After hosting the super awesome Mitten Mixer mitten swap in December, I figured it was time for us to have a little Valentine's Day fun! Who wants to join me for my Be My Valentine blog gift swap? I knew you would be excited!!
.:: About Be My Valentine ::. Sign-up, get matched w/ a buddy, shop for a valentine care package, and swap via mail!
1) Interested? Must be a [Life of Meg] follower to be elligible.
2) Leave a comment below that includes your first name and e-mail address.
3) Also in your comment leave at least 5-10 "favorites" of yours.
Example: Meg's Faves
- Candy/Snacks:
Dark chocolate anything, Clif or Luna Bars, healthy snacks
- Magazines:
InStyle, Cooking Light, Glamour, Real Simple, Martha Stewart
- Colors:
YELLOW!, green, pink
- Hobbies:
Baking, cooking, working out, dancing, crocheting
- Girly things:
Nail polish, lip gloss, lip balm, home decor, face masks
4) I will send your buddy's e-mail address to you via your provided e-mail address. You then can exchange mailing address information once you're in contact.
5) Shop for your valentine goodies {price max: $15} and send your buddy's valentine by February 7th.
Spread the word about the [Life of Meg] Be My Valentine gift swap! We want as many people as possible to join us in spreading the love! The picture above or the button below is for your use in a post or on your sidebar. Please add a link directly to this blog post so that your friends can easily join us in the fun!
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So who's totally excited?!
I know I am! I already have a vision of the super cute valentine gift that I want to buy/send to the buddy I get matched up with! Valentine's Day isn't just for significant others! My prayer is that the Be My Valentine blog gift swap helps spread love to anyone and everyone!
Lots o' Love!
53 comments:
Sign ME up too!
Name: Meg
E-mail: megnificentlife@gmail.com
Faves
- Candy/Snacks:
Dark chocolate anything, Clif or Luna Bars, healthy snacks
- Magazines:
InStyle, Cooking Light, Glamour, Real Simple, Martha Stewart
- Colors:
YELLOW!, green, pink
- Hobbies:
Baking, cooking, working out, dancing, crocheting
- Girly things:
Nail polish, lip gloss, lip balm, home decor, face masks
me!!!!!
blogginginpa@ gmail.com
Faves:
-candy: choc with caramal or mint,(please no conversation hearts- I think they are gross tasting!). Snacks: ??? surprise me!
-magazines: food/cooking, working out, fashion
-colors- blue & purple
-hobbies- watching tv/movies, cooking, photography, wine
-other- starbucks! nail polish, house things, I dont know surprise me! cutesy valentines day stuff for my house?
ok Im gonna talk about this in a post instead of the sidebar button because when I tried to post the button it came out GIANT on my blog!!
I would love to join the swap!
Name: Chas
Email: awomanshaven@hotmail.com
Favs:
Candy/Snacks: Luna Bars (chocolate peppermint <3), varieties of trail mix,biscotti for dipping in my coffee, anything carmel
Magazine: Better Homes & Garden, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Romantic Homes, Country or Cottage Living, most decor mags...Where Women Cook, Somerset Life...old issues are great also.
Colors: Red, Robins egg blue, turquoise, white, black, pink,
Hobbies: Photography, Crafting, Cooking, Collecting beachy stuff {shells, beach glass, stones}, reading & handmade bookmarks.
<3 Look forward to finding out my partner
WOO HOOOOO! Gift swap. SO EXCITED!
Sign me up, girlfriend. I've been waiting on this post all morning!
radillard1@gmail.com
Alrighty, let's see...
Snacks: dark chocolate, for sure. anything with peanut butter. healthy snacks, too.
Magazines: Any gossip mag, Women's Health, Cosmo, any decorating/cooking mag.
Colors: pink, yellow, turquoise, black...really any color :) love anything bright!
Hobbies: working out, baking, reading, painting, is wine a hobby? haha
Randoms... I love OPI nail polish... I love anything really :)
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Looks like fun!!!
Name: Jami
E-mail: jami.bowling83@gmail.com
Faves
- Candy/Snacks:
Skittles, Snickers, Chex Mix, Cashews, any chewy candy
- Magazines:
Martha Stewart, People, any good recipe mags!
- Colors:
pink, green
- Hobbies:
Cooking, reading, walking, collecting cute stuff for my house
- Girly things:
Nail polish, lip gloss, lip balm, eye shadow...anything really!!
I love surprises and surprising people...this will be fun!
