A few years ago I participated in a Christmas Ornament exchange on another blog. Everyone who signed up to participate was assigned a partner and then you went out and bought your partner a Christmas ornament and sent it to them. It was really fun - especially for someone like me who loves Christmas! Which is why I have decided to host one this year. Because it is October 31 already I will give everyone a week to sign up (so spread the word to your friends who might want to join - a week isn't very long), that is until Monday November 7. On November 8th I will get everyone matched up and send you thin information about your partner - Then comes the fun part, shopping time! Find your partner an ornament that costs between $5 and $15 and send it to them. Please get your ornaments in the mail by Tuesday November 22nd, to assure that they will arrive in plenty of time to be enjoyed throughout Christmas.
So here are the steps/rules:
1. Become a Follower of my Blog. This way you can get updates (and reminders) about the exchange) - I will also email reminders - so that you can participate even if you don't have a blog!
2. To participate, leave a comment on this post with your email address (I won't publish the comments for public view) also you need to have a US mailing address. You can also send me a message via facebook or email (kaleenamitchell@gmail.com) if you choose. Sorry for those of you that don't meet this requirement but it is expensive and takes FOREVER to ship things internationally.
3. You have until November 7th to sign up. I know it isn't very long, but truth is if you really want to do it then it is plenty of time!
4. I will email you your partners information on November 8th after I get everyone matched up.
5. Go Shopping! Find your partner an ornament that you this is just awesome in the $5-$15 range (I think the ornament I sent last time was about $6 - and I still wish I would have bought one for myself too, but the point is they don't have to cost a lot). There are many options here, all kinds of stores, craft shows and places online sell ornaments and if you are feeling especially creative you can make on yourself.
6. Put the Ornament in the mail no later than Tuesday November 22nd.
7. Enjoy Thanksgiving (it does come before Christmas and is important too!) while you wait for your ornament to arrive. I will randomly (with the help of random.org) pick one participant to send an ornament to also - this lucky person will get two ornaments, one from me and one from their partner.
8. When your new ornament arrives take a picture and email it to me! I will post all of the wonderful ornaments in a blog post.
Please do not sign up unless you will participate. Don't forget to share this with your friends to let them in on the fun also!
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