Girls Only Trip ~ Summer Exchange thread (Complete! Thanks ladies!)

[Stacerita]

Its still in my trunk, but I am heading to the PO after work today. Lucky me, I had an early meeting. UGH!

[CoMickey]

I got mine today from Courtney aka Prettyprincessbelle!!! :banana:A big thank you Courtney - I'll be sending you a PM as well. :hug:

It was like Christmas! So many great goodies - I LOVE it all!! :lovestruc

Here's the list (yes I need to list everything because there was a lot):
Cute Ice Cube Mold Tray with little seashells, fish, sun, palm tree

Mickey and Friends pens - I can always use those for work and I'm hiding them from the kids!

Light Up Jiggly Mickey Pen – So cute it has blue feathers and Mickey on the top :woohoo:

Mickey and Pluto stickers – I love Mickey :yay:

An Eddie Bower water bottle with a thing in the middle to freeze for ice - Great for taking with me to the beach!!

Two plastic glasses with cute swirly designs – This will be great to take to the pool and out on the patio filled margarita’s!:drinking1

A awesome purple beach towel and Suntan Lotion – Yay…beach here I come!! :beach:

Fat Free Gummi Bears – Perfect for my diet plan

And last but not least some yummy looking chocolaty things from Starbucks…Those I am putting away for a special treat if DBF doesn’t get to them first. He had his eye on them!

Courtney thank you so much!!! You were very generous and I had so much fun pulling each thing out of the box. Your package made my day!! :hug:

I can’t wait for my box to reach my exchange friend! :flower3:

[mommaU4]

YAY another arrival!!! :banana:

Awesome package. :goodvibes
Courtney is out of town at DL until tomorrow sometime, but I'm sure she'll check in here when she returns. :thumbsup2

[Boo Bear]

I got mine today from Courtney aka Prettyprincessbelle!!! :banana:A big thank you Courtney - I'll be sending you a PM as well. :hug:

It was like Christmas! So many great goodies - I LOVE it all!! :lovestruc

Here's the list (yes I need to list everything because there was a lot):
Cute Ice Cube Mold Tray with little seashells, fish, sun, palm tree

Mickey and Friends pens - I can always use those for work and I'm hiding them from the kids!

Light Up Jiggly Mickey Pen – So cute it has blue feathers and Mickey on the top :woohoo:

Mickey and Pluto stickers – I love Mickey :yay:

An Eddie Bower water bottle with a thing in the middle to freeze for ice - Great for taking with me to the beach!!

Two plastic glasses with cute swirly designs – This will be great to take to the pool and out on the patio filled margarita’s!:drinking1

A awesome purple beach towel and Suntan Lotion – Yay…beach here I come!! :beach:

Fat Free Gummi Bears – Perfect for my diet plan

And last but not least some yummy looking chocolaty things from Starbucks…Those I am putting away for a special treat if DBF doesn’t get to them first. He had his eye on them!

Courtney thank you so much!!! You were very generous and I had so much fun pulling each thing out of the box. Your package made my day!! :hug:

I can’t wait for my box to reach my exchange friend! :flower3:

Yay! That's so exciting! I love to hear about things that make other people's day :grouphug: I'm glad you love it :goodvibes

[VintageDisneyRules]

Morning exchangers! :)

I can't wait to start hearing about some arrivals!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Me too ! I'm looking forward to the Halloween exchange.:tinker:

[grumpyvet]

Finally got my package in the mail today after a bit of last minute drama, thanks for helping Beth. :thumbsup2

The good news for me, I got the flat rate box and it was a bit too poofy and my "friendly" neighborhood postal employee told me it was unacceptable. So, I had to take an item out. So sad for my receipient, but a wee HAPPY for me!!!!

Is that bad that I am rejoicing? I guess I am a pig. Oh well, on a better note, I think I beat Stacie to the post office. Bring it on Babe---we are competitive like that!!!!;)

[stacielee]

Alright, I got my box to the post office today; I know that one of the items I ordered online has been shipped, and I think the other has as well. I forgot to put a note in the box I sent, but my name is on the label so SHE will know who it came from.

[toocherie]

Finally got my package in the mail today after a bit of last minute drama, thanks for helping Beth. :thumbsup2

The good news for me, I got the flat rate box and it was a bit too poofy and my "friendly" neighborhood postal employee told me it was unacceptable. So, I had to take an item out. So sad for my receipient, but a wee HAPPY for me!!!!

Is that bad that I am rejoicing? I guess I am a pig. Oh well, on a better note, I think I beat Stacie to the post office. Bring it on Babe---we are competitive like that!!!!;)

Do you have the flu?

[grumpyvet]

;)Do you have the flu?


I do not, but perhaps with my little greedy piggish nature, I will be more susceptible?:confused3

[toocherie]

;)


I do not, but perhaps with my little greedy piggish nature, I will be more susceptible?:confused3

No you're good--since WHO just changed the name from "swine flu" to Influenza Type A HNV1 or some such thing--something easily remembered. Because the pork industry is hurting now because people won't eat pork because they're afraid of getting the flu.

[toocherie]

;)


I do not, but perhaps with my little greedy piggish nature, I will be more susceptible?:confused3

oh and p.s.--I applied to corgi rescue today . . . . .

[cheshiregirl]

I think I was dead last to mail, but as of 4:35 today my package is at the main branch of the Las Vegas post office, so hopefully it will move through the system quickly! Meanwhile I tracked Part I today and it is scheduled to arrive at its final destination on Monday.

[mommaU4]

I'm looking forward to the Halloween exchange.:tinker:Me too! I love anything Halloween. It's my favorite holiday ever. (I think I've mentioned that once or twice. :rolleyes1 ;) )

I am already thinking ahead to things I want to send for that one. I get so excited when I see Halloween things in the store. I'm a sucker for anything in Halloween packaging. My DD is like "Why are you buying those cookies, or those paper towels when we don't need them??"
Well, duh, they are Halloween themed. :rotfl:






The good news for me, I got the flat rate box and it was a bit too poofy and my "friendly" neighborhood postal employee told me it was unacceptable. So, I had to take an item out. So sad for my receipient, but a wee HAPPY for me!!!!
Some postal employees are picky and some aren't. In all the many exchanges I've done, I've had some tell me you cannot alter the shape of the box. And I've had others tell me shove in as much as you can, and as long as it's taped up good and tight, send it on.



Do you have the flu?:lmao:




I think I was dead last to mailNope. ;)







Thanks for checking in everyone! We have 3 more packages to go out, but I know two of them have asked for extended time for one reason or another so it's fine. And one of them was probably already mailed, so we're doing good!!! :cool1: :thumbsup2

[pixiewings71]

I got my package today!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!! I was soooooo excited to get it! I was a little confused tho, my exchanger sent my stuff in a Melaleuca box and I knew I had not ordered anything from them recently so I couldn't figure out what it was, until I saw her name on the envelope on top! LOL Vicki thank you so much, I loved everything!!! I was out of popcorn and she sent me a little box, which is my favorite kind too! lol Orville's movie theater butter flavor! YAY! Can't wait to have me some popcorn and add my white cheddar topping to it! YUM!!!!!!! I also got the cutest toe ring, some nail polish, a Tink beach towel, a Tink coffee mug (which is HUGE and will be perfect for my morning TEA!) and a little book w/a rose necklace for Rosetta, which my DD9 has already stolen! LOL She's wearing it now. :) Gotta love the kidlets. LOL I know she will share tho so that's all that matters. :) I loved the card too, all the smiley faces are perfect for me, I sign my name with a smily at the end! LOL I'm sooooooooooooo glad you got my name!!!! Thank You Thank You Thank You for EVERYthing!!!!!!!!!!! :) You rock!!!!

[mommaU4]

Whooo hooo! That's great Kerri, another awesome arrival. :cool1:

This is when it gets really fun. Hearing about everything. :banana:

[grumpyvet]

oh and p.s.--I applied to corgi rescue today . . . . .


WOOF!!!!


I had little luck with corgi rescue when I lost my first corgi at age 14. Rescues will not adopt herding breeds out to families with children under 12. My DD was 3 at the time!!!

You won't have that problem!!!!!!

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Fun hearing about the arrivals!

Me too! I love anything Halloween. It's my favorite holiday ever. (I think I've mentioned that once or twice. :rolleyes1 ;) )

I am already thinking ahead to things I want to send for that one. I get so excited when I see Halloween things in the store. I'm a sucker for anything in Halloween packaging. My DD is like "Why are you buying those cookies, or those paper towels when we don't need them??"
Well, duh, they are Halloween themed. :rotfl:




I'm also a fan of Halloween. I esp like it when animals are dressed up in weird Halloween costumes. Anyone else here buy those little mini 1 inch rabbits at Hallmark dressed as a mummy or a ghost (this was years ago)?
Love that series but then they stopped.:yoda:

[Boo Bear]

Fun hearing about the arrivals!




I'm also a fan of Halloween. I esp like it when animals are dressed up in weird Halloween costumes. Anyone else here buy those little mini 1 inch rabbits at Hallmark dressed as a mummy or a ghost (this was years ago)?
Love that series but then they stopped.:yoda:

I love Halloween decorations! I'm such a dork. I'm taking a ceramics class this semester (potters wheel... it's so hard! it's NOTHING like the movie Ghost... not sexy at all...) and when we did our bowl assignment I made a spider web bowl and I'm going to use it as a Halloween decoration. It turn out so cool! I made it months ago but I'm still equally excited about it. So much so that I felt obligated to tell that story just now. I told you ladies I was a nerd. :rolleyes1

[DizNee Luver]

I checked the tracking on the package I sent out & it is in the truck & ready to be delivered today!!!!!! Hope my Diva likes it....... don't have Disney anything anywhere near this town........ hope that didn't matter???

[jordansmomma]

I love, love, love Halloween!! Even more than Christmas!!
I love dressing up, I love the costumes, the deocrations, the creepy food,
taking the kids trick or treating ** I am so excited to do it myself this year**
I love the Halloween specials, sometimes even scary movies, IF I am not watching them alone!!

[jordansmomma]

I checked the tracking on the package I sent out & it is in the truck & ready to be delivered today!!!!!! Hope my Diva likes it....... don't have Disney anything anywhere near this town........ hope that didn't matter???

I don't have any place Disney near me either. The closest I get is Tink stuff in the toy dept at Wal Mart....

[CoMickey]

I got my package today!!!!!!


Hi Kerri - I am glad you liked it! It was fun shopping for you! One note: Just in case you didn't notice the little 'foot' that the toe ring was attached to is actually a book mark too. I bought it at UCLA this past weekend. I thought what a clever idea...two gifts in one!

[mommaU4]

I'm also a fan of Halloween. I esp like it when animals are dressed up in weird Halloween costumes. Anyone else here buy those little mini 1 inch rabbits at Hallmark dressed as a mummy or a ghost (this was years ago)?
Love that series but then they stopped.:yoda:Hmmmm, I must have missed those. But I don't get to Hallmark often so that's probably why.




I love Halloween decorations! I'm such a dork. I'm taking a ceramics class this semester (potters wheel... it's so hard! it's NOTHING like the movie Ghost... not sexy at all...) and when we did our bowl assignment I made a spider web bowl and I'm going to use it as a Halloween decoration. It turn out so cool! I made it months ago but I'm still equally excited about it. So much so that I felt obligated to tell that story just now. I told you ladies I was a nerd. :rolleyes1How cool! You should post a pic. I love that kind of stuff.

And remember, nerds rock! ;)




I checked the tracking on the package I sent out & it is in the truck & ready to be delivered today!!!!!! Hope my Diva likes it....... don't have Disney anything anywhere near this town........ hope that didn't matter???Nope, the theme was summer, so it didn't have to be Disney-ish at all. In fact, I barely sent anything Disney to my person.




I love, love, love Halloween!! Even more than Christmas!!
I love dressing up, I love the costumes, the deocrations, the creepy food,
taking the kids trick or treating ** I am so excited to do it myself this year**
I love the Halloween specials, sometimes even scary movies, IF I am not watching them alone!!:yay: :yay: :yay: I get so giddy over Halloween, like a kid does over Christmas morning. :yay:

I love it ALL! Can't get enough. I'm sooooo glad our kids school isn't one of those stuffy ones that have banned Halloween celebrations. :rolleyes:
They still do Halloween parties and a costume parade. I love it!

I used to love going to Knotts Scary Farm every year with Ruben. I haven't been in way too long. Wish I could go again, but it will have to wait until the kids are older. Have you ever gone? It's awesome!

Ooooooh, now I'm all excited for Halloween and it's months away! :lmao:

[Queenbillabong]

I'm excited for the Halloween exchange too! It's always fun :thumbsup2 We used to totally decorate the clinic I worked in every year for Halloween and during clinic we would play Rocky Horror Picture Show and eat popcorn and hand out treats. Loved it!

[MamaKate]

Sounds like the exchange is going smoothly so far :thumbsup2.


:yay: :yay: :yay: I get so giddy over Halloween, like a kid does over Christmas morning. :yay:

Ooooooh, now I'm all excited for Halloween and it's months away! :lmao:

Halloween is #1 in our household too :cool1:. My son actually prefers it to Christmas.

I'm really looking forward to the Halloween exchange since I had to pull out of this one at the last minute.

[mommaU4]

I love that there are so many Halloween fans. YAY! :thumbsup2

I like Christmas but to me, it's also comes with too much pressure. Pressure to make it special, to buy the right gift, and wonder where the money is coming from to buy all the gifts. So that part of it I don't like.

But Halloween is just about dressing up, getting spooked, eating candy and having fun. What's not to like? ;)


Katie, if you read this, check your PMs. Thanks!

[daisy_77]

We love Halloween too!

Actually the biggest fan in our house is DD. She thinks that every holiday is like Halloween. She tells me that she wants to be Ariel for Christmas, Tinker Bell for Easter. lol:rotfl:She is funny.

[pixiewings71]

Hi Kerri - I am glad you liked it! It was fun shopping for you! One note: Just in case you didn't notice the little 'foot' that the toe ring was attached to is actually a book mark too. I bought it at UCLA this past weekend. I thought what a clever idea...two gifts in one!

Ohhhhh I didn't even notice it was a bookmark too!!!! How cute!! I have it, I didn't open it yet because it's not quite warm enough yet. It rained on me this morning. lol So, I'll make sure I keep that bookmark! YAY! :)

Halloween is my favorite holiday too! :) So much fun to decorate, dress up, etc etc. :) We start thinking about next years outfits on Nov 1st. LOL

[mommaU4]

Actually the biggest fan in our house is DD. She thinks that every holiday is like Halloween. She tells me that she wants to be Ariel for Christmas, Tinker Bell for Easter. lol:rotfl:She is funny.Awww, how cute.



