Christmas in July Sample Swap!

[mood4amelody]

Since the Spring Fling swap was a big hit, there was interest in another big swap, so here it is!! Each package must contain 15-20 good samples and freebies, but that's the only requirement. You can be creative and have fun as much as you'd like with the theme, too!

Let me know if you wanna participate!! I'm in! :D

[bvanpeltsw]

Count me in! I love this one! I will PM you my info.

[mkrebecca]

I am in!!!

[Cpogie]

Yup, count me in too.........1976

[Jess0587]

Yup, count me in too.........1976

lololol :eek: oh my!!! hahaha!

[ALawicki]

Count me in!

[bvanpeltsw]

Lynne....I am thinking people should post the samples they are looking for. I would like that better than people just sending stuff.

Whatcha think?

[mood4amelody]

Lynne....I am thinking people should post the samples they are looking for. I would like that better than people just sending stuff.

Whatcha think?

Makes no nevermind to me! Feel free, Sis. :D

[bvanpeltsw]

When is the deadline ma'am?

[mood4amelody]

When is the deadline ma'am?


Good question! LOL How about the Wed. the 25th? That way, they should be arriving near to the 4th? Sound okay everyone??

[Cpogie]

Sounds good to me.........:D

[bvanpeltsw]

Good question! LOL How about the Wed. the 25th? That way, they should be arriving near to the 4th? Sound okay everyone??

We really have to wait that long????:( BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! LOL

[mood4amelody]

We really have to wait that long????:( BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! LOL

I don't know... I just thought we might get more participants if we did, but maybe not?

[mkrebecca]

Lynne....I am thinking people should post the samples they are looking for. I would like that better than people just sending stuff.

Whatcha think?

I like the idea of the surprise.....:p

[MandMnmbr3]

Count me in!!! Lynne, do you need my info or do you still have it?

Hugs,
Mae

[bvanpeltsw]

I like the idea of the surprise.....:p

Ha not me at all for various reasons!

[ALawicki]

I like the deadline, it sucks to wait that long, but it will arrive for the holidays!! Are we listing what we want or just doing it as a surprise? Maybe we can have a "suggestion" list or something.

[mood4amelody]

You can list what things you're interested in if you like. Just know that what will come are samples, freebies, and prally a lot of love. I always pack extra love, 'cause it doesn't have an expiration date. ;) There just aren't any guarantees your wish list will get filled. Just depends on what the sender has available to give at the time. I think for the most part, it worked out well last time for everyone, but having suggestions could prompt someone to throw in stuff they didn't know you'd like and wouldn't have sent if they hadn't seen the list. So, go for it! :D

[ALawicki]

You can list what things you're interested in if you like. Just know that what will come are samples, freebies, and prally a lot of love. I always pack extra love, 'cause it doesn't have an expiration date. ;) There just aren't any guarantees your wish list will get filled. Just depends on what the sender has available to give at the time. I think for the most part, it worked out well last time for everyone, but having suggestions could prompt someone to throw in stuff they didn't know you'd like and wouldn't have sent if they hadn't seen the list. So, go for it! :D

I like that idea. I think it will work out great. I mean you can't expect all the best samples, cause obviously you keep those for yourself. I like that the extra love has not expiration date! That is cute. Do you have my information? I forgot if I sent it or not. Should we just post our "suggestions" on here when it is close to the date or in a pm?

[mood4amelody]

You can go ahead and post now if you want. If you think of something later, you can always go back and edit the post to include it. Yup, have your info! Trying to think of ways to incorporate Christmas & 4th of July themes together! lol

[mom2fussbudgets]

I'm in!

Do I need to PM you my info?

[mood4amelody]

I'm in!

Do I need to PM you my info?

Got ya covered, sweetie!! Welcome to another whacky exchange!! :p

[mom2fussbudgets]

Thank you!! :)

[kuanyin1]

alrighty then, I'm in

[wbarker]

Hi Lynne! I'm in - do you need my info again?

:) Glad to have another swap!!!

[mood4amelody]

Hi Lynne! I'm in - do you need my info again?

:) Glad to have another swap!!!

Yay!!! I'm so glad to "see" you, Wendi!! :D Got your info, 'lil Sis! :)

[wbarker]

Yay!!! I'm so glad to "see" you, Wendi!! :D Got your info, 'lil Sis! :)

:) It's great to be "seen" although I'm on less right now because we are trying to get some major projects completed around the house!

I've got a great stash of samples I'm going to start getting ready for the swap!

[mood4amelody]

:) It's great to be "seen" although I'm on less right now because we are trying to get some major projects completed around the house!

