This year I joined in on two secret santa-esque exchanges: Craftaholics Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange and the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. So, so, so, so much fun.
For the Handmade Gift Exchange I sent off one of these marbled clay ring dishes that my sisters and I made this past weekend. I obviously made one (or two) for myself too. They were just so fun to make! And so very adorable. I received a gorgeous rug mug and set of potholders that were sewed with fabric from Indonesia. (Maria, if you are reading this: Thank you SO MUCH!!! Love them.)
For the Food Blogger Cookie Swap I shipped off three boxes of cookies to three food bloggers and will receive a dozen cookies from three other bloggers. Awesome, right? I usually check my mail once every 6 weeks (terrible, I know), but lately I’ve been checking every other day. So excited. All the participants will be posting their cookie recipes on December 15 (myself included), so keep an eye out!
I waited until the very last-minute to send everything, because I’m terrible at mailing things and heaven forbid I complete something early. Thank goodness for the mailroom and bubble wrap at work. Despite the procrastination it was still fun. And so are these links:
- This song is my new obsession. I discovered it on the Cities 97 Sampler and just can’t stop listening to it.
- Tissue paper on mugs. Who woulda thunk?
- Red wine and chocolate are two of my favorite things; therefore, I will be drinking this concoction until spring.
- What some text messages in the dating world really mean. #helpful
- If you made me these pancakes for breakfast I would not get mad at you.
I hope you check your mail and receive something fun today – a package from Amazon, a box of cookies, a Crate and Barrel catalog, a coupon from a new restaurant in town… basically anything non-bill related.
Happy Thursdayyyyyy xxxooohohoho jd.
Jaci says
I gave you those boxes!!
Jenna says
Yes, you did! And I love them 🙂
Jessie says
Those two gift exchanges sound like such a blast, how fun! I’m excited to hear what kind of cookies you get in return 🙂
Jenna says
So far I received a dozen Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies and they were absolutely amazing. I’m eagerly awaiting two more 🙂
Maria Pusporini Ratliff says
Hi Jenna, so glad that you received my gifts 🙂 hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy making them for you. I got your gift today, thanks a lot, I love the color!
Jenna says
Yes, thank you so much! I love them and know I will use them a lot! Plus, they are beautiful. I’m glad you received the ring dish 🙂