After hosting several blog gift swaps throughout the year, I've decided it's time for a fresh summer-themed extravaganza! Did I grab your attention yet?
I have really enjoyed all of your feedback about how much you loved getting adorable little gifts in the mail from you swap partner, so we're going to keep this little tradition rolling! I mean, who doesn't LOVE getting real mail, not to mention a whole package!
{ I knew you would be excited!! }
.:: Soak Up the Sun - Blog Gift Swap ::.
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 Summer Faves
- Treats:
Crystal Light, fruit leather, pistachios, healthy snacks
- Colors:
Yellow, yellow, and yellow!
- Accessories:
Scarves, fedoras, beach hats, running socks, running visor, chunky earrings, truquoise jewelry, coral jewelry, simple stud earrings, sunglasses.
- Home Luxuries:
Fruity/Beachy/Vanilla scented candles, Scentsy bars, modern/simple frames, Crate and Barrel type decor.
- Fun faves:
Oklahoma State anything, cute cupcake liners, starbucks giftcards, bright dish towels, thank you cards, stationary, magazines - People, US, Martha Stewart, Real Simple.
- Girly things:
Nail polish (summer colors!), soft pink or peach lip gloss, shimmery neutral palette eye shadow, lip balm, face masks, bubble bath, cute bobby pins, coconut scented body lotion, self tanner.
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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 summer goodies {price max: $20} and send your buddy's gift by Monday, June 25th.
.:: Pretty Please ::.
Spread the word about the [Life of Meg] Soak Up the Sun blog gift swap! We want as many people as possible to join us in spreading the fun!
** Sign-up closes on Wednesday, June 20th @ Noon (CST)! **
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So, who's totally excited?!
I know I am! I already have a vision of the adorable/fun/girly summer must-haves that I want to buy/send to the buddy I get matched up with!
I hope you will help me spread the summertime cheer! It's one of my absolute favorite seasons to eat fresh, be active, enjoy outdoors, and strut my warm weather fashions, so let's kick it off right!
Happy Summer!!
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Click HERE to visit my weekly Mingle Monday blog hop! Open all week long! :)_____________________________________________________________
Ah! So much fun!!!!!!! I love these gift swaps. I'm in!!!!!
ReplyDeleteName: Emily
email: lovewokemeupthismorning@gmail.com
Some of my faves...
Food- coffee and chocolate!!!!!
Colors- pink, purple, yellow, and turquoise
Accessories- funky jewelry, long necklaces, scarfs, hats (currently LOVING my new newsies hat!)
Home luxuries- working on decorating my apartment. My bedroom is black and white with hilights of turqoise and pink. Kinda a "Breakfast at Tiffanys" look. The rest of the apartment I want to do famous cities of the world! So anything that would go with either theme would be PERFECT!
Fun Faves- I'm a HUGE geek! Harry Potter (I'm a Hufflepuff, so yellow and black) is amazing. I also LOVE Doctor Who, Hunger Games, and vampires!
Girly things: Fun summer nail polish colors, headbands/hair scarfs, and I would LOVE to experiment with some different eye makeup!
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ReplyDeleteName: Syndal
ReplyDeleteemail: synfullydelicious@hotmail.com
blog: synfullydelicious.blogspot.com
- Treats:
chocolate, carmel corn, coffee, wine
- Colors:
purple, pink, aqua, coral, yellow
- Accessories:
any jewelry-love chunky, colorful and blingy pieces! scarves or a straw bag for the beach
- Home Luxuries:
fancy pens, a business card holder, cute wall arts, anything organizational for my desk, or a cute desk lamp, picture frames, candles
- Fun faves:
anything wedding related (my big day is this August!!), magazines with healthy recipes, crafty/scrapbooking supplies, anything cutesy & girly!
- Girly things:
nail polish, any shimmery makeup for fair skin, any accessory
I'd like to join!
ReplyDeleteJamie
imjustajereseygirl.blogspot.com
just_a_jersey_girl@ymail.com
- Treats:
wine, skittles, starbursts, starbucks
- Colors:
turquoise, coral, silver, gold, black, red & pink
- Accessories:
any cute necklaces, beach bags, anklet bracelets, clutch
- Home Luxuries:
fancy pens, cute wall arts, anything, cute desk lamp, picture frames, beachy smelling candles
- Fun faves:
magazines, cute stationary, anything cute for my pit/lab pup Sir
- Girly things:
nail polish,makeup, headbands
Aw, no! My whole comment disappeared. Let's try this again.