YAY! The mitten swap was so fun and I use my mittens like every day! :)
Cheryl
cherylcm78@gmail.com
- Candy/Snacks:
Swedish Fish, Luna Bars, Peanut Butter M&Ms
- Magazines:
Yoga Journal, Allure, InStyle
- Colors:
Purple, green
- Hobbies:
Working out, reading, ice skating
- Girly things:
Nail polish, Softlips, face masks, deep conditioners
Sign Me Up!!! (Boy, I'm nervous!)
Jodie
burstingattheseamsjodie@gmail.com
~Candy/Snacks
SweetTarts/Reese's Peanut Butter Cups/Chex Mix
~Magazines
Vogue/Cosmopolitan/People
~Colors
Red/Yellow/Pink
~Hobbies
Reading/Cooking/Decorating/Photography
~Other
Starbucks/Sushi/Pedicures
Sounds like fun! I'm in. I did the mitten swap and loved it.
Venassa - thebestdays@live.ca
- Candy/Snacks:
Any chocolate or candy - just no fruit or black candy.
- Magazines:
Redbook, any decor magazines, scrapbooking
- Colors:
Pink, blue, purple
- Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, reading, writing, photography,
- Girly things:
Lipgloss, eyeshadows
This sounds like fun!
Rachel - alifesolovely@gmail.com
- Candy/Snacks:
Dark chocolate & sour gummies
- Magazines:
Real Simple, Self, and other work out/health mags
- Colors:
Yellow, Pink, Blue
- Hobbies:
Reading, Blogging, Scrapbooking, crocheting, cooking
- Girly things:
I love nail polish, coffee, and unique jewelry
Yay! I missed the mitten swap so I'm so glad I caught this one!
Name: Natasha
Email: messier.7@gmail.com
Candy/Snacks: Reese's pb eggs/cups, key lime biscotti, Swedish fish, Luna and Clif bars, Skittles, healthy snacks, dark chocolate, milk chocolate with mint, caramel, peanut butter/nuts, fruit.
Magazines: Real Simple, Martha Stewart, any cooking magazines (Cooking Light, Cooks Illustrated), decorating magazines.
Colors: Red!, purple, turquoise
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, reading, spending time in nature, bicycling/working out
Girly things: Nail polish, face masks, deep conditioners, lip gloss, lip balm
I like animals especially dogs
I'm very excited! :)
Omg, I LOVE this idea!
Heather
heather.mccain220@gmail.com
-Candy:
M&Ms, Andes Mints, Gummy Worms
-Magazines:
Gardening mags, People
-Colors:
Pink, Purple
-Hobbies:
Reading (love books!), gardening, cooking
-Girly Things/Other:
Lip Gloss, Starbucks, Earrings, Anything sparkly :)
This sounds like fun! I'm already involved in another swap that week but I couldn't pass this up! I'd love to join :)
D - Simplymedb@blogspot.com
Candy/Snacks: Anything peanut butter & sour watermelons
Magazines:
Real Simple, Martha Stewart
- Colors:
Red & Purple
- Hobbies:
Baking, cooking, scrapbooking, puzzles (I know, such a nerd!), reading
- Other:
Lip gloss, cute post it's/notepads for work, surprise me :)
Can't wait to find out who i'm parterned with!
I already signed up for one V-day Swap, but you can never have too many swaps! :)
Ashlee ouashlee@gmail.com
Candy/Snacks:
Anything Chocolate with something inside of it (caramel, nuts!). I'm always looking for new yummy healthy snacks.
Magazines:
Anything with recipes, Real Simple, Martha Stewart
Colors:
Pink and Yellow!
Things I <3:
Football, Running, Cooking, Reading, Cupcakes, Office Supplies, My Chihuahua, Anything Sparkly, and Surprises!
I'm so in!! I love this idea my dear bff! I'll blog about it tomorrow. You know my e-mail : )
Candy/Snacks
Reece's, cheese-its
magazines
Real Simple, Romantic Homes, InStyle
Colors
WHITE!!, soft gray, light green or blue, cream
Hobbies
decorating, shopping, searching for vintage home decor things, blogging, writing
Others
I love candles, body lotion and any beauty product that's all-natural, especially if it's lavender or rosemary scented : )
I love it! This is going to be so fun! Is it ok to just list some favorite things? :)
Erin Ward - erinellenward@hotmail.com
Some favorites: notecards, kitchen utensils, bookmarks, cute flats (size 10), dove chocolate, actually - any chocolate, anything cupcake related, fiction books, nail polish, People magazine, anything with polka dots, or just surprise me! Yay! :)
What an awesome idea, I'm in although I live abroad, so I will be happy to send a gift, but my buddy must be patient because I doubt it will be by Valentine's... I'll try my best!
