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January Birthday Swap

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Swap Coordinator:gramsbuttonbox (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Newbie  Games 
Number of people in swap:17
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:January 5, 2009
Date items must be sent by:January 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

Birthdays should be celebrated. As a January baby I always found it was harder for my parents to find anything to give just after Christmas.. so I thought this would be a good idea. I know that the gifts may not make it by everyones birthdays but its always fun to get a few things late. :)

I want to leave this swap open to children and Adults. All welcome, join for yourself or a family member. I am trusting that everyone will be honest.

For this swap you will send birthday gifts to TWO people. Take a look at their profile and come up with a thoughtful gift they will love, somewhere in the $5-10 range. Please wrap it and include a card (store bought or handmade). Send it off to them with your best birthday wishes.

In the comments section please list any allergies, and specify whom the gift would be for, but otherwise please limit specific requests. Part of the fun is the surprise, right?

Criteria:

January birthday to participate in this swap.

no no-sends in the last three months

rating of at least 4.8

This is a birthday gift, I want everyone to feel appreciated

Please commit to rating your partners promptly.

This is an international swap.

Happy birthday! Let's Swap!

Discussion

Seckmea 09/29/2008 #

What if we can't find anything for $10? can we spend a smidge more? Or What if we want to make something?

tammylci 09/29/2008 #

newbies allow?

ParkinsCrw 09/30/2008 #

I would definately agree that you can spend a smidge more then $10 if you'd like. About the handmade presents...I don't mind at all but I would be sure to check your partners profiles first! :)

tammylci 10/ 1/2008 #

thank u!! i'm a january baby and i'd really like to participate in this swap ^_^

i'm goin to put this on my watch list as it's not till january (coz i only can do a few at a time since i am newbie)

ParkinsCrw 10/ 5/2008 #

No worries Tammylci. I always like to give everyone a chance. Just hoping that no one flakes.

ParkinsCrw 10/ 6/2008 #

I'll be 24.. Jan. 23rd

ashlee03 10/12/2008 #

I'm signing up for my daughter, Haylee. She'll be two on January 23rd =)

I'd prefer no candy items, as she's allergic to most sugars & dyes found in most candies.

Smudge 10/16/2008 #

I'm a January baby (18th), so thought I would join you all in this swap. :)

I have no allergies. But am not keen on anything that smells or tastes of Orange or Liquorice.

Smudge 10/16/2008 #

I have just dropped out of this swap for a little while as I want to join a Christmas Card swap and as I am a Newbie I can only join a couple of swaps.

As soon as I am allowed to join another swap, I will sign back up again. Hope this is ok. :)

ParkinsCrw 10/20/2008 #

if anyone is up for a double swap please let me know as I would also like to do this swap for my neice if possible :) She'll be 5 on the 21st of January

Hammm 11/ 2/2008 #

I have signed up for the little girl I nanny. She will be 5 in January and loves anything to do with princesses and Dora.

Dragonflyfaerie 11/ 3/2008 #

I'm a january baby, Jan 12th. No soaps or lotions, highly allergic. For more specifics please read my profile. ^_^ Can't wait to do this!

Smudge 11/ 9/2008 #

Now that I can sign up to more than 5 swaps I'm back! :)

ParkinsCrw 11/12/2008 #

Welcome back Smudge! :) Everyone here is pretty quiet.. Thanks for joining us Hamm, Dragonflyfaerie,Smudge,Ashlee03,Seckmea & tammylci... I look forward to swapping with all of you! :)

fede 11/12/2008 #

I'm a January baby, Jan 27th, please no food from the U.S. or Asia as I'm having troubles with the custom!

LeeLee 11/18/2008 #

im not allergic to anything. this will be for me, dont know anyone else with a january birthday !

ParkinsCrw 11/25/2008 #

Welcome to the January Birthday Swap fede and LeeLee! :) LeeLee- Well now you do, there's 12 of us right here! :)

Seckmea 11/29/2008 #

i am allergic to cloves and oranges, I will be 28 this january 17th. I am totally excited about this swap

auroragoryalice 12/ 5/2008 #

I need to find a swapping partner? I get older on the 28th. this is my first swap! x

ParkinsCrw 12/15/2008 #

is there anyone interested in taking over this swap as host?