So much fun to decorate, dress up, etc etc. :) We start thinking about next years outfits on Nov 1st. LOL
:thumbsup2

[BillyFan]

My package came this morning! Thank you so much, Steph!!!!!! The dark chocolate with raspberries candy bar is already half gone! Marty grabbed it out of my hand as I was opening the box, so we decided to share!
Also in the box was a green-striped beach towel--my favorite color!, two lime green mini trays, a green bowl with a picture of a monkey in it, and some super-cute note cards!
I love everything! It was very exciting to get the box in the mail, and now I can't wait for the next exchange!
Thanks again Beth, for setting this up!

[mommaU4]

It was very exciting to get the box in the mail, and now I can't wait for the next exchange!
Thanks again Beth, for setting this up!Whooo hooo! Another awesome arrival.
I'm glad you had fun. It is nice to get something in the mail besides bills now and then. :goodvibes Better hide that monkey bowl before Wendy gets word of it. LOL

[BillyFan]

Marty's already claimed the bowl too, since our nieces and nephews call him Uncle Monkey!

[Stacerita]

I used to love going to Knotts Scary Farm every year with Ruben. I haven't been in way too long. Wish I could go again, but it will have to wait until the kids are older. Have you ever gone? It's awesome!


James and I go. We had a great time the last time we went. We got one of the package deals where we did dinner, got into the park early, tickets, a room for the night, breakfast and a t-shirt. Getting the early entrance made it worth it. We were able to do the rides that were decorated and themed, all the mazes and the shows.

Sounds like the exchange is going smoothly so far :thumbsup2.



Halloween is #1 in our household too :cool1:. My son actually prefers it to Christmas.

I'm really looking forward to the Halloween exchange since I had to pull out of this one at the last minute.

James and Taylor both prefer Halloween. I'm a Christmas gal.



Oh......and I got my package mailed out to my person. I hope she enjoys it.

[cccdisney]

:cool1: I got my package!!! :cool1:
I was so excited to pull up in the driveway and see a package (that I knew was for me!) on the front porch! Thank you Beth! You are a sweetheart! :lovestruc
Included in my package:
$15 Starbucks gift card :woohoo: , Eeyore luggage tag, Beach ball, pocket keychain fan, summer scrapbook stickers, "friends" mini notecards, princess magnetic memo pad, pack of sunflower seeds, strawberry chapstick, travel size Caress Tahitian Renewal body wash, Bath & Body Cucumber Melon hand gel, snack pack chocolate chunk Nantucket cookies, package of P.F. Milano cookies, 3 packs of gum, Pixy stix (for the kids!), Country time pink lemonade, AND last but not least - a Lime Green Mickey Keychain! :disrocks:
I don't know how she fit it all in that box!
:thanks: THANK YOU again Beth! It made my day! :yay:

[Queenbillabong]

It is so fun hearing about the arrivals :thumbsup2 I just checked the tracking on the one I sent and it is somewhere in the US...... Very funny because I sent a package to Scotland at the same time and that one has already arrived ;)

[daisy_77]

I got my stupendous awesome exchange gift from Miss Sally Ann!!:goodvibes
I was shocked to see all the wonderful goodies she sent me. It truly made my day 100% more awesome!:thumbsup2

She sent me a popcorn tub filled with a red and white dishtowel and matching dish cloths, 6 plates that match too! They are so cute with little tiny ants marching on them.:rotfl:Perfect for eating snacks on the patio.:thumbsup2She also added some really super cute charm bracelet with 3 Disney Charms, a cell phone charm with Alice and Cheshire cat on it, a Disney Princess Trading pin, Diva scrapbooking stickers and summertime scrapbooking stickers....Oh and some very important Disney princess breath mints.;)

Thanks again Sally! You rock lady!:cloud9: Everything you sent is so me!

I am shocked at all this stuff! So sweet and thoughtful!

[toocherie]

Thank you Laurie (DizNeeLuver)!!!

This is what was in my box:

Ice Cream scoop
Ice Cream bowl
Beach towel
Strawberry Whoppers
Wild Strawberry Crystal Light
Keychain fan
Strawberry color bath scrunchie
Lip smacker strawberry flavor
Paula Dean strawberry candle
Frozen treat maker
LifeSavers wild berries
Water bottle aqua color

all in a Mickey tote bag!!

I love it all! My assistant is SOOOO jealous! (I may have to share some of the LIfeSavers and Whoppers with her!)

She also hand-made a card with Stitch on the front (my fave character) with a poem that said:

A summer exchange
That's sent over the miles
That's fun to receive
and Hopefully bring smiles
It is meant just for you
and not a junk pile
It is sent from a Friend
In true Diva style!

It is SOOOOO cute! Thanks again :wizard:

[mommaU4]

:cool1: I got my package!!! :cool1:
I was so excited to pull up in the driveway and see a package (that I knew was for me!) on the front porch! Thank you Beth! You are a sweetheart! :lovestruc
Included in my package:
$15 Starbucks gift card :woohoo: , Eeyore luggage tag, Beach ball, pocket keychain fan, summer scrapbook stickers, "friends" mini notecards, princess magnetic memo pad, pack of sunflower seeds, strawberry chapstick, travel size Caress Tahitian Renewal body wash, Bath & Body Cucumber Melon hand gel, snack pack chocolate chunk Nantucket cookies, package of P.F. Milano cookies, 3 packs of gum, Pixy stix (for the kids!), Country time pink lemonade, AND last but not least - a Lime Green Mickey Keychain! :disrocks:
I don't know how she fit it all in that box!
:thanks: THANK YOU again Beth! It made my day! :yay:You're welcome. I was so nervous just hoping you'd like it. I figured if nothing else, I knew you'd use the Starbucks card. ;)
And I had to send some lemonade because after all, what's summer without it, and the Bath&Body hand sanitizer will keep you safe from the swine flu. :rotfl2:

[mommaU4]

She also hand-made a card with Stitch on the front (my fave character) with a poem that said:

A summer exchange
That's sent over the miles
That's fun to receive
and Hopefully bring smiles
It is meant just for you
and not a junk pile
It is sent from a Friend
In true Diva style!

It is SOOOOO cute! Thanks again :wizard:Great exchange! And so creative with the poem. Wow. Between Jen's story and Laurie's poem we have some real creative types in our midst. :cool1:



This is the real fun part, reading about all the neat packages!!!! :yay: :woohoo:

[cccdisney]

You're welcome. I was so nervous just hoping you'd like it. I figured if nothing else, I knew you'd use the Starbucks card. ;)
And I had to send some lemonade because after all, what's summer without it, and the Bath&Body hand sanitizer will keep you safe from the swine flu. :rotfl2:

It was all great! :thumbsup2 I need to hide the cookies before my older kids and dh gets home! :laughing:

[mommaU4]

I got my stupendous awesome exchange gift from Miss Sally Ann!!:goodvibes
I was shocked to see all the wonderful goodies she sent me.

Awesome!!

Isn't this fun?!?!?! Great job EVERYONE! :yay: :cool1: :thumbsup2

[mommaU4]

I need to hide the cookies before my older kids and dh gets home! :laughing:
:thumbsup2

[Mary Jo]

:jumping1: I got my package!!! :jumping1:


Omgosh omgosh:dance3:

Thank you, Donna!!!:cloud9:

Donna sent me a box full of treats. She sent me books and I LOVE to read! I haven't read any of them yet, and will really enjoy these. Now to choose which one/s goes on the cruise with me and the long flight to Florida! She also sent me a cool pen, and you're right, Donna, my kitties love it, too. :cat: She also sent Tink tatoos and Tink glitter, which I will wear on the cruise. I love glitter, ha ha. I will also be able to use the travel lock, just perfect. She also sent other fun goodies like magnetic clips, cool napkins, a photo book, crossword puzzles, which I will take with me (love crossword puzzles), and then, as if that weren't enough, I also got a dvd about Walt Disney himself!!! ::MickeyMo I'm such a Disney nerd, I love it love it.

Thank you so much, Donna, for all the cool gifts. Oh, and the snack disappeared right away. It was so yummy! :flower:

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I'm really enjoying reading about all of your gifts! :cool1:

I do wish we had some pictures though!

I'm anxious to see if the person I mailed to likes hers! :wizard:

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Oooooh! I just checked and my package arrived in my friends town this morning. I wonder if she will get it today? I'm sure she'll get it tomorrow if not...I can't wait! :banana:

[mommaU4]

:jumping1: I got my package!!! :jumping1:

:cool1: Another winner of a package!



I'm really enjoying reading about all of your gifts! :cool1:

I do wish we had some pictures though!I think when you get a package in the mail, you're like a kid again. No time to take a pic before you dig into the goodies! :yay: :lmao:

[cccdisney]

I'm really enjoying reading about all of your gifts! :cool1:

I do wish we had some pictures though!

I'm anxious to see if the person I mailed to likes hers! :wizard:

I would take a picture but I let my sister borrow my camera. :sad2: She is in Europe with friends. I don't understand how someone can afford to take a trip to Europe but can't afford to buy themselves a camera? :confused3:laughing:

[grumpyvet]

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySue

[BillyFan]

I would take a picture but I let my sister borrow my camera. :sad2: She is in Europe with friends. I don't understand how someone can afford to take a trip to Europe but can't afford to buy themselves a camera? :confused3:laughing:
That is funny!

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySue
Stop that! I didn't include a snack, and I couldn't find exactly what I was wanting to send, either. However, I hope it is enjoyed by the person I sent it to.
I think this was the first exchange for many of us (it was for me), and I think it will be a lot easier for the next one.
Chin up, lady, I'm sure whoever gets your package will love it!

[grumpyvet]

That is funny!


Stop that! I didn't include a snack, and I couldn't find exactly what I was wanting to send, either. However, I hope it is enjoyed by the person I sent it to.
I think this was the first exchange for many of us (it was for me), and I think it will be a lot easier for the next one.
Chin up, lady, I'm sure whoever gets your package will love it!

Thanks. I think I enjoy finding new things to fret about!! Type A-squared personality here!!!:rolleyes:

At least we are such a nice group, no one will let on anything disappoints!!!!

[CoMickey]

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySue

I'm sure it will be awesome! I too am a Type A Personality but not quite 'squared' and I had a hard time trying to decide what to buy. Should I buy this or that or that or this??? :confused3 But I had so much fun shopping and I can't wait until the next exchange. :banana:

Thanks Beth for organizing this exchange!!

[DizNee Luver]

Thank you Laurie (DizNeeLuver)!!!

This is what was in my box:

Ice Cream scoop
Ice Cream bowl
Beach towel
Strawberry Whoppers
Wild Strawberry Crystal Light
Keychain fan
Strawberry color bath scrunchie
Lip smacker strawberry flavor
Paula Dean strawberry candle
Frozen treat maker
LifeSavers wild berries
Water bottle aqua color

all in a Mickey tote bag!!

I love it all! My assistant is SOOOO jealous! (I may have to share some of the LIfeSavers and Whoppers with her!)

She also hand-made a card with Stitch on the front (my fave character) with a poem that said:

A summer exchange
That's sent over the miles
That's fun to receive
and Hopefully bring smiles
It is meant just for you
and not a junk pile
It is sent from a Friend
In true Diva style!

It is SOOOOO cute! Thanks again :wizard:

I'm so glad you liked it!!!! :cool1: The first thing I thought of for summer was strawberries, so I tended to theme that way....... hope you like strawberries.....lol :rotfl:
I'm assuming the candle made it there in one piece? Always worry about sending glass......

:yay: :woohoo: :hug: Woo Hoo first gift exchange as a Diva & I think it went ok!!!!!!!!!

[Boo Bear]

Thank you Laurie (DizNeeLuver)!!!

This is what was in my box:

Ice Cream scoop
Ice Cream bowl
Beach towel
Strawberry Whoppers
Wild Strawberry Crystal Light
Keychain fan
Strawberry color bath scrunchie
Lip smacker strawberry flavor
Paula Dean strawberry candle
Frozen treat maker
LifeSavers wild berries
Water bottle aqua color

all in a Mickey tote bag!!

I love it all! My assistant is SOOOO jealous! (I may have to share some of the LIfeSavers and Whoppers with her!)

She also hand-made a card with Stitch on the front (my fave character) with a poem that said:

A summer exchange
That's sent over the miles
That's fun to receive
and Hopefully bring smiles
It is meant just for you
and not a junk pile
It is sent from a Friend
In true Diva style!

It is SOOOOO cute! Thanks again :wizard:


That's so exciting! Yay for Cheryl how cool :banana: Way to go Laurie good choices!

[grumpyvet]

Thank thank thank you Tina!!! From the festive lime green duct? tape to the contents, winner ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I got a fantastic water floatie chair in, get this, LIME green!! My DD will be taking that to Palm Springs with her tomorrow to play in the DB-in-law's condo's pool!!!!!

A beautiful towel....never have enough of those, EGYPTIAN cotton no less, lime green purple, turquoise and navy--fishies. Oh, and the towel is enourmous!!!

Water balls to hurl at my DH and DD next time we are in a pool and a plastic margarita glass for when the cabana boy is serving me a frozen concoction!!!

My daughter is currently looking at the lounge float and saying, "This is so AWESOME!!!".


So thank you so much!!!! Yours is totally not a dud!!! I hope you are as lucky with your package!!

Thanks TINA....you are the bomb!!!

AmySue

[Boo Bear]

a plastic margarita glass for when the cabana boy is serving me a frozen concoction!!!

Ooo I want one of those, but make mine a man! TeeHee! :rolleyes1

[grumpyvet]

Ooo I want one of those, but make mine a man! TeeHee! :rolleyes1


I'm almost 50...I'll go for a boy!!!:laughing:

[pixiewings71]

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySue

I totally feel like this, but I did get a really cool card and put that in my box. :) I just hope my person likes my stuff as much as I like I liked my gifts. :)



OK, I am the LAST one to ship, due to my not paying enough attention to my exchange person's address. Luckily we both live in CA so it shouldn't take her too much longer to get my box. :) I hope she likes it!!!!

Beth, this was too much fun, I can't wait for the next one!!!!

[Boo Bear]

I'm almost 50...I'll go for a boy!!!:laughing:

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl: I've taken them younger in the past but I'm trying to get past that now! But you take those young ones girl you go! :cool1:

[grumpyvet]

:[QUOTE=pixiewings71;31621635]I totally feel like this, but I did get a really cool card and put that in my box. :) I just hope my person likes my stuff as much as I like I liked my gifts. :)[QUOTE]



A cool card?:scared1: I just scrawled a quick note on a random piece of paper with a sharpie....:rolleyes:

[Boo Bear]

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySue

I think my exchange Diva will like what I sent, but I sent a card with no poem or any fancy note, my only theme was summer, no stories, no snacks.... hopefully she'll like it. I think you're worrying too much! This is meant to be fun not to impress. I'm pretty sure we're doing this because we all love to give and not receive. It's the thought that counts AmySue you didn't fail! "Cheer up Charlie! Give me a smile. What happened to that smile I used to know?" (that song was so lame actually in the movie, do you know what I'm talking about... I say it all the time though to be silly)

[grumpyvet]

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl: I've taken them younger in the past but I'm trying to get past that now! But you take those young ones girl you go! :cool1:


You see, I plan to be a feisty old lady, so I am starting early!! I managed to make a young (and ever-so studly) firefighter blush when I was seeing him with his lovely young dog Motley the other day. ( I am a veterinarian if you hadn't figured that from my username!!)

