YOU GUYS. THIS IS THE YEAR: THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF SWAPS.

No, wait. It's the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and that's cause for celebration! Hopefully you're doing plenty of that already -- hymn sings, anyone? -- but when it comes to this kind of awesomeness, you can never have too much.
That's why it's time for Here I Swap 2017. Last year, we had about 150 ladies sign up. Don't you think we can make it to 500 this year?
I do.
This year, we're swapping coffee mugs along with a little something that says the season of fall/autumn. (Bonus points if you can work in Reformation swag.)
Here's how it works:
- You sign up here.
- I find another gal with similar interests and then send you her contact info and other pertinent information.
- You peruse that information, which will give you a glimpse into her style, theology and personality.
- You put together a little care package for her, based on that information. YOU MUST, AT THE VERY LEAST, SEND HER A MUG. Beyond that, does she love pumpkin spice lattes? Get her a drink mix! Does she adore fall-scented candles? Send her one! Is her favorite hymn "A Mighty Fortress"? Order her an LSB from CPH! This part is up to you. Once you've got a mug, you'll simply need to piece together a fall-themed care package that you think she'll love -- and it can be as simple or involved as you'd like.
- Stick that package in the mail!
- Channel your inner Katie Luther, and wait patiently by the mailbox for YOUR care package to arrive. While you're busy finding a gorgeous mug and putting together a kind fall-themed gift for your new friend, another woman will be doing the same for you!
- You'll now have met two new friends -- one you've sent a package to and one who's sent a package to you -- and perhaps even recited your Small Catechism while doing so.
Are you game?
- If you're 21 or older, sign up by clicking this link and filling out the (short -- I promise!) form.
- Sign-ups close August 25. You'll receive information on your swap friend by September 11.
- After reading up on your new friend (feel free secretly to check out her social media pages too!) and getting a feel for her style, head to Walmart or Home Goods or any place in between to put her fall swap package together. Please spend at least $10.00 but no more than $25.00.
- Send the package -- along with a little note with your name and how she can connect up with you -- by September 25 so that she receives it in time for October and the Reformation.
- Post a picture of your fall swap package when it arrives. Use the hashtag #hereiswap2017 on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat. You can meet even MORE Reformation-lovin' ladies that way!
- Finally, I'm hoping this swap will be a fun way for Lutheran women to encourage each other . . . and enjoy a few fall-themed goodies along the way, but unfortunately, I can't be held responsible for your partner's actions. I'm hopeful people are signing up who will actually send their swap packages, but if you haven't received a package by October 15, please let me know at adrianeheins@gmail.com if your partner doesn't come through so I can check in with her. *If I find out someone didn't mail a mug, she's banned to swapping purgatory. But seriously, you'll be out of the running for a year, and it will take a papal bull to get you back in the swap. Or something along those lines.*
Ready? Let's get swapping! Sign up now!
I am in! Super excited! 🚪🔨📖☕️✝️
ReplyDeleteYour emojis are on point! So glad you're joining us!
DeleteUmmm... somehow I clicked out of the link before I finished all the questions... holler if you need me to start over. �� Sorry!!
ReplyDeleteIf you didn't finish all the questions, you will need to fill out the form again. Thanks!
DeleteHow will I know if my registration worked? jessica.luebbe3@cune.org
ReplyDeleteHi Adrienne! I LOVE this idea and I'm so bummed I missed the deadline! Any chance you'd put me on a "waiting list" or back up list in case someone is unable to do the exchange? I'd be happy to step in last minute! Thanks for considering - I hope it goes fantastically!
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Audrey Partipilo - email: acherrmann@hotmail.com
^^^ Ditto! I'm late (and totally respect deadlines so I will NOT be upset), but if there is any way to still get in on the fun, I'm game! mcmillet@csp.edu
ReplyDeleteI signed all up.....Im nervous the info got lost in my junk mail somewhere! Did you send out the info telling us who gets my gifts yet? I will be patient, I just would hate for some poor soul to be checking their mail box day after day and me just sitting here hoarding their cool stuff
ReplyDeleteM. threewhitegomezes@yahoo.com
Bummed I missed the deadline. �� Hope you have a 2018 swap!
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to get to the sale but unfortunately due to my hectic routine I couldn't manage time and get there. Hopefully I can get the time for the next sale and buy something from your shop.
ReplyDeleteI lost my swap partners address���� HELP!
ReplyDeleteNevermind, found it! In the mail today!
DeleteThanks for post:
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