Comments on: Swap Box

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:25:22 +0000

oooooh! (squeeling!) I love that idea. No, I’ve never been invited to one. My friends usually wait for me to come up with an idea LOL. But I’d go to one in a heart beat! I like what Tracy@Comfort and luxury (above) said… putting it on your JULY calendar so you’ll be preparing (and not forget!).
I was in a mail round robin once that was a hoot but the box got really, really big! The concept was, put in the box something , or somethingS, you’re going to get rid of, but it’s too nice to just pitch out with the morning trash. (Oh, you have to sign up for this one) and ship the box to the next person in line. They put something in, and take something out. It goes full circle, back to the starter person. One way to do it “virtually” LOL

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By: Susan Chase

Susan Chase — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:59:56 +0000

I hosted a decor swap this year as part of my Ladies Christmas Party. We brought items that could be used any season. Played a few goofy games and drew numbers to see who would choose their gift first. So fun! Oh, and had lots of yummy Christmas goodies to munch on, of course!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:14:42 +0000

For the last two years I’ve been boxing up my Christmas decor that I don’t want anymore and taking it over to my neighbor’s home across the street. She is totally into Christmas decorations indoor and out. It’s fun to visit her and see my decor up in her home and not tossed into the garbage that Goodwill tends to do if seasonal items aren’t sold.

I just called her this morning to let her know I have my box ready for her and she mentioned that a friend of hers was expressing how she’d love to decorate more in her home but can’t afford it, so she’s going to share my box with her friend as a treat.

By: aubrey

aubrey — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:45:11 +0000

Christmas swap–good idea. I’d also take a house swap, a wardrobe swap, a body swap and a kid swap. Not necessarily in that order. Oh–how about a brain swap? Mine is deteriorating, I think. Maybe it’s because I’m blogging at 1 in the AM and have to feed an infant in a few hours.

If I went to a swap, my stuff would all be in the box for the thrift store, sad, but true. I’m not good at giving away the good stuff–I want to keep it for myself! ;)

By: Jennifer S.

Jennifer S. — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:31:38 +0000

Do you not use ornaments etc. that are sentimental and have been handed down generation after generation? There is a lot of “junk” that I clean out each year but I can’t imagine not decorating my tree with things that were my grandmother’s or mother’s and remind me of my childhood. I have a tradition (that my mom also did with her children) of going and buying one special ornament for each child that reminds them of something that happened that year, then when they are married with their own tree I will give them the ornaments so they will have something special to fill their very first tree. ;) It is easy to change the colors of ribbons, bows, poinesttias, berries or other tree fillers to make it all work with the theme. =) Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I just adore your blog, and if I lived closer I would go to a swap with ya. =)

By: Lynora

Lynora — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:24:50 +0000

This sounds like a GREAT idea! Better than a cookie swap!

Sooo, if I have one, will you travel to Alaska to attend? =]

By: Peyton

Peyton — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:56:30 +0000

I have participated in a clothing and purse swap but not a Christmas Swap. What a great idea! -Peyton

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:27:22 +0000

It was so funny to read your post because YOU inspired me to have a Christmas Swap and it was fabulous!

I just modified your regular swap tutorial and decided it would be fun to have new decorations without spending any $$ this Christmas.

I posted about it here (along with my confession to being a big fan of yours)-
http://lettucebeglad.blogspot.com/2009/12/when-in-doubtswap-it-out.html

You absolutely need to do one next year!!!
Happy New Year-
Carolyn

By: Jessica @ These Are The Days

Jessica @ These Are The Days — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:56:18 +0000

Some ladies from church just organized the same kind of swap here. It sounds like a smart idea to me. Last year was the first year I was intentional about what decorations I kept and which ones I didn’t. Let’s just say I didn’t have much to open this year…that’s OK. It finally forced me to invest in some decent stuff. :)

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:30:20 +0000

i think the swap is a good idea. I always pick out a few things I don’t think I will use again and goodwill it. This year I was determined to clean out my wrapping paper stash. I used up all the old half roles and so, next year I can pick all new paper! it’s the little things that bring me joy! ha ha!