Upcoming Exchange Ideas

[Meriweather]

Need some new ideas.

[Luv2Roam]

I was thinking a scavenger hunt in a box.:thumbsup2 Maybe that is where we could use a flat rate box. :confused3
Example --

Any item meeting a specific criteria, such as:
* color (blue, gold, pink, etc)
* shape (round, rectangle, octagon, etc)
* anything "old" or used
* anything new
* something with print on it (or something with no print)
* something edible
* something with a specific pattern (plaid, hearts, flower, etc)
* something Disney related :flower3:

Just all in one box. And unless specificed, doesn't even have to be purchased.

[Meriweather]

That sounds like a lot of fun, Barbara.
I will see if I can edit the poll.

[Meriweather]

guess I can't edit the poll :mad:

So, if anyone likes the idea of the scavenger hunt, just say so in a post.

[Fire14]

sounds like fun to me

[Meriweather]

bumping up.

I think we will do the scavenger hunt in a box for sure. look for this coming early May.

What else?? We'll see if anything has enough interest.

[mommytotwo]

I choose stationary. I personally like stationary things, and with the pen pal exchange, we could use items that we get to maybe write our letters with to our pen pals.


I will be hosting the summer exchange which will be coming up soon, so stay tuned for it :).

[dezimber]

subing...I am looking forward to doing another exchange after vacation...I am hoping to get a few items to bring back for future exchanges.

I'll think about what I would like to do then post later.

[pennst8r]

I like the scavenger hunt idea! Is the t-shirt exchange still alive? That was the first one I did, but can't remember doing it lately. Could just be me missing it, tho. :laughing:

[Pooh67_68]

I chose flat rate, travel size and stationary. I am thinking after having knee surgery I won't be wearing flip flops any more. :(

Also the scavenger hunt sounds fun too.

[Meriweather]

I like the scavenger hunt idea! Is the t-shirt exchange still alive? That was the first one I did, but can't remember doing it lately. Could just be me missing it, tho. :laughing:

Disney tee shirt starts 4-30.


Looking good.
The scavenger hunt is on!
Looks good for the stationery and also the beach towel.
I have the poll set to go for 10 days.....we'll see what else comes along for suggestions.

[Missy1961]

In the poll, voted yes on everything but the flip flops. I just don't wear them enough.

I love the idea of a scavenger hunt in a box!

I'll have to see if I have more ideas....

[Missy1961]

OK, just had one: this year is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day--how about a "green" exchange--you know, reusable water bottles, reusable shopping bags, recycled paper products??

[Pooh67_68]

I like that idea too Missy. :thumbsup2

[kymmyk13]

I love the scavenger hunt idea.

[Meriweather]

The "scavenger hunt in a box" will be starting May 7 :woohoo:

the others that get enough votes or suggestions will be listing on the sticky at the top of the page.
I sent Heidi the dates for the scavenger one and also stationery supply and beach towels....those have enough.

[cherry-pops]

OK, just had one: this year is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day--how about a "green" exchange--you know, reusable water bottles, reusable shopping bags, recycled paper products??

I really like this idea. :thumbsup2

[Meriweather]

post here if you are interested in the "green" exchange and I will keep track of that one too......it is getting close to having enough.
As is the travel size and the flat rate box.

[fluffernutter]

My girls and I would love to take part in the exchanges. We used to do them in the past and loved the Letter exchange..so I would be up for that again.
This poll I chose anything in a box,stationary items and the green earth day and scavenger hunt sounds fun as well.
some other ideas:

Picnic in a box exchange
Stickers and arts and crafts exchange

Cant wait to join in on the fun again!!!
Marcy
:cheer2:
:grouphug:

[jrnunzio3]

I like the Scavenger hunt idea and the Green day ideas.
Jenny

[Luv2Roam]

I like the green exchange idea too. The only downside is everyone and their brother is handing out tote bags now. I just hope we don't end up exchanging tote bags. :lmao:Of course, that may make the tote bag a little more interesting.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like the GREEN and scavenger box ideas. The totes are cool. All of our cars have them now. We hardly ever get plastic bags in the stores.

I also like the craft in a box idea. Wish my boys were still young enough to want to do that one.

[flrose]

I voted other. I was wondering if anyone besides me is a Starbucks addict??? I was thinking a Starbucks mug exchange might be fun. You could include those little bags of coffee (doesn't have to be Starbucks), coffee mug heat pad or whatever you might call it, coffee recipes, etc.

[Meriweather]

Keep the voting coming.....and also the "other" ideas

[Luv2Roam]

Okay -- I have another idea! :idea:

Just the opposite of a regional exchange. The item(s) need to be from a country other than where the sender lives.
It can be one item, or multiple. And can be beverage or food related, gadgets, stationary, clothes, whatever. Just can't be considered international because it was made in China or Taiwan (unless it is something normally bought and used in that region).

:cool2: How about that?

[BELLEDOZER]

I like the scavenger hunt idea, the travel sized items and the stationery exchanges.

[disneygirlatheart]

The scavenger hunt sounds fun, also the flip flop always need those.
Has anyone ever done a Bath and Body Works exchange? I love that store.

[dezimber]

I vote for the Scavenger Hunt, A Green Exchange, and trhe Stationary.

How about a Potatoe Head parts Exchange,
Themed Gift Basket/Set: Movie Night, Gardening, Spa, Disney
Craft supplies such as scrapbooking stuff, Sewing items, etc.
~Mary

[Meriweather]

scrapbooking has been done a few times, last time was a disaster, so it was decided not to do it again.
Patsy does gardening ones. I think one finished up not too long ago.

I don't think enough people has access to potato parts

We have done Bath and Body Works many times....Dania used to do them. I know the semi annual sale is coming in June, so maybe one can be arranged by then, if there is enough interest.

[mommytotwo]

Is there an interest in another garden exchange? If so, then maybe I will put another one together since people are starting to plant now. This is usually a small exchange, but as long as we have three or four people, it is a go :).

[Meriweather]

I posted a new poll with some of the "other" items listed to see what the interest is in them....be sure to go post on it

[Luv2Roam]

You would be surprised how the potato head parts are around. (And I have many of them. :dance3:) Now they are always coming out with new Mr Potato Heads.
Seems like just last weekend we saw one for a different Star Wars character than before. DH says it was CP (whatever the name is).
I have LOTS of potato head parts around the house. :sad2: Probably the most unusual one that people have mentioned to me is the Transformer one. (I use to have some displayed on a shelf at work.)
Seems I always need arms. :laughing: :confused3
Geez, just looking up on a shelf above my computer I have at least a dozen.... And they aren't all out. :rolleyes1

[Meriweather]

Any other input....the poll is set to close in a couple of days

[Meriweather]

Okay, this poll closes tomorrow and there has been no new input in a couple of days, so the results are:

scavenger hunt will be starting May 7
beach towels will be starting May 28
travel size products will be starting July 2
stationery supplies will be starting Aug. 13
flat rate will be happening, but probably not until winter

Missy1961 will be hosting the "green" exchange in June

DisneyCP2002 will be hosting the flip flop and the Bath and Body Works exchange

not enough interest in craft, Starbucks or international ones for now

[55dznypal]

they wall sound good to me--

Im anxious to get back in the exchanges but since I havent been able to post

in a very long time I really missed doing them.

I have since signed up for a free email with gmail and now I can post again!!!

I have to get 10 posts before I can sign up for the exchanges

that will be soon