Here we are already in October, and I haven't started the Annual Homesteading Today Christmas card exchange. (Thank you for reminding me babydumpling25!!!!)
Any new members here may be thinking "What is this and how does it work?" It's really simple - you email me your information - names, address, email address, and phone number, and once we reach the deadline - Thanksgiving Day November 23rd at 11:59 P.M., I compile the list of everyone, and email everyone. Once you receive the list, you mail a Christmas card to each person on the list. Then you sit back and wait eagerly everyday and watch your mail box for all kinds of cards to arrive!
"Who is eligible?" Anyone and everyone that is a member at Homesteading Today. It doesn't matter what forum you hang out on, where you live, or even what country you are from - ALL are welcome. In the past, we've exchanged cards with HT members from Canada, England, France, Germany, & India. (I do ask that you've been a member for at least a month.)
"What kind of card should I send?" It is completely up to you! We have received in the past, all kinds of cards - store bought, hand made, post cards, photo cards, etc. Some have been religious, funny, serious, old-fashioned, modern - it is totally up to you. (Some folks really get creative!). Some cards have little surprises in them - bookmarks, glitter, home-made ornaments, glitter, jokes, glitter, pictures, glitter, recipes, glitter, seeds, glitter, etc. (Did I mention sometimes they have glitter?!? Some people are glitter crazy and once you open one of these cards - you will be finding glitter throughout your home long after Christmas!!)
"How many cards will I receive / send?" It's all based on how many people sign up. I think one year we had an all time high of 60 or 70 participants - last year we had 33.
"Is my information safe?" Yes. Your information is kept and only shared with others who have signed up on the Christmas Card Exchange. No one outside of this exchange will get your information - do NOT share information with anyone who is not signed up! The list I send to you will only have names and addresses. Most people use their real names, but it's totally okay just to use your Homesteading Today name. Most people also use their home addresses, but a few do use a P.O. box.
"Why do you want my email address and phone number?" The email address is so I can email everyone the list of participants. The phone number is a new feature this year. But don't worry - neither your email address or phone number will be on the list or shared with anyone. If you decide you don't trust me and don't want to provide your phone number - that is fine - just send your other information.
"When is the deadline to sign up?" I must have your information by Thanksgiving Day November 23rd by 11:59 P.M.
"Sounds like fun - how do I sign up?" It IS fun!!! It's so exciting to go