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This swap began on November 1st, 2006 and is now concluded! Thanks for your participation! There is a sign-up every
other month for this swap.
This will be a "theme-less" swap - send a bib of your choice to your pal! This will be an
every-other-month swap, swapping during the months opposite to the book
swap. Kim - swap
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This swap began in November '06 and is now concluded! Thanks for your participation!
Guidelines: Sandi
- swap coordinator |
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Each month you will send to a different person - a new list will be distributed each month. There is a color theme for
each month: These color themes are
guidelines only -- since the swap is not secret, you can arrange to Suggested spending limit is
$5 - $7, not including shipping. Doris -
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Cathy L. and Catherine R. are the two swap coordinators. With two of us, we will be able to split the group in half, allowing us to participate as well. You will have a designated swap coordinator to help you. You may send emails to her for your pal (for encouragement or for fun) and she'll send them on for you. In addition, if you have any problems your coordinator will help you out the best she can. Please note that you will have the same pal through the gift exchange, so if you sign up and you cannot keep your commitment, let your coordinator know ASAP so that we may let your pal know. Monthly themes for gifts:
April
'06
- Baby Bath Time To sign up: Please send an email to one of the swap coordinators, listed below! Sign-up deadline for this exchange period is February 29, 2008! Pal: You will keep the same pal for the entire swap and are encouraged to keep your identity secret if possible. A different pal will be sending you gifts. In addition, you may send emails occasionally to your pal for support and encouragement. You can contact your pal through your swap coordinator, and she will send your email along anonymously to your pal. Some swappers have also set up an anonymous email account to correspond with their pal (while still keeping their identity secret)! The recommended spending limit each month is $10, not including shipping. It is okay if you go OVER this limit, if you choose. We have found that many people love shopping and buying gifts for their pals, and it's not uncommon for people to go over this limit! HOWEVER, please remember that if you choose to go over the limit, please don't expect to receive gifts over this limit in return. It's perfectly okay to only spend $10 each month. Many folks are on budget restrictions, and simply can't spend more than this, and that is okay. Shipping your package and remaining "anonymous": Please mark "March DTC" on the outside of your package, so that your pal knows what the package is. You can ship by whatever method is easiest for you. Please remember that if your pal ships by parcel post or another slower service, you might not receive your gift until 2 weeks after the ship date. Often we're asked, won't the return address give my identity away? There are a few different strategies that you can use. First of all, you are encouraged to try NOT to peek at the return address or postmark, and ruin your own surprise!! :) :) You can use your work address or your spouse's work address as an alternate. Or, you can take your package to a different city and mail from there. Some people also use their swap coordinator's address as a return address, which you are welcome to do. We will email you our addresses so you can use that as an option. Mostly you are encouraged to not do too much snooping and investigation into who your pal might be!! Getting to know you: How do we get to know each other's likes, dislikes, wants, wishes and desires? We have a Secret Pal Blog where each member of the Secret Pal gift exchange can go in and make an entry of their nursery color, theme, dislikes, likes, etc. If you are a new swapper, we will send you an invite to this blog. You need to follow the link contained in the invite in order to join. Your first post should be an introductory post for your pal to read, so she can get to know a little about you! See the very first entry on the blog for an example of what to post. The website will also be used to post thank-yous and share photos of the gifts received. **Everyone is required to post a "thank-you" note either to the message board or to the secret pal blog, upon receiving their gift. This is the only way that your pal knows that you successfully received her gift. As soon as you receive your gift each month, please post a thank-you. You are also encouraged to post pictures of your gift on the secret pal blog, if you have a digital camera! That way everyone can enjoy your gifts!! Swap time frame: This swap period will run from April 2008 - September 2008. You should send your gift no later than the 25th of the month. Each pal commits to sending 6 gifts during this swap period. At the end of this swap period, if we all decide to extend the gift exchange (and referrals haven't arrived yet!!!), then you will have the opportunity to either DROP OUT or CONTINUE at that time. If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us privately or post on the board. We hope that you will all find this as a fun and exciting way to pass some time while you wait for your angel! Let the shopping begin!! Swap coordinators:
Cathy -
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To log your miles (or kilometers), visit the Database section of the message board, and locate the Walk Through China database. There is a place to enter your name and total distance covered. Our official Walk Through China cheerleader, Kim, will keep us updated on how far we've gone, and what our next waypoint will be! We have custom tour guides and tour maps for you to enjoy along the way! The guides (Word format) give you a brief glimpse of the history and beauty of each waypoint we pass along the way, and the maps (JPG format) show you where we are going.
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Part I -
Tour Guide Tour Map (already completed! way to go!!) Part II - Tour Guide Tour Map (already completed! way to go!!) Part III - Tour Guide Tour Map |
Total distance covered:
1673
miles! as of 9/21/06 ** Special kudos to our marathoner Suzanne who has faithfully led the pack! |
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The book swap is an every-other-month swap. Unlike the Secret Pal Gift Exchange, we will NOT be
keeping our identity a secret To keep the swap exciting, the swap coordinator (Kim) will match up different people for each swap! This way, you'll be getting different books from all over the country or world! Also, if someone doesn't wish to participate one month, you can just remove your name and join back in the next time. Books should be mailed out by the 25th of the month. The limit will be $15.00 (not including postage). As with the gift exchange, feel free to spend more, but please don't expect it in return. Happy Swapping! Monthly Book Swap Themes:
June '06:
All about China
August:
Mealtime or Bedtime Fun
October:
I must be in a Zoo?
December:
Holiday Classics
February
'07:
Family Treasures
April:
Bath Time!
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remember these themes are just guidelines to go by if you’re having a hard
time deciding on a book!
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Our first Quilt Swap was completed
in June '06. It was a "general" swap with any type of fabric pattern.
Members pick out their fabric (any theme), which should be 100% pre-washed cotton. Squares should be 9"x9" scissor cut, or 8"x8" rotary cut (fabric cutter). The fabric square will be sent with a postcard from the member's town, state, or country, with a wish written on the back.
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We are currently exploring different ideas for
a group fundraiser. If you have any ideas or would like to help coordinate
this activity, please email Cathy,
the group owner! Thank you!
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This page last updated on Monday, March 10, 2008. |
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Deadline
for first mailing: 11/25/06
Need to shape
up and build some endurance for your upcoming trip to China? Join us as we
take a 'virtual' walking tour of China! We're starting at the Badaling
section of the Great Wall, and proceeding on to other points of interest
throughout China. Count the miles that you log while doing your daily
exercise, whether it be walking, jogging, swimming, or biking. Post your
miles to the Walk Through China database, and we'll see how long it takes to
move from one attraction to the next! Lace up those walking shoes, and
let's get going!
. Therefore, once you receive your "book
buddy's" name, you will be responsible for contacting that person via e-mail
to get his/her address.
Here is how it works:
