Yesterday my package of goodies from the RWT Fourth Annual Care Package Swap arrived from Kristina (Spabettie). Here is a look at the goodies:
She did a good job didn’t she?? I am so excited to try the chocolate sauce and the chocolate bar and I love all of the owl goodies. Oh and not photographed was a bag of pizza flax crackers that Neil and I devoured upon arrival of the box.
A big thank you to Kristina!
It’s that time of year again I am rolling out the Fourth Annual Care Package Swap. This swap gives participants a chance to connect with other bloggers by the exchange of goods. The care package that you create can be filled with homemade or store bought items and can include any items you like such as food, clothes, health living items, ect. If you are a blogger and are interested please comment here and send me a note to please fill out the form below or email me (lindsay@runningwithtongs.com) and include the following:
Some of the items from Neil’s 2009 Care Package
Or you can e-mail me the following information
– Name
– Location
– Blog URL
– Twitter Handle (optional)
– Where you are willing to ship (USA, USA & Canada or International)
– Type of items you would like receive only vegan, vegetarian or do you have no preference (including non-veg items)
Please do not send me your address. I will match people together, give each other your e-mail addresses and then you can go on to exchange mailing addresses.
Please expect to spend around $20-25 on goods, if you would like to spend more if you would like, you can discuss this more with your partner. FYI you do not have to be vegan to participate in this swap however you do need to have a blog. People will be paired based on the shipping and dietary preferences.
Please enter to participate by August 27, 2012 at 1:30PM EST. I will match people up and let them know their pairs by September 1, 2012. You will have one month to gather your items and mail them out- so all packages should be mailed by September 28, 2012. Once you receive your package please photograph the contents and make a post to your blog detailing what is in your package, link to your partners blog and a link to this posting.
*Disclaimer: Please remember that this swap is based on trust and only for those who are serious about participating and will follow through.
My Past Care Package:
It’s that time of year again! The Care Package Swap is in full swing and I just received my package from Kaycee of Vegan Machine. Kaycee sent me an amazing package of wonderful goodies take a look.
Homemade Bath Salts and Some really amazing soap with flower petals
Spices, Stuffing and Tea
Ginger Slices
Dr. Bronner's
Fruit bars and Lara bars
Measuring spoons, rosemary, mini-colander and CVL little frame
Chocolate PB, Chocolate Mint "Chips" and Chocolate Tea
Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips and Homemade Salsa- BOTH SO GOOD
I want to thank Kaycee for all the wonderful goodies and if you ever have the opportunity to try her salsa do so it is amazing!
It’s that time of year again I am rolling out the Third Annual CVL Care Package Swap. This swap gives participants a chance to connect with other bloggers by the exchange of goods. The care package that you create can be filled with homemade or store bought items and can include any items you like such as food, clothes, health living items, ect. *Sign Up Closed* If you are a blogger and are interested please comment here and send me a note to please fill out the form below or email me (lindsay@cookveganlover.com) and include the following:
Some of the items from Neil's 2009 Care Package
– Name
– Location
– Blog URL
– Where you are willing to ship (USA, USA & Canada or International)
– Type of items you would like receive only vegan, vegetarian or do you have no preference (including non-veg items)
Please do not send me your address. I will match people together, give each other your e-mail addresses and then you can go on to exchange mailing addresses.
Please expect to spend around $25 on goods, if you would like to spend more if you would like, you can discuss this more with your partner. FYI you do not have to be vegan to participate in this swap however you do need to have a blog. People will be paired based on the shipping and dietary preferences.
*Sign Up Closed* Please enter to participate by September 8, 2011 at 1:30PM EST. I will match people up and let them know their pairs by September 10, 2011. You will have one month to gather your items and mail them out- so all packages should be mailed by October 12, 2011. Once you receive your package please photograph the contents and make a post to your blog detailing what is in your package, link to your partners blog and a link to this posting.
*Disclaimer: Please remember that this swap is based on trust and only for those who are serious about participating and will follow through.
My Past Care Package:
– Care Package 2010
– Care Package 2009
My care package has arrived and I am so excited to share it with you. My partner was Tanya and she lives in New Orleans so to my delight my treats were centered around New Orleans.
