Halloween Gift Exchange
Posted by nmpixie on Aug 12, 2009 · Member since Jan 2008 · 1243 posts
I think it would be fun to do another gift exchange. I was thinking around Halloween--back-to-school is over, and the holiday season hasn't cranked up yet. It wouldn't necessarily have to be halloween themed, though. Anyone interested? You'd have to be comfortable with sending me your address. I don't have enough money to be a creepy stalker, though, so no worries.
Ok, so how many people are still waiting? Still waiting to send? Still waiting to receive? Still waiting to hear back?
Theo, we enjoyed the chocolate, too! I finished it this evening. Mmmm. Li'l AC had a small piece. Her tummy is very small. ...unlike big AC. ; )
I'm waiting to send!!! Getting antsy too... :\
I'm waiting to receive! Hoping my postie hasn't just dumped it off a cliff somewhere... but at the same time sure it'll make its way to me in its own sweet time through the trials of international shipping :)
AC - Love the profile pic! You two look like sisters :P Glad you are taking Li'l AC's dietary needs into account, and super glad you like the chocolate, isn't it delicious?!
I just had an idea! I can make a bunch of little stuff for li'l AC. I need to make her a bed, and I can make her some other stuff. I don't really know how to sew things, but I want to make her some gray pants like my gray pants. I can make her some blankies.
okay so! Here to report on my fantastic package from awnree1 that I received last week! There were two boxes, the first with a note from Mr. Hyde including all sorts of "ingredients necessary for potions and other mayhem" these included "deadly nightshade" "maggots" etc. (which were really fun baking things like coconut, poppy seeds, cacao nibs, cinnamon chips! yay!) and bottles labled "elixer of life" and "elixer of death" which were chocolate and coffee extracts, YUM!
The second box had a note from Dr. Jekyll with "a gift of pampering" it included some delicious organic fruit drop candies, a copy of the China Study, a bag of ghiradelli choc chips and some fancy beaded items!
The amount of thought and care that went into this package was incredible and it was a joy to open :)
okay so! Here to report on my fantastic package from awnree1 that I received last week! There were two boxes, the first with a note from Mr. Hyde including all sorts of "ingredients necessary for potions and other mayhem" these included "deadly nightshade" "maggots" etc. (which were really fun baking things like coconut, poppy seeds, cacao nibs, cinnamon chips! yay!) and bottles labled "elixer of life" and "elixer of death" which were chocolate and coffee extracts, YUM!
The second box had a note from Dr. Jekyll with "a gift of pampering" it included some delicious organic fruit drop candies, a copy of the China Study, a bag of ghiradelli choc chips and some fancy beaded items!
The amount of thought and care that went into this package was incredible and it was a joy to open :)
I of course was worried that you wouldn't like it! The beaded thing is actually a bookmark, but it doesn't work too well with the China Study book, the book too big for it!
Did you by chance take any pictures? (I know that I should have, but I let a friend borrow my camera for their trip.) If not, no big deal, just thought that I'd ask. :)
okay so! Here to report on my fantastic package from awnree1 that I received last week! There were two boxes, the first with a note from Mr. Hyde including all sorts of "ingredients necessary for potions and other mayhem" these included "deadly nightshade" "maggots" etc. (which were really fun baking things like coconut, poppy seeds, cacao nibs, cinnamon chips! yay!) and bottles labled "elixer of life" and "elixer of death" which were chocolate and coffee extracts, YUM!
The second box had a note from Dr. Jekyll with "a gift of pampering" it included some delicious organic fruit drop candies, a copy of the China Study, a bag of ghiradelli choc chips and some fancy beaded items!
The amount of thought and care that went into this package was incredible and it was a joy to open :)
What a cute idea!!!! And by cute, I mean really scary, of course. ; )
I also HATED at the end how a couple people did not get a package, but there was no way to get a hold on the person/elfster to know who was supposed to have sent the packages.
