Tuesday, December 1, 2009

...brown paper package exchange...

...well, finally another moment free to try and post some more.  Little munchkin is asleep for the moment...sshhhh.

I've been trying to work on my gift for the Brown Paper Package Exchange that I'm taking part in (see my sidebar).  I learned about this through my good friend Shannon, who is also taking part.  We have enjoyed chatting about ideas for our gifts that we will be sending to our secret partners and now have finally put our gifts together.  We are going to get together and wrap these parcels...I can't wait!  It's going to be so much fun!  Thanks Shan!

Part of what I am enjoying the most of this exchange is the fun I've had in trying to learn about the person who I'm sending my gift to (through her blog) and hopefully, coming up with some ideas that she will enjoy.  It's always nice to try and surprise someone and give a little cheer.

My gift doesn't have any particular theme ~ I am going with items that I think she would like as well as sharing a few little items that I hold dear in my Christmas traditions.  She will be receiving some yummy chocolates that are from Laura Secord ~ one of my favourite chocolate shops!  There will also be some Christmas Crackers to adorn her Christmas dinner table.  These are so fun and have always been a part of my family's Christmas dinners as long as I can remember...something pretty and will bring out the little kid in everyone.  I've also picked out a trio of tree ornaments that I thought were unique and caught my eye immediately.  Also in her package will be a pair of official Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games red mittens for the Canadian Olympic Team...something to mark our country hosting the Olympics next year.  And last, but not least, a little something just for her to enjoy; a pretty piece of fun jewellery.  I will try to post some photos later on.  I am hoping to have her parcel en route by this Friday.

Thank you Emily & Mellisa (Max & Ellie) for putting this exchange together ~ I've enjoyed taking part and really hope to make someone's Christmas a little sweeter.

2 comments:

Twirlie Whirlies said...

Wonderful post Nancy! Glad things ended up working out so that we can get together tomorrow afternoon as planned. Keep your fingers crossed that my little demon will take his nap so that us "girls" can have a little peace and quiet (and a Tassimo - lol!)

Tara said...

Oh my goodness, Nancy! Thank you thank you thank you! I just received the parcel today resplendent with all of the goodies described above! It is such a wonderful package - the ornaments are stunning! I can't wait to sink my teeth into some of those chocolates - and the shopping bag is really nice - did you make it?

Those are by far the warmest mittens I've ever tried on, and the necklace is so pretty. You really went above and beyond the call of duty for the gift - and it made my day!

Thanks so much, and Happy New Year!

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