I've got a great stash of samples I'm going to start getting ready for the swap!

Well, we sure have missed you, but I know that doing that kind of stuff gives you a great "sense of accomplishment" and makes you feel better about life in general, so you go girl!! Just hurry up darn it!! lol

[wbarker]

Well, we sure have missed you, but I know that doing that kind of stuff gives you a great "sense of accomplishment" and makes you feel better about life in general, so you go girl!! Just hurry up darn it!! lol

You all might get a kick out of this - I just took down 126 square feet of 1'x'1 gold marble mirrors from my recroom wall (was here when we bought the house, and appeared to be on the wall for about 20-25 years or so????), so . . . now I get to scrape, patch, spackle, texturize, prime and paint the wall! Ouch!! It better look good when I'm done . . . . at the same time, we recently took out 3 trees and about 14 stumps from our little yard (it's really not that large at all!!) in order to put up one of those cedar swing/fort things from Costco . . . the thing takes up 1/2 the backyard, and our grass is ruined from the wood shavings (they ground the stumps out). So . . . now we need to finish the ground around the playset and re-landscape - all on a dime! :)

Hee hee - I miss all my samples - I'm not requesting as many at the moment, so they are starting to slow down! I'll be back to my normal self sometime in the near future I hope!! In the meantime - bring on the sample swap!!!!!!

[mood4amelody]

You all might get a kick out of this - I just took down 126 square feet of 1'x'1 gold marble mirrors from my recroom wall....

Hee hee - I miss all my samples - I'm not requesting as many at the moment, so they are starting to slow down! I'll be back to my normal self sometime in the near future I hope!! In the meantime - bring on the sample swap!!!!!!

Did they relocate to the bedroom ceiling?? :eek: :p

If you want me to start getting your samples for you, I'd be happy to Wendi. Just PM or email me your email addy, the phone number you put down, birthdate, and if that's not all I need then that's all I can think of! Already have your mailing address. I'd sure hate to not get my samples:( , and if I do it for you, it will be kind of like Christmas most days if you don't look at what's being offered here at the site! lol

[mood4amelody]

Oh, speaking of Christmas in July - I got some sparklers for my package and DA says you can't send them thru USPS because they have gun powder. Does anyone know if that's true? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[utkd29]

Oh, speaking of Christmas in July - I got some sparklers for my package and DA says you can't send them thru USPS because they have gun powder. Does anyone know if that's true? :confused: :confused: :confused:

humm...how does the PO know what's in there????;)

[ALawicki]

Oh, speaking of Christmas in July - I got some sparklers for my package and DA says you can't send them thru USPS because they have gun powder. Does anyone know if that's true? :confused: :confused: :confused:

I know that your not supposed to and if they think there is anything in it they will open it. If they find it I don't know if they will just take them out and send the rest of the package or if they will get rid of all of it. I would ask someone at the post office just to make sure. A friend's mom works there and she said that they look through alot of packages everyday and find things that are not supposed to be in there, so I would ask just so it doesn't get searched through.

[utkd29]

I know that your not supposed to and if they think there is anything in it they will open it. If they find it I don't know if they will just take them out and send the rest of the package or if they will get rid of all of it. I would ask someone at the post office just to make sure. A friend's mom works there and she said that they look through alot of packages everyday and find things that are not supposed to be in there, so I would ask just so it doesn't get searched through.

But how would they know? Do they have a dog or something sniffing it, or would they just think it looked funny and open it?

[danajc83]

I am thinking they might scan the packages like at the airport. I just can't see the Post Office opening up all these packages to see what is in it.

[mood4amelody]

I am thinking they might scan the packages like at the airport. I just can't see the Post Office opening up all these packages to see what is in it.

I was thinking maybe x-ray?? :confused:

[MandMnmbr3]

Oh, speaking of Christmas in July - I got some sparklers for my package and DA says you can't send them thru USPS because they have gun powder. Does anyone know if that's true? :confused:

Lynne we have a retired postal worker as a neighbor so I asked him. He said YOU CANNOT mail them using USPS!!!! They do scan "most" packages that are being mailed. If there is anything "suspicious" in the package they will destroy the entire package! :eek:

He also mentioned many cities and counties have laws banning the use of "fireworks." Mine DOES! :(

Just thought I'd letcha know sis!

Hugs,
Mae

[mood4amelody]

Lynne we have a retired postal worker as a neighbor so I asked him. He said YOU CANNOT mail them using USPS!!!! They do scan "most" packages that are being mailed. If there is anything "suspicious" in the package they will destroy the entire package! :eek:

He also mentioned many cities and counties have laws banning the use of "fireworks." Mine DOES! :(

Just thought I'd letcha know sis!