I thought, I made a fireman blush, my work here is done!!!:rotfl:

[Boo Bear]

You see, I plan to be a feisty old lady, so I am starting early!! I managed to make a young (and ever-so studly) firefighter blush when I was seeing him with his lovely young dog Motley the other day. ( I am a veterinarian if you hadn't figured that from my username!!)

I thought, I made a fireman blush, my work here is done!!!:rotfl:
:woohoo:

[21yankees]

My package came this morning! Thank you so much, Steph!!!!!! The dark chocolate with raspberries candy bar is already half gone! Marty grabbed it out of my hand as I was opening the box, so we decided to share!
Also in the box was a green-striped beach towel--my favorite color!, two lime green mini trays, a green bowl with a picture of a monkey in it, and some super-cute note cards!
I love everything! It was very exciting to get the box in the mail, and now I can't wait for the next exchange!
Thanks again Beth, for setting this up!

Happy to hear you enjoed the package. I was feeling the same as Amy in hoping that I did a good job in what I sent. This was my first exchange. After seeing what everyone received in their packages, I have lots of ideas for our future exchanges.

steph

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Water balls to hurl

I read this as Walter balls....you don't want to know what was going through my head! :lmao: :rotfl2:

[mommaU4]

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySueNow, now. I will have none of this kind of talk. I didn't write a poem, or a story, or even have a theme. It's fine. And for those who did, that's fine too. That's what is fun about this. Seeing all the DIFFERENT packages. If they were all the same, what fun would that be???

So hush, and don't be hard on yourself.





Thanks Beth for organizing this exchange!!
You're welcome! I had a blast and am excited for more arrivals.




So thank you so much!!!! Yours is totally not a dud!!! I hope you are as lucky with your package!!

Thanks TINA....you are the bomb!!!

AmySueYAY, another awesome package!





Beth, this was too much fun, I can't wait for the next one!!!!I'm glad you liked it!
No worries about sending. As long as arrangements are made so I know what's going on and don't think someone just forgot, it's all good. Actually we have one more that will go out on Monday.





A cool card? :scared1: I just scrawled a quick note on a random piece of paper with a sharpie....:rolleyes:
That's what I used to do too when I did exchanges on the main DIS board. A piece of torn out notebook paper. LOL
But then a Rite Aid near me closed and they had cards on clearance 10 for $1 and that is the only reason I now have cards to send. Otherwise it would be notebook paper all the way baby.



I think so far all the exchanges have been great. I hope everyone has had a good time playing along so far and no one is really stressing about it. :goodvibes
Heres hoping we get more fun arrivals tomorrow. :wizard:

[mommaU4]

I read this as Walter balls....you don't want to know what was going through my head! :lmao: :rotfl2:That's what you think. I totally wanna know. popcorn::

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

The Dis couldn't handle it! :rotfl:

[VintageDisneyRules]

I'm glad to read that I'm not the only person who likes Halloween better than Christmas. I used to think I was the only one ! Every year I turn my front yard into a graveyard. Lots of headstones, wooden crosses, bats, blacklight, and fog machine. All the neighborhood kids love it. I make up goodie bags and stuff them full !!! I spend way too much money on candy !!!:hmghost:

[fairykin]

Wow!
Look at allllllllllllllllll of the wonderful packages given and recieved.

It speaks so well of the sweet natures of the Disboard Divas.

I'm loving hearing about all the packages!

January, I cut and pasted your post and emailed it to my mother. She is out of town visiting HER Mother! She was so HaPpPy that You liked it!

[mommaU4]

The Dis couldn't handle it! :rotfl:True. :rolleyes:
Guess I'll just have to use my imagination. :rolleyes1



I'm glad to read that I'm not the only person who likes Halloween better than Christmas. I used to think I was the only one ! Every year I turn my front yard into a graveyard. Lots of headstones, wooden crosses, bats, blacklight, and fog machine. All the neighborhood kids love it. I make up goodie bags and stuff them full !!! I spend way too much money on candy !!!:hmghost:That sounds awesome!!! We do something like that too. We decorate our whole front yard. One side is spooky with tombstones and skeletons, and we have a couple fog machines.

The other side is more child friendly with different decorations and a pumpkin patch.

Last year we played really loud music to go with the fog machine and strobe lights, and one of the songs was Thriller. It was so fun to watch the adults, especially the ones around my age, who grew up in the 80's, start dancing to the music when that came on. :rotfl2:

Your goodie bags sound awesome. When we lived in Michigan Halloween there was so neat. There was this one neighborhood in town with streets lined with old Victorian houses. They already look haunted, but then they all get really into it and decorate and plus with all the leaves changing colors and falling, it looks like a movie set. Way cool.

I think one year we need to plan a trip to Salem, Mass. for Halloween. I've always wanted to go there. Or New Orleans and take one of their haunted tours. ;)

[grumpyvet]

I read this as Walter balls....you don't want to know what was going through my head! :lmao: :rotfl2:

Yep, it's like watching TV, for the family without TV service!!!!:rotfl:

[prettyprincessbelle]

I'm home! What did I miss?!!!

Whatever diva sent my package, it probably arrived while I was gone (if you sent it regular postal service). My parents didn't check the mail (since I had the mail box key on my keys! doh!). I'll go to our mail box tomorrow morning!!

I got mine today from Courtney aka Prettyprincessbelle!!! :banana:A big thank you Courtney - I'll be sending you a PM as well. :hug:

It was like Christmas! So many great goodies - I LOVE it all!! :lovestruc

Here's the list (yes I need to list everything because there was a lot):
Cute Ice Cube Mold Tray with little seashells, fish, sun, palm tree

Mickey and Friends pens - I can always use those for work and I'm hiding them from the kids!

Light Up Jiggly Mickey Pen – So cute it has blue feathers and Mickey on the top :woohoo:

Mickey and Pluto stickers – I love Mickey :yay:

An Eddie Bower water bottle with a thing in the middle to freeze for ice - Great for taking with me to the beach!!

Two plastic glasses with cute swirly designs – This will be great to take to the pool and out on the patio filled margarita’s!:drinking1

A awesome purple beach towel and Suntan Lotion – Yay…beach here I come!! :beach:

Fat Free Gummi Bears – Perfect for my diet plan

And last but not least some yummy looking chocolaty things from Starbucks…Those I am putting away for a special treat if DBF doesn’t get to them first. He had his eye on them!

Courtney thank you so much!!! You were very generous and I had so much fun pulling each thing out of the box. Your package made my day!! :hug:

I can’t wait for my box to reach my exchange friend! :flower3:

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm SO happy you loved it, Vicki!!! It was soo fun shopping for you!!! :yay: :woohoo:

[BillyFan]

Thank thank thank you Tina!!! From the festive lime green duct? tape to the contents, winner ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I got a fantastic water floatie chair in, get this, LIME green!! My DD will be taking that to Palm Springs with her tomorrow to play in the DB-in-law's condo's pool!!!!!

A beautiful towel....never have enough of those, EGYPTIAN cotton no less, lime green purple, turquoise and navy--fishies. Oh, and the towel is enourmous!!!

Water balls to hurl at my DH and DD next time we are in a pool and a plastic margarita glass for when the cabana boy is serving me a frozen concoction!!!

My daughter is currently looking at the lounge float and saying, "This is so AWESOME!!!".


So thank you so much!!!! Yours is totally not a dud!!! I hope you are as lucky with your package!!

Thanks TINA....you are the bomb!!!

AmySue

I'm glad you liked the package, and your daughter appreciates the floatie!
Oh, and I hope your whole family enjoys the Walter Balls!:banana:

[toocherie]

Is anyone else getting worried as these great packages are described that yours will totally fall flat, and you receipient is going to thank you just cause they were well brought up?

All of the packages sound so creative. I didn't write a poem, have a theme,tell a story,send a snack.

ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!! I think I am a total failure!!!

:guilty:

AmySue

You are not--every package is different--mine didn't have a theme, I didn't write a poem, tell a story (but I did send foodstuffs). don't worry it will be just fine and whoever gets your package will love it--just like I loved my hostess gift (I really did--)

Chillax, as January would say!

[toocherie]

I'm so glad you liked it!!!! :cool1: The first thing I thought of for summer was strawberries, so I tended to theme that way....... hope you like strawberries.....lol :rotfl:
I'm assuming the candle made it there in one piece? Always worry about sending glass......

:yay: :woohoo: :hug: Woo Hoo first gift exchange as a Diva & I think it went ok!!!!!!!!!

Yes, the candle is totally in one piece. It smells SOOO good--I think I'm just going to leave it in my office with the top off.


I'm almost 50...I'll go for a boy!!!:laughing:

I'm over 50 and younger is definitely the way to go as far as I'm concerned --Grrrrrrrr (that's my cougar voice!)

:[QUOTE=pixiewings71;31621635]I totally feel like this, but I did get a really cool card and put that in my box. :) I just hope my person likes my stuff as much as I like I liked my gifts. :)[QUOTE]



A cool card?:scared1: I just scrawled a quick note on a random piece of paper with a sharpie....:rolleyes:

And I scrawled a note too--on a card from a set that was in my office that Ex-BF gave me.

You see, I plan to be a feisty old lady, so I am starting early!! I managed to make a young (and ever-so studly) firefighter blush when I was seeing him with his lovely young dog Motley the other day. ( I am a veterinarian if you hadn't figured that from my username!!)

I thought, I made a fireman blush, my work here is done!!!:rotfl:

You're my hero :cheer2:

[CaliforniaDreamer]

I love Halloween decorations! I'm such a dork. I'm taking a ceramics class this semester (potters wheel... it's so hard! it's NOTHING like the movie Ghost... not sexy at all...) and when we did our bowl assignment I made a spider web bowl and I'm going to use it as a Halloween decoration. It turn out so cool! I made it months ago but I'm still equally excited about it. So much so that I felt obligated to tell that story just now. I told you ladies I was a nerd. :rolleyes1

Yeah, I did the potter's wheel once and thought the same thing. Hah. I love the spider web bowl!

I love, love, love Halloween!! Even more than Christmas!!
I love dressing up, I love the costumes, the deocrations, the creepy food,
taking the kids trick or treating ** I am so excited to do it myself this year**
I love the Halloween specials, sometimes even scary movies, IF I am not watching them alone!!

"creepy food" - I so get that.

I'm excited for the Halloween exchange too! It's always fun :thumbsup2 We used to totally decorate the clinic I worked in every year for Halloween and during clinic we would play Rocky Horror Picture Show and eat popcorn and hand out treats. Loved it!

What fun!

I love that there are so many Halloween fans. YAY! :thumbsup2

I like Christmas but to me, it's also comes with too much pressure. Pressure to make it special, to buy the right gift, and wonder where the money is coming from to buy all the gifts. So that part of it I don't like.

But Halloween is just about dressing up, getting spooked, eating candy and having fun. What's not to like? ;)


Ah, yes, you really said it Beth.

:jumping1: I got my package!!! :jumping1:


Omgosh omgosh:dance3:

Thank you, Donna!!!:cloud9:

Donna sent me a box full of treats. She sent me books and I LOVE to read! I haven't read any of them yet, and will really enjoy these. Now to choose which one/s goes on the cruise with me and the long flight to Florida! She also sent me a cool pen, and you're right, Donna, my kitties love it, too. :cat: She also sent Tink tatoos and Tink glitter, which I will wear on the cruise. I love glitter, ha ha. I will also be able to use the travel lock, just perfect. She also sent other fun goodies like magnetic clips, cool napkins, a photo book, crossword puzzles, which I will take with me (love crossword puzzles), and then, as if that weren't enough, I also got a dvd about Walt Disney himself!!! ::MickeyMo I'm such a Disney nerd, I love it love it.

Thank you so much, Donna, for all the cool gifts. Oh, and the snack disappeared right away. It was so yummy! :flower:

I'm sooo happy you liked it all. The pen is a funny story. I took everything to my box and ship store. They also have a store with little gifts and stationary supplies. I was looking for one last thing to add since I knew there was space and they had these pens that have sort of a long fiber optic "tail" to them, like many strands. Well, the first one I picked didn't light up when you wrote. And the second one. The salesgirl and I tried every pen and found that only the pink and the yellow ones worked - for some reason the other colors were DOA. Anyway, just the kind of goofy last minute add, I thought.

What is weird for me now is that when I go to the store, I am still in the mindset to look for things for you. I have to now turn off my tink radar!
I hope the film is good - the online reviews were good.

Steph, this was my first board exchange too! It was great fun!

[grizbuzz]

Guess what arrived this evening? My package!! :yay:

Fairykin sent me a wonderful box of goodies! Thank you so much!! :goodvibes

Where to start? Well it came in a very well taped box. I mean this thing could have gone through a lake and still come out fine. We did eventually get it open and then my DS4 dove in!

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/jengrinold/IMG_2190.jpg

Inside everything was put together so beautifully.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/jengrinold/IMG_2191.jpg

And a seemingly endless box of gifts! Here's a peek all the treasures Dawn got me:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/jengrinold/IMG_2200-1.jpg


There was a lovely note from Dawn (thank you :goodvibes) and I'll try to capture everything that was included (sorry if I miss something):

a shirt
a pitcher and margarita glasses
mini margarita cookies
Tink flip flop pins (so cute :lovestruc)
green mickey head chain (love it!)
Mickey Mouse drink holders
Nivia lip care (my new favorite lip care!)
bubbles
sidewalk chalk (DS already claimed)
"CHILL" tic tacs
eclipse gum
sunflower seeds
dish towl
reusable green bag
Cinderella note pad (I'm allowed to keep the princess stuff for me, says DS ;) )
and a mini fan

WOW!
Thank you SO MUCH for the thoughtful package, so beautifully put together, with such wonderful treats! We really had such a blast tonight opening it. My DS4 was just going through the tissue and streamers for like 30 minutes cheering "it's a party!!" And now I have such nice things to keep for me (though I think my sons did score a few of the items).

I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :cloud9:

[mommaU4]

Lovely package! :cool1:

I sent mine wrapped in a Fashion Bug plastic shopping bag. :rotfl:

Have a good weekend everyone! Looking forward to hearing about more arrivals. :)

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Wow Jenn! That's a nice treasure box you got there! :thumbsup2

We are such a great group of gals. The package I sent was delivered today, and I'm anxious to hear if my friend likes her goodies. I'm trying to be patient though, I know that some of us have lives! :rotfl:

[cccdisney]

I sent mine wrapped in a Fashion Bug plastic shopping bag. :rotfl:


Hey! It was a shopping bag full of wonderful and thoughtful gifts! :)
Thank you again Beth!

