Thursday, November 11, 2010

Giveaways and Exchanges



Now this will be more of an issue come Christmas time.
But I need to find out how much ya'll want to do.
I'll most likely do a giveaway, deffinately for Christmas, possibly for thanksgiving (That's up to you)
To those of you who are handcrafters and especially to those who have etsies, I want to ask one of you to donate something to give. I don't mind entering something myself, but this gives those of you who want to, a way to contribute without having to write an article.
Secondly is exchanges, personally I love them! a straight get and give whether it's just a card or a larger gift. (nothing over $20 really) But this would require giving out an address to "Strangers." (Strangers here are those we just haven't been formally introduced to) I know a lot of us wish to conceal our Identity for safety's sake, so you wouldn't be required to enter. And as safe as I can think would be to list only an email address in a comment, or email it to me, so nothing would show up openly on this site. Then I would shuffle all the entries names and send you the email address of the person you would exchange with.
This is also a WONDERFUL opportunity to get to know a fellow SaHD. You can begin a correspondence, or simply get an address. I suggest the former. ;D it's much more fun and lessens the worry of giving an address to a "Stranger"
Also a way to avoid that is to give (With their permission of course) the address or a friend or relative, or even better a PO box, to keep from giving your own.
Now these are just suggestions. I won't condemn you if you don't enter. And if you have a better more organized way to do this as easily and safely as possible I am always open to suggestion!
But then would you like to exchange a gift? a Card? or both?
Please comment here and let me know! all these Holidays are creeping up on us faster than we realize!
And let me know here or email me if you have something you want to donate to a giveaway!
Love and Huggs!
Meggie
Ps, If this is a success I would love to do these for things like spring seed exchanges, Valentines, St. Patrick's day, and beyond! So be prepared!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I would love to do either one ( or both!)I would be more than willing to donate something handmade from my Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Emariecreations
Just let me know any details about doing a giveaway when you have time.You can contact me through my blog, http://simpledelights-samantha.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much! =)

~Samantha

Kris10 said...

Hello!
I would love to participate. I don't have an etsy blog, but I'm a photographer, and I've taken lots of pretty landscapes and such, that would make a lovey gift framed. I would love to donate one for a giveaway. I can email you some examples if you like.

And as far a gift exchange, I think it would be a lovely idea. I have a PO Box, so I wouldn't mind exchanging with a stranger.
Blessings,
Kristen