ReplyDeleteName: Lauren
Email: Lauren51990@aol.com
-Treats
starbucks, anything chocolate, popcorn
-Colors
I love purple and green, but blue and silver are nice too
-Accessories
necklaces, ankle bracelets, wallet/clutch
-Home Luxuries
picture frames, candles, cute organization items, anything for a book/writing lover
-Fun Faves
For this, I'll just say a bit about me: I like humor, I'm a huge dork, I want to be a published author one day, I love to read, I love Harry Potter, I like movies and music and musicals, and I love to craft and scrapbook
-Girly Things
nail polish, hair ties, perfume/body spray, hand sanitizer, eye shadow, mascara
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this with your faithful readers!
Kristin
ReplyDeletekedarhower.blogspot.com
k.e.twigg@gmail.com
Favorites:
Treats-chocolate, caramel, Starbucks
Colors-pink, purple, yellow, turquoise, navy
Accessories-running socks (good one Meg!), scarves, sunglasses, cute clutches
Home Luxuries-Scentsy bars, country decor, vanilla/cookie scented candles
Fun Faves-anything Penn State, Starbucks anything, fancy pens (I'm a teacher!), post it notes, anything True Blood/Mad Men related
Girly Things-headbands, hair ties, barrettes, eye shadow, self tanner (No bubble bath-allergic)
Great swap, Meg! I'll post your button :)
I'd love to join in!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
sarahevanswriting@gmail.com
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/
Faves: cats, kittens, pugs, ice cream, coffee, coffee flavoured ice cream, rose wine, warm breezes, sunshine through tree branches, scenery, cuddles and love!!
Aww man! Just made my whole day! I'd love to join in the fun.
ReplyDeleteChristy
cmonfort79@yahoo.com
Random Faves:
Chocolate..snickers & almond joy make my heart sing!
Love the color red & all things glitter.
Cute hats to keep the sun off my face in the scorching Texas heat.
Nail polish. ('Nuff said)
Bright colored scarves.
Purses..all shapes, sizes & colors.
I'm a sucker for quotes. I search day & night for inspirational wall art for my home office.
Funky, chunky jewelry. Bracelets for sure.
Last, but not least...Wonder Woman. One day I'll grow up, today is not that day. : )
Happy swapping blog buddies!!
ohhh so fun! i want to join!!
ReplyDeletelori
acrazywalkonthesafeside.blogspot.com
lori.williams522@gmail.com
- Treats:
starbucks, skittles, starburst
- Colors:
mint, pink, navy, grey, gold
- Accessories:
statement necklaces, stud earrings, bangles
- Home Luxuries:
bath n body works fruity scented candles & soaps, chunky white frames, inspirational/personalized prints, throw pillows, cozy blankets
- Fun faves:
cute teacups/mugs, anything monogrammed! {LWE- first, last, middle}, stationary/note cards
- Girly things:
essie nail polish, eos lip balm, makeup, flowers {especially hydrangea and orchids}, anything with lace, floral or glittery.
Love blog gift swaps! I'm in!
ReplyDeleteName: Lacey
Email: southerninthecityblog@gmail.com
Blog: http://southerninthecityblog.blogspot.com
- Treats:
coffee, chocolate, anything sweet!
- Colors:
turquoise, yellow, purple, and coral
- Accessories:
fun earrings, long necklaces, bracelets, loving gold right now!
- Home Luxuries:
candles, frames, any decor with a "city or traveling" theme
- Fun faves:
books, magazines, cute inspirational prints/posters
- Girly things:
summer nail polish colors, hair ties, eye shadow, mascara
Just found this blog; so glad I did! I'd like to join in too =)
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Alexandra Anne!
email: chandelier27aaa@gmail.com
blog: chandelier27.blogspot.com
Treats
coffee, all natural foodies, stuffs to bake with
-Colors
blue! (especially aqua/sky blue; so pretty!) second fav is red, then lime green
-Accessories
rings are the best, necklaces are enjoyed as well, or reallllly dangly earrings (I’m a singer, opera, so shiny jewelry is a must)
-Home Luxuries
candles, picture frames, things that could live in a college dorm
-Fun Faves
I am possibly the oddest gal; I love opera, shooting rifles, reading old british literature, gaming (usually tabletop like D&D or Tomb Raider on my computer), baking (got a new kitchen aid mixer recently and super dorked out!), writing (I think I have a journal addiction), oh and I love chandeliers. (hence my blog/email link)
-Girly Things
jewelry. Always. Especially vintage jewelry. Um, I like bright colors, is that girly? I adore polka dots, and cute things.
this sounds like so much fun... but i'm out of the country until july 2! hope i can join next time :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so in!
