Jezebel's Surprise Advent Package Train

[Bear25]

Thanks ladies, now i'm getting excited to mail, as soon as i finish wrapping i'll post a picture. Question when we start to open our packages do we take a daily picture? Or is it every few days or on the last day?

[MrsSunshine]

dlee.. nice paper it looks so retro it looks 'sick' as my kids would say very cool! luv it.


meShell.. boy do i know what you mean. i had a box.. too small, then another.. too small.. well the box it finally all fit in. seriously. wait til my buddy sees it. LOL


Bear25 i only double wrapped a couple of items as they went together but wanted buddy to have lots to open so i separated them.

Jeze hope your feeling less overwhelmed soon.

every package train i've been on i've felt anxiety. in the end ..

new2sc--OMG.. i remember that happening last year. wow. time to trade that car in for a luckier model. my goodness. hope your luck improves and FAST.

Pammie.. good luck on the house hunt.

Peachy- glad to hear your enjoying your snow....you can keep it all.

bluzsuz..almost tempted to buy one of those machines myself. sounds like a dream.

[slambert]

Well it looks like our new furry friend has gone home. We let him out this morning to see what he'd do and he trotted off just as happy as could be and hasn't been back. I hope he is back with his family Glad we could help him but also glad we have not had to adopt him....just hoping he doesn't return tonight after the sun goes down and he's done having his adventures of the day...LOL

[pumpkin9211]

Its another day filled with babysitting here! I am taking my little poopie schmoopie overnight. WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!

I have been second guessing myself about my package too. I think its normal to have those thoughts. BUT, I remember the time, energy and thought that went into choosing each gift and I am 100% thrilled with what my buddy will recieve. Not all gifts are "big" but they were wishes.

I have to agree with everyone.. I'm just excited to know that someone out there took time(and money) from thier busy life to think of me. That is a gift!!!!

So before I even see my package.. Thank you buddy-- for thinking of me-- spending money on me-- using your time to wrap presents for me! **MUAH**

[Melissa13]

I wish I had a Keurig! Tried one out at a store demonstration and loved it BUT the DH is too cheap and doesn't think we need one

Whats better? Keurig? Tassimo? Something else? We're coffee, hot chocolate, & tea drinkers so the more variety, the better...

I have a Tassimo and would rather have a Keurig. I actually got my Tassimo from my SIL's friend for free so I can't really complain but find Keurig has so many awesome flavours. I want Egg nog coffee!!

PS buddy you haven't indicated your favourite old dutch chip so its' my choice

Oh yay another to cross off my list, now I only have 28 people that could possibly be my buddy lol.

Thanks ladies, now i'm getting excited to mail, as soon as i finish wrapping i'll post a picture. Question when we start to open our packages do we take a daily picture? Or is it every few days or on the last day?

Last year most of us posted what we got each day or every other and then posted one pic of the gifts grouped together at the end of each week.

[wendyjane]

Its another day filled with babysitting here! I am taking my little poopie schmoopie overnight. WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!

I have been second guessing myself about my package too. I think its normal to have those thoughts. BUT, I remember the time, energy and thought that went into choosing each gift and I am 100% thrilled with what my buddy will recieve. Not all gifts are "big" but they were wishes.

I have to agree with everyone.. I'm just excited to know that someone out there took time(and money) from thier busy life to think of me. That is a gift!!!!

So before I even see my package.. Thank you buddy-- for thinking of me-- spending money on me-- using your time to wrap presents for me! **MUAH**

So you'll be happy with the broccoli that I'm sending?

[MrsSunshine]

ok is there some where on this thread you can post how to download and attach proper size pics. for those who want to take pictures before we send, as well as after we receive and are opening. some of us are trying and its not working.

[MrsSunshine]

im co-hosting a bazaar next month and am slowly putting together items to sell to make a little money for xmas.
i found these on pinterest awhile ago
http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=candy+sleighs I used mint kit kats for the 'base' , peppermint patties instead of peanut butter for allergy reasons, then Andes candies than a mini jersey milk then an icy square on top tied with a ribbon then a little chocolate santa is attached on the front of them. they look so amazing and only one burnt finger so far.
im also going to attempt to make a few smaller versions of these
http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=...s+ball+wreaths
i also found this morning at a local church bazaar little wooden ornaments for 5/$1.00. i bought them all plus an old fashioned red/green bead chain that im going to wrap around a green wreath and attach the little ornaments they are so cute. once i've assembled it i'll package it up along with a few other items i've collected and filled to make baskets etc for a raffle. if i can figure out how to take pics i will.
anyway thats whats been keeping my busy.

[bluzsuz]

Broccoli is on sale at Sobeys in the Maritimes this weekend!

[NickiB]

OMG! Holy wrapping marathon! Picked up the last gift today, finished up one of the homemade craft items.. and wrapped 23 gifts.. I'm not sure how it will fit in the box once the last 2 are finished tomorrow! My box might end up with a teepee top, lol!

Even though I spent extra time in wrapping... same doubts over here as well. Although the majority of items were off my buddy's wishlist, I wish she had been on a bit more often to answer some questions for that WOW gift.. oh well, I hope she likes it!



Oops.. sorry for the stinkin' HUGE photo!!!

[MrsSunshine]

i love your wrapping Nicki very pretty.

[shawlightning]

i am gonna apologize to my buddy in advance, my wrapping skills suck really bad......LOL. here at home i use mostly gift boxes and bags to get me thru the holidays.

[NickiB]

i am gonna apologize to my buddy in advance, my wrapping skills suck really bad......LOL. here at home i use mostly gift boxes and bags to get me thru the holidays.

Umm, you can see I cheated a bit... used 3 brown paper lunch bags for a few of the gifts.. just added fancy ribbon and glitter to glam them up a bit! Plus.. the fancy ribbons hide a multitude of sins on the actual wrapping, lol!

[Bear25]

i am gonna apologize to my buddy in advance, my wrapping skills suck really bad......LOL. here at home i use mostly gift boxes and bags to get me thru the holidays.

I am using the bags and boxes for my buddies presents, it makes things look prettier and a lot of the presents look different and lets face it it's a lot neater lol
, although i am wrapping as many as i can.

[new2sc]

OMG! Holy wrapping marathon! Picked up the last gift today, finished up one of the homemade craft items.. and wrapped 23 gifts.. I'm not sure how it will fit in the box once the last 2 are finished tomorrow! My box might end up with a teepee top, lol!

Even though I spent extra time in wrapping... same doubts over here as well. Although the majority of items were off my buddy's wishlist, I wish she had been on a bit more often to answer some questions for that WOW gift.. oh well, I hope she likes it!



Oops.. sorry for the stinkin' HUGE photo!!!

So beautiful, I look back at my wrapped gifts and feel sorry for my buddy lol!