You've Got MAIL

Can someone explain to me why it continues to be so exciting to KNOW that you're getting mail and then to GET the mail you've been waiting on? 

I cannot explain it, but I get giddy just thinking about packages coming in the mail. There have been times when a package comes and I know it's not even mine, but I get excited and can't wait to find out what SOMEBODY got. 

That was me while I was waiting on my mug. It was great! In fact, I'm giddy all over again just thinking about it! :) 

I sent my mug to Elizabeth, who turns out to have an Etsy shop full of mugs and things. She was a trooper, I didn't send out her package until the day AFTER the deadline...I tracked that package like a crazy lady though, and I was happy to know that it only took two days to get to her. 

 I received my mug from Bethany. She did soooo good. I absolutely LOVE my mug. It's the PERFECT mug for fall and winter. Who am I kidding? I'll be using it all year round! The tea she included is really good. Give it a try if you're looking for something new in the tea department...It doesn't even need sugar, it is just the right balance of sweet and strong.

She wrote the sweetest note too. Bethany, I'm excited about all the conversations and memories that are going to happen while I use my mug! And, can I just point out that the card and the mug match? Yeah, Bethany? You did a good job!!!

Thanks to Kim for hosting this great swap! This is my first swap with you and it could not have gone smoother. 

April Mug Swap

Last month, I mentioned that I participated in a Mug Swap.

Susan, over at this BLOG hosted the swap.

We sent her our info and she paired us up with another blogger. We were supposed to visit our partner's blog, buy them a mug, get it sent to them sometime before April ended, and then post about it on our blog after we received our package. 

Emily, over at this BLOG was my partner. She and I both spent a bit of time on the road last month. 

We did manage to shop for each other and get our packages mailed in time!

Unfortunately, I am just now getting around to posting about the package that I received from Emily. :(

She went with a spring theme. Everything, including the note she popped into the box, was a bright color. She sent me a mug...But, she ALSO sent me some kitchen goodies and a book.

Not the greatest picture....Taken when it was too dark and with instagram to top it off. 

Somehow she figured out that what I needed was a travel mug! I have no idea where she got that idea....

 

Thank you, Susan! You should know that Emily and I enjoyed taking part in your mug swap.

This was a chance to put together a gift, receive a gift, and meet some new people along the way!

Have you ever taken part in any kind of blog swap? 

 This was my first experience, but since then I have seen all kinds. I'm definitely going to do something like this again sometime.