so much fun!!!
    tncitizen_alfan@yahoo.com

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  45. jennifersusanSeptember 21, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Oh I wish I could play this right now, but I can't. Wah!!!! Promise to have this swap again sometime in the near future and I will so sign up!! I have so many favorite things to send out!!!!!

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  46. HeatherSeptember 21, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    Kat, just discovered you through Lula...

    This is a great idea. I just did a little swap of my own with What Katy Did in Australia. I can't wait to get my package. It's like Christmas, in September.

    So, please, count me in!

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  47. BrookeSeptember 21, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    I just happened upon your blog. What a fun idea. I don't know what you need from me but I would love to participate! Preferably no international shipping. Thanks!

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  48. KatySeptember 22, 2008 at 1:48 AM

    Hi There what a great idea, i'm in! I'm in Australia so i am very happy to internationally ship. Let me know what the go is :-)

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  49. KatySeptember 22, 2008 at 1:49 AM

    ooo here is my email katyelisha@gmail.com

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  50. Tonya StaabSeptember 22, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    Ooh, I love a good swap, count me in.

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  51. My Two Army BratsSeptember 22, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    Oh I want to play too please!

    Kmtkbest@gmail.com

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  52. UnknownSeptember 22, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Sign me up :-) I'd be willing to do international...

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  53. KoriSeptember 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Stopping by from SITS. I would love to participate.

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  54. Dover FamSeptember 22, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    Count me in. Sounds like a great idea. I am always willing to take a risk. :) What do I do now??.....

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  55. Dover FamSeptember 22, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    PS. Sorry I can't do international shipping either (wish I could)

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  56. Sarah B.September 22, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    Love the favorite things idea...sign me up for sure. :)

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  57. BrandySeptember 22, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    I want to join too.

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  58. BrandySeptember 22, 2008 at 9:42 PM

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  59. BrandySeptember 22, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    Oops forgot to leave my email addy

    usaspouse@hotmail.com

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  60. RandiSeptember 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    Sounds like fun! Sign me up! No international shipping.

    srpeterson@bigdoghsi.com

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  61. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    I too can not join right now but would love to do one...say in the Spring...tax return time!

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  62. SaraSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Hey.. just found your blog! On the last day to sign up too! I would LOVE to play!

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  63. AubreySeptember 23, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    MUST be a sign! My friend was talking about a blog swap she just participated in and it sounded like a lot of fun!

    Count me in for this one!!

    BTW, coming over from SITS!!

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  64. LoriSeptember 23, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    count me in!
    loriguyll@sbcglobal.net

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  65. TiffanyOctober 8, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    Kat,
    Just wanted to let you know that our package shipped yesterday. On it's way to Cali. I sent it priority so it should arrive by Friday or Saturday.

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