Hugs,
Mae

Does that include those little boxes of snap-n-pops, do you think? :(

Sorry in advance to my future recipient, whomever you may be!!! :o

[MandMnmbr3]

Does that include those little boxes of snap-n-pops, do you think? :(

Sorry in advance to my future recipient, whomever you may be!!! :o


:rolleyes: Hmm, not sure. I'll have to ask him. He went away for the weekend. I'll ask when I see him tomorrow. He's kinda like our own personal neighborhood watch committee all by himself! I was thinking about buying some of those myself and putting them in with my goodies.

Hugs,
Mae

[MandMnmbr3]

Okay here's what Norman said... "as long as it is not flammable and will not explode it should be safe to mail." So I guess poppers will be OK.

hugs,
Mae

[mood4amelody]

Yay!!! Thank you so much, Mae!! :D

[MandMnmbr3]

Yay!!! Thank you so much, Mae!! :D


You're very welcome sis!! :D

2050 Any takers for a 2 yr old Grandson?? OMGoodness Dylan is about to drive Grandma CRAZY 2049!!! He keeps crawling out of his crib and he NEEDS a nap!! When Rachel dropped him off this morning she said he's been awake since 4:30AM!!! :eek:

2050

Hugs,
Mae

[Cpogie]

Come on ladies/gents get er done and sign up, this is fun and a way to send off some of your samples.

[mkrebecca]

Come on ladies/gents get er done and sign up, this is fun and a way to send off some of your samples.

spoken like a true redneck!! Good job Carol!!:D

[utkd29]

Ok you twisted my arm, LOL! I'm in Lynne Flynn!:D :D

[azpuglvr]

I'm in...I'll PM you my info.

[MandMnmbr3]

Ok you twisted my arm, LOL! I'm in Lynne Flynn!:D :D

Yea DeAnna!!!!!


I'm in...I'll PM you my info.

Alright, we have 2 more suckers... I mean participants!!.... :D ;)

Hugs,
Mae

[bvanpeltsw]

Hurry Up And Sign Up! I Wanna Get Started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

[caryn]

This was fun the last time we did a swap. I want in please.

Thanks!
Caryn

[mood4amelody]

Bumping for upcoming deadline of
Wednesday 6/25!!!

PM me your info if you'd like to have a bit of fun with us! I'll be working on gathering all my scattered info today and will post a list of participants when I'm a bit more organized! :)

[bvanpeltsw]

Bumping for upcoming deadline of
Wednesday 6/23!!!

PM me your info if you'd like to have a bit of fun with us! I'll be working on gathering all my scattered info today and will post a list of participants when I'm a bit more organized! :)


Do you mean 6/25???;)

[mood4amelody]

Do you mean 6/25???;)

Yup, I sure do. Now you guys are getting a picture of just how unorganized I really am! :eek: lol I'll change the post. Thanks, Sis!!

[mood4amelody]

Here's who I have on the list of mover's and shaker's setting the sample distribution process on it's ear to date -

Brandy - bvanpelt
Becky - mkrebecca
Carol - Cpogie
Ashley - ALawicki
Mae - MandMnmbr3
Chris - mom2fussbudgets
Susan - kuanyin1
Wendi - wbarker
DeAnna - utdk
Caryn - caryn
S. ____ - jazzey1
Janine - azpuglvr

Let me know if there's any errors or additions! Thanks!!! :D

[bvanpeltsw]

Here's who I have on the list of mover's and shaker's setting the sample distribution process on it's ear to date -

Brandy - bvanpelt
Becky - mkrebecca
Carol - Cpogie
Ashley - ALawicki
Mae - MandMnmbr3
Chris - mom2fussbudgets
Susan - kuanyin1
Wendi - wbarker
DeAnna - utdk
Caryn - caryn
S. ____ - jazzey1
Janine - azpuglvr

Let me know if there's any errors or additions! Thanks!!! :D

who is jazzey1???:confused:

[mood4amelody]

who is jazzey1???:confused:

A member that doesn't post on the forums, but wanted to join in on the swap. I have her first initial and last name with her contact info. :)

[bvanpeltsw]

A member that doesn't post on the forums, but wanted to join in on the swap. I have her first initial and last name with her contact info. :)

That's kinda scary. The same thing happened to me in the sock swap (someone who never posted and was new) and they did not follow through with the swap.

[mom2fussbudgets]

Lynne can give her my name. :)

[mood4amelody]

That's kinda scary. The same thing happened to me in the sock swap (someone who never posted and was new) and they did not follow through with the swap.

