Let’s get this Christmas swap box rolling…
what do we want to include in this box? And how about we get it planned and get sign ups started right away so I can get everyone assigned by next Friday. Then maybe we can shoot for a deadline of about 3 weeks later so everyone will have time to dress their babies well before Christmas. 
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What are the rules of this swap? I didn’t participate in the last one.
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Can it be general holidays too? I don’t celebrate Christmas. Stop booing! I hate being that person every single time.
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The last one we filled out a questionnaire with our names and address, allergies and likes and dislikes. Style information and color preferences. There was a budget of 35 to 45 and we had fun!
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@Theara we can have the option to have Christmas things or not. I’m sure that would be ok!
Count me in!
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Kate, you just need to have been an active forum member for a while with 3 positive transactions. This last round, we chose to make it a nice outfit, a onesie or sleeper, a blanket, and 3 accessories…all coordinating. About $50 retail value. I assigned everyone a person. There were small questionaires so we would know a little about our person. It has been really fun and everyone went above and beyond while building their layette sets. You should join us.
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I’m in!! And I think that on the questionnaire we could ask if Christmas, or Winter theme is preferred. There are lots of winter themes that I can think of for those who don’t celebrate Christmas.
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Thank you so much for that @ashleyfox98! I can’t wait to see how this round goes. We’re Jewish, not observant but normally don’t celebrate Christmas. We have a few times but I always feel guilty.
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I will think about joining in on this round. It sounds fairly simple.
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Do we want to keep it simple? Outfit and a few accessories? And what dollar amount this time?
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What does everyone think? My brain wasn’t working this time. I had so much going on but had fun. I’m so indecisive though!
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All of these are great ideas. Clothing options could include anything worn(sleeper, dress, romper, pant set, crochet outfit, etc.). I think keeping within the price range is important. Winter themes: Christmas, other holiday celebrations during the next couple of months, winter animals, penguins, snowflakes, etc. Should be easy to please everyone with all the choices.
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Do we want to stick with the same price range or keep it simpler since this is the time of year that everyone is overwhelmined with buying gifts anyway?
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Hmmmmm……something to think about.
Hard to build a good layette if the budget is too low, though. Need to make it worth spending the shipping costs, too.
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So is this just clothes and accessories? And we say what size kit we need for ? It sounds fun but iamnot sure how it works
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I think we should keep it the same, some of us have little children to buy gifts for. Winter/Christmas Theme. Maybe a little more detailed questions such as What size or what baby is it for. If you would accept Vintage or gently used items or Walmart, etc…
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Good idea and it was hard to keep within the budget. I wanted seasonal clothing and good deals. It had to be cute and affordable.
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This is the hardest part of the year for me. I have to buy presents, birthdays, school clothes and stuff for myself if I can afford it. I think this is a good idea.
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In Puerto Rico there is practically no winter, so buying locally would be a bit difficult but I could buy online I’m interested
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