Shannoxx 12/16/2008 #

I'm a January baby - and this year aside from any other little pressies I get, I get a great one automatically - my birthday is January 20th (Inaguration Day!).

solarts 12/20/2008 #

I did this January Birthday swap last year but it was someone else who was hosting it and it was fun. We discovered that it was easier and fun for most of us to list gift ideas from amazon.com or on the Etsy site. We added our sites in our profile. Just an idea and mine is up. lol! Allergic to perfumes I only use and like essential oils such as Yo Lang Yo Lang, Creativity and Lavender. I'm open to trying new things. Happy holidays everyone!

Amberisenergy 12/22/2008 #

Hi! I am a Jan baby as well. I will be 25 on Jan 13th.

gramsbuttonbox 12/26/2008 #

this looks like fun - my b'day is the 20th - and I'm over 21, heehee. (I have KIDS over 21!)

I'd be very happy to take over the swap, if you are still looking for someone, just let me know - (I also wrote you here, not sure which one you might see first)

And to my "partner" when the time comes, I would be happy with anything crafty, chocolate, or cute! You decide, I know I'll be thrilled!

cherissemi 12/27/2008 #

I will be 34 on the tenth :) It seems so SHOCKING when I see it here in black and white :) Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!!

BeaRBeE 12/29/2008 #

i will be 26 on January 22nd ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~~

croqzine 12/29/2008 #

I love handmade stuff, and would be honored if you made me something from your stash instead of buying... if you want! I love anything handmade!

My bday is jan 21!

paulavelosa 12/30/2008 #

I'll be 38 in 1st of january! so, I'll get my present a little late, but NO problem, as long as I get it... I LOVE presents! (can be handmade, but I prefer something to use everyday, can be craft materials or cat items... ok, look at my profile). Happy Birthday to all of us!

nanucha 12/30/2008 #

I will be 39 (!!!) this january 28th... Happy Birthday to US!!! :)

gramsbuttonbox 12/30/2008 #

It is possible that we have lost our host to this swap -

I've tried messaging the host, as well as sending two separate messages to admin, without an answer yet - she posted on the 15th, asking if anyone would consider taking over hosting - and I volunteered, but have never heard back -

the host has not been online since the 17th - this CAN still be a successful swap - but without a host, there will be no way of keeping track of all the participants and who they should be partnered with -

so let's all be very good swappers and make this work, even without a leader! Mary

smilesandsunshine 01/ 1/2009 #

My birthday is January 30th. I will be 29. It must be a good age because I know a lot of older folks who just keep their age at 29 for the rest of their lives. I'll try to add my kaboodle list to my profile just in case anyone gets over ambitious with the shopping. I've also got a pretty filled out profile, an Etsy wishlist, a Bookmooch wishlist, and so on. I'm okay with homemade things. Mmmmm....yeah, that's pretty much all. But, wait!

PLEASE, NO: body lotions, sprays, perfumes, soaps, or bodywashes. My skin is pretty sensitive. My other preferences and dislikes are listed on my profile. Smiles!

gramsbuttonbox 01/ 3/2009 #

I am the coordinator of this swap, and have emailed everyone who is now signed up for it - - please check your emails - I asked if you want to extend the deadlines, or leave them alone - you can post here, or via email, or by message here in swap-bot.

Let's have a great swap, and ALL enjoy our happy birthdays!

and my birthday is the 20th, and there's nothing I would not like - especially if it comes with some gentle thoughts and a smile!

Mary

auroragoryalice 01/ 4/2009 #

I'm 18 on the 28th January. I'll add my lists of likes/dislikes to my profile, although nothing realy beats a surprise! I'd love to do this swap! x

Jillzwhimzy 01/ 4/2009 #

Happy January Birthday everyone - mine is the 10th & I'm looking forward to my surprise!

kiwi2140nz 01/ 5/2009 #

My birthday is on 8 January. I know these gifts will arrive late for me but am still looking forward to it. Please remember to use a Customs Declaration label on your parcel to New Zealand. Thanks.

HeideC 01/ 5/2009 #

Oh my god, please ban Hammm, she has 56 1s!

gramsbuttonbox 01/ 6/2009 #

she's already suspended from swap-bot

gramsbuttonbox 01/18/2009 #

I have already tried to contact my own two partners in this swap - I am disabled and do not drive, so my neighbor took this swap to the PO a week ago - but is now stating that he does not remember if he mailed them or not! AARRGGHHH - - (and I became the host of this swap, that surely does NOT look so great!) -

I've NOT heard anything back from my partners (kiwi2140nz and auroragoryalice), so I'm quite worried, but am re-sending another birthday surprise right away!

These are both international, so I really DO apologize - - and if it turns out that you get both of them (if my neighbor actually DID get them sent!) - then please have an extra happy birthday!

I'm SO sorry - Mary

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