One question - where do you buy those lime green mickey heads? At DL? I have never seen them and they are so cute!

[fairykin]

Ahhh...Jenn..it finally got there.. i was tracking it online and it went alll over before it finally made it to you. My DH and I were saying, we could have driven it there faster:rotfl:

How cute your little boy is! I'm so HaPpPy you like your treasure box!:hug: It was alot of fun to make! Wendy, CheryL and Michelle and I voted on the shirt when we were at MA.:thumbsup2 And then CheryL and I were talking and she was showing me the pins in her hand.. she had the Tink flipflops..and i said..OOOhh!!! Where did you get those?? that would be perfect for Jenn! So she showed me..and that's the story behind those.

:lmao: to say it had alot of tape was an understatement. We have had a problem where i live of people opening packages. So i wanted to make sure noone opened yours but you!

Have a Beautiful Summer filled with lots of wonderful memories made with those you love:hug:

Beth.. i know i've said it before.. but Thanks for doing this exchange... It's been so much fun and I think it's such a great bonding experience for the group.

[MamaKate]

Great gifts Jenn~ Dawn is very crafty & has a great eye for making things look good. Only met her for a few hours, but the things I saw that she had made looked fabulous (especially little churro).

[Boo Bear]

I read this as Walter balls....you don't want to know what was going through my head! :lmao: :rotfl2:

That's what you think. I totally wanna know. popcorn::

The Dis couldn't handle it! :rotfl:

True. :rolleyes:
Guess I'll just have to use my imagination. :rolleyes1

Yep, it's like watching TV, for the family without TV service!!!!:rotfl:

I hope your whole family enjoys the Walter Balls!:banana:

OMG! You ladies have ABSOLUTELY NO idea how funny this is to me. I have a personal story that this reminds me of that nobody wants to know but I get a kick out of it. I needed a laugh so badly and I just got it :lmao:

[mommaU4]

Hey! It was a shopping bag full of wonderful and thoughtful gifts! :)
Thank you again Beth!

One question - where do you buy those lime green mickey heads? At DL? I have never seen them and they are so cute!Yep, they sell those in DL. Usually up by the cash registers. They have them in all colors, but when I saw the lime green of course I had to get some. I had an extra so I sent it to you. I wasn't sure if you already had one or not. Glad you liked it.




Beth.. i know i've said it before.. but Thanks for doing this exchange... It's been so much fun and I think it's such a great bonding experience for the group.You are welcome. :goodvibes And that Tink flip flop pin IS cute, I have the same one! :thumbsup2




I needed a laugh so badly and I just got it :lmao:Good. We'll send you our bill. :rolleyes1 ;)

[prettyprincessbelle]

Good morning ladies!

To the Diva who sent my package. I received a "sorry we missed you" note in my mailbox. The mailman tried to deliver it on Thursday and since it didn't fit in our mailbox, the mail man is holding it to redeliver. I went online and requested they drop it off at the apartment main office so I can pick it up there. It said it will do it Monday, so Monday I will get my box!!

[cheshiregirl]

My package is here (actually got here yesterday but the office was closed by the time I checked the mail) and it is amazing!!!

First of all, Heather sent me a really cute sticker book that Ty and I will get to play with to make different funny faces. Then, there was a super adorable mini backpack/cooler tote that is just perfect for a mama on the go.

Noting my love of all things ice cream, I also got a set of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream dishes that look like waffle cones and are packaged with a set of Jelly Belly jelly beans in ice cream flavors. They look so delicious and I am just waiting for Ty to take a nap 'cause I don't wanna have to share!

If that wasn't enough already, Heather sent me a ton of Disney scrapbooking supplies that I can't wait to play with. And to top it all off, she made me a digital scrapbook of the Diva trip back in March. Everything is so personal and so fantastic. And, her attention to details like Disney stickers on the box and pink & green tissue paper (my favorite combo) made me feel so blessed to have Heather and the rest of you as my friends.

I'm so with Amy Sue in terms of feeling like I could have/should have done so much more to glam up my package that I sent out. As usual the Disney Divas have set the bar high!

THANK YOU Heather!!!:love::love::love:

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

My package is here (actually got here yesterday but the office was closed by the time I checked the mail) and it is amazing!!!

First of all, Heather sent me a really cute sticker book that Ty and I will get to play with to make different funny faces. Then, there was a super adorable mini backpack/cooler tote that is just perfect for a mama on the go.

Noting my love of all things ice cream, I also got a set of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream dishes that look like waffle cones and are packaged with a set of Jelly Belly jelly beans in ice cream flavors. They look so delicious and I am just waiting for Ty to take a nap 'cause I don't wanna have to share!

If that wasn't enough already, Heather sent me a ton of Disney scrapbooking supplies that I can't wait to play with. And to top it all off, she made me a digital scrapbook of the Diva trip back in March. Everything is so personal and so fantastic. And, her attention to details like Disney stickers on the box and pink & green tissue paper (my favorite combo) made me feel so blessed to have Heather and the rest of you as my friends.

I'm so with Amy Sue in terms of feeling like I could have/should have done so much more to glam up my package that I sent out. As usual the Disney Divas have set the bar high!

THANK YOU Heather!!!:love::love::love:

Yay! I'm so glad you like it. :) I really enjoyed shopping for you, and went through a million options in my mind for what to get you. I'm glad it brought a smile to your face. :goodvibes

[cheshiregirl]

Yay! I'm so glad you like it. :) I really enjoyed shopping for you, and went through a million options in my mind for what to get you. I'm glad it brought a smile to your face. :goodvibes


I loved it--it was all fantastic! And, I realized that I also forgot to mention the Twilight themed sweethearts candies. Where did you find them? I really want to send my sister a box or two. They are uber cute and could be fun to munch on when watching tv (but not with my sister :lmao:)!

[wendylady36]

O to the M-G!!!! I just got the best package ever! Theresa, I fear you know me a little too well! :rotfl2:

I almost missed the delivery too, because I was too lazy to answer the door! Luckily my mom saw the postman and chased him down for me. Then my mom and dad came in my room and wanted me to open it in front of them...I'm glad I didn't. :rolleyes1

Inside was a pink/white/orange Mickey Mouse towel, which is absolutely perfect because I never get around to buying myself a beach towel and always end up with a boring blue towel.
A very cute Minnie Mouse t-shirt, that I was actually thinking about buying the other week! :thumbsup2
A box of Dove chocolates, which are almost gone!!!
Two magnets that are going straight up onto my wall (I have a wall that is magnetic). One has one of my favorite quotes: "Well behaved women rarely make history." and the other one is freaking hilarious: "A fool and his money are my best friends." :rotfl2:
Tic tacs in the breast cancer container so they are pink too, my favorite color! :love:
Softlips lip balm in Tangerine Temptation - yummy!
Nic's Sticks by OPI in Run Don't Walk. I can't wait to paint my toes!
A copy of Cosmopolitan (UK edition). Of course Cosmo is my favorite magazine! It's the naughty Diva's bible! :worship:
There is another thing that was included, that I'm very excited to try out, but I don't know how DIS friendly it is, so I'll refrain from saying what they are. ;) (This is the item I'm glad my parents weren't around for!)
A list of yummy drink recipes, that I can't wait to try out! Of course I'm going to have to make the "Windy Beach" :goodvibes
And a cute pink Hawaiian tote to carry it all in!!!!

Thank you so so so much Theresa! You just totally made my day and I so can't wait for summer now!!! :yay:

[mommaU4]

My package is here (actually got here yesterday but the office was closed by the time I checked the mail) and it is amazing!!!

And, her attention to details like Disney stickers on the box YAY for another awesome arrival!!

That totally reminds me.....
Becci, did the box have Disney stickers on it?? I had Ruben mail it for me and I gave him some stickers with specific instructions to put them on the outside of the box. I just wondered if he was actually listening to me. :rotfl2:



And, I realized that I also forgot to mention the Twilight themed sweethearts candies. Where did you find them? Jane, I know exactly what you are talking about. I've seen those at the Walmart on Rainbow. I know that's not near you, but if you can't find any, I can pick some up for you.

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I loved it--it was all fantastic! And, I realized that I also forgot to mention the Twilight themed sweethearts candies. Where did you find them? I really want to send my sister a box or two. They are uber cute and could be fun to munch on when watching tv (but not with my sister :lmao:)!

hmmm....I've never had a snack while 'watching tv', but hey if you need an energy boost halfway....you go girl! :thumbsup2 :rotfl:


I found them at Walmart. They were on the 'junk' stand by the cashiers. I thought they were cute!

[mommaU4]

I almost missed the delivery too, because I was too lazy to answer the door! Luckily my mom saw the postman and chased him down for me. Then my mom and dad came in my room and wanted me to open it in front of them...I'm glad I didn't. :rolleyes1


There is another thing that was included, that I'm very excited to try out, but I don't know how DIS friendly it is, so I'll refrain from saying what they are. ;) (This is the item I'm glad my parents weren't around for!)

Oooooh, I know what those are.... :rolleyes1 And I'm so glad you didn't open it in front of mom and dad!!! :eek: :lmao: :lmao:

Another awesome arrival!! :banana:

You exchangers rock!!

Hopefully we'll hear about more today. :thumbsup2

[mommaU4]

hmmm....I've never had a snack while 'watching tv', but hey if you need an energy boost halfway....you go girl! :thumbsup2 :rotfl:
:rotfl2: :lmao: That's only when it's Fourth of July or Thanksgiving Day marathons.

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

There is another thing that was included, that I'm very excited to try out, but I don't know how DIS friendly it is, so I'll refrain from saying what they are. ;) (This is the item I'm glad my parents weren't around for!)


:scared1:

So what was it? huh? huh? Did she get you a BOB?

We are one wild group of ladies! :rotfl:

[bigskyernurse]

O to the M-G!!!! I just got the best package ever! Theresa, I fear you know me a little too well! :rotfl2:

I almost missed the delivery too, because I was too lazy to answer the door! Luckily my mom saw the postman and chased him down for me. Then my mom and dad came in my room and wanted me to open it in front of them...I'm glad I didn't. :rolleyes1

Inside was a pink/white/orange Mickey Mouse towel, which is absolutely perfect because I never get around to buying myself a beach towel and always end up with a boring blue towel.
A very cute Minnie Mouse t-shirt, that I was actually thinking about buying the other week! :thumbsup2
A box of Dove chocolates, which are almost gone!!!
Two magnets that are going straight up onto my wall (I have a wall that is magnetic). One has one of my favorite quotes: "Well behaved women rarely make history." and the other one is freaking hilarious: "A fool and his money are my best friends." :rotfl2:
Tic tacs in the breast cancer container so they are pink too, my favorite color! :love:
Softlips lip balm in Tangerine Temptation - yummy!
Nic's Sticks by OPI in Run Don't Walk. I can't wait to paint my toes!
A copy of Cosmopolitan (UK edition). Of course Cosmo is my favorite magazine! It's the naughty Diva's bible! :worship:
There is another thing that was included, that I'm very excited to try out, but I don't know how DIS friendly it is, so I'll refrain from saying what they are. ;) (This is the item I'm glad my parents weren't around for!)
A list of yummy drink recipes, that I can't wait to try out! Of course I'm going to have to make the "Windy Beach" :goodvibes
And a cute pink Hawaiian tote to carry it all in!!!!

Thank you so so so much Theresa! You just totally made my day and I so can't wait for summer now!!! :yay:


Hey there Wend....I totally want to know....what was it? what was it?

[Queenbillabong]

O to the M-G!!!! I just got the best package ever! Theresa, I fear you know me a little too well! :rotfl2:

I almost missed the delivery too, because I was too lazy to answer the door! Luckily my mom saw the postman and chased him down for me. Then my mom and dad came in my room and wanted me to open it in front of them...I'm glad I didn't. :rolleyes1

Inside was a pink/white/orange Mickey Mouse towel, which is absolutely perfect because I never get around to buying myself a beach towel and always end up with a boring blue towel.
A very cute Minnie Mouse t-shirt, that I was actually thinking about buying the other week! :thumbsup2
A box of Dove chocolates, which are almost gone!!!
Two magnets that are going straight up onto my wall (I have a wall that is magnetic). One has one of my favorite quotes: "Well behaved women rarely make history." and the other one is freaking hilarious: "A fool and his money are my best friends." :rotfl2:
Tic tacs in the breast cancer container so they are pink too, my favorite color! :love:
Softlips lip balm in Tangerine Temptation - yummy!
Nic's Sticks by OPI in Run Don't Walk. I can't wait to paint my toes!
A copy of Cosmopolitan (UK edition). Of course Cosmo is my favorite magazine! It's the naughty Diva's bible! :worship:
There is another thing that was included, that I'm very excited to try out, but I don't know how DIS friendly it is, so I'll refrain from saying what they are. ;) (This is the item I'm glad my parents weren't around for!)
A list of yummy drink recipes, that I can't wait to try out! Of course I'm going to have to make the "Windy Beach" :goodvibes
And a cute pink Hawaiian tote to carry it all in!!!!

Thank you so so so much Theresa! You just totally made my day and I so can't wait for summer now!!! :yay:

Wendell, my friend - I am SO glad you liked your parcel :woohoo: I had SOOOO much fun shopping for it. I am glad I got a naughty Diva to shop for, because I was feeling a little naughty myself - shhhh, don't tell anyone and spoil my cover, 'K????? :rolleyes1 BTW - I am so glad you didn't open it in front of mom and dad :scared1:

hmmm....I've never had a snack while 'watching tv', but hey if you need an energy boost halfway....you go girl!

Wow - I'm impressed that you need a half time snack :banana:

Oooooh, I know what those are.... :rolleyes1 And I'm so glad you didn't open it in front of mom and dad!!! :eek: :lmao: :lmao:

Another awesome arrival!! :banana:

You exchangers rock!!

Eek - glad that didn't happen :lmao:

So what was it? huh? huh? Did she get you a BOB?

We are one wild group of ladies! :rotfl:

:banana: :banana:

Hey there Wend....I totally want to know....what was it? what was it?

It's the secret to a great summer!!!!

[Boo Bear]

I can't wait until my Diva get's her goodie box! :cool1:

[daisy_77]

hmmm....I've never had a snack while 'watching tv', but hey if you need an energy boost halfway....you go girl! :thumbsup2 :rotfl:



:eek:popcorn::

[toocherie]

:scared1:

So what was it? huh? huh? Did she get you a BOB?

We are one wild group of ladies! :rotfl:

Hey there Wend....I totally want to know....what was it? what was it?

I don't know what a BOB is . .. . I'm a naive Diva.

I want to know too!! Come on someone, PM me!

[daisy_77]

I don't know what a BOB is either.

I want to know..popcorn::

[toocherie]

::yes:: Inquiring minds want to know!

[wendylady36]

Theresa got me some fun "raincoats" ;)

[daisy_77]

Play on, playette.;)

[cccdisney]

That totally reminds me.....
Becci, did the box have Disney stickers on it?? I had Ruben mail it for me and I gave him some stickers with specific instructions to put them on the outside of the box. I just wondered if he was actually listening to me. :rotfl2:



:laughing: Yes! There were adorable Disney stickers on the box. :thumbsup2 I can't believe I didn't mention them - I clearly noticed them when I picked up the box. I guess I was distracted by all the cool stuff inside! :)

[cccdisney]

Theresa got me some fun "raincoats" ;)

:rotfl:

[DizNee Luver]

I can't wait until my Diva get's her goodie box! :cool1:

Me too!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

[jordansmomma]

Theresa got me some fun "raincoats" ;)

:eek:



:rotfl2:

[mommaU4]

:laughing: Yes! There were adorable Disney stickers on the box. :thumbsup2 I can't believe I didn't mention them - I clearly noticed them when I picked up the box. I guess I was distracted by all the cool stuff inside! :)
Oh that's fine. It wasn't important except that I wanted to know if he actually listened to me, and what do ya know, he did. :goodvibes Thanks! ;)

[prettyprincessbelle]

Theresa got me some fun "raincoats" ;)

:scared1:

:rotfl:

:thumbsup2

[Stacerita]

Theresa got me some fun "raincoats" ;)

:scared1:

[Stacerita]

I got my package from Stacielee today! :cool1:

It was the coolest thing ever. I got a collection of CDs. They are the "Disneyland, The first fifty years". I am listening to them right now. I love them!!!! Thank you so much! They are the best. Would you believe I don't have anything like them? I don't think I have one Disney CD to speak of. This has got to be the best gift. James wants to know if we have to take a long road trip now so I can listen to them all.

Thanks Stacielee!!

[grizbuzz]

Theresa got me some fun "raincoats" ;)

Are they Disney themed?:scared1:

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Last year we played really loud music to go with the fog machine and strobe lights, and one of the songs was Thriller. It was so fun to watch the adults, especially the ones around my age, who grew up in the 80's, start dancing to the music when that came on. :rotfl2:



:lmao: Love that. I'd be dancing too.

hmmm....I've never had a snack while 'watching tv', but hey if you need an energy boost halfway....you go girl! :thumbsup2 :rotfl:
!
:rotfl2:

I got my package from Stacielee today! :cool1:

It was the coolest thing ever. I got a collection of CDs. They are the "Disneyland, The first fifty years".

Thanks Stacielee!!

OOH, I saw those at DL and drooled... how cool is that???:yay::yay:

Good job, divas!

Uh, I don't get the part of the gift yet... Edited - okay, thanks! (doh)

[BillyFan]

I got my package from Stacielee today! :cool1:

It was the coolest thing ever. I got a collection of CDs. They are the "Disneyland, The first fifty years". I am listening to them right now. I love them!!!! Thank you so much! They are the best. Would you believe I don't have anything like them? I don't think I have one Disney CD to speak of. This has got to be the best gift. James wants to know if we have to take a long road trip now so I can listen to them all.

Thanks Stacielee!!

Nice one! I love my Disney CDs!!!!

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I got my package from Stacielee today! :cool1:

It was the coolest thing ever. I got a collection of CDs. They are the "Disneyland, The first fifty years". I am listening to them right now. I love them!!!! Thank you so much! They are the best. Would you believe I don't have anything like them? I don't think I have one Disney CD to speak of. This has got to be the best gift. James wants to know if we have to take a long road trip now so I can listen to them all.

Thanks Stacielee!!

Very nice! I know Stacie had a wedding to go to, and since she mentioned it before, I don't think she'd mind if I remind you that your gift from her is in 2 parts! You're only half way there! What fun! :thumbsup2

[mommaU4]

I got my package from Stacielee today! :cool1:

It was the coolest thing ever. I got a collection of CDs. They are the "Disneyland, The first fifty years". I am listening to them right now. I love them!!!! Thank you so much! They are the best. Would you believe I don't have anything like them? I don't think I have one Disney CD to speak of. This has got to be the best gift. James wants to know if we have to take a long road trip now so I can listen to them all.

Thanks Stacielee!!Wow, nice! :thumbsup2
If I recall correctly she actually had two or three things being sent to you, so keep an eye out for more!

[fairykin]

I'm really enjoying this thread! It's so much fun:yay:

Alright, i'm a nerdgirl.. i don't know what B.O.B. is. :rotfl:

What's really kewl is seeing the diversity and the different thougts put into the exchanges.

My Mom and I were already talking about planning for the Halloween one! :rotfl2:

[stacielee]

I got my package from Stacielee today! :cool1:

It was the coolest thing ever. I got a collection of CDs. They are the "Disneyland, The first fifty years". I am listening to them right now. I love them!!!! Thank you so much! They are the best. Would you believe I don't have anything like them? I don't think I have one Disney CD to speak of. This has got to be the best gift. James wants to know if we have to take a long road trip now so I can listen to them all.

Thanks Stacielee!!

I'm so glad you like them. I made them from some online CDs that I downloaded quite awhile ago, and they aren't available anymore. They are not the same ones that you can buy in the store. Quite different actually. They are attraction music, background music, the kinds of things you don't really think about while you're at the park. There's 2 different sets, one has 13 and the other has 9 CDs.

Very nice! I know Stacie had a wedding to go to, and since she mentioned it before, I don't think she'd mind if I remind you that your gift from her is in 2 parts! You're only half way there! What fun! :thumbsup2

Wow, nice! :thumbsup2
If I recall correctly she actually had two or three things being sent to you, so keep an eye out for more!

You guys sure do pay attention well. Stacie, there are actually 2 more things that should be coming to you, hopefully this week sometime.

[stacielee]

And I got my package today, well I'm sure it came yesterday but we didn't get the mail until today. It was from Jane!!! And just like the one I sent, it's in 3 parts. She sent a really nice letter to explain it. The first part was a handmade magic wand to keep my family inline!! Oh, wait, she said it's to "encourage" them. Same thing!! And some really cool Disney coasters, like this:

https://www.laughingplacestore.com/images/products/10827L.jpg

The next part is a book that she ordered from Amazon that comes out on June 1, called The Best Summer Drinks: 500 Incredible Cocktail and Appetizer Recipes! I think that's coming with me to Vegas!!

And the other part is something from the Disney store, but no hints!! I'll let you all know when I get it.

Thanks so much, Jane! I can't wait to get the other parts, and to try out my magic wand to whip them ... I mean encourage them to do what I ask!!

[jordansmomma]

I think my package is here. By the time I go to the po it was closed :guilty:

So I will go after work.
I forgot the box at work. So I will get my treasures all packed up tomorrow after baseball and then it will make its way somewhere in Disland....

[prettyprincessbelle]

I want my package now! Grr.. If it's not at the front office when I get home I'll just go to the PO to pick it up.

I love those Mickey coasters. They are just too adorable.

[mommaU4]

Stacielee, what a fun package from Jane! It's kind of fun getting it in parts, more to look forward to. :thumbsup2


Tomorrow's Monday and we should be hearing about more fun arrivals. :banana:

[Queenbillabong]

Cute coasters!!! I want some now............ :cheer2:

[prettyprincessbelle]

I'm excited for the next ones now. This is super fun! :yay:

Oooo, especially Halloween and Christmas! :banana: :banana:

(I swear, what's with the banana?? He only dances when he feels like it!? :mad:)

[21yankees]

Wow. You all are so creative with your packages. I went away for the weekend to Palm Desert (just outside of Palm Springs) to visit with Josh's dad. We had a great time. I'm leaving tomorrow for work and won't be back until Friday. Needless to say if my package arrives during that time frame I won't be able to tell you all about it until I get back.

Have a great night.

steph

[fairykin]

Travel Safe, Steph!:hug:

Oohhh great package from Jane! How pretty and colorful!

Courtney is so cute:rotfl: i would love to see her at the candy buffet! She has the right spirit for it!

[stacielee]

Cute coasters!!! I want some now............ :cheer2:

Hmmm, maybe I should bring them to Vegas with the drink book, what do you think?

[Queenbillabong]

Hmmm, maybe I should bring them to Vegas with the drink book, what do you think?

I think YES!!!! If they happen to disappear, it was not me :sad2: I'd watch out for that shifty Stacerita though :rotfl2:

The drink book would be cool - will be be the bartender?????

[grizbuzz]

Morning ladies! I wore my new shirt (which fit just perfectly after washing and much stretching -- I'm flattered Dawn thinks me so skinny ;) ) and had orange juice from my new pitcher this morning. I'm enjoying all my new treats! :goodvibes

Steph--Have a safe and comfy trip. We've had the travel budget frozen at work, so I haven't had to go anywhere lately. I'm sure after a few month I'll want to be able to travel, but for now it's been nice being home.

Mary Jo--When do you leave for the cruise??? Are you going to WDW too? HAVE A GREAT TIME! And share the festivities with us through a trip report, PLEASE!

[fairykin]

Jenn! I almost got the small.. You are smaller than you thinK!
:rotfl:Glad You like Your treasure box!
I can't wait for the Halloween Exchange! There's so many fun things we can do!

[Stacerita]

I think YES!!!! If they happen to disappear, it was not me :sad2: I'd watch out for that shifty Stacerita though :rotfl2:

The drink book would be cool - will be be the bartender?????

Hey now.....for your information, I have my own drink books. Quite a few of them actually. So I don't need your's or Stacie's! So there!

[jordansmomma]

I just got my package from Amy Sue!!
Here is the list of the goods...

2 ice trays- 1- stars & 1- fish-- so I can keep my raspberry vodka nice & chilly this summer
princess sandwich bags - so I can take a healthy lunch to work
Umbrella picks so I can pretend I am somewhere sunny & tropical! :cool1:
Glow sticks
Skydiving Donald Duck :thumbsup2
Nail art for my toes & fingers
emery board
no mistakes manicure clean up pen
Double duty top coat to keep my toes & fingers shiny!
Gold nail art pen
pinkish red nail polish!
mickey head cutouts in the baggie!
And a super cute blue Mickey tote bag!!

Thanks Amy Sue I love it all!
Oh and a cute little note from AS.

I can't wait to paint my nails!!

[Boo Bear]

I swear I'm losing my mind lately? I've been looking everywhere for the thread where I said I made a spiderweb bowl in my wheel throwing class and that making pottery on the potters wheel is nothing like the movie Ghost. Nowhere even close to sexy. Does that sound familiar? I think it had something to do with the topic of "I love Halloween". It was either here or the October mini meet thread, but I'm posting this here. I took a pic of the bowl because it was the last day of class and I brought it home. Yay!

For those of you who care about the artsy fartsy technicality... I waited until it dried enough to carve away and painted on some black slip (wet goopy clay that has black stuff like paint-ish glaze in it) then using a tool I carved away the web. Then it was fired once. I poured white glaze on the inside of the bowl and wiped the excess off with a wet sponge, leaving the glaze only in the cracks. Then it was high fired. :woohoo: I'm pretty pumped about how it turned out!

http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/spiderwebbowl.jpg

[Boo Bear]

ps. This is relevant to the exchange because we were talking about the Halloween exchange. Just fyi. :laughing:

[cheshiregirl]

And I got my package today, well I'm sure it came yesterday but we didn't get the mail until today. It was from Jane!!! And just like the one I sent, it's in 3 parts. She sent a really nice letter to explain it. The first part was a handmade magic wand to keep my family inline!! Oh, wait, she said it's to "encourage" them. Same thing!! And some really cool Disney coasters, like this:

The next part is a book that she ordered from Amazon that comes out on June 1, called The Best Summer Drinks: 500 Incredible Cocktail and Appetizer Recipes! I think that's coming with me to Vegas!!

And the other part is something from the Disney store, but no hints!! I'll let you all know when I get it.

Thanks so much, Jane! I can't wait to get the other parts, and to try out my magic wand to whip them ... I mean encourage them to do what I ask!!

I'm glad you liked it! Part II is out for delivery according to the package tracker, so even though I gave you no hints, you should know soon!

[pixiewings71]

You know, this exchange has been so much fun!!!!! I really am excited for the next one! :)

[toocherie]

Bridgette--what a beautiful bowl!

AmySue--you done good!

[Queenbillabong]

Hey now.....for your information, I have my own drink books. Quite a few of them actually. So I don't need your's or Stacie's! So there!

:rolleyes1

I just got my package from Amy Sue!!
Here is the list of the goods...

2 ice trays- 1- stars & 1- fish-- so I can keep my raspberry vodka nice & chilly this summer
princess sandwich bags - so I can take a healthy lunch to work
Umbrella picks so I can pretend I am somewhere sunny & tropical! :cool1:
Glow sticks
Skydiving Donald Duck :thumbsup2
Nail art for my toes & fingers
emery board
no mistakes manicure clean up pen
Double duty top coat to keep my toes & fingers shiny!
Gold nail art pen
pinkish red nail polish!
mickey head cutouts in the baggie!
And a super cute blue Mickey tote bag!!

Thanks Amy Sue I love it all!
Oh and a cute little note from AS.

I can't wait to paint my nails!!

Sounds like fun (and mani/pedi) times!!!

I swear I'm losing my mind lately? I've been looking everywhere for the thread where I said I made a spiderweb bowl in my wheel throwing class and that making pottery on the potters wheel is nothing like the movie Ghost. Nowhere even close to sexy. Does that sound familiar? I think it had something to do with the topic of "I love Halloween". It was either here or the October mini meet thread, but I'm posting this here. I took a pic of the bowl because it was the last day of class and I brought it home. Yay!

For those of you who care about the artsy fartsy technicality... I waited until it dried enough to carve away and painted on some black slip (wet goopy clay that has black stuff like paint-ish glaze in it) then using a tool I carved away the web. Then it was fired once. I poured white glaze on the inside of the bowl and wiped the excess off with a wet sponge, leaving the glaze only in the cracks. Then it was high fired. :woohoo: I'm pretty pumped about how it turned out!

http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/spiderwebbowl.jpg

That bowl is too cute :thumbsup2

[mommaU4]

I think YES!!!! If they happen to disappear, it was not me :sad2: I'd watch out for that shifty Stacerita though :rotfl2:
And back under the bus she goes......:rotfl:




I just got my package from Amy Sue!!
Here is the list of the goods...
Whoo hoo! Another awesome arrival! :cool1:




I'm pretty pumped about how it turned out!
As you should be. That's really neat. :thumbsup2




You know, this exchange has been so much fun!!!!! I really am excited for the next one! :)I'm so glad everyone has enjoyed it. It has been fun. And we still have many fun arrivals to hear about. :yay:

[Queenbillabong]

And back under the bus she goes......:rotfl:

C'mon, with a name like Felony??????