Ahhhhhh, that's okay. Anyone who signs up and doesn't do their part is registerd with the CDC's mailing list to get a free sample of anthrax. It's in the original post. I swear it is! :cool:

[bvanpeltsw]

Ahhhhhh, that's okay. Anyone who signs up and doesn't do their part is registerd with the CDC's mailing list to get a free sample of anthrax. It's in the original post. I swear it is! :cool:

AWESOME! SOUNDS GREAT!

[mood4amelody]

Tomorrow (Wed. 6/25) is the last day
to sign up for the

Christmas
in
July
Sample Swap!!

[mood4amelody]

LAST CALL!
for the
Christmas
in
July
Sample Swap


Participants will recieve a PM tomorrow with the names and information for their swap recipient! :D

[mood4amelody]

Christmas in July
Sample Swap

The PMs have been sent out with your recipient's information.
If you should have, but didn't get a PM, please let me know as soon as possible!

Everyone have fun and have a "Merry Christmas in July"!!

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[mkrebecca]

cute Lynne!! very cute!!!!

[MandMnmbr3]

Christmas in July
Sample Swap

The PMs have been sent out with your recipient's information.
If you should have, but didn't get a PM, please let me know as soon as possible!

Everyone have fun and have a "Merry Christmas in July"!!

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Santa lives in Australia?? ROTFLMAO!!! I have a very good friend who is an Aussie. I always tease him about celebrating Christmas on June 25 ...LOL!

Hugs,
Mae

[bvanpeltsw]

I have my gals first installment ready to go out tomorrow!

I will send out a few packages!;)

[MandMnmbr3]

I have most of my goodies ready to go to my person. Just want to put a few more in there. ;)

Hugs,
Mae

[bvanpeltsw]

Mine went out yesterday priority mail.:)

[Cpogie]

Brandy, I received my package from you today, It's all terrific, I love it all!! I especially love the Bath and Body Works Hand Soap, I've never had anything from that store, all of this just touched me so much, like Lynne's drawing, I'm sitting here crying my eyes out, then I read your note!. I swear you and the other girls are just the bestest in the world. I am so lucky to know you. Thank you!! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ALawicki]

Mine will hopefully go out tomorrow! I got tons of good stuff in it!!

[bvanpeltsw]

Brandy, I received my package from you today, It's all terrific, I love it all!! I especially love the Bath and Body Works Hand Soap, I've never had anything from that store, all of this just touched me so much, like Lynne's drawing, I'm sitting here crying my eyes out, then I read your note!. I swear you and the other girls are just the bestest in the world. I am so lucky to know you. Thank you!! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are very welcome! There is more coming! I just did not have a box to send it in!;) I wanted to be able to spoil yah!:D

[utkd29]

You ladies are on top of things! I am going to send mine on Thursday. :o

[Cpogie]

I have mine all boxed up and ready for the mail, I will be mailing it out on Wednesday, so hopefully it will arrive by next week!!

[mkrebecca]

Mine is all ready to mail out as well!!

[MandMnmbr3]

I sent my persons "Christmas" gift box of goodies today by UPS. She should have it by Monday! :D

Hugs,
Mae

[mom2fussbudgets]

I'm working on mine. I've got a pile of goodies going. :)

[Cpogie]

My package was mailed out today! My son dropped by for lunch and volunteered to take my package to the PO...:D

[wbarker]

I'm working on finishing mine tonight, and need to go to the post office to mail a few things, so hopefully tomorrow or Thursday! :)

[ALawicki]

My package went out today!! Lots of goodies inside! I totally forgot the candy and card though and realized once I sealed the package.:( It was the only package I had to send it too, so I couldn't open it:rolleyes: Guess I will just save it for next time.

[kuanyin1]

My samples will get shipped Friday when I get paid :)

[mood4amelody]

I didn't put my card in either! :rolleyes: Sorry, swapee! I'm just a total fritzed-out spaz lately! But, I did get it sent out today! If it doesn't get all tossed around in the mail, it will be really cute! Cutest swap I've ever sent out! :D Hope you like it!

[bvanpeltsw]

I hope I get mine soon. I have been stalking the mailbox!:eek:

[mood4amelody]

I hope I get mine soon. I have been stalking the mailbox!:eek:

I wonder if your mailbox feels like David Letterman? :p

[wbarker]

Sent my package out today! :)

[utkd29]

I sent my package today! :p

[kuanyin1]

sent my package today.

[wbarker]

I received my Christmas Gift today from Mae! Wow!! I'm still looking though it! Thanks Mae!!! (My son LOVES the Honey Nut Cheerios matchbox car!! He has played with it all day, both inside and out!!! Yeah!!!!!)