ReplyDeletelifewiththeedwards@gmail.com
www.lifewiththeedwards.com
Treats-chocolate although it's probably not ideal in the summer :) Anything sweet!
Colors-Blue is my favorite color but I love all the colors!
Accessories-Necklaces and earrings
Home Luxuries-candles and cute picture frames
Fun Faves-fun pens, Starbucks cards, thank you cards, cute cupcake liners
Girly Things-summery nail polish, bubble bath, scarves, hair ties
This will be so fun!
Hi I'm Carly from www.lipglossandcrayons.com! My email is carlybrydon@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI love.....Treats: Starbucks, chocolate, frozen yogurt (menchies)
- Colors:
Coral, turquoise, and neon pink and bright yellow
- Accessories:
Fun socks, earrings, statement necklaces, bangle bracelets
- Fun faves:
cute cupcake liners, bright dish towels, stationary, notepads, fun pens and sharpies, coffee to go mugs, Tervis tumblers, magnets
- Girly things:
Neon Nail polish, lip balm, bubble bath, cute bobby pins,
Can't wait for this!
Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteEmily @ emilysilverks@gmail.com
- Treats:
Lifesavers, chocolate, sweetarts, starbucks
- Colors:
Bright colors! Coral, teal, pink, yellow, etc.
- Accessories:
Fun hair accessories, necklaces, earrings especially animal themed
- Home Luxuries:
frames, interesting knick knacks, anything Disney
- Fun faves:
books, movies, all things New York
- Girly things:
Pajama shorts (size medium), any sort of makeup or scents from Victoria's Secret, nail polish, scarves
Hello! I'm Jenny from thenewadventuresofjennyshires.blogspot.de! My email is jenny_shires@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI love.....
Treats: cappuccino, healthy treats
- Colors:
bright blue, pink, red
- Accessories:
anything girly
-Homeluxuries:
candles, little ornaments / trinkets, black and/or white frames
- Fun faves:
stationary, inspirational prints/posters, cats, crafts, languages / Europe, books
- Girly things:
bubble bath, butterflies,
So exciting! :-)
I haven't been able to join in on a blog gift swap since your mitten mixer! It was great!!
ReplyDeleteAmber @ as2667@gmail.com
http://thisismeandmynewlife.blogspot.ca
Foods/Treats:
Tea, dark chocolate
- Colors:
Lately lots of pinks and greens. Also love dark purples and bright blues
- Accessories:
Fun necklaces, sunglasses, scarves
- Home Luxuries:
Picture frames/albums, throws, cute organization helpers, candles
- Fun faves:
books... any and all! magazines, fun bookmarks,
- Girly things:
nail polish, lip balm, bubble bath
I can't wait!!!
I am so excited to do this!!
ReplyDeleteAmber @ obviouslyobsessed@gmail.com
http://myobviousobsession.blogspot.com/
- Girly things:
*Nail Polish
*Lip Gloss
*Magazines (Cosmo, Lucky, New Beauty)
*Glitter
- Accessories:
*Tiny, dainty necklaces
- Home Luxuries:
*Candles
*Diffusers
*Picture Frames
- Treats:
*Starbucks
*Chocolate
*Sweet Candy
*Cupcakes
- Colors:
*Neon
*Pinks
*Blues
*Pastels
*Bold
- Fun faves:
*Martha Stewart Crafts
*Stationary
I can't wait!!
I would love to do this. It sounds like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteCinthya @ Eye Heart: mail(at)eyeheart(dot)ca
- Treats: any candy that's cherry flavored or is fun to eat (I have fun picking out candy with my kids because I love it too)
- Colors: PINK, turquoise, coral, electric colors of any shade
- Accessories: long necklaces, headbands, and fun socks.
- Home Luxuries: I love all the summer scents from Bath and Body Works, Huge and pretty mugs with saucers, country style vases
- Fun faves: Art Supplies and anything scrapbooking
- Girly things: bright colored nail polish, shimmery lip gloss, nail art stuff
Hee hee. That was so much fun. I should give that list to my hubby. LOL
You know I had to join in on the fun...
