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| ptroupe |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 1:37:06 PM
I'm sure other people do this as well, but I thought I would share an idea with everyone.
I covered a plain journal (actually this was done at our MJF chapter meeting here in my town)and decorated it and deemed it my Sisterhood Address Book. I keep home address and email addresses as well as the person's profile name in this book. Everytime I do a swap, if I do not have that partner's info, I add it to my book. This saves me a lot of trouble and I do not have to always ask each time for this information.
As I said, I am sure others do this, but just in case you don't, I am sure this will save you time. 
Hugs,
Portia
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jan 13 2014 : 8:06:17 PM
I think this is a great idea and it sure helps keeping track of everyone, unless you forget to enter in the book. I found a address book at a rummage sale once and have been using it for the farm girl addresses. It saves a lot of time unless it is some one new.
Thanks for the idea.
hugs
darlene
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by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Jan 13 2014 : 1:56:18 PM
I use a journal also. I have several from years ago and I refer back to them often. I add recipes and interesting facts and quotes in mine and hope that one day my children can glean useful info from it!!Smiles.... Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 12:27:49 PM
I use a journal also. It seems to work well. I use a separate journal for the Traveling books I have sent out and a card file for Swaps and Barters.
Thanks for the suggestion Portia. All the ideas for keeping everything organized are helpful
Lavender Rose
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 12:12:20 PM
Thanks, ladies, for all the ideas you added. I got some great new ones.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 10:44:18 AM
I have an address book too, but I like the idea of the card file or notebook to add likes, collections, etc.
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
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| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 08:32:53 AM
What a cute idea! I have all of my swap information stored in a spreadsheet, which also keeps track of the date partners are going to be assigned and the mail out date. I also have a column where I list things I sent to the person so I can remember if I already sent something to someone not to send another one. This way I can also sort the list to see whatever it is I am looking for... of course this is probably my accountant side shining through. :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 06:24:19 AM
I received a journal that one of the farm girls made and I put all my info like this in it. It's great to have it all in one place!
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
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| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 01:45:44 AM
I also decorated a small binder for a MJF address book & planner as well. Seems GREAT minds think alike :-)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| churunga |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 8:38:44 PM
I do this but have it in two spread sheets. One is for all the activities, swaps, barters and such. The other is the address book. I keep it all on a flash drive so it is easily transported between computers and doesn't have to be updated on each computer. This works for me. I am a real geek about spread sheets and data bases.
Marie, Sister #5142
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| auntsmelly |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 6:16:17 PM
Hi all,
I decorated a binder with MaryJane Farm pics and put tabs inside with categories like Swaps, PenPals, etc...
:0)
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Jenny, Blessed Farmgirl #4359 |
| pstill |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 3:46:47 PM
I need to do this too! I do have a list that I keep my swaps on, so that I don't forget when & who and then their address... So I need to put them in my little address book :) Thank You for the idea!!
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. ~Mark Twain
Pennie :)
Farmgirl #5381 |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 2:03:53 PM
I do the same thing Portia. It really does help doesn't it?
You should see mine after 4 years. (+;
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
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| Ladybek9756 |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 1:51:01 PM
I have a card file that I use. I put things like favorite colors, birthdays, likes, collects, swaps I do with them, and any other information that I can find so that when I have the chance to do a swap or send them something I have information to make it personal.
Becky
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| Dapple Grey Lady |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 1:41:42 PM
Nice Idea!
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jan 09 2014 : 1:38:52 PM
Me too Portia, I do exactly as you do!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
