MY SUMMERTIME FRIENDSHIP SWAP FROM JEN!

I was in Tricia's (HILLCREST HOME PRIMS) friendship swap. Today I received my package from Jen W. Look at all the goodies I received. There was handmade soap and washcloth,a windchime, glass flowers...a little birdhouse...

I got gardening glovesand a spade, some seeds to plant Books, which I love.teacup and teabags

Look at his beautiful summer like apron she made. It is really pretty.

I got this little kitty, room spray a wonderful smelling candle, and a pretty pinkeep.Thank you Jen, I loved everything you sent me. I will put everything to good use. Thank you Tricia for hosting this swap. It was fun!

MY WONDERFUL SWAP PACKAGE

I  recently joined in the Secret Sister Swap over at Tammy's at  A PRIMITIVE PLACE. She always has the greatest swaps. (All you girls do) Kathy,from BITTERSWEET FARM  was my secret sister, and WOW... did she spoil me. Thank you Kathy so much. I loved and adored everything. I can't wait to arrange everything and put my beautiful items out. Again, Thank you so much!!!  I received a beautiful table runner and a pocket pot holder, Love the colors. A very pretty flower stem, and look how cute the bees and flowers are. I received a beautiful piece of pottery with a bee skep on it. Kathy also sent me this adorable little dolly named ISABELLE MARIE! Isn't she sweet? I love it all!

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I love swaps.....

But have any of you ever had it tucked where the sun don't shine? I always had the best swap partners,and I really enjoy getting my swap packages together. But i think I have litterly had it tucked this time. I was in a swap at "A SWAP FOR ALL SEASONS"  for a Mother's Day Swap. We were to have sent a vintage brooch, with packaging, and I did that. I had a beautiful box, and a wonderful brooch that was my G.Grandmothers. Thought the lady would really appreciate it. Long story short...it was a tucked swap. I am debating on listing these peoples names that do this...it is just wrong, and so rude, The other one was due a month ago, and still nothing. I spent alot of time on this one too. Think I should list their  name and blog?  They can't even answer an email. Such a sad situation.

GIVEAWAY AT TRICIA'S HILLCREST HOME

 T ricia is having a wonderful giveaway on her blog for having 400 followers. Isn't that great? Hurry over andsign up. The drawing will be held on Sunday, the 19th.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED T O BLOGGER?

  I HAVE TRIED TO LEAVE SEVERAL POSTS AND NUMEROUS  COMMENTS THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS, AND IT JUST GOES TO SIGN IN CONTINUOSLY! THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND i HAD LOTS TO COMMENT ON FOR ONCE, ARE THEY EVER GOING TO FIX THIS? WOW!!! IT REALLY MAKES ME MAD. ANYONE ELSE THIS WEEK END UP WITHBAD BLOGGER???

LOOK AT MY FABULOUS GIVEAWAY FROM TRISH!!!

I recently won a fabulous giveaway from Trisha over at  AMERICAN HONEY HOME. Look how pretty it is wrapped!

Lookat all the pretty, girly things she sent!A beautiful rose scented candle she decorated...

A really pretty magnent, and the cutest rose ring ever...Lotions, roses, candy, bath fizzie, and the softest face cloth ever, and even a pink pen, andof course the candle. Hmmmmm....what a heavenly night I am going to have. Thank you Trisha so very much...I love it all so much!!!!!!!

PAY IT FORWARD...WONDERFUL IDEA!

