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A Blogger made my Day

August 19, 2015 By Shann 92 Comments

If you read my post on Sunday, today I was going to talk about our tumbling/gymnastics classes. All three boys have been taking lessons through our local Park and Recreation Department. I’ve decided to postpone that post until next week, since they still have to finish out the week. Plus, I received something yesterday that I really have to talk about.

I was having a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY bad day. Did I mention it was bad?

It started out nice and early trying to get the boys ready for their tumbling class. No one wanted to eat or get dressed, and everyone wanted to fight about a particular car and/or train. I was still tired from the day before, so this was not a great start to the day.

I had stood for 6 hours straight handing out samples at one of our new grocery stores, so my back was still sore. For some reason, chasing the kids around all day doesn’t get me in any better shape for something like that. Plus, I got to wear a hair net, a long-sleeved shirt and black pants in 90 degree weather.  Too bad I didn’t get a picture.

So, we’ve got tired/sore/crabby mommy with cranky/fighting/screaming children. Not a great combo.  Let’s just say tumbling class didn’t go very well.

We got home, and I realized we were out of almost everything in the refrigerator.  Luckily, my Dad volunteered to stay with the kids while I ran to the grocery store.

As soon as I was walking up the steps to the house, I could hear the screaming start. I tried to get all the groceries in the house and put away, but the screaming wouldn’t stop. Someone wanted this train. Someone wanted that car. I was so flustered, I dropped a whole open bag of ice on the kitchen floor.

Maybe everyone was hungry? Popped a pizza in the oven, sent my Dad home, and had to run in to take away all the trains and cars. The fighting would just not stop.  This is when I remembered the pizza, which was now burnt.

I had to take a “mommy time-out” and have a good cry in the bathroom. I was just feeling like a huge failure as a Mom. Then the doorbell rang…

A box arrived. It was for ME!!!!

Not only did it momentarily snap me out of my funk, but I got the kids distracted from fighting and excited to see what was inside. I seriously think there was at least 10 minutes where there wasn’t any screaming or fighting. That’s huge!

Anyways, the box was from my new Blogging friend Renee. We met through a Facebook Group called Mailbox Surprise Swap. Basically, everyone gets paired with a fellow blogger each month, and you send them something after finding out a little big about them. There’s also a theme, and this month was travel. Let’s just say Renee did a terrific job, and I was so touched by all the time and effort she put into my box.

Mailbox Surprise Swap

So much great stuff! I don’t know how she fit it all in one box!  Let me tell you about what she sent.

Mailbox Surprise Swap (2)

First, there was this beautiful journal, and gorgeous note cards. Being a blogger/writer, I love to write, so this journal was perfect. I also love to send handwritten cards!

Next, there was a yummy smelling candle in my favorite color, green. The scent is Peach Pear, and I kept the boys occupied smelling it for a good couple minutes. They were actually good about taking turns.

Mailbox Surprise Swap (5)

For the travel them, Renee got me this awesome tray depicting London, which is my favorite place to travel. My son is also obsessed with London, so he wanted the tray for himself. Oh, no, no.

Along with the tray, there were travel size bags/100 calorie packs of Vanilla Almonds, which are perfect for me and my healthy eating. There was also a Yankee Candle vent clip for my car with Pink Sands as the scent. How did Renee know I would need this in my car to calm me and take away the sour milk smell from that elusive missing sippy cup?

Plus, a book for me and a book for activities for me and the kids. Perfect again.

Finally, I saved my favorite for last:

Mailbox Surprise Swap (1)

Renee obviously listened when I told her I had a bit of an elephant obsession. To say I love this guy is putting it mildly. He’s holding a yummy scented French Country Vanilla Candle, and he’s my new best friend.

So, I want to thank Renee for doing such a great job with my surprise box. The detail and thought she put into it is what made me so happy. On a day where no one was listening to me, she really showed me she was.

Please stop over at Renee’s blog A Nanny’s Perspective, A Parent’s and Nanny’s Guide to Everything Early Childhood and Beyond so you can see what a sweet, thoughtful, caring person she is. She will also be receiving a package from me early next week, since my kids have not let me get to the Post Office yet…so watch for that. I hope she likes everything as much as I did.

Also, thank you to Amalia from Second Breakfast for organizing and running the Mailbox Surprise Group.

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Filed Under: Blog, Shann's Favorites Tagged With: almonds, bloggers, blogging friends, candles, elephants, fellow bloggers, mailbox surprise, presents, travel, Yankee Candle

Comments

  1. alyssa from the sparkly life says

    August 19, 2015 at 4:35 am

    What a wonderful surprise! I love how much thought she put into it. And the swap group sounds like SO much fun!

    Reply
  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:53 am

    That is so fun! I did a swap with a fellow blogger who lives in Canada last month & we exchanged candy & snacks we can’t get in each other’s countries.

    Reply
  3. goodenufmommy says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Aw that’s such a great story! I hate those days…but it’s so wonderful when something unexpected turns it all around! Good for you! I have to get in on this Mailbox Swap! Ha

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      You should!

      Reply
  4. Jebbica says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Wow! Renee did a really awesome job!! Glad you received your package at a time when it was really needed! <3

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Shann, being a fulltime mommy is the hardest (yet most fulfilling) job on the planet! Bless you for your emptying yourself out for your children, and bless your swap sister for brightening your day at just the right time! What a sweet surprise!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Kate says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:45 am

    True story- I got a little teary over the crying in the bathroom … Because that’s where I’ve been this week, too. ??

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Oh no! I hope your day is going better today.

      Reply
  7. Heather Serra says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Awe!! What a sweet surprise! I love this idea. I should check out that group. That elephant candle holder rocks my world…I have a small obsession too. 🙂 I’m so glad you got a pick-me-up on such a crumby day. <3

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Heather!

      Reply
  8. bree west says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:06 am

    This is so cool! I love the idea of the mailbox swap!

    xo Bree
    http://bree-west.com

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      Exactly! Thanks Sara.

      Reply
  9. Sara Strand says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I love how your partner included something for your kids- how thoughtful!! Plus what a nice bonus as we’re heading into fall/winter and more indoor days!

    Reply
  10. Liz Jo says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:36 am

    What nice surprise after a long day! That’s incredibly sweet!

    liz jo @ sundays with sophie

    Reply
  11. Inspiration Indulgence says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:43 am

    This nearly made me cry!!! Oh my gosh. First of all, what an awesome surprise when you were having a horrible day. Secondly- she packed a lot of great stuff in that package! I would love to do something like this.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      She did such a great job. Come sign up! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Mistle says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I feel like this week has just been crazy. I have had absolutely no energy for anything. I was quite moody yesterday. Lol. Sometimes you just have those days and I feel you on the timeout thing and having a good cry. I love the idea of the mail swap! I just went to join the fb group. I hope you’re having a better day today!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      I am. Thank you! Awesome that you joined the group!

      Reply
  13. Mattie says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Ugh, some days are just awful! What wonderful timing that your package showed up to cheer you up! I think I might join the FB group in a couple of months when life slows down again, because I love getting mail and I also love buying gifts!

    Reply
  14. Debbie Woodruff says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:25 am

    What a wonderful idea! It’s so much fun to get packages in the mail, and the personal touch must have made it even better. (I have an elephant obsession too. Love anything elephant!)

    Reply
  15. nmiller00 says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

    Oh how nice and fun! I’m still working out the details of my swap partner. Love the elephant!

    Reply
  16. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Oh my gosh, how sweet and what an awesome surprise! Sometimes a package like that is just the thing you need to cheer up your day. I love that elephant candle holder!

    Reply
  17. shelahmoss says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:15 am

    What a wonderful group and such a nice surprise to brighten a tough day.

    Reply
  18. Theresa says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:21 am

    With four 4 year-old children, I can relate to days like you described! Those days can be quite a challenge. What an awesome surprise to receive that amazing package in the mail. I think it not only says a lot about you and your interests, but it says a lot about Renee and what a thoughtful and detail oriented person she must be!

    Reply
  19. Karleigh says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I love getting mail, makes me feel so special! So nice of your new friend to send you so many amazing things.

    Reply
  20. sandyvern says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Blogging Swap?!?! How awesome! You know I will be checking that out 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  21. 1stopmom says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Sometimes a good cry will do wonders. I am glad you got such a cool surprise in the mail. My sister in law loves elephants too! Hope you are having a great day!

    Reply
  22. Ariel Pingault (@cookwithariel) says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Aww so sweet! 🙂 Love all of the items you got! I’m sure it was nice to have a little fun and quiet time while opening up these gifts!

    Reply
  23. Haley Bradley says

    August 19, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    What an awesome surprise! We have 3 kids so I understand all the fighting and being super stressed out. I hope today is better, Haley
    http://haleysvintage

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you Haley!

      Reply
  24. Erica Musyt says

    August 19, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    It’s amazing what mail can do to your attitude! I just joined the swap’s facebook page and am very excited! #authenticbloggers xoxo

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  25. jbstrauss says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I love this! There is nothing better than getting a package in the mail. It looks like a very thoughtful collection of treasures!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      It really was. Thank you!

      Reply
  26. Kim S says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Wow! Three boys!! You’re amazing… I don’t know how you find the time to raise them and blog! Cheers to being a great mom, even on difficult days.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. Jamie H. says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    How fun! Happy Mail is the best!!!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Yes! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Lori says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    What a lovely concept!

    Reply
  29. aboutmaja says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Those days are the worst! We all have them.
    But it was a wonderful gift to get, especially on a day like that :-). And that elephant is so cute!

    Reply
  30. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

    August 19, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Glad to hear the day ended on a good note! What a neat idea and it looks like you were paired up with a very sweet and thoughtful person!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:55 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  31. Brenda Lee says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Very cool delivery! Isn’t making bloggy friends awesome? 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:55 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  32. Happily Ever After Etc. says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    What a fun surprise! One of the best parts of blogging is the friendships you make… on days when you feel like the rest of the world is so far away and it’s just you fighting the good fight so many bloggers reach out to remind you you’re not alone and we’re all here with you. P.S. Love the elephant!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:55 am

      Exactly. Thank you!

      Reply
  33. Claudette Esterine says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Now that is what I call synchronicity! The Universe knew you needed a break/distraction, something delicious and delivered! Love this story!!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:55 am

      Exactly. Thank you, Claudette.

      Reply
  34. Lindsey says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Mailbox swapping what a cool concept! I can so relate to your feelings here 🙂

    Reply
  35. Lauren says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Wow, that is so cool! I love the idea of a mailbox swap! I’d definitely like to give something like this a try!

    Reply
  36. Alana says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    This is so touching! She did put in so much effort!!! What generosity and kindness ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:54 am

      I know! Renee is awesome!

      Reply
  37. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    What an awesome swap box! The timing was perfect huh?

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:54 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  38. Ashley says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    How awesome! I love blogger swaps!

    Reply
  39. Debbie Denny says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    How neat you got this when you did. This is a nead idea to swap.

    Reply
  40. Chanity says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    How cool! This whole idea is awesome!

    Reply
  41. byecomparison says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    What perfect timing!! Gotta love those private cries in the bathroom—been there 🙁 🙂 So great that you not only received a really thoughtful surprise gift, but that your boys were snapped out of their bickering because of it, too—such a great bonus! That would have made my day, big time 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:53 am

      Yes, it totally did. Thank you Brooke.

      Reply
  42. cramos13 says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Oh my goodness, I remember crazy days like that. In fact, I had a bad day today – but I wasn’t going to let it change my mood. 🙂

    I love getting stuff in the mail. I get a card from a fellow blogger and it just about made my month! It’s just a sweet gesture. Now, the gift you got is a major score! That’s what I love about the blogging community, they are some fab folks, like you hun. 🙂

    Hope you’re having a great week!

    Cori

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:53 am

      Thank you Cori!

      Reply
  43. Elizabeth O. says

    August 20, 2015 at 12:23 am

    What a sweet mommy pack! Everything inside is all about relaxing and “me” time.

    Reply
  44. Danii says

    August 20, 2015 at 4:57 am

    What a great way to end the day! Love the elephant it is gorgeous.

    Reply
  45. Becki S says

    August 20, 2015 at 5:39 am

    This is wonderful! I did a fitness blogger swap in June and it was great to get something fun in the mail. I’ll have to check this out, thanks for sharing and glad it helped your day.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  46. Yanique Chambers says

    August 20, 2015 at 8:24 am

    That is such a nice surprise. Sometimes all it takes are the little things to turn our days around!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Exactly. Thank you Yanique.

      Reply
  47. Liz Mays says

    August 20, 2015 at 8:47 am

    What a perfect day for that to arrive! It’s just what you needed, and Renee filled it with some wonderful things!

    Reply
  48. Jojo Vito says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

    the mailbox surprise swap looked like very interesting… and you’ve got a very nice stuff from your partner 🙂

    Reply
  49. victoria says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:30 am

    I have heard the mailbox swapping but i never try it, i think it was a really great to swapping mail with your friends, Gonna check this out

    Reply
  50. AlmostSexyMommy says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Glad to hear you got cheered up in the middle of a not-so-great day! That little elephant is so cute!! What a cool idea!

    Reply
  51. Mykidsguide says

    August 20, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I’ve seen this done by some bloggers and I really think it’s cool. I would love to try this with a fellow blogger.

    Reply
  52. Stephany says

    August 20, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    I’m so glad your day got better! What a nice surprise.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 20, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  53. Rebecca Swenor says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    See it get worse before it gets better is all I got to say. It had to make your day getting the box. I so love the elephant which was the first thing to catch my eye. This is a great way to get to know other bloggers and I believe so much fun getting different things from other bloggers too. Thanks for sharing and glad it worked out in the end.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  54. Ashley says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Oh my gosh, what a fun idea! I love what she sent you. I totally need to join that group. lol 😉

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      You should!

      Reply
  55. Sinziana Romanescu says

    August 21, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Lovely surprise! I like the elephant holding candle so much. I also was in that Facebook Group and I recieved from lovely Hannah an Amazon Gift Card. Was lovely to take part of that event!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Yes! I’m so happy I joined!

      Reply
  56. livingoffloveandcoffee says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    That sounds like such a great thing to do! How nice that it arrived on a day when you really needed it.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Yes. Exactly. Thank you!

      Reply
  57. Jonathan Key says

    August 21, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    What a fun idea! This is a great idea. So awesome that it came on a day you really, really needed it.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 21, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Jonathan!

      Reply
  58. Shannon P says

    August 22, 2015 at 12:36 am

    It sounds like she TOTALLY got you! I love the elephant – I have a thing for giraffes and elephants and that would look awesome in my collection 😉 Glad she helped to turn your day around!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  59. Rosey says

    August 22, 2015 at 7:09 am

    Ah we’ve all had those days. And perfect timing on the package arrival, woot!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      August 22, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Yes. Thank you.

      Reply
  60. Jason Young says

    August 23, 2015 at 9:53 am

    I love that concept of gift swapping between bloggers. Must find like minded bloggers and start one of my own.

    Reply
  61. caitlincheevers says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:20 am

    What an absolutely awful day. It’s so awesome that a gift swap was able to cheer you up, though! 🙂
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply

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