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| DeniseMGM |
Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 8:48:28 PM
My 15-y-o daughter always says, "I want to do a swap" whenever I get something from a swap partner in the mail.
So, I'm wondering if any of you have kids who would want to do a swap. My daughter isn't a farmerette or anything, just a girl who would love to both send something and receive something.
Here's what I'm thinking, though I'm open to suggestions:
In the spirit of encouraging independence, this would be largely done by the young person. Thus he/she would pick out items or make the items and pack swap items (with supervision). I'm generally thinking ages 12-18, though open to hearing what people think.
The swap items would include
1) a letter or note
2) something handmade (let's encourage arts and crafts)
3) something that represents the sender
4) something chosen for the recipient based on a short description posted here.
So my daughter (Ava) loves to downhill ski, likes to read, plays piano, wears a lot of bracelets, and is itching to travel to Wales and Colorado.
How about sign up until March 15.
Send out swaps by April 15
Here are swap partners:
Joyce (9-year-old) --- Denise (Elisabeth - age 10)
Kelly (11-year-old) --- Shannon (Katie - age 11)
Jenny (Molly - age 14) --- Denise (Ava - age 15)
Wendy (Paige - age 14) --- Kelly (13-y-o)
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
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| auntsmelly |
Posted - Apr 26 2015 : 5:32:46 PM
Hi Denise,
I know Molly would love it if Ava wrote back. They seem to have some things in common.
I'm glad Ava liked the frame. Molly enjoyed making it. She was hoping the colors were ok.
Let me know if you do another swap. I know we'd join.
Thanks again for hosting.
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
| DeniseMGM |
Posted - Apr 22 2015 : 07:09:41 AM
I don't know why it didn't let me finish my post a minute ago.
Yes, we received Molly's post, and Ava was very happy! She loves the frame! I think Ava is planning on writing a letter back.
I'm so happy because both of my girls were REALLY into this swap - both the making and receiving. Both want to do another one!
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
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| DeniseMGM |
Posted - Apr 22 2015 : 07:06:48 AM
Yes!! Ava received Molly's
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 22 2015 : 06:46:06 AM
Shannon
I am delighted. Thanks again
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Apr 21 2015 : 3:22:14 PM
I am obviously slow on the uptake, Kelly. Sorry! But I am THRILLED Kylie enjoyed her box! Katie had A LOT of fun making everything! She was a little worried that her novice-ness would be an issue, especially with the sewing, but I told er everything would be loved :) She read your comment and was grinning from ear to ear!!!!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| auntsmelly |
Posted - Apr 21 2015 : 12:27:18 PM
Hi Denise,
Did Ava receive Molly's box?
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 2:43:06 PM
Shannon
Kylie received her box from Katie. Wow what a special box of horse goodies! She was thrilled. She loves the apron and it's proudly displayed in our kitchen until needed. She hung the wall art and what a great job Katie did on it. The pen is at her desk. She loves the blue stationary and is already using it. Tell Katie thank you very much she sent a lovely box.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 12 2015 : 04:14:26 AM
Wendy
Hailey received her box from Paige yesterday and was thrilled! She loves all the peace related items SO much. The pillow is super special. Every item Paige picked was a hit. Thank you so much. She absolutely loved doing this swap.
Denise
Thank you for hosting such a sweet swap.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 4:19:59 PM
Wendy
Did Paige receive her box from Hailey? We mailed it out on April 1st.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 3:51:14 PM
Both Kylie and I are delighted Katie liked what she received. Kylie really enjoyed putting everything together for Katie. Kylie makes all kinds of loom bands and loves them. One bracelet for every outfit she owns. I hope Katie likes hers she got for Christmas.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 3:27:23 PM
Kelly - Katie was absolutely thrilled with her box Kylie. She is wearing one of her bracelets now and plans to pull out her rainbow loom kit to try her hand at it (her aunt gave her one for Christmas, and she has yet to pull it out and try it!) She says thank you and she should have Kylie's out on Monday. I need to help her with her last project! I'm holding her up :/
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| auntsmelly |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 2:58:09 PM
Hi Denise.
I wanted you to know that Molly received her box from Ava. She loved it and everything she received.
Please let Ava know her box is being sent out Friday. :0)
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Apr 06 2015 : 1:23:33 PM
Katie just finished up one of the projects and has two more to finish, smh. I'll try to put a bug in her ear ;)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 06 2015 : 11:41:41 AM
Shannon,
Just letting you know that Katie's box went out in today's mail. Kylie had fun packing it all up for her.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| DeniseMGM |
Posted - Apr 03 2015 : 07:47:40 AM
Molly's package is also going out in today's mail. I have to admit that I didn't oversee the packing or the letter of this. Ava did it all and taped it up before I could approve. That said, I hope it's all good!!!
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
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| DeniseMGM |
Posted - Apr 03 2015 : 07:45:00 AM
Sorry about the delay - Yes!! Elisabeth received the package and had a happy time opening it. Our package is going out to Lily-anne today!!!
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
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| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 10:11:22 AM
Denise - did Elisabeth get Lily-anne's package yet?
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 09:37:42 AM
Shannon
That's ok Kylie just is finishing up on Katie's as well. It will mail in a few days, I will post back when it does.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 07:13:05 AM
Kelly - Katie is still finishing up Kylie's items. I'll try to encourage her to get done ;)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 06:43:15 AM
Wendy
Paige's package is on its way!
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 24 2015 : 8:29:41 PM
:) :) Yay!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| DeniseMGM |
Posted - Mar 24 2015 : 7:29:43 PM
Joyce,
Ohhhh....she's excited. She looking over my shoulder now!! We'll get busy and make our craft this week-end...just got the supplies a few days ago!!
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 24 2015 : 2:19:50 PM
Elisabeth's package went out in today's mail, Denise :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 18 2015 : 5:31:54 PM
This is great!
Lily-anne (swapping with Elisabeth) - loves Highland Dance, playing piano, singing, arts & crafts, sewing, baking and reading. Her favourite books are The Mandie Books. She's very social - and loves soccer as well.
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
| Henrietta cluckington |
Posted - Mar 17 2015 : 6:36:22 PM
Paige- She loves rabbit's. She raises, shows and judges rabbits. Her favorite rabbit breeds are Flemish Giant, Dutch, and Checkered Giants.
Her favorite color aqua.
She likes sewing and most anything crafty.
We are originally from The Woodlands, TX. Most of our family lives in Goodrich TX.
She would love hearing about Pipe Creek Texas.
Farm Girl #5875
Don't Judge a situation you've never been in.
Mitchell Perry |