:) I'm going to look through it now - thanks again Mae!

[MandMnmbr3]

Wendi-
You're very welcome hon!! So glad you liked it and that the Cheerios matchbox cars were a big hit with Logan!! :D

Hugs,
Mae

[mom2fussbudgets]

My package went out today. Should be there by the end of the week. Whew!

[mkrebecca]

I got my package from Caryn, mine went out yesterday!!
Thanks Caryn!!

[ALawicki]

I got my HUGE package today! Thanks Wendi (wbarker)! Are you sure you left some samples for yourself?! That was very nice of you to send so many. It cheered me up from feeling so crappy! Now time to try and sleep a little before family comes in town!:D

[kuanyin1]

I got my samples, thank you so much.

[mom2fussbudgets]

I got my package today, thanks! But, I have no idea who it's from! :)

[wbarker]

I got my HUGE package today! Thanks Wendi (wbarker)! Are you sure you left some samples for yourself?! That was very nice of you to send so many. It cheered me up from feeling so crappy! Now time to try and sleep a little before family comes in town!:D

I'm SO glad you liked it! I thought of a few things after I mailed it and was disappointed. :)

Oh - family is so fun to have in from out of town, but it sure leaves you tired! Have a great time with them and let us know how things go!

[utkd29]

Carol you are the best in the whole world! I am still sorting through my goodies! DH is trying to seal all the food!:eek: You have made my day! THANKS SO MUCH!!:)

[Cpogie]

Carol you are the best in the whole world! I am still sorting through my goodies! DH is trying to seal all the food!:eek: You have made my day! THANKS SO MUCH!!:)

I didn't think that box was ever going to get there!! I'm sorry if anything melted or broke, I kinda overpacked that box. I'm glad you liked it. :D

[wbarker]

This was a lot of fun! I'm going to start saving little items for the next swap we have!! :)

[utkd29]

I didn't think that box was ever going to get there!! I'm sorry if anything melted or broke, I kinda overpacked that box. I'm glad you liked it. :D

It was perfect, nothing was broken or melted!:p
You out did yourself!:)

[jazzey1]

I got my samples B. Hill. THANKS!!!

[bvanpeltsw]

I received my package today Chris! Thank you soooo much! I loved it all! YOU ARE AWESOME!:D

[mom2fussbudgets]

I received my package today Chris! Thank you soooo much! I loved it all! YOU ARE AWESOME!:D

I'm so glad! I tried to send stuff for both you and Albert. :)

[bvanpeltsw]

I'm so glad! I tried to send stuff for both you and Albert. :)

He already stole all the men's stuff and the food!:eek:

Thanks again! You made our day and it was a great surprise!:)

[mom2fussbudgets]

He already stole all the men's stuff and the food!:eek:

Thanks again! You made our day and it was a great surprise!:)

You're very welcome. :)

I hope you got the Special K bar? I put that in there specifically for you!

[bvanpeltsw]

You're very welcome. :)

I hope you got the Special K bar? I put that in there specifically for you!

LOL yeah I did. Anything remotely healthy he will not touch and he is still skinny as a rail.

He LOVED the Poptarts though! He said OMG WHERE DID SHE GET POPTARTS WITH WORDS ON THEM??? LOL:)

[mom2fussbudgets]

Yay!

I got those poptarts at Wal-Mart. They were on clearance for $1 a 12-pack box! :D

[bvanpeltsw]

Yay!

I got those poptarts at Wal-Mart. They were on clearance for $1 a 12-pack box! :D

Oh wow! Very awesome!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I wish I would've bought more, but I was not sure about the flavor. My family likes them though.

[MandMnmbr3]

Thank you Janine for my "Christmas" samples box!! I received it yesterday.

OH my..... it was FILLED with TONS of goodies!! Rachel, Theresa, and Amanda all called dibbs on the perfumes samples, lipsticks, lotion, and the items in the cosmetic bags as well as the bags. DH called dibbs on one of the razors, as well as the prilosec tablets. Dylan (Grandson) and I ate the Hot Tamales and the Jolly Rancher candies and did not share them with the rest of the family.... LOL!

Thanks one again!!!

Hugs,
Mae

[mom2fussbudgets]

Has everyone received their package?

[MandMnmbr3]

I have Chris.

Hugs,
Mae

[Cpogie]

Me too!! I hope everyone got theirs.

[bvanpeltsw]

Me three!:D

[wbarker]

:) Me too ! This was fun!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

Great!

You know, I never did find out who sent my package, LOL! I suspect it was kuanyin1?