Mariasol Danziger-mariasolha@yahoo.com
Candy/Snacks: dark chocolate, luna bars, exotic flavored teas.
Magazines: Bon Appettit, Shape, Traveler, Islands.
Colors: Red, blue or brown.
I love: coffee, dogs, cats, the beach, scuba diving, crochet amigurumi, photography, nail polish, post cards.
hehe....me Me ME!!
Joanna Sterrett
cooking4him@gmail.com
LOVE:- Anything Dark Chocolate,Snickers,and swedish fish.
- Bridal Mag. and Organization Mag.
- Colors are: Hot Pink,Lime Green, and Vintage Yellow
- I love anything vintage!
- Bling Jewelry and Big earings!
- Nail polish, jounals, stationary
whatever is really fine!
Yes please!! My email is deviledmegsmail (at) gmail.com
Snacks: any sort of "gummy" candy - bears, worms, cherries. Sugar candies like sweetarts, jelly beans, etc.
Colors: pink, yellow, green
Hobbies: baking, cooking, drinking wine (sometimes drinking WHILE cooking and baking)
I love nail polish, face masks and all those "girly things"... I love anything really :)
Hi Meg! I'm a new follow from FTLOB. Your page is so pretty and I love the Vday Swap you're doing :) Hope you'll come visit!
Love,
Katie
http://loveiseverywhere.blogspot.com/
This sounds like so much fun, I'd love to join!
Lacey
southerninthecityblog@gmail.com
Candy/Snacks: anything chocolate, sour patch kids
Magazines: cosmo, instyle, vogue
Colors: turquoise, yellow, red, any color
Hobbies: working out, reading, photography
Girly Things: lip gloss, scarfs, earrings, starbucks, home decor
This is so fun Meg! If I wasn't already doing two other swaps, I would definitely sign up. Next time!
sounds like lots of fun! My first Bloggy Gift Swap! WooHoo!
here's my info:
Bernadette - Bern425@aol.com
Faves
- Candy/Snacks:
chocolate and I have a serious addiction to sweettarts & gummy bears :)
- Magazines:
InStyle, Redbook, Glamour, Real Simple
- Colors:
Red, blue, browns (earthy tones)
- Hobbies:
reading, writing, shopping!!!
- Other things I love:
books, lip gloss, cute stationary, notepads, note cards or notebooks, colored gel pens, starbucks, yummy scented body lotion, scented candles, cheesecake & cupcakes :)
Bernadette - http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com
BTW I'm a new follower of the blog Meg - love it! So excited I found you & get to start off with some fun!
Sign me up:
Jana www.adoctorandanurse.com adoctorandanurse@gmail.com
Faves:
Candy/Snacks: dieting so keep it light but I do like wasabi almonds. Yum!
Color: Everything pink.
Magazines, Victoria, Romantic Homes
Hobbies: reading, digital scrapbooking, photography, healthy cooking
Other stuff: earrings, scarves, starbucks, organizers, recipe cards, pretty smelling lotion, glittery stuff
Hi Meg ~
I'm probably the oldest 'girly gal' to sign up for this swap, but it sounds like so much fun. I enjoy putting together swaps/gifts/pkgs for other people, as well as receiving surprises in the mail.
Victoria ~ varesh@iu12.org
Candy/Snacks ~ swedish fish, jelly bellies, gummy bears & biscotti
Magazines ~ People and Victoria
Colors ~ white, cream, tan, gray
Hobbies ~ reading on Kindle, blogging, making shabby vintage greeting cards
Girly things & stuff ~ silver hoop earrings, scarves, Starbucks, Post It Notes, surprises!!!
This looks like so much fun!!
My name is Erin and my email is ebarrett1022@gmail.com
Erin's Faves!
Reese's Holiday Specials (like the hearts or Christmas trees or pumpkins etc.) gummy bears!
Magazines: Redbook, Cooking Light, Real Simple, US Magazine, People, and Cosmopolitan
Colors: Royal Purple is my favorite but I also love emerald green and magenta
Hobbies: cross stitching, blogging, baking, cooking, reading, and playing Boggle or Hidden Object games on the computer
Girly Things: Lip Gloss or Balm, Hair Twist Ties, any kinds of clean/fruity/fresh smelling lotions or body washes (I don't have a sense of smell so I love anything) face masks, or anything to help for rough dry "winterized" feet
So fun!
Sarah
info@SarahHollandPhotography.com
- Candy/Snacks:
Butterfinger, Oreos, Starburst, marshmallows
- Magazines:
Any gossip mag, Martha Stewart, home/decor
- Colors:
Green, pink, teal, orange, purple - I like 'em all :)
- Hobbies:
Photography, baking, crafts, reading, shopping
- Things I love:
Penguins, owls, Starbucks, office supplies (random, I know!), cupcakes, vintage stuff, Sephora
Thanks to Heather Davis I've found and fell in love with your blog! Sign me up!
Jessicamariebrown22@gmail.com
Jessicabrantleybrown@blogspot.com
-candy/snacks: dark chocolate, russel Stover's marshmallow heart, Branch's valentines message hearts
-magazines: any celebrity trash magazines :)
-colors: pink, green, yellow, purple and orange
-hobbies: basketball, spin, outdoor activities, music (aka iTunes), shopping and cooking
-girly things: nail polish, nail polish, and nail polish...oh ya...lip gloss too!
SO excited for this!
Candy/Snacks: Mentos, Butterfingers, Skittles that come in the blue bag, cookies, chocolate cake, Chex Mix
Magazines: Runner's World, Real Simple
Colors: Orange, Pink, Blue
Hobbies: running & marathoning, ballet, Broadway shows, going to the beach, bible study/devotions, reading, watching baseball, all things New York City, and these days all things pregnancy :)
Girly things: painting my nails, tiaras (think Miss America <33), high heels (yes, even while 6 months pregnant), smell-good lotions and perfumes (especially fruity/citrus ones), necklaces
Oh and email address is chlooeee@gmail.com! Thanks for hosting this Meg! :]
I would love to be a part of this swap.
Here's my favs:
- Candy/Snacks: chocolate with almonds, hazelnuts or macademias (hard finding these around), like rich chocolates, like truffles, chocolate mint
- Magazines: Women's Day, Cosmopolitan, anything crafty related, Taste of Home
- Colors: green, blue, deep purple
- Hobbies: arts and crafts, do a lot of paper crafts, baking/cooking, trying to be better at that,
- Other things: vintage looking jewelry, pretty embroidered hankies, earrings, love vintage things.
I love swaps, this is the 3rd Valentines swap I've signed up for. I love putting together packages to send to partners. I usually have them done and sent out ahead of time. I love seeing what other people interpret from these questionnaires and send me too.
I can't wait to get started.
Email: weinkermeyer@hotmail.com
blogs: http://www.weinkswonders.blogspot.com/ everyday life and
http://thefrogprincess-ww.blogspot.com/ my art blog
I'm SOOOOOOOO in!!!
- Candy/Snacks:
Charleston Chews and Reese's Cups
- Magazines:
Fine Gardening, Cooking Light, Real Simple
- Colors:
Eggplant, Robin's Egg Blue, White, Greens
- Hobbies:
DIY, gardening, learning to love working out :)
- Girly things:
Nail polish, lip gloss, lip balm, home decor, face masks...oh yes all of this and more :)
I linked up here! http://anestforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/01/blogger-love.html
Sing me up! This is exciting!
Jill's Favorites
- Candy/Snacks:
Chocolates of any kind1 Good and Plenty - Bubble Gum - Pretzles - Marshmallows - Almonds
- Magazines:
InStyle, People, Glamour, Cosmo, Martha Stewart
- Colors:
PINK!
- Hobbies:
Baking cupcakes, shopping , blogging, promoting my etsy shop
- Girly things:
Nail polish, lip gloss, lip balm, picture frames, puffy slippers, green tea, face masks
My email is jillian.fontaine@yahoo.com
My blog is Stay Calm, Have a cupcake: www.fontgirl.wordpress.com
xoxo
Ahh yay I couldn't be more excited!
Kelsie's Favorites:
Candy: Sour Patch Kids, Gummy Bears, Sour Punch Straws, Trolli Sour Worms.. see a trend?
Magazines: People, Cosmo, Martha Stewart, Glamour
Colors: Green, blue, pink
Hobbies: Reading (from my new Kindleeeee), painting, baking
Girly things: I love headbands. love them.
My email is kelsiefennell@gmail.com
My blog is jesus, bring the rain: www.kelsiefennell.blogspot.com
can't wait :)
Hello I am a new follower from the Weekend Blog Hop. I would love a follow back at
http://megankayden.blogspot.c
Awww! I love this!
Megan's Favorites:
Candy: Dove Milk Chocolate, Twix, Jolly Ranchers. Pretty much anything EXCEPT Almond Joy and Mounds
Magazines: Cosmo, Redbook, Marie Claire
Colors: Green, grey and purple
Hobbies: Photography, reading, baking..
Girly things: Oh gosh....hmmm... Nail polish, jewel tone jewelry, pretty stationary, surprises!
My email is missmeganrnblog@gmail.com and my blog is Making the Most of Megan : www.missmegan-rn.blogspot.com
I'm so excited and can't wait to prepare a gift for one of y'all:)
New follower from the Weekend Blog Hop!! Hope you can stop by www.HappeningsoftheHarperHousehold.blogspot.com
Hi! I'm following your blog from the weekend blog hop! I'd love for you to stop by when you can. Have a great weekend!!
Heather From and Mommy Only Has Two Hands! and Lynhea Designs
Okay, I want in!
sdavis00@yahoo.com
- Candy/Snacks:
Peanut butter and chocolate, well, anything chocolate, gummies
- Magazines:
Real Simple, Martha Stewart, People
- Colors:
PINK!!!
- Hobbies:
yoga, shopping, wine
- Girly things:
comfy slipper, lip gloss, mani/pedis, spa anything
Name: sarah
E-mail: lovelyleo119@yahoo
Faves
- Candy/Snacks:
skiddles, sweet tarts, twislers, bliss dark chocolate, sour gummy worms
- Magazines:
InStyle (im not really a fan of magazines) Architecture magazines
- Colors:
RED bight fire engage red! :), black, white, yellow, and purple(i dont like pink)
- Hobbies:
drawing, photography, reading, art haha
- Girly things:
OPI Nail polish, eye shadow, hair clips, candles :)
I would love to sign up...
Stephanie
neenee_1992@hotmail.com
1. Gummy candies, Junior Mint, and Dove Milk Choco.
2. Paper Crafts, Martha Stewart, Country Home
3. GREEN, brown, blue
4. Baking, Stamping, Reading
5. Lip Gloss, OPI nail polish, candles (ocean scents, cinnamon)
Great swap.
newest follower here! would love for you to consider following me back.
malia
www.yesterdayontuesday.com
How fun!
Syndal @ http://synfullydelicious.blogspot.com/
Syndal712@hotmail.com
- Candy/Snacks:
anything chocolate! (tend to stay away from coconut though!)
- Magazines:
US weekly, glamour, bridal mags, Cooking Light, Self, Shape
- Colors:
purple! pink, blue
- Hobbies:
health care stuff (i'm a nurse), trying out new recipes, reading, movies, taking pictures, working out, dancing
- Girly things:
nail polish, mascara, pretty eyeshadows, fuzzy socks, costume jewelry of any kind
Heck Yes!
Name: Laura Wynn
email: laura17.dance@yahoo.com
- Candy/Snacks:
healthy snacks, anything chocolate, popcorn, macarons!
- Magazines:
anything crafty. I more into coloring books, to be honest ;)
- Colors:
YELLOW!, green, blue
- Hobbies:
Baking, cooking, working out, dancing, crocheting
- Girly things:
Nail polish, notebooks, stickers, owls :)
Sounds like fun, I'd love to join!
Beth
bethlowman@bellsouth.net
Candy/Snacks: rock candy, it's the only candy I eat
Colors: aqua, red, terra cotta
Magazines: Martha Stewart, Scrapebook ones, cross stitch ones
Hobbies: baking, cross stitching & sewing
Girly/Favorite Things: lip gloss, nail polish, votive candles, bath n body works lotions, DMC threads for cross stitch since I have to go over 60 miles to buy any...live in a small quant town. Ric Rac...really any sewing stuff.
YAY!! I am so excited about this!!
My email is mcclintockb@comcast.net and my blog is mcclintockb.blogspot.com
Candy/Snacks:
York Patti Mints, PB M&Ms, Sour Gummy Worms
Magazines:
Cooking Light, the riveting US Weekly, Southern Living
Colors:
red, green, pink
Hobbies:
Baking, cooking, crafting
Girly things:
Candles, home decor, comfy slippers, stationary
sign me up! i am new to your blog-- now following. LOVE LOVE this idea! how fun.
my email:: cornflakedreams@gmail.com
blog:: http://cornflakedreams.blogspot.com/
annnd on to the faves::
candy/snacks: reeces pieces, wildberry skittles(purple bag), vday hearts-the glossy ones- not chalky :)
magazines: instyle, people, rolling stone, shape
colors: yellow, gold, blue
hobbies: blogging, working out, reading, baking
girly things: stationary, lip gloss, nail polish, and stickers are pretty sweet.
thanks for putting this together!
xoxox jcd
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Totally wish I would have found this earlier! Anybody odd man out?!?! Lol I will totally be here for the next swap though!
I am quite LATe on this (lots of sickness!) but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for doing this! It was so much fun! I was so excited to get my package and I had lots of fun shopping for my partnet too! It was my first swap & I really enjoyed it! Thanks Again!
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