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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3154 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3154 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 02 2022 : 08:35:10 AM
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After talking with some farmgirls I wanted to let everyone know I'll be doing a pot holder swap in Feb. and an apron swap in March. I know some of you are snowed in (lucky girls!) and are looking for something to do.
This is NOT where you sign up - that will come later. This is just an FYI if you wanted to start working on some early.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2022 : 10:24:12 AM
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Woo Hoo, you betchum Red Ryder . . . starting on pot holders as we speak and thinking about an apron idea. . . it's really, really "different". I'm so happy to have some fun swaps to work on. I've missed them. So here it is only January 2 and we have our plans in the works for "The Year of the Pansy Potholders" . . . Yiippie Kai Yaay off to plant a little pot of Johnny Jump Ups to sit in my my kitchen window !!
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7752 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2022 : 10:53:39 PM
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Are there any new tea swaps going on?
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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3962 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3962 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 08:10:21 AM
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The participation at the last tea swap was very low. I didn't start another one.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 08:15:45 AM
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This is not a complain, just an observation. I love the tea swap but quit participating, because I only buy loose teas and was asked to only include packaged tea bags. Again not complaining, I understand the reasoning I think, just not workable for me.
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3962 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3962 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 10:23:43 AM
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Yes, I know. I buy a lot of Celestial Seasonings which do not have covers for individual tea bags. I have put them in small zip lock bags labeled with the tea's name. I hope we can find a solution for the loose tea problem.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 11:25:53 AM
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Hmmmmm, maybe consider a "Tea Time" swap where one could send 4 tea bags OR a mug rug OR a tea cozy OR some little tea tool OR some honey sticks OR . . . . just as long as it is tea related . . . just a thought. And, boy do I have a new embroidery project that will fit right in and blow your mind. And, of course, we can always stash the teas we get for future swapping. For instance, I will confess, so take away my birthday -- I cannot abide green tea at all, so I stash it and use it to send out. No biggie . . . problem solved.
Any other ideas to brighten up and resurrect the tea swaps? I don't enter every month, but enjoy them when I do.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3962 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3962 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 12:33:37 PM
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I confess that I also regift teas.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 4:43:57 PM
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I re-gift things. There are things I receive that I can't use due to allergies. Certain candy, or certain scents. I would think it nicer to do that.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7752 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2022 : 6:31:47 PM
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Maybe we should mention the kind of teas we like or allergies if there are any to of them. When we sign up.
Sounds reasonable to me. I find teas that sound good to me and then I want to share but if someone is allergic or don't like them we could know that or find out what flavors are liked because there are so many new ones that come out. They sound good to me but maybe someone else don't like those flavors. I don't mind if the ones I send are shared with others.
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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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2303 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2022 : 4:35:23 PM
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I realllllly miss the tea swaps. I'm an adventurous person - I even tried the Aloe Vera tea Marie sent (it tasted about how you'd think :<). The different flavors I receive expand my tea tasting horizon.
That said, I have a bunch of sleep inducing tea because I don't need it.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7752 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 02:09:48 AM
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Me too Audra! I some times put 3 different flavors in a Pyrex measureing cup and microwave them together. It’s pretty tasty! Then add lemon as well.
I like my tea strong. It depends on the flavors though..
Darlene
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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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2303 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 04:59:40 AM
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Oh yes, the second run on a teabag is so weak! At work I drink at least 3 cups a day. Keeps me going to the restroom too.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 07:03:43 AM
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Marie, are you going to start the tea swap up again?
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7752 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 07:38:38 AM
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Audra, Oh yes I agree with that one!
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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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
284 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 10:35:40 AM
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I really enjoyed our tea swaps - I took a break for a few months since I knew I would be traveling a lot with my new grandbaby. I'd love to be a part of it again now that I can be a little more reliable mail-wise.
I didn't mind the loose teas - in fact they were some of my favorites!
I'll keep an eye out for any upcoming tea related swaps :)
Laura
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3962 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3962 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 10:50:34 AM
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I don't know if I want to start the tea swap again. To be honest, I haven't been feeling well --- not physically sick --- kind of heartsick. I may feel better about hosting a different swap such as a dish cloth swap. I get discouraged when less than 5 people sign up. <sigh> Nothing I can do about that.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7752 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2022 : 11:19:30 AM
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I would join in again now that I am home and not dealing with surgery so much on my knee
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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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
284 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2022 : 5:01:34 PM
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So I have been missing our tea swaps and thinking a lot about them. I'm wondering if we could kick off interest with a "one-time" cuppa tea swap (with tea related goodies) and then use that to generate interest in restarting our monthly/possibly bimonthly tea bag swaps.
Let me know what you think or if you have any ideas - I would be happy to host the swap and see if we can get this restarted.
Laura
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2022 : 6:24:09 PM
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Sounds great, Laura . . .
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9452 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9452 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2022 : 6:58:47 PM
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Sounds good to me Laura!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
284 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2022 : 8:16:16 PM
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Okay ladies - I took the plunge and posted "Time for a Cuppa Tea Swap" - let's see if we can get some tea drinking started up again :)
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl Sister #7286 |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7752 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2022 : 3:13:24 PM
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I do want to be in this one Laura but I have a big commitment coming right during this time, I will be watching and join the next one!
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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