   The other night I was reading Tammy's blog, and she had signed up for PAY IT FORWARD. It sounds like such a wonderful idea      So now I am going to try it. This is how it works:
          The first 5 people who comment on this blog post will receive a gift from me. In return, you must write a blog post explaining "PAY IT FORWARD" and send out handmade gifts to the first 5 visitors who leave a comment on your post. Don't be stressed, there is  no hurry or need to send out the gifts today or tomorrow. Any time in the next few months are fine.
         No pressure!!! This is meant to be fun. So if you would like to take the "PAY IT FORWARD" challenge, please comment on this post. I will email the first 5 people to get their shipping informationPlease don't put your address in the comment section.
                                                                            Thank everyone,    Linda
                 

MOTNER'S DAY

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! I hope you all had a wonderful MOTHER'S Day. Mine Was wonderful. Saturday was not so good... I was checking my bank statement and I had become a victim of Identity theft, big time!!! This happened 300 miles from here in N.J. The bank said they will take care of everything for us. They changed our account immediately, and said it will take 10 to 15 days for fraud dept.to take care of it. Someone just walked into a branch office and cleaned us out. How, with no i.d. or else they must have made a good one to get away with it. I feel so victimized and used. So please everyone, check your statement everyday and for a few dollars a month, get identity theft protection. I wish I would have had it last week! I do now. Don't think it can't happen to you, because it can!!! I am going to go out and clean the pool today and get it ready. Looks like we might be getting some nice weather for once. Hope everyone has a beautiful day! Hugz!!!

APOLOGY

 I want to thank everyone for the emails while I have been sick and in the hospital for surgery. Still not up to par, and I apologize for not getting back to everyone yet. Things are not going real well. Hope everyone had a beautiful Easter. Mine was wonderful!!! The kids have all left, hubby left for Omaha and then on to Portland,Ore. Two of my grandaughters have stayed behind with me tonight, so I must get busy and have playtime with them. Have a great night and many wonderful dreams.

Beautiful Swap Gifts From Vicky!

I received such beautiful gifts from Vicky over at  "Vicky's Art." I was in a swap of Tammy's, "So Me, So You."It was so nice getting to know Vicky and her sweet family. I am so sorry for posting this so late, but I have been really ill and had surgery a little over a week ago, and I'm not doing too well. Vicky does such exceptional work , and it is so beautiful. This picture does not do justice to her painting. The sweet little bunny in the watering sprinkler is so adorable. And look at all the goodies that were in the flower pot. Can't wait to get some nice weather.

Pretty little garden stone!

i love this so much...isn't it beautiful?  Thank you so much Vicky...I loved getting to know you and your family and our little chats on email. So sorry I am late posting. Everything is gorgeous.

TRACI IS HAVING A WONDERFUL GIVEAWAY!

Traci, over at York Mountain Merchantile Sales blog is having a wonderful giveaway. She has the cutest little bear she made, and there is 5 chances to win. You have to give Mr. Bear a name first. Isn't he just the sweetest little thing ever? Giveaway ends on April 19th, so hurry on over.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG SWAP ARRIVED...WOW!

                                  My awesome Bunny and dishtowel.

                                 Love THE PRIM EGGS.

                              this is so adorable!

I was in Char's (THE PICKLED PEPPER PATCH) Spring swap. Amy from BUMBLEBEE LANE COTTAGE was my partner. She sent me the sweetest package. A beautiful Bunny that is so sweet. Just love it to death. Then prim eggs in a bowl and lots of other goodies. It was like Christmas. Thank you Amy so much. I wanted to post sooner, but have been sick.

MY WONDERFUL GIVEAWAY FROM DRAKESTONE PRIMITIVES

   I love this. The little bag is so cute, and the little hearts smell so good.

 I love this sweet little bunny. Isn't he adorable?

I recently won a giveaway that Angi had over at Drakestone Primitives. I was so excited and happy. I had things to post and then I got a bad case of the old flu...just pure misery for 2 weeks. But I am feeling lots better now.  Thank you so much Angi. I love it!

LOOK AT THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE CHICK...

Brenda is having another giveaway at THE RUSTY THIMBLE for this precious little chick. The giveaway ends March 30th . Hurry over and enter and tell Brenda I sent you. Thanks!                                  

HUGE GIVEAWAY AT PAFA

There is a huge giveaway going on at PAFA. there are 22 prizes going to one lucky person. It could be you, so hurry over and check out all the great prizes and sign up to win them.