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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl

1752 Posts

Portia
Johnson City NY
USA
1752 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  1:37:06 PM  Show Profile
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

Wishing for the country life!

Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl

5367 Posts

Connie
Arlington TN
USA
5367 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  1:38:52 PM  Show Profile
Me too Portia, I do exactly as you do!

Connie
Imagine....#3392
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl

725 Posts

Betty
Goodrich Texas
USA
725 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  1:41:42 PM  Show Profile
Nice Idea!

~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589
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Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl

882 Posts

Rebecca
Linneus Maine
USA
882 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  1:51:01 PM  Show Profile  Click to see Ladybek9756's MSN Messenger address  Send Ladybek9756 a Yahoo! Message
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

May the stars carry your sadness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, and may hope forever wipe away your tears.
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl

6740 Posts

PeggyAnn
Vancouver WA
USA
6740 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  2:03:53 PM  Show Profile
I do the same thing Portia. It really does help doesn't it?
You should see mine after 4 years. (+;

Hugs,
Peggy


Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com

"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"

"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."

"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess
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pstill
True Blue Farmgirl

148 Posts

Pennie
Barnwell South Carolina
USA
148 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  3:46:47 PM  Show Profile
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
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl

559 Posts

Jenny
Pitman NJ
USA
559 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  6:16:17 PM  Show Profile
Hi all,
I decorated a binder with MaryJane Farm pics and put tabs inside with categories like Swaps, PenPals, etc...
:0)

I would like to think that I will die a heroic death, but it's more likely I'll trip over my cat and choke on a spoonful of frosting.
Jenny, Blessed Farmgirl #4359
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl

3957 Posts

Marie
Minneapolis MN
USA
3957 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2014 :  8:38:44 PM  Show Profile
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.
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl

2344 Posts

Madeline
Meadow Lands Pa.
USA
2344 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  01:45:44 AM  Show Profile
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...
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9440 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9440 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  06:24:19 AM  Show Profile
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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Edited by - levisgrammy on Jan 10 2014 06:24:58 AM
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl

1272 Posts

Sarah
Longmont Colorado
USA
1272 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  08:32:53 AM  Show Profile
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

A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl

3140 Posts

Heather
Wapakoneta Ohio
USA
3140 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  10:44:18 AM  Show Profile
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
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/

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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl

1752 Posts

Portia
Johnson City NY
USA
1752 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  12:12:20 PM  Show Profile
Thanks, ladies, for all the ideas you added. I got some great new ones.

Portia

Wishing for the country life!
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

1979 Posts

Brenda
Jackson MI
USA
1979 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2014 :  12:27:49 PM  Show Profile
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
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl

3196 Posts

beth
tallassee alabama
3196 Posts

Posted - Jan 13 2014 :  1:56:18 PM  Show Profile
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!
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl

7718 Posts

darlene
Loleta California
USA
7718 Posts

Posted - Jan 13 2014 :  8:06:17 PM  Show Profile
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

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 unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.

I trust in you Jesus...
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