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*Farmgirl Swap:  Swap for Kids - Ages 11-18 - Partners announced  |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 8:48:28 PM
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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
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
Edited by - DeniseMGM on Mar 16 2015 6:29:27 PM |
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Henrietta cluckington
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Wendy
Longmont
CO
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 3:14:38 PM
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My Daughter is 14 and she likes doing swaps also. She likes doing the themed ones. A Rabbit Themed one would be cool.
Farm Girl #5875
Don't Judge a situation you've never been in.
Mitchell Perry |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 6:55:31 PM
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Can I ask where she does swaps? I don't even know where to look for them in her age range!
I think my daughter would be up for a themed swap!
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 8:43:24 PM
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How fun, Denise! My daughter is sad she's not old enough yet - but I do hope that it works out, as it's a fabulous idea :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2015 : 08:53:57 AM
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Denise
I have two daughters whom both would love to participate. I have one who's 13 and one who's 11 but she turns 12 in a couple of months. They would love any kind of swap.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2015 : 2:09:57 PM
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If you decide to lower the age, I have an 11 yo that would love to join! If not, I truly understand and will not mention it to her! She just enjoys making things and mailing them to people :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2015 : 10:27:17 AM
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Hello.
I have a 13-year old (14 in two weeks). She'd love to join the swap. Her name is Molly.
She's into Broadway, does theater, sings, reads, and plays field hockey. She also loves cats.
Whatever you decide as a final idea, we're game. Thanks.
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2015 : 8:09:06 PM
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2015 : 8:11:09 PM
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Yay!! I'm so glad there are a few takers on this. Our daughters will be excited to put something together.
We've got some time, so hopefully we'll get some more young swappers set up!!
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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Henrietta cluckington
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Wendy
Longmont
CO
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2015 : 11:47:32 AM
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So how many girls do we have now. I would say 10 and up. Younger ones can get help from mom.
We have
Ava -15 Denise - Farmgirl #1976
Paige-14 Wendy- Farmgirl #
13 Kelly- Farmgirl #5111
11 Kelly-Farmgirl #5111
Katie 11 Shannon- Hudsonsinaf
Molly 14 Jenny- Farmgirl #4359
6 yay that is an even number.
What kind of swap are we thinking. Easter Themed, Animal Themed, Maybe more Pen Pal style and each girl makes a box about themselves and what they like?
Maybe a craft they've made?
What are y'all thinking?
Farm Girl #5875
Don't Judge a situation you've never been in.
Mitchell Perry |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2015 : 3:14:50 PM
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We are fine with anything. Molly enjoys pen pals or crafting. We could do a spring theme and maybe have them
pick a craft they are good at making...just a thought. This is such a nice idea.
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2015 : 08:27:30 AM
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I like the idea of a SPRING theme - that gives the girls plenty of room to interpret - could be pastels, flowers, greens, etc.
I had set the end date for March 31 - maybe that's too late??
Otherwise, I just like the idea of them making something for someone (from the hints provided by the moms) and then including a little something that represents themselves (maybe a drawing, a pin, favorite candy bar, a picture of them, a bit or bob of a collection, ---the possibilities are endless).
I'm just so excited we have 6 girls interested right now. My daughter will be so happy. And just another FYI - I also have a 10-year-old, so if there are any more readers who have a 9-11 year old, I could add in my Elisabeth.
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2015 : 08:40:23 AM
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Originally posted by GinghamGirl
How fun, Denise! My daughter is sad she's not old enough yet - but I do hope that it works out, as it's a fabulous idea :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
Hi Joyce,
How old is your daughter. We now have some 11-y-o girls. And I have a 10-y-o who would play too.
Let me know.
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2015 : 10:01:42 AM
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This sounds awesome. Excited for the girls to make new friends.
So are we going with the 31st? Spring theme?
Thanks.
God has a bigger plan for me than I have for myself.
Jenny,
Blessed Farmgirl #4359
FGOM October 2013 |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2015 : 7:48:25 PM
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Denise - did you get my email saying that my daughter is 9? Just wanted to make sure :) Joyce
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2015 : 6:28:21 PM
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Hi Ladies,
I changed the sign-up date to....yesterday because there haven't been any takers in the last week and a half, and people seems ready to get this started.
Let's still give the girls a "deadline" of April 15 (or earlier). That gives them time to craft something they want to send.
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)
Since we don't know all the girls' names, let's start there. Be sure to give a brief description of what the girl likes.
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2015 : 6:32:58 PM
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Originally posted by GinghamGirl
Denise - did you get my email saying that my daughter is 9? Just wanted to make sure :) Joyce
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
Joyce, I didn't get your email!
But I have our girls listed as partners. In that spirit, my Elisabeth is 10 years old. She loves to sing, make crafts she finds on the internet, make desserts, and hang out with her friends. She's my most social child! For sports she skis, plays basketball, and will be giving softball a go this spring. Her favorite book series is the Doll People.
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2015 : 08:56:09 AM
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My girls are so excited. Here are their likes and interests.
Kylie 11yrs likes horses, crafting, and cooking. Favorite color is blue.
Hailey 14yrs likes music, scrap booking, and anything peace signed. Favorite color is purple.
Thank you Denise for hosting.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Henrietta cluckington
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Wendy
Longmont
CO
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2015 : 6:36:22 PM
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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 |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2015 : 5:31:54 PM
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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 |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2015 : 2:19:50 PM
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Elisabeth's package went out in today's mail, Denise :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2015 : 7:29:43 PM
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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 |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2015 : 8:29:41 PM
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:) :) Yay!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 06:43:15 AM
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Wendy
Paige's package is on its way!
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
Edited by - lovinRchickens on Apr 01 2015 06:45:08 AM |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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*Farmgirl Swap: Swap for Kids - Ages 11-18 - Partners announced |
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Swap for Kids - Ages 11-18 - Partners announced