ReplyDeleteRachel
radillard1@gmail.com
http://racheldillard.blogspot.com
Let's see...some of my favorites:
Treats: anything chocolate...Starbucks!
Colors: coral, turquoise, yellow...anything bright!
Accessories: summer scarves; fun, bright jewelry; simple studs; sunglasses
Home Luxuries: Scentsy bars; small pottery pieces; wall art prints
Fun faves: Ole Miss anything, cute cupcake liners, dish towels, thank you cards, magazines - People, US, fitness magazines, Real Simple.
Girly things: Nail polish (summer colors!), lip balm, face masks, bubble bath
Can't wait to get paired and do some shopping :) :)
This sounds like so much fun, sign me up! :)
ReplyDeleteMegan
mparker731@gmail.com
ziptied.blogspot.com
Treats:
cherry Twizzlers, peach tea
Colors:
teal, lime, bright purple
Accessories:
headbands!, funky earrings, light & airy scarves
Home Luxuries:
apple cinnamon candles, unique magnets
Fun faves:
fabric scraps, scrapbooking embellishments & paper, funky journals
Girly things: Bath & Body Works mint lip gloss, foot scrub/lotion
So excited :)
Sign me up! This is so fun!
ReplyDeleteAndi
1024andi@gmail.com
http://just-another-smith.blogspot.com/
Colors: pink, green, yellow, turquoise, coral
Accessories: summery scarves, necklaces, sunglasses
Miscellaneous: fabric, candles, nail polish, eye shadow
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ReplyDeleteName: Libby
ReplyDeleteEmail: libnasoto@gmail.com
- Treats -
*Starbucks,
*Nerds,
*Reeses's peanut butter cups
- Colors -
*Red
*Yellow
*Pink
*Purple
*White
- Accessories -
*Hair pins
*Big colorful rings
*Long earrings
*Bangles
*Big sunglasses
- Home Luxuries -
*Scented candles
*Family
*Friends,love,fun picture frames
- Fun faves -
*Thank you cards
*Pens
*Scrapbooking
*Anything w/Butterflies, Turtles or Daisies
- Girly things -
*Nail polish
*Peach or Coral lip gloss
*Body splash
*Anything sparkly
I'd love to play along :)
ReplyDeleteName: Samantha
email: groth.sama@gmail.com
blog: frieden-amore.blogspot.com
- Treats:
coffee, wine, Dove chocolates
- Colors:
coral, turquoise, yellow
- Accessories:
love chunky, colorful pieces, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, you name it, I love it!
- Home Luxuries:
candles, frames, decorative stones, etc.
- Fun faves:
love anything crafty/DIY, I love fun stationary, anything summer/beach related!
- Girly things:
fun, colorful polish, jewelry, jellies (you're right, the shoes we used to wear when we were little). I'm a size 6!
Thanks for putting this together :)
I'm so glad I got home from vacation to play!
ReplyDeleteName: Stephanie
email: sdavis00@yahoo.com
- Treats:
chocolate, caramel, just about anything (except nuts, although I do love peanut butter)
- Colors:
pink, purple, pastels
- Accessories:
cute earrings, light scarves/pashminas
- Home Luxuries:
I just bought a condo so right now it just about anything!
- Fun faves:
anything summer/beachy, chick-lit books, baking
- Girly things:
summery nail polish, manis/pedis, make-up, movies that make me cry!
Elizabeth, The Young Retiree
ReplyDeletetheyoungretiree@gmail.com | www.theyoungretiree.com
- Treats:
Crystal Light, Kind bars, starbucks {it's a special treat place!}
- Colors:
Bright orange, Bright pink, Bright green!
- Accessories:
colorful earrings, necklaces, NAIL POLISH!
- Home Luxuries:
Nautical themed decor, summery smells (like fresh cut grass and the beach!)
- Fun faves:
Summery recipes, Target anything, Baseball {We're season ticket holders for the SD Padres}
- Girly things:
Nail polish (summer colors!), lip balm, ponytail holders
Emily at emilysweetestthing@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteNail Polish
Any jewelry - gold, large, chunky, and blingy! Or with bright colors!
I'm getting married in about ohhh 18 days and 5 hours haha. Anyway, sweet, romantic decor for our new home!
Funky stationary!
Statement jewelry - like chunky rings!
Ah! this is so fun!
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