The elfster organizer can see who got whom. An absent organizer is an absent organizer anywhere. The first exchange I participated in was organized here and I didn't get a package. The next exchange I got a cool package from nmbuette. And this is my third exchange. Which makes my exchange success rate 1 for 3. I don't think elfster could lower that number and it'd be easier for the organizer.
Im waiting for my package to arrive to my person. I sent it last friday so it should be there soon!! Im also waiting to receive but I have a lot of patience so I'm not getting too antsy yet hehe :) All of the received packages have been so cute!! I'm nervous about my person liking theirs :/
oh wow, another amazing package, I love how everyone's are so different!
can't wait to see the last ones still to be delivered : )
Im waiting for my package to arrive to my person. I sent it last friday so it should be there soon!! Im also waiting to receive but I have a lot of patience so I'm not getting too antsy yet hehe :) All of the received packages have been so cute!! I'm nervous about my person liking theirs :/
K28! I received your gift on Monday and LOVE it! I've been chillin' out, maxin' & relaxin' all cool with my stuff since then. 8) THANK YOU!!
My original review is on page 34. There have been so many new posts on this thread you may have missed it. Lil' AC has been stealing the show!
So, the only people that haven't gotten packages yet are theodamus and kennedy28, and of course, poor hh :( . I'm gonna email one person and make sure they haven't forgotten about it. Did I miss anyone?
Im waiting for my package to arrive to my person. I sent it last friday so it should be there soon!! Im also waiting to receive but I have a lot of patience so I'm not getting too antsy yet hehe :) All of the received packages have been so cute!! I'm nervous about my person liking theirs :/
oh yay!! I totally thought you didnt recieve it yet, i was like what is taking so long! hehe im glad you like the package :)!!!!
K28! I received your gift on Monday and LOVE it! I've been chillin' out, maxin' & relaxin' all cool with my stuff since then. 8) THANK YOU!!
My original review is on page 34. There have been so many new posts on this thread you may have missed it. Lil' AC has been stealing the show!
nmpixie,
Hey, did you ever take pics of your package? You never posted about what you got. Just curious :)
Yes, my plan is to do it tonight. I've been in a baking/costuming frenzy for work and such. Hopefully I'll get it together after my kid goes to bed. I will say that I bought avocados yesterday JUST so I could slice them ::)
"I will say that I bought avocados yesterday JUST so I could slice them"
Haha. yay!
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Ok, so here are pictures of the vest box evah! At the top is all cooking/baking stuff: 3 kinds of cupcake liners, silicone teddy bear cupcake thingies, cookie cutters, stickers that say "homemade", cake glitter!, cookie and pie bags, and an avocado slicer.
Next to that is crafty stuff: cross stitch patterns, charms, bead threader, and linen and faux suede cord, which I didn't know existed and I had really wanted to find.
Then the foodz: GF snickerdoodles, shells and chreese, fake bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, sour patch kids, 2 kinds of cookies, REAL maple syrup in a super cute tin, fruit leathers, mushroom sauce mix, and RICEMELLOW CREME!! My daughter finally got to taste marshmallows.
Next is the green stuff: t-shirt w/ applique, a sparkly tee applique(love), 2 re-usable bags, badges, and a yummy scented soy candle.
Even the packing material was put to good use, as a house for he-man and his pony friends. I cannot thank you enough, Corinna! Everything rules :)>>>
Nice package!
I got a package from nmpixie today. It contained two scones and two cupcakes. My co-workers already thank you. They love vegan desserts like Timothy Leary loved acid. I also scored roasted pinon nuts (I think)!!! I squeed when I saw them. How does one eat a pinon nut? Like a pumpkin seed, where you eat shell and all, or like a sunflower seed, where you crack the shell and eat the seed? And I got a nice note.
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Like a sunflower seed. Crack the shell w/ your teeth, and munch. I gathered them and roasted them m'self. I wish I could have sent more, but I have no monies right now. Perhaps if my husband gets this teaching job...
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