In my package there was this great mug from the famous Cafe du Monde and some chicory coffee. I tried these right away and loved the chicory coffee. I did it au lait as suggested on the side of the bag and it was delicious. I also have to say that this mug is my new favorite.
Annie Chun’s roasted seaweed snacks which were super yummy
Zapp’s sweet potato chips which were light and yummy-my new favorite chip.
Two Justin’s Almond Butter squeeze packets which I have been using in my morning cereal; this morning was Uncle Sam’s oats cereal, apple, hemp milk and almond butter.
Lastly a few other great treats that I haven’t yet tried- Etouffee mix which I plan on making this weekend, Hot Sauce, Creole seasoning, lara bars and a tote.
Thank You Tanya!
And, Thank You to all of you who participated!
It’s time to do another Care Package swap! Last year around this time I organized a swap and it went over really well. I am hoping that this year will bring on an even better turn out. This swap gives participants a chance to connect with other bloggers as well as try a number of new items. The care package that you create can be filled with homemade or store bought items and can include any items you like such as food, clothes, health living items, ect.
So, if you are a blogger and are interested please comment here and send me a note to Lindsay (at) cookingforaveganlover dot com with the e-mail address that you would like to be contacted at as well as the following information:
Please do not send me your address. I will match people together, give each other your e-mail addresses and then you can go on to exchange mailing addresses.
Please expect to spend around $25 on goods, if you would like to spend more than do so, however, do not be disappointed if your partner does not do the same. Also you do not have to be vegan to participate in this swap however you do need to have a blog and unless paired with another non-vegan you will be expected to only include vegan items in your care package.
Please enter to participate by August 22, 2010. I will match people up and let them know their pairs by August 24, 2010. You will have one month to gather your items and mail them out- so all packages should be mailed by September 24, 2010. Once you receive your package please photograph the contents and make a post to your blog detailing what is in your package, link to your partners blog and a link to this posting.
*Disclaimer: Please remember that this swap is based on trust and only for those who are serious about participating and will follow through.
The Care Package Hubz received - 2009
The Care Package I received 2009
This morning is all about getting down to business and my agenda is packed with breakfast, coffee, budgeting, yoga and blogging all before I head to work. This mornings breakfast was a little unconventional. I wasn’t really feeling the oatmeal, cereal, toast, or grits so I decided to have leftover spaghetti for breakfast (so did the Hubz). We then sipped some coffee and I did yoga while the Hubz worked on a few things. Now it’s time to finish the coffee while blogging and budgeting!
I love that the Hubz is a coffee drinker now and that we can make a french press of coffee for the two of us in the mornings and share it while waking up and getting ready for the day. I however have been trying to be good and cut back on my coffee intake because it isn’t great to have too much of it but I have a cup or 2 a day and tons of water. My favorite Bodum french press (above) is in my OpenSky shop and is such a good deal too.
Oh and here is breakfast:
I finally have got myself back in the yoga groove again and am loving how the balance between my running and hiking and gentle yoga that helps to stretch my tight body. I have recently received a new yoga mat from Aurorae and I am really starting to like it. For me and I assume most people it takes a little time to get used to a new yoga mat and work it in but I am really starting to enjoy this one. I also love that each of the Aurorae mats are a different color which are meant to define your inner self; mine is pink which is Hope.
The qualities that the Hope (pink mat) define are intuitive, faithful, visionary, power of positive thought, energetic & healing. Additionally I really like that this mat is longer and thicker than some of my other mats which is great when I want a gentle practice or meditation. Lastly one of the great features of this mat is the focal point icon at the end of the mat to help with concentration. I find myself drawn to focusing there and it helps me balance and focus. Since I really like this mat I’ve decided to add it to my OpenSky shop hope you check it out!
Lastly don’t forget to let me know if you are interested in participating in the vegan care package swap. At this point there is no commitment I am just trying to get a feel for how many people are interested. You do not have to be vegan to participate in this swap however you do need to have a blog and unless paired with another non-vegan you will be expected to only include vegan items in your care package. These items can be store bought or homemade and can be anything from food to clothes to gadgets or basically anything you like and want to share with someone else. If you are interested please go here and leave a comment letting me know. Oh and you can be international so long as I have participants who want to ship internationally! In the next day or 2 I will be posting more information about what the swap entails and how to sign up.
