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Blogging Buddies and Sweet Surprises

October 22, 2015 By Shann 57 Comments

One of the great things about writing a blog is interacting with other bloggers. From reading new parenting ideas to learning how to make things to just being able to relate in other areas of life, I’ve made some great connections so far. Plus, many of the bloggers I’ve met are very supportive of each other. That’s pretty rare in something that could be considered competitive. There’s plenty of room for everyone to have their own piece of the Internet, and it’s cool that most bloggers realize that.

The other day, I got not one, but two surprises in the mail from my fellow bloggers. Plus, when I got home from my Ballet class, there was a bag waiting on our doorstep. I wanted to share all the fun surprises with you, and hopefully, inspire you to do something nice for someone else this Fall/Holiday season.

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I belong to a couple different Facebook groups, and one of them is a Mailbox Swap. You may remember my post A Blogger Made My Day, which was inspired by the August Swap. For September, I was paired with Erica, who blogs at Looking to the Stars. It was so fun getting to know her, even though we were both super busy during the month…which is why it’s taken me so long to post the reveal of what she sent. We both kept having things come up, but we still ended up sending out boxes out at the same time!

Take a look at my Swap box…

Mailbox Swap

Actually, I should say envelope because she packaged it in this AWESOME Charlie Brown envelope. Did you know I collect Charlie Brown stuff (ever since our Halloween as Lucy and Charlie?) Erica remembered!

I also have a love of all things personalized, so she got me some awesome monogrammed note cards, and an “S” to paint. She got me Orange, since it’s one of my favorite colors, and she also remembered I like to do crafty things. There were some super cute window clings for my love of Fall, touch screen enabled gloves for the chilly Wisconsin weather, and some sweet gum for my sweet tooth (and since she knows I’m watching what I eat.) Last, but certainly not least, was the Hello Kitty 3 in 1 wash. I love all things Hello Kitty, and don’t actually have this. Perfect again.

Since I’ve started blogging, I’ve realized how important the support of other bloggers is. I read a lot of blog posts each day, and through that have found some favorites, as well as favorite bloggers. One of those favorites is Nichole from CuppaGeek.

Nichole writes about all things tea, and a lot more. I like drinking tea, but ย Nichole’s posts will make you want to try everything. The way she describes tea is amazing. She also seems like a pretty cool chick. She’s around the same age, is a Mom to boys (including twins!) and LOVES Halloween. Plus, she lives in the Midwest too. Awesome!

Anyways, I got this lovely surprise in the mail from her….

Halloween TeaSurprise

My first “real” teas!!!!!

I was so excited. They smell amazing! I haven’t made them yet because I don’t have anything to steep them with (I’m such a tea novice that I just buy the bags,) but I’m getting something just so I can try these. I’m really very excited! Thank you Nichole!

Finally, as I mentioned earlier, when I got home the other night our front light was not on, but I could see something on the step. As I got closer, I saw it was a gift bag.

We got Boo-ed!!!

We've been boo-ed

I had read about this Online, but my husband had no idea what it was.

Basically, a neighbor puts together a little treat bag for Halloween, and leaves it on your front porch. You then return the favor to another 2 neighbors that haven’t been “Boo-ed” yet. You can tell because once you’ve gotten a bag, you tape the little ghost picture in your window.

Super cute and super sweet! Thank you to which ever of our neighbors Boo-ed us! I will be returning the favor soon.

So, this is why I love this time of year and blogging too. What fun things have you done to celebrate Fall lately? Or friendships?

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Filed Under: Blog, Friendship Tagged With: blogger, blogging, boo-ed, crafts, cuppageek, halloween, looking to the stars, mailbox surprise, parenting advice, surprises, sweets, treats, writer

Comments

  1. Nichole aka CuppaGeek says

    October 22, 2015 at 7:10 am

    I hope you like the teas my dear! Love your blogging swap goodies and adore the boo-ed package. I am going to do that this weekend to our neighbor’s. Thanks again for the kind words about CuppaGeek! Your blog is one I read everyday as well and love it!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you so much again, Nichole. You’re the best ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Rachel G says

    October 22, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Aww, what a cool bunch of packages! You definitely got matched with some really thoughtful bloggers–isn’t it fun to get interesting mail like that?

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Yes! Super fun!

      Reply
  3. Erica Musyt (@ericamusyt) says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Yay! I’m so glad you like everything. I saw the Hello Kitty body wash and thought, even if she doesn’t use it, it will look cute displayed somewhere ๐Ÿ™‚ I loved swapping with you ๐Ÿ™‚ xoxo

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you so much Erica! I really loved swapping with you too. Hope you liked everything I sent ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Oh boy, so many fun surprises in the mail! I love it. I also love Nichole and CuppaGeek – I like reading about all of the teas she tries and the amazing mugs she finds!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Yes! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. citlphoto says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:56 am

    How fun! I love blog swaps. They are such a great way to get to know other bloggers. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  6. My Urban Family says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:58 am

    This is all so fun! I wish my neighborhood would do fun things like that – though I am still really looking forward to handing out candy! It’s the one perk to us not selling our home yet – since when we move we’ll likely be in a condo building again.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Yes, I love seeing all the costumes. Maybe you could start it in your neighborhood?

      Reply
  7. Brooke @ Silver Lining says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Mail swaps can be so fun! Definitely expensive, but so fun!

    Reply
  8. kate says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Such fun! I would love for you to join us over at 100HappyDays and link up some of your positive posts:) always love your blog! http://www.akreativewhim.com/100-happy-days-link-party-1/

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you so much! I will!

      Reply
  9. platypus6 says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I have met so many awesome people since I started blogging. It is such a supportive community! We’ve also participated in little Halloween exchanges in years past. Those are a lot of fun!

    Reply
  10. cye says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:23 am

    Those freebies are really cute. It’s nice to hear that people gain friends and mates through blogging. I hope I make some friends too.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Come on over and sign up for the swap ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Chelsie Carr says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Aw, what great surprises you got! I LOVE mail and getting packages! And you are totally right, the support of other bloggers is so critical; that’s the reason we founded Passion Project! Thanks for being a member!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Yes! I love Passion Project!

      Reply
  12. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Nothing like blogging buddies and surprises! I never heard about getting “Boo-ed” until I moved to the city. I think that we’re going to make it part our Halloween/Fall tradition next year.

    Reply
  13. diyjahn says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:18 am

    This is so great!!!! I love it and am definitely going to look into that Mailbox Swap group – what a great idea and a great way to support each other. It seems like a fun thing to do to show you’re not alone. ๐Ÿ™‚ Like you said, there’s plenty of room for everyone here on the internet. Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.diyjahn.com

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Yes, you should!

      Reply
  14. bnadyn says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:19 am

    This is awesome and I love that Booed idea, haha ๐Ÿ™‚ I need to do that to someone. I love fall, my favorite season…we have my birthday and daughter’s birthday to celebrate in fall and we love Halloween and Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Awesome! My oldest son just celebrated his birthday. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  15. Anna C. (@annavintageowl) says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:20 am

    This looks so cool! I would love to do some Mailbox Swap too. It looks super fun!

    Reply
  16. kay says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Blog swap is my favorite! I always love getting the packages and sending them out!

    Reply
  17. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:25 am

    I think this is such a fun idea. I want to do something like this ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  18. Lindsay (@itssimplylinds) says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:41 am

    This is so fun!! What a cool idea; it must be a wonderful surprise to open your mail.

    Reply
  19. tara pittman says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:14 am

    This looks so fun. I just love getting surprises in the mail

    Reply
  20. Amanda || Growing Up Madison says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:17 am

    How sweet. I did a a swap with a few friends a year ago and it was great. I might have to do another soon.

    Reply
  21. Joan Harrington says

    October 22, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Hi Shann,
    Great post! Yes I agree hanging out with other bloggers is so important as we definately support each other , no doubt. There is plenty of room for all bloggers online. Absolutely! Sounds like you have hooked up with some awesome bloggers ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks Joan. So glad to have “met” you too. You always have such great information and sweet things to say.

      Reply
  22. Kara says

    October 22, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    What a cute idea!!

    Reply
  23. serenemomblog says

    October 22, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I love this so much! You got some really cool stuff. I love Nichole’s site too, I’m so jealous you get to try some of those awesome teas she writes about ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      I know! I wish you were close enough to come over for a cuppa ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  24. Dana Peller (@Pellerini) says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    You received such cool items in your gift boxes!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  25. Elizabeth O. says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I think these ideas of giving are awesome. It promotes friendship and it build relationships with people existing in your world. It’s definitely great to get to know fellow bloggers and it’s also great to do something good for your neighbor, even if it’s just a bag of treats, it can go a long way.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Yes, Definitely.

      Reply
  26. Anamika Ojha says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I love Fall and everything related with it, The Weather, The Winter Wear, The Halloween, Fall Festivities etc. I was not aware about โ€œBoo-edโ€. Thanks for sharing Shann. Now I am going to “Boo-ed” my neighbors. It’s really very sweet gesture to show that we care. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      Awe. That’s awesome. It was really sweet, and I was totally surprised.

      Reply
  27. AngeliqueJurd says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    One of the things I love most about blogging is the community. It’s fantastic isn’t it?

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 22, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      Agreed ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  28. breetalks says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Swaps are so fun when everybody participates like they’re supposed to. You’ll have to let me know what tea is your favorite!

    Reply
  29. Meredith@MommyAtoZ says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    How cool! I love the BOO-ed idea. Never heard of it but so fun!

    Reply
  30. thedealmatchmaker says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    Very nice goodies and fun! I agree with you. Bloggers should interact and active in community

    Reply
  31. Angie@chasingmyhalo says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    Blogging really is a great community, and it’s so fun to get things in the mail! I def want to check out the tea blogger! How funny that you got Boo’d on the same day as your packages!

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    • Shann says

      October 23, 2015 at 6:57 am

      Yes, you should! Cuppageek is awesome ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  32. Chanelle says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:17 am

    What a blessing to find ladies that support your passion and encourage you regularly. Thanks for reminding me about the Boo-ed packages…I think I need to get around to that. :/

    Reply
  33. Polen says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:51 am

    That’s sweet. I’ve just started my blog as well. I’d been joining various page and social media support lately.It was an amazing experience so far ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  34. Mykidsguide says

    October 23, 2015 at 3:58 am

    That’s super fun! It’s very important that bloggers support each other. I also love the getting Boo-ed idea. It’s such a nice gesture. Maybe we should do that, too.

    Reply
  35. victoria says

    October 23, 2015 at 4:03 am

    This is so fun and cool idea i love blog swap and you have a cool items in your gift box

    Reply
  36. Onica{MommyFactor} says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:10 am

    Cool, because of the bloggers you can gain new knowledge and at the same time you can share your ideas too. this is a nice way to communicate with others.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 23, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Yes! So true .

      Reply
  37. Lexie Lane says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:20 am

    It’s blessing and you’re so lucky to have a surprises like this.

    Reply
  38. caitlincheevers says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:53 am

    This is so fun! What great surprises!
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply
  39. Cindy Calzone (Hometown Queen Bee) says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:53 am

    Aww, that is really nice! The ladies were very thoughtful and really paid attention to what you like!

    Reply
  40. Urvi says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Oh wow so much fun surprises. I like all stuff with Halloween feel…. Enjoy

    Reply

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