[pixiewings71]

Bridgette, LOVE the bowl!!!!!!! Super cool!!!!

[jordansmomma]

Bridgette--what a beautiful bowl!

AmySue--you done good!

That is a nice a bowl!
I agree AmySue did good!!
I really love the Mickey tote!

C'mon, with a name like Felony??????

:rotfl2:

[mommaU4]

C'mon, with a name like Felony??????
Well, you do have a point there.

[wendylady36]

Are they Disney themed?:scared1:

There is a lime green one. :rolleyes1

Cute coasters!!! I want some now............ :cheer2:

I agree, those coasters are adorable!

I'm excited for the next ones now. This is super fun! :yay:

Oooo, especially Halloween and Christmas! :banana: :banana:

(I swear, what's with the banana?? He only dances when he feels like it!? :mad:)

Same here, I can't wait!

Morning ladies! I wore my new shirt (which fit just perfectly after washing and much stretching -- I'm flattered Dawn thinks me so skinny ;) ) and had orange juice from my new pitcher this morning. I'm enjoying all my new treats! :goodvibes


I can't believe you had to stretch the shirt. I was almost gonna tell Dawn to get the small!!


I swear I'm losing my mind lately? I've been looking everywhere for the thread where I said I made a spiderweb bowl in my wheel throwing class and that making pottery on the potters wheel is nothing like the movie Ghost. Nowhere even close to sexy. Does that sound familiar? I think it had something to do with the topic of "I love Halloween". It was either here or the October mini meet thread, but I'm posting this here. I took a pic of the bowl because it was the last day of class and I brought it home. Yay!


I remember that post, so you're not crazy. :thumbsup2

Way cute bowl! If I tried that...well...I just wouldn't even attempt it, so there you go. :rotfl2:

You know, this exchange has been so much fun!!!!! I really am excited for the next one! :)

I'm excited too! I wish we didn't have to wait so long for the next one!


I tracked the package I sent and my recipient will be getting it tomorrow!

[Boo Bear]

I remember that post, so you're not crazy. :thumbsup2

Way cute bowl! If I tried that...well...I just wouldn't even attempt it, so there you go. :rotfl2:

Whew! I'm glad I still have my sanity.... okay who am I kidding?! :lmao: Thanks for the compliments everyone! I actually didn't work as hard on it as I did on pretty much everything else in that class... the design was experimental and it ended up working really well.

My diva is supposed to get her goodie box tomorrow. Fingers crossed! :cool1:

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I got my package from Becci! It was a lot of fun to open up a box filled with lots of goodies. :)

She had the box packed with:

A My Friends Tigger & Pooh Kite
Super Star Ice Pop Maker (makes star shapped popcicles!)
Hand Lotion
Lip Gloss
3 Nail Polishes
Crystal Light Lemonade Mix
and a very thoughtful book about Autism!

Thank you soooo much Becci! I love it all! :yay:

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Jane, I'm wishing I had scanned your scrapbook that I made you into my computer. I thought I could export the pages but can't. :confused:

I can always reprint, but man that's a lot of ink! :laughing:

:headache: I was just so excited to get it in the mail!

[fairykin]

Debra...what a cute package you got from AmySue!! We were just talking about wearing flip flops in another thread.. now your toenails will be soooo pretty!

And another nice package from Becci to Heather... how thoughtful with the book on autism, that's really caring.

Great job GirLie GirLs!

Wendy... isn't that true.. i was looking at the small then thought nahh it might shrink.

[cccdisney]

I got my package from Becci! It was a lot of fun to open up a box filled with lots of goodies. :)

She had the box packed with:

A My Friends Tigger & Pooh Kite
Super Star Ice Pop Maker (makes star shapped popcicles!)
Hand Lotion
Lip Gloss
3 Nail Polishes
Crystal Light Lemonade Mix
and a very thoughtful book about Autism!

Thank you soooo much Becci! I love it all! :yay:

:woohoo: I am so glad you like it! I had lots of fun shopping for you! I can't wait until the next one! :)

[prettyprincessbelle]

Travel Safe, Steph!:hug:

Oohhh great package from Jane! How pretty and colorful!

Courtney is so cute:rotfl: i would love to see her at the candy buffet! She has the right spirit for it!

:lovestruc

I love candy! Wee! :yay:


http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/spiderwebbowl.jpg

I love it!!!!

There is a lime green one. :rolleyes1

:laughing: :eek: :rolleyes1

[toocherie]

There is a lime green one. :rolleyes1


so, is it going to be like that Seinfeld episode a long time ago. Is he going to have to be "lime green-worthy?"

[wendylady36]

so, is it going to be like that Seinfeld episode a long time ago. Is he going to have to be "lime green-worthy?"

At this point, I think anyone would be worthy. ;) :rotfl2:

[Queenbillabong]

At this point, I think anyone would be worthy. ;) :rotfl2:

No, no, no!!!! Don't say that. There are nice guys out there, don't settle when you don't have to :flower3:

[wendylady36]

No, no, no!!!! Don't say that. There are nice guys out there, don't settle when you don't have to :flower3:

Can you send some good ones my way so I don't have to settle, please! Thank you! :upsidedow

[prettyprincessbelle]

Okay, so I went to the post office, they don't have my package. I went to the front office of our apartment, they don't have my package. The PO lady left it for the supervisor to find, she's supposed to call me, if she doesn't by Wednesday I have to call her.

Grrr, I just want my BOX!!

[Stacerita]

And back under the bus she goes......:rotfl:

C'mon, with a name like Felony??????

Well, you do have a point there.


Damn......I get no love!



so, is it going to be like that Seinfeld episode a long time ago. Is he going to have to be "lime green-worthy?"

:rotfl2:

[jordansmomma]

stacie i love you!!!!!!!!

[Stacerita]

stacie i love you!!!!!!!!

Awwww thanks!

[pixiewings71]

So I have discovered that even tho my package was mailed just recently I will still be checking this thread every day until I see a post from my exchange person. LOL Many many times a day....am I obssessed?? I spelled that wrong didn't I, it's obsessed isn't it? LOL

[jordansmomma]

My package is enroute to its person!!
I had a free UPS thing from Staples, so it will be there either Friday or Monday.

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Bridgette, I remember you talking about that. I think it was the main diva girls trip thread.

The bowl is even better than I imagined! Tres cool.
I can't wait for the Halloween exchange too.
Actually, I can't wait for this exchange. :jumping2:

I swear I'm losing my mind lately? I've been looking everywhere for the thread where I said I made a spiderweb bowl in my wheel throwing class and that making pottery on the potters wheel is nothing like the movie Ghost. Nowhere even close to sexy. Does that sound familiar? I think it had something to do with the topic of "I love Halloween". It was either here or the October mini meet thread, but I'm posting this here. I took a pic of the bowl because it was the last day of class and I brought it home. Yay!

For those of you who care about the artsy fartsy technicality... I waited until it dried enough to carve away and painted on some black slip (wet goopy clay that has black stuff like paint-ish glaze in it) then using a tool I carved away the web. Then it was fired once. I poured white glaze on the inside of the bowl and wiped the excess off with a wet sponge, leaving the glaze only in the cracks. Then it was high fired. :woohoo: I'm pretty pumped about how it turned out!

http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/spiderwebbowl.jpg

[stacielee]

I got the 2nd part of my exchange today, it's a very cool Mickey pitcher and colored ice cubes. Love it!! I may have to bring that to Vegas as well. It will be perfect to make some drinks in from the new drink book I'll be getting!! Thanks Jane!!!

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/93432?$full$

[jordansmomma]

I got the 2nd part of my exchange today, it's a very cool Mickey pitcher and colored ice cubes. Love it!! I may have to bring that to Vegas as well. It will be perfect to make some drinks in from the new drink book I'll be getting!! Thanks Jane!!!

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/93432?$full$

That is super cute!!!!

[Stacerita]

That is adorable Stacie. Good job Jane!!

[stacielee]

That is adorable Stacie. Good job Jane!!

I wasn't sure if you would see it since you're under the bus. And you should be getting your other things very soon.

[grizbuzz]

I can't believe you had to stretch the shirt. I was almost gonna tell Dawn to get the small!!



Small? :lmao:
I got an xtra large in that style shirt during the ladies trip (the tshirt style...it was a totally different looking shirt).

When I put the medium tshirt on my DH told me I had "stuff" sticking out in the front and the back. Not good. Anyway, I'm determined to be able to wear the shirt and purchased one of those stretchy band exercise things and a video and did a workout on my "front" and my "back" and we'll see if I can't trim up a bit. There's no hiding in this thing. Need to minimize the "stuff." :rotfl:

[Stacerita]

I wasn't sure if you would see it since you're under the bus. And you should be getting your other things very soon.

I have one of those dental mirrors that lets me see whats going on aside from the stuff happening under the bus here.

Small? :lmao:
I got an xtra large in that style shirt during the ladies trip (the tshirt style...it was a totally different looking shirt).

When I put the medium tshirt on my DH told me I had "stuff" sticking out in the front and the back. Not good. Anyway, I'm determined to be able to wear the shirt and purchased one of those stretchy band exercise things and a video and did a workout on my "front" and my "back" and we'll see if I can't trim up a bit. There's no hiding in this thing. Need to minimize the "stuff." :rotfl:


I can't believe you have "stuff" sticking out. I would have pegged you for a small as well.

Yesterday DBF and I were goofing around on facebook, and he kinda pinched at my "chub" around my waist. I pulled away, and he was all "why did you do that? I know you don't like that part of you, but I do." He's a sweetie and loves me even though I got a giant muffin top.

[21yankees]

I called home to say goodnight to my kids and Josh told me that I had a package delivered. :cool1: So I wanted to let you all know that January's box for me is waiting for me and I'm not there...:sad2: Now I have to wait until Thursday to open it....:sad1:

I'll report back on Thursday.

Thanks January.


steph

[jordansmomma]

Amy Sue~ I am using my bag to take my homework to work in!
In the summer I am using it to take my magazines and stuff to the pool!!
I am so excited to use my nail polish.
I have the ice trays in the freezer!!

[mommaU4]

Okay, so I went to the post office, they don't have my package. I went to the front office of our apartment, they don't have my package. The PO lady left it for the supervisor to find, she's supposed to call me, if she doesn't by Wednesday I have to call her.

Grrr, I just want my BOX!!Uh oh. I hope it turns up soon.



I got the 2nd part of my exchange today, it's a very cool Mickey pitcher and colored ice cubes. Love it!! I may have to bring that to Vegas as well. It will be perfect to make some drinks in from the new drink book I'll be getting!! Thanks Jane!!!

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/93432?$full$That is way cute!!! So that's it then right? You got all your parts. The book is being delivered in June right?





Yesterday DBF and I were goofing around on facebook, and he kinda pinched at my "chub" around my waist. I pulled away, and he was all "why did you do that? I know you don't like that part of you, but I do." He's a sweetie and loves me even though I got a giant muffin top.He is sweet. Ruben's like that too. I was feeling icky because I can't seem to get on track and lose anymore weight and he said to me no matter what I weighed I would always be beautiful to him. :goodvibes
I think my DH and your DBF are great and would probably get along well. They are both good guys. :thumbsup2




I called home to say goodnight to my kids and Josh told me that I had a package delivered. :cool1: So I wanted to let you all know that January's box for me is waiting for me and I'm not there...:sad2: Now I have to wait until Thursday to open it....:sad1:

I'll report back on Thursday.

Thanks January.


stephAwww, darn. Just missed it. Well, something more to look forward to. :)

[grizbuzz]

Yesterday DBF and I were goofing around on facebook, and he kinda pinched at my "chub" around my waist. I pulled away, and he was all "why did you do that? I know you don't like that part of you, but I do." He's a sweetie and loves me even though I got a giant muffin top.


Now that's a nice boyfriend. :lovestruc

[Queenbillabong]

Damn......I get no love!

Stacie, you know we LOVE you :flower3: I'd never tease you if I didn't :thumbsup2

I got the 2nd part of my exchange today, it's a very cool Mickey pitcher and colored ice cubes. Love it!! I may have to bring that to Vegas as well. It will be perfect to make some drinks in from the new drink book I'll be getting!! Thanks Jane!!!

http://as7.dsi.go.com/is/image/DisneyShopping/93432?$full$

I think you really SHOULD bring that cute pitcher and ice cubes to Vegas :rolleyes1

Yesterday DBF and I were goofing around on facebook, and he kinda pinched at my "chub" around my waist. I pulled away, and he was all "why did you do that? I know you don't like that part of you, but I do." He's a sweetie and loves me even though I got a giant muffin top.

He sounds so nice. My DH is the same - I'm not the most comfortable with my body and I am nowhere near the same size as when we were married (blame it on the 9 pounds 15 ounces baby - yes, he is 13 now, but still that's my story ;)) but he loves me and thinks I'm beautiful, so it's all good!

He is sweet. Ruben's like that too. I was feeling icky because I can't seem to get on track and lose anymore weight and he said to me no matter what I weighed I would always be beautiful to him. :goodvibes

Yay for good guys :woohoo:

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Now that's a nice boyfriend. :lovestruc

He sounds like a keeper.

Beth, where did you buy the green Mickey outline heads? Not the little keychains that are by the register that are solid. There was a photo somewhere of you with one of these. They look sort of 2 dimensional... do you know what I mean?

[Queenbillabong]

He sounds like a keeper.

Beth, where did you buy the green Mickey outline heads? Not the little keychains that are by the register that are solid. There was a photo somewhere of you with one of these. They look sort of 2 dimensional... do you know what I mean?

You mean the one that looks kind of like a cookie cutter outline?? Those are also by the registers and are keychains :thumbsup2

[fairykin]

What a pretty pitcher.. it's so happy colored!

Yeahhhhh Steph's package got there.. can't wait til thursday night to hear about it.

Pixie dust for Courtney's package to be in her hot little hands :wizard: and not lost in the neverlands!

[stacielee]

That is way cute!!! So that's it then right? You got all your parts. The book is being delivered in June right?

Yup, and everyone is saying I need to bring them to Vegas!!

[prettyprincessbelle]

What a pretty pitcher.. it's so happy colored!

Yeahhhhh Steph's package got there.. can't wait til thursday night to hear about it.

Pixie dust for Courtney's package to be in her hot little hands :wizard: and not lost in the neverlands!

:wizard:

I think it's in the mail man's truck. Hopefully it's at my house today!

[cheshiregirl]

Yup, and everyone is saying I need to bring them to Vegas!!

Well... yeah, of course you need to bring them to Vegas--why else do you think I would have bought you those things?

It's not like the presents are actually for you... you're a mom Stacie, you should know how this stuff works by now! What's yours is yours only until someone else wants it, then it belongs to the family, or in this case, the Divas!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Anyhow, I'm glad you (and everybody else) liked your gifts!:lovestruc

[Boo Bear]

OMG OMG OMG!!! I just opened my package from my Diva and it's FANTASTIC I'm SO EXCITED! I took pics as I opened it and I'm about to post them, but I need to eat my grilled cheese first. I was so excited when the UPS guy came to the door that I almost burned it while I opened the box! Be back soon! :yay:

[mommaU4]

He sounds so nice. My DH is the same - I'm not the most comfortable with my body and I am nowhere near the same size as when we were married (blame it on the 9 pounds 15 ounces baby - yes, he is 13 now, but still that's my story ;)) but he loves me and thinks I'm beautiful, so it's all good!

Yay for good guys :woohoo:Absolutely yay! There are some really good guys out there. ::yes::




Beth, where did you buy the green Mickey outline heads? Not the little keychains that are by the register that are solid. There was a photo somewhere of you with one of these. They look sort of 2 dimensional... do you know what I mean?Yes, like Theresa said, they are also up near the registers. The last time I found lots of them, was in that store across from the Jungle cruise.




Yup, and everyone is saying I need to bring them to Vegas!!Well, throw 'em in the suitcase already. You have started packing right? ;)




Be back soon! :yay:HURRY!!! :hyper:

[pixiewings71]

That pitcher is super cute!!!! Where did you get it?? I want one! :)

[Queenbillabong]

OMG OMG OMG!!! I just opened my package from my Diva and it's FANTASTIC I'm SO EXCITED! I took pics as I opened it and I'm about to post them, but I need to eat my grilled cheese first. I was so excited when the UPS guy came to the door that I almost burned it while I opened the box! Be back soon! :yay:

No fair teasing like that :rolleyes1

[Boo Bear]

Ok I'm back! Wendy RULES :wizard:

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http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/exchange003.jpg
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She sent a note with packing list but the order unpacked are as follows....

1 - Sugar Rush Pack w/ Mickey Mouse Pez dispensers and caramel corn (w/ Donald Duck on the front! and I'm itching to dig into those but my tummy kind of hurts today for some reason and I'm afraid that might worsen the situation :eek:)

1 - Kid-In-You Pack w/ Glow Sticks, a Slinky, A grow your own sunflower kit and a pad of princess paper.

1 - Random Pack w/ SPF lip care, JELL-O (for JELL-O shots), travel size sunscreen, one pink gloss for the day and one red lip gloss for the night, mini magnetic frame (that says "girls night out"), Mickey necklace (I tried taking a pic of myself with it on but I had just gotten out of the shower and :scared1:), a Mickey and Minnie Mouse pin (a trading pin .... HELLO! I'm in LOVE!) and a lime green Mickey head keychain (and an awesome plastic dish)

1 - Big Girl Pack w/ Little bottles of alcohol and mini shaker


* comments in parenthesis are added by me... otherwise they are direct quotes from the packing sheet!

Thanks wendylady36! You are totally the COOLEST! :flower3::cheer2::hug::woohoo::wizard:

[Queenbillabong]

Ok I'm back! Wendy RULES :wizard:

http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/exchange001.jpg
http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/exchange002.jpg
http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/exchange003.jpg
http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/exchange004.jpg
http://bridgettebuntin.typepad.com/exchange005.jpg

She sent a note with packing list but the order unpacked are as follows....

1 - Sugar Rush Pack w/ Mickey Mouse Pez dispensers and caramel corn (w/ Donald Duck on the front! and I'm itching to dig into those but my tummy kind of hurts today for some reason and I'm afraid that might worsen the situation :eek:)

1 - Kid-In-You Pack w/ Glow Sticks, a Slinky, A grow your own sunflower kit and a pad of princess paper.

1 - Random Pack w/ SPF lip care, JELL-O (for JELL-O shots), travel size sunscreen, one pink gloss for the day and one red lip gloss for the night, mini magnetic frame (that says "girls night out"), Mickey necklace (I tried taking a pic of myself with it on but I had just gotten out of the shower and :scared1:), a Mickey and Minnie Mouse pin (a trading pin .... HELLO! I'm in LOVE!) and a lime green Mickey head keychain (and an awesome plastic dish)

1 - Big Girl Pack w/ Little bottles of alcohol and mini shaker


* comments in parenthesis are added by me... otherwise they are direct quotes from the packing sheet!

Thanks wendylady36! You are totally the COOLEST! :flower3::cheer2::hug::woohoo::wizard:

So nice :thumbsup2 I see some Absolut Mandarin there.......... Mmmmmmmm :lovestruc

[wendylady36]

Yay! :yay: I'm glad it got to you safely. And I'm even more happy that you liked it! :cheer2: Was the UPS guy cute? That would've been a total added bonus! :thumbsup2

[wendylady36]

By the way, I'm laughing my butt off about the Mickey head I drew on the box, because I really thought it was more even then that, but looking at the picture I have no idea what I was thinking. :rotfl2:

[MamaKate]

By the way, I'm laughing my butt off about the Mickey head I drew on the box, because I really thought it was more even then that, but looking at the picture I have no idea what I was thinking. :rotfl2:

Maybe you had one too many glasses of wine before you drew the mickey http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/21.gif.

The gifts you picked were great though :thumbsup2.

[MamaKate]

That pitcher is super cute!!!! Where did you get it?? I want one! :)

It's at Disneyshopping.com. I also thought it was cute, so I had to go order one. It's my Mothers Day gift to myself ;).

[stacielee]

Yes, like Theresa said, they are also up near the registers. The last time I found lots of them, was in that store across from the Jungle cruise.

Sometimes you have to dig for them, though; I think it was Heather who was digging for one in March.

Well, throw 'em in the suitcase already. You have started packing right? ;)


Ummm, no, not really, but I did go shopping and got a couple of capris! Does that count?

[mommaU4]

Wow, another awesome arrival!! :cool1:

Only 8 more packages to hear about. Hopefully there will be more arrivals today. :wizard:

[Stacerita]

Stacie, you know we LOVE you :flower3: I'd never tease you if I didn't :thumbsup2

Thanks! :thumbsup2

He sounds so nice. My DH is the same - I'm not the most comfortable with my body and I am nowhere near the same size as when we were married (blame it on the 9 pounds 15 ounces baby - yes, he is 13 now, but still that's my story ;)) but he loves me and thinks I'm beautiful, so it's all good!

Oh I am the same way. I let everyone know that I am still carrying the baby weight from when I was preggers. But my baby is 13!!

Yay for good guys :woohoo:

Yeah, he is a good guy. I'm gonna keep him.

Yay! :yay: I'm glad it got to you safely. And I'm even more happy that you liked it! :cheer2: Was the UPS guy cute? That would've been a total added bonus! :thumbsup2

Thats always an added bonus. I once dated a UPS guy just to say I dated a UPS guy. ;)

By the way, I'm laughing my butt off about the Mickey head I drew on the box, because I really thought it was more even then that, but looking at the picture I have no idea what I was thinking. :rotfl2:

Maybe you kept some of the jello shot stuff for yourself? :confused3

[Boo Bear]

Yay! :yay: I'm glad it got to you safely. And I'm even more happy that you liked it! :cheer2: Was the UPS guy cute? That would've been a total added bonus! :thumbsup2

I got it safely and it was so worth the wait. I LOVE IT ALL! I feel like I SCORED majorly with this exchange! :banana: No the UPS guy wasn't cute. Well, he wasn't ugs, but he wasn't my type. I'd say he was about 5'4" - 5'5" in the 45ish range and I'm about 5'9" in the 24-25ish range. He was kinda rough looking? He was super nice though! We talked about the weather. What else is new?! I'm pretty sure I started it.

By the way, I'm laughing my butt off about the Mickey head I drew on the box, because I really thought it was more even then that, but looking at the picture I have no idea what I was thinking. :rotfl2:

No way! At second glance I can totally see it! I typically have a "non-disboard appropraite" mindset, well not typically I'd say... always, and it completely escaped me this time. :rotfl2: (... message to be continued)

Maybe you had one too many glasses of wine before you drew the mickey http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/21.gif.

(... continuation) I suppose if I were to have received the package *ahem* :lmao: after my cinco de mayo margarita tonight I would have noticed differently. :rotfl:


The gifts you picked were great though :thumbsup2.

Agreed! :thumbsup2

I once dated a UPS guy just to say I dated a UPS guy. ;)



Maybe you kept some of the jello shot stuff for yourself? :confused3

That's really funny about the UPS guy thing! I can only imagine the innuendos :eek: and as far as the Jell-o shots are concerned... oh I'm sure there are more where that came from! :cool1:

[prettyprincessbelle]

Wooo!! What an awesome package from Wendy! I want that Malibu bottle!

[grumpyvet]

Amy Sue~ I am using my bag to take my homework to work in!
In the summer I am using it to take my magazines and stuff to the pool!!
I am so excited to use my nail polish.
I have the ice trays in the freezer!!

Deb,

I am glad you liked your gift. It had a beach towel to go with it, (kind of since what goes with that random pile of stuff?) but the evil PO employee wouldn't accept the box when it was chubby!!! So, I have a new beach towel. I really liked the tote bag, but then worried it was redundant since we had just had a tote exchange!!!!

Make your toes fancy!!!

AmySue

[fairykin]

What a cute package!!!
Wendylou who you decorated it so pretty for her! All shiny and happy:goodvibes

How creative to make the little jello shot kit.. i'm going to remember that!

[jordansmomma]

Deb,

I am glad you liked your gift. It had a beach towel to go with it, (kind of since what goes with that random pile of stuff?) but the evil PO employee wouldn't accept the box when it was chubby!!! So, I have a new beach towel. I really liked the tote bag, but then worried it was redundant since we had just had a tote exchange!!!!

Make your toes fancy!!!

AmySue


Geesh evil people...


Well I hope you enjoy my beach towel.....:rolleyes1







:rotfl2:

[grizbuzz]

By the way, I'm laughing my butt off about the Mickey head I drew on the box, because I really thought it was more even then that, but looking at the picture I have no idea what I was thinking. :rotfl2:

No, no..I LIKE it like that. Makes it look organic. Like maybe it just happened. I knew I had begun to convert my DH when he sent me a digital photo of a hidden Mickey oil spot he found in the work parking lot. Those ones that just "happen" are the best. :thumbsup2

I'd say he was about 5'4" - 5'5" in the 45ish range and I'm about 5'9" in the 24-25ish range. He was kinda rough looking? He was super nice though! We talked about the weather. What else is new?! I'm pretty sure I started it.


Hey, don't knock him. Better than "Grandpa" our youngin' Wendy Lou Who was considering in Roseville.

Deb,

I am glad you liked your gift. It had a beach towel to go with it, (kind of since what goes with that random pile of stuff?) but the evil PO employee wouldn't accept the box when it was chubby!!! So, I have a new beach towel. I really liked the tote bag, but then worried it was redundant since we had just had a tote exchange!!!!
AmySue

Uh..are you supposed to tell the recipient about cool gifts you didn't give but kept for yourself?? :rolleyes1

Looks like some great packages ladies! :thumbsup2

[wendylady36]

Hey, don't knock him. Better than "Grandpa" our youngin' Wendy Lou Who was considering in Roseville.


:rotfl2: Not only did he ask me out again last week, but yesterday he started talking to me about prostitutes!!! :eek:

:lmao:


I'm wearing the lovely Minnie Mouse shirt that Theresa got me, I love it!!! It makes me smile every time I look in the mirror. :upsidedow

[wendylady36]

Uh..are you supposed to tell the recipient about cool gifts you didn't give but kept for yourself?? :rolleyes1


Yesterday I was wishing I had kept the caramel corn I sent to Bridgette. :rolleyes1

[grizbuzz]

:rotfl2: Not only did he ask me out again last week, but yesterday he started talking to me about prostitutes!!! :eek:

:lmao:

I'm wearing the lovely Minnie Mouse shirt that Theresa got me, I love it!!! It makes me smile every time I look in the mirror. :upsidedow

Ok, now he's sounding scary. :scared1:
Don't hesitate to report the creep if he starts getting a little too weird. That isn't "appropriate" office behavior. I'm afraid he's going to start flashing you or something. :sad2:

[wendylady36]

I'm afraid he's going to start flashing you or something. :sad2:

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

[mommaU4]

Uh..are you supposed to tell the recipient about cool gifts you didn't give but kept for yourself?? :rolleyes1
:rotfl2:



:rotfl2: Not only did he ask me out again last week, but yesterday he started talking to me about prostitutes!!! :eek:


:scared: Ick!! I agree with Jen. Report him if he gets too weird. That's totally not appropriate in a work environment.

[DizNee Luver]

Got all excited when I saw the Fed Ex truck on our street...nothing
Got all excited when I saw the UPS truck on our street...nothing
Got all excited when I saw the mail truck on our street...nothing

:sad2: darned ol' snail mail..... guess I'll have to watch for the snail truck to come down the street!!!!!!

[Queenbillabong]

:rotfl2: Not only did he ask me out again last week, but yesterday he started talking to me about prostitutes!!! :eek:

:lmao:


I'm wearing the lovely Minnie Mouse shirt that Theresa got me, I love it!!! It makes me smile every time I look in the mirror. :upsidedow

Wendy, that is too creepy and inappropriate! Don't let him continue with it though, let him know you're not interested - blech :scared:



I'm glad you like the shirt - it is sooooo cute (I got one for me too - shhhh, don't tell anyone!!!)

[wendylady36]

I'm glad you like the shirt - it is sooooo cute (I got one for me too - shhhh, don't tell anyone!!!)

Don't worry, it will be our little secret! :ssst:

[Queenbillabong]

Don't worry, it will be our little secret! :ssst:

:thumbsup2 I knew you would understand!

[DizNee Luver]

So after I posted about all 3 mail services coming down my street....... what do you know.... my mailman came back....he forgot to leave me my package!!!!!!!!

Thank you ((((((((((((((Bridgette)))))))))))))))))) I love it!!!!! :cool1:

I opened the box & peeked inside......

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/laemee/May002.jpg

Lots of goodies!!!
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party goods: Tablecover, plates, napkins & cups
Perfect timing as the twins birthday is in 2 weeks!!!!!!!! They love this show & Mickey Mouse! :earboy2:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/laemee/May003.jpg

Next were 2 green towels with Flamingos on them (so cute!), 2 green margarita glasses (only thing missing is the margarita......lol) & a popsicle tray (a very nice one....I love that the colored bases/sticks snap onto the tray)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/laemee/May004.jpg

Then I got a nice blue bucket (for my family that will be perfect for chips!) & a pool floatie......looks very relaxing!!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/laemee/May006.jpg

She also included a nice card with smilie faces all over it.....very cheery!!
So after I snapped these pics, I put it all in the bucket to show it off to my family!!!!!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/laemee/May007.jpg

Thanx again Bridgette.....it totally brightened my day!!!!!! :hug: :daisy: :thanks:

[fairykin]

:rotfl2: Not only did he ask me out again last week, but yesterday he started talking to me about prostitutes!!! :eek:


OHMYGOSH..what's up with that????!!!
See!! I was just talking to a beautiful friend of mine and telling her that men are JaCkEd up nowdays because of strippers and prostitutes are so mainstream. Who wants to know about Ho's?!

[fairykin]

How Pretty Bridgette!!!
It's So Sunshiney Summery!:thumbsup2
Yeahhhhh What a Fun Package!
I'm loving seeing all the pictures.

[fairykin]

i love those little make your own popscicle thingies.. why don't we have any juice popsicles?:confused3

[wendylady36]

i love those little make your own popscicle thingies.. why don't we have any juice popsicles?:confused3

I love those things too! You can put anything into those suckers!

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Sometimes you have to dig for them, though; I think it was Heather who was digging for one in March.


Yes and me. I couldn't find any. So then some little boys dug in there and found them and handed them to me!

You mean the one that looks kind of like a cookie cutter outline?? Those are also by the registers and are keychains :thumbsup2


Yes, like Theresa said, they are also up near the registers. The last time I found lots of them, was in that store across from the Jungle cruise.
:

Great, thanks.

Yay! :yay: I'm glad it got to you safely. And I'm even more happy that you liked it! :cheer2: Was the UPS guy cute? That would've been a total added bonus! :thumbsup2

:rotfl2:

Beth, if you could give me a head's up as to when I should expect my package from my person, that would help. I get these at my post office box and I've been making a special trip there the last couple of days thinking since most of the packages are arriving, it must be time. But if you know it was mailed late, it would help me. Thx.

[mommaU4]

Thanx again Bridgette.....it totally brightened my day!!!!!! :hug: :daisy: :thanks:Wow, another super cute package!

I'm telling you, y'all put me to shame with your packing. I wasn't kidding when I said I wrapped mine in a plastic Fashion Bug bag. :lmao:




Beth, if you could give me a head's up as to when I should expect my package from my person, that would help. It was mailed a little late, so I'd wait until Thursday or even Friday to start looking for it.

Dawn, same with you. Probably a Friday or Saturday arrival.

[Queenbillabong]

It was mailed a little late, so I'd wait until Thursday or even Friday to start looking for it.

Dawn, same with you. Probably a Friday or Saturday arrival.

I didn't wrap mine in anything - I just stuffed it into a bubble mailer envelope!!!

How many arrivals do we still have left??

[mommaU4]

7 more arrivals to hear about. :)

[Queenbillabong]

7 more arrivals to hear about. :)

:cool1:

[stacielee]

Yes and me. I couldn't find any. So then some little boys dug in there and found them and handed them to me!

That's right, I remember now. That was funny!

[CaliforniaDreamer]

That's right, I remember now. That was funny!

It is moments like that when I really wish I had kids... they were so happy to be helpful.

[CaliforniaDreamer]

It was mailed a little late, so I'd wait until Thursday or even Friday to start looking for it.
.

Thanks!

7 more arrivals to hear about. :)


Oh good, I'm not alone.

[pixiewings71]

It's at Disneyshopping.com. I also thought it was cute, so I had to go order one. It's my Mothers Day gift to myself ;).

Super cute!!! If I hadn't already ordered myself a couple of super cute things from Alloy I'd be all over it...but I do want it so I'm probably going to go ahead and get it anyway! lol

I'm super excited because I just made ressies at http://www.mariamariarestaurants.com/ for Saturday, an early Mother's Day brunch with my girls and DBFs parents. I love it when the owners call you and say "anything you want, you tell me when you want to eat and you will have a table." and then "take my cell phone number and put it in your phone, then ANYtime you need ANYthing, no matter how last minute you call ME and I will make it happen!" LOL I'm sooooooo excited to eat there!!!!! :)

[Boo Bear]

Thanx again Bridgette.....it totally brightened my day!!!!!! :hug: :daisy: :thanks:

You're welcome, it was so great to be able to give and receive on the same day... what a wonderful experience!

How Pretty Bridgette!!!
It's So Sunshiney Summery!:thumbsup2
Yeahhhhh What a Fun Package!
I'm loving seeing all the pictures.
:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2


i love those little make your own popscicle thingies.. why don't we have any juice popsicles?:confused3

I probably should have doubled up on the popsicle homefront since she has so many people in her family! Sorry Laurie!

I love those things too! You can put anything into those suckers!

We should figure out a way to do Jello Shot popsicles!

[Stacerita]

I got the second part of my gift from Stacielee......its a "Gourmet Mickey Cookbook". I have been wanting to get that for some time.

Thanks Stacie!!!

[toocherie]

We should figure out a way to do Jello Shot popsicles!

hmmmm . . . . .

[stacielee]

I got the second part of my gift from Stacielee......its a "Gourmet Mickey Cookbook". I have been wanting to get that for some time.

Thanks Stacie!!!

Okay, only one more thing to go! And we expect you to make us something in Vegas!!

[Queenbillabong]

Okay, only one more thing to go! And we expect you to make us something in Vegas!!

Yep, something gourmet :thumbsup2 Stacielee is going to be bartender.....

[mommaU4]

I'm super excited because I just made ressies at http://www.mariamariarestaurants.com/ for Saturday, an early Mother's Day brunch with my girls and DBFs parents. I love it when the owners call you and say "anything you want, you tell me when you want to eat and you will have a table." and then "take my cell phone number and put it in your phone, then ANYtime you need ANYthing, no matter how last minute you call ME and I will make it happen!" LOL I'm sooooooo excited to eat there!!!!! :)
Wow, that's really cool. Like being a celeb. ;)



I got the second part of my gift from Stacielee......its a "Gourmet Mickey Cookbook". I have been wanting to get that for some time.

Thanks Stacie!!!Whoo hooo!! :thumbsup2

[CaliforniaDreamer]

I got the second part of my gift from Stacielee......its a "Gourmet Mickey Cookbook". I have been wanting to get that for some time.

Thanks Stacie!!!

That is so cool! Great job, Stacie. :thumbsup2

[DizNee Luver]

Bridgette, the popsicle maker is perfect (even with a family my size...) the babies don't do popsicle's yet, so really the only 2 that love them is Addy & Anthony (and occassionally mom.....he he) They're really great....no more spilling & slopping to get them into the freezer!!

Thanx again !!! :yay:


GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING TO YOU ALL!!

[Boo Bear]

Bridgette, the popsicle maker is perfect (even with a family my size...) the babies don't do popsicle's yet, so really the only 2 that love them is Addy & Anthony (and occassionally mom.....he he) They're really great....no more spilling & slopping to get them into the freezer!!

Thanx again !!! :yay:


GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING TO YOU ALL!!

Good morning to you too!

I'm glad you like the popsicle makers and that I got enough! I was going to get the syrup but it was all so sugary and didn't know your fav flavors or if you'd prefer to use juice for the kids. I think that melted or softened sherbet would be yummy!

[prettyprincessbelle]

Good morning ladies! According to a little birdie (post man), my box is waiting for me at home. Wooo!

This exchange was a brilliant idea. :)

[pixiewings71]

Wow, that's really cool. Like being a celeb. ;)



Whoo hooo!! :thumbsup2

LOL Ya, made me feel pretty good! :) I like to get the celeb treatment sometimes. :)

Good morning ladies! According to a little birdie (post man), my box is waiting for me at home. Wooo!

This exchange was a brilliant idea. :)

Yes, it was!!!!

[Boo Bear]

Good morning ladies! According to a little birdie (post man), my box is waiting for me at home. Wooo!

This exchange was a brilliant idea. :)

:woohoo:

Yes, it really was. It has brought me so much joy, both to play, buy, give, wait with anticipation, receive and hear about everyone else's experience! I can't wait for the next one!

[mommaU4]

Hello Exchangers!! :cool1:

I hope you are all having a good day so far, and let's hope we get more arrivals today! :banana: :yay: :woohoo:

[Queenbillabong]

Yay - my package arrived today from toocherie!!! Thank you so much :thumbsup2

There was a lovely card and in the box:

An It's So Raven "Snap" button - nice
A Minnie Mouse 1928 red t-shirt
2 Tinkerbelle pins (flip-flops!!)
A big bad of DL Taffy (which I will have to hide from Jesse)
A summer pot holder
A summer kitchen towel
A Tinkerbelle pot hanger
Wooden spoon and fork (salad servers)
4 big summer tumblers
4 summer plates
8 iced tea spoons
2 hair clips
Neon yellow nail polish
A big summer bowl (which unfortunately is broken :sad1:)

Here's a pic:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/b-balldude20/SummerExchange002.jpg

Thank you so much, Cheryl :yay:

[mommaU4]

Another great exchange!! :cool1:


Bummer about the broken bowl though. I had that happen to me once. I sent a pair of cute Easter candle holders to someone in Hawaii as part of an Easter exchange, and they arrived broken. :sad2:

But everything else looks great. Love that shirt!! Too cute. :goodvibes

[toocherie]

Yay - my package arrived today from toocherie!!! Thank you so much :thumbsup2

There was a lovely card and in the box:

An It's So Raven "Snap" button - nice
A Minnie Mouse 1928 red t-shirt
2 Tinkerbelle pins (flip-flops!!)
A big bad of DL Taffy (which I will have to hide from Jesse)
A summer pot holder
A summer kitchen towel
A Tinkerbelle pot hanger
Wooden spoon and fork (salad servers)
4 big summer tumblers
4 summer plates
8 iced tea spoons
2 hair clips
Neon yellow nail polish
A big summer bowl (which unfortunately is broken :sad1:)

Here's a pic:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/b-balldude20/SummerExchange002.jpg

Thank you so much, Cheryl :yay:

Glad you got it and liked it! About the bowl--I'll try to see if I can replace it and if I can, bring it to Vegas!

And in the store the nail polish looked lime green . . . .

[toocherie]

Oh and Theresa--when I saw the "Oh Snap" button I HAD to get it since you say that all the time!! LOL

[Queenbillabong]

Oh and Theresa--when I saw the "Oh Snap" button I HAD to get it since you say that all the time!! LOL

It's great!!! I have that on my desk and I'm totally going to annoy the crap out of my son with it :thumbsup2 Love it any time I can get the opportunity to do that (it's my job as a mother, after all :lmao:).

[jordansmomma]

WOW! Great gifts just keep coming!!

I love the flip flop pin!

[pixiewings71]

ROFL about the Oh Snap button, love that!!!! I haven't seen that one in our Disney Store, I'd have to get it for DD9 if I did, she says that all the time! lol I want the one that is Scar that says "I'm surrounded by idiots" to use at work! LOL

[fairykin]

Ahhh what a great package.. it's so tropical! Such a Cute T Shirt!!
It's kewl that she remembered the Oh SnaP phrase You always say Theresa and found a button.:cheer2:

[wendylady36]

Yay for another fun arrival! :banana:

I remember when Cheryl bought the "oh snap" button, it's all I kept hearing in the store. :rotfl2:

[Queenbillabong]

Yay for another fun arrival! :banana:

I remember when Cheryl bought the "oh snap" button, it's all I kept hearing in the store. :rotfl2:

And it's all I'm hearing since Jesse got home from school now too. He way beats me in the bug the crap out of someone thing :rotfl2:

[Boo Bear]

Are we for sure doing the Character exchange? I was driving over to my parent's house about 20 min ago (I got a call from my dad asking for me to babysit the dogs while they go to choir practice :rotfl2: since they've been at work all day... they're milking it for all its worth while I'm here:lmao:) and I was thinking about how I wish I could know what my future Diva's fav character is so I can start looking for all of the different available things on the internet :rolleyes1 Can you tell I have a one-track mind right now? It's always when I need to be cleaning that I'd rather be doing something else. Well right now I can't clean because I'm sandwiched between two sleeping dogs on a sofa. :laughing:

Great box from Cheryl! :woohoo: :cool1::thumbsup2

[prettyprincessbelle]

Another arrival today! From the super awesome Mary Jo! Woo! :yay:

First, was a very sweet card. That is in the shape of a butterfly! :butterfly

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/disneylandprincess/DSC00805.jpg

Then is this huge canvas bag. I love it! Perfect for the beach! ;)

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/disneylandprincess/DSC00806.jpg

Inside that was a ginormous pink (my favorite color) beach towel. Super perfect because I just bought a new swim suit yesterday! :woohoo:

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/disneylandprincess/DSC00807.jpg

And then some Aveeno sunscreen, Mickey pens, gum, and an issue of Reader's Digest.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/disneylandprincess/DSC00808.jpg

I love this! Thank you SO SO SO much, Mary Jo!!! :hug: :hug:

[BillyFan]

I'm loving the exchange. So fun!!!!!

Are we for sure doing the Character exchange? I was driving over to my parent's house about 20 min ago (I got a call from my dad asking for me to babysit the dogs while they go to choir practice :rotfl2: since they've been at work all day... they're milking it for all its worth while I'm here:lmao:) and I was thinking about how I wish I could know what my future Diva's fav character is so I can start looking for all of the different available things on the internet :rolleyes1 Can you tell I have a one-track mind right now? It's always when I need to be cleaning that I'd rather be doing something else. Well right now I can't clean because I'm sandwiched between two sleeping dogs on a sofa. :laughing:

Great box from Cheryl! :woohoo: :cool1::thumbsup2

I think this is a great idea Bridgette.:thumbsup2 I like the idea of having some time to do some thoughtful shopping. Plus, it's fun to know what you're looking for.

[Boo Bear]

oooo Courtney I love that towel.... and those pens! So FUN!

[mommaU4]

He way beats me in the bug the crap out of someone thing :rotfl2:Kids usually do! LOL




Are we for sure doing the Character exchange? I think so! :thumbsup2 But I'm not sure who all is going to sign up, and I'm going to try and make sure each person sends to and receives from a different person than they did this time. It will take more organizing on my part, but it will be worth it to keep it fresh and new. :yay:






Inside that was a ginormous pink (my favorite color) beach towel. Super perfect because I just bought a new swim suit yesterday! :woohoo:

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn259/disneylandprincess/DSC00807.jpg

:eek: :eek: :eek:
OMG, I saw that towel at Target and I wanted it soooooo bad!!! I almost got it but resisted as I'm trying to stop unnecessary spending. :rolleyes:
But man, is that ever cute. I am a huge flip flop fan so that's why I love it.

[prettyprincessbelle]

I think this is a great idea Bridgette.:thumbsup2 I like the idea of having some time to do some thoughtful shopping. Plus, it's fun to know what you're looking for.

Me too!

oooo Courtney I love that towel.... and those pens! So FUN!

:yay:


:eek: :eek: :eek:
OMG, I saw that towel at Target and I wanted it soooooo bad!!! I almost got it but resisted as I'm trying to stop unnecessary spending. :rolleyes:
But man, is that ever cute. I am a huge flip flop fan so that's why I love it.

It's a sign. That means you should get it.

Unnecessary spending is not in our vocabulary. :laughing:

[Stacerita]

My person still hasn't gotten their gift. :sad1: