I spent Monday afternoon scouring my favorite store, Cost Plus World Market, picking out little pieces to be sent across the US to my blogging swap buddy. But shush, it’s supposed to be a secret! She doesn’t know that she has got a great package coming to her in the mail.
The wonderful Sofia set this program up and I think it’s a really interesting idea. Blogging can be a one-sided world, without any face-to-face contact but these swap packages try to unite bloggers. Sending gifts to a stranger that you think they would enjoy is a nice way of getting to know the other side. Included in my swap package are the following items:
– “Lifted…” by Bright Eyes. One of my favorite cds and a great listen after a really long hectic day.
– Mexicocoa hot Chocolate. Since she is a lover of chocolate, this cocoa mix should quell those cravings. Plus, Mexican hot cocoa is awesome!
– Hazelnut Coffee by Cost Plus. I once had this coffee at a friend’s house ands wore that I’d never buy anything ever again. Unfortunately my mother hates this kind of coffee so it is outlawed in my home, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good.
– Pocky sticks. Growing up, these treats were a staple in our cupboards. Little biscuits dipped in sweet chocolate, you could eat the whole box and not be phased. I’d go to the Asian market, and while my mom bought Bao’s and pork, I’d chomp on these sticks.
– “The Maytrees” by Annie Dillard. My buddy stated her love for all books, specifically nonfiction. I looked through my bookshelf, trying to find one that she’d enjoy. I remember reading this book last summer and enjoying every page because it was so different. Short prose, and clipped words comprise this whole book. Hopefully she finds it entertaining.
– Blackcurrant conserve. This little jar of jam packs a mean punch. From England, land of all things jam-worthy, I like to smear it on my scones or French toast.
– White tea vanilla blackberry body bar. My buddy said she liked blackberries and I found this fragrant body bar and thought, “how perfect!” It has a subtle but sweet smell.
Thanks to Sofia for setting this up. Hopefully my buddy enjoys the gifts!
Slow Like Honey 
These gifts are fab! I’m sure your buddy will love them.
A considerate package :) and Yay for Bright Eyes but I have not heard Lifted. I like most of the songs from Digital Ash :)
A great idea! I have a good friend through blogging (he actually talked me into starting, it’s all his fault), and we love to talk about food and cooking. I recently sent him a “care package” full of curry spices, as he lives far away from any big city and can’t get the fixin’s.
Now I see I should have called it a blog buddy package and required him to send something to me! Like maybe a case of beer; simply to cook with, of course…
Looks like a great care package to me! I hope she enjoyed it.