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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Feb 27 2024 : 11:15:08 AM
I had this idea this morning fore a very simple and easy swap. If a very good friend, whom you haven't seen in 15+ years calls you to say she is passing through your town and wants to see you, what sort of easy, simple Spring Easter gathering would you do for her visit at your home?
Here are the rules. #1 This should not be more than enjoying some tea or coffee and maybe a snack depending on any restrictions of your guest. Some ideas would a simple cookie recipe, an easy cold dessert to have in fridge, or maybe just an easy quick bread . Just send your favorite recipe for one of these ideas or any others you might have. #2 Think of some simple ways that make wherever you plan to sit look festive. Examples might be some pretty napkins, a few small easter eggs in a basket, or maybe a wooden bunny or chicken on the table. Lastly, put the recipe and a few extras in a little basket or cloth pouch for your friend to take home with her.
My big goal here is to keep it all small, light in weight, and very simple. Shipping costs have gone way up so if possible, keep your items such that you can pack them in a padded envelope or a very small box. I know that Farmgirls will figure out some fun, pretty and special ideas to make this swap something fun! Who is up for this Easter Bunny/Spring Chick swap?
Sign ups through March 9th and partners posted March 10th. Please make sure your package arrives the week before Easter.
Well, I think the Easter Bunny is going to be busy , busy! We have 15 people signed up so we will do this round robin style. If anyone has a question on how to figure this out, just let me know. Essentially, you send to the person after you and the last person sends to the first. Here we go.
Aussiechik
GinghamGirl
marcy
Mrssarahmarshall
JenniferAnn
BeckyT
Jokamartell
amomoffour
suny58
Killarney
sweettea59
Blessed in Colorado
RedTractorGirl
lovinRchickens
treelady
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 26 2024 : 06:46:35 AM
Cindy, the most beautiful Easter package arrived today - thank you so very much!!! It had lavender in it, chocolates, a beautiful Easter tea towel, a little ladybug, tea and a journal. I loved reading about the chocolate and lavender - thank you, Cindy! Lavender is my favourite scent/flower, and I was disappointed as we live in a northern cold climate and my plants died last year :( I replanted, but didn't have any lavender so this was a double blessing :) Thank you so very much! I'm eager to try out the lavender recipes - my daughter is having a Jane Austen Tea Party this weekend for her 18th birthday, and I plan to try some out for that!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 26 2024 : 06:09:59 AM
I am amazed at all the creative, beautiful and fun goodies that everyone put together for this swap! What fun it has been to open up a surprise box ! Easter Bunny comes in all sorts of packages and figures out somehow how to delight the receiver. How does he do that?? Glad everyone has been having fun and enjoying some new things to brighten up their homes for a Spring/ Easter celebration!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 26 2024 : 04:51:52 AM
Oh what an adorable bunny!
Sweet and Happy!
Hugs and lots of love everyone..
Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just. follow God unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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| sweettea59 |
Posted - Mar 25 2024 : 2:38:31 PM
Debbie so glad everything made it with no breakage. Glad you enjoyed it all.
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 6:56:57 PM
So glad you liked your goodies, Ruth! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| JenniferAnn |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 6:08:48 PM
Sarah, I love the little box of Easter joy you sent! Just adorable, thank you ;)
Jennifer |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 08:43:56 AM
Thank you Sherry for my wonderful Spring Easter package. Such a thoughtful and exciting package, with everything tulip related for a lovely tea party. With many Purple treasures too. Oh the yummy white chocolate candy we ate right away, so luscious! Again, thank you so much for it all and the lavender sachets you made gave me that Spring scent when I opened the package. Thank you again Sherry.
Winnie, thank you for being our hostess for such a lovely swap.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 06:13:15 AM
What wonderful gifts and fun swap!
Maybe I can try next year!
Have a wonderful day
Hugs
Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just. follow God unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 02:30:21 AM
Winnie - not just America, but Canada too! :)
Marcy - that sure got there quick!! So glad you enjoy it :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
| amomoffour |
Posted - Mar 21 2024 : 6:47:02 PM
Karen, I received your package today. Thanks so much for all of the wonderful goodies. I enjoyed how you packaged everything so nicely too. Happy Easter to you and yours. Farmgirl hugs, Ruth
Ruth Farmer |
| suny58 |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 5:10:28 PM
Thank you Ruth for such a springyhappy Easter package!! The card is sweet and beautiful too! Happy Spring and a very blessed Easter to you!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Killarney |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 4:57:09 PM
Winnie, you are Spot On!
Thanks for Hosting this fun swap!
Connie W. |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 4:15:23 PM
Oh I can not wait for mine to arrive. Everyone’s basket is awesome, I have a couple of Connie’s Rabbits, they are sitting on my dining room table, she made them for me a few years back.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 4:08:37 PM
Oh my goodness, you Farmgirls make the best Easter Bunnies! So many "Mail Easter baskets" have been delivered all over America!! Everyone have fun!! And if anyone ever tell you that you are too old for an Easter Basket...IGNORE THEM!! They are just jealous !! LOL!!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| JenniferAnn |
Posted - Mar 20 2024 : 2:19:57 PM
Hi Becky,
Glad it arrived safely and that you like the goodies!
You're welcome :)
Happy Easter!
Jennifer |
| BeckyT |
Posted - Mar 18 2024 : 11:13:21 PM
.jpg?v 8924502) Jennifer I got your box tonight! I am thrilled beyond words! Than you so much!
Trust Jesus
Farm girl 5171 |
| Marcy |
Posted - Mar 18 2024 : 2:58:21 PM
Joyce,
Thank you so much for the wonderful package. Love the napkins, that little bunny face is the cutest! You can’t go wrong with me and chocolate, and I already hung up the adorable dish towel. You totally made my day.
Hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” #8213; Eleanor Roosevelt |
| treelady |
Posted - Mar 18 2024 : 07:25:03 AM
You are very welcome Cindy. The woolen balls are actually crocheted Easter eggs. They may need a little reshaping after shipping. Happy Easter.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Mar 18 2024 : 06:15:04 AM
Marcy, thank you so much for the thoughtful spring package of goodies!! I absolutely love it all. I put the mug rug in my desk and am using it right now with coffee and it’s just perfect! The welcome spring tags are so cute! Did you make them? My husband spied the recipe on the dining table and came to me with it in hand smiling asking “when are we making these!?” Lol!! I immediately had to put on those super soft socks and kick back with the beautiful magazine. I am planning on making three of the recipes from it for dinners this week - thank you! I also love the little flower bags and napkins. Thank you!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 18 2024 : 02:34:06 AM
What a nice swap! Really nice packages!
Hugs
Darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just. follow God unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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| AussieChick |
Posted - Mar 17 2024 : 5:52:36 PM
Julie - thank you so much for the beautiful Easter/Spring parcel. A lovely Carrot Cake recipe, Easter-themed napkins, chocolates, a variety of teas, jelly beans in a cute flower container, a wooden ornament, & a cute little dish with handmade woollen balls (so adorable). Thank you for your kindness & thoughtfulness.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Mar 17 2024 : 4:13:41 PM
Becky T, thank you for the fun Easter goodies! I love em:)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 17 2024 : 12:35:12 PM
Kelly, I am delighted that you enjoyed your Easter package! Have a wonderful Easter 2024!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Mar 16 2024 : 10:06:14 AM
Your Welcome Sherry. I'm so happy you liked your Easter/Spring goodies!
Farmgirl Hugs!
Connie W. |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Mar 16 2024 : 09:06:34 AM
Winnie, I am so happy you received my package and enjoyed your goodies. I neglected to put in your recipe and tea so it will go out in an envelope on Tuesday. I am sorry about that, found them laying on my desk when I got back from the post office.
Had a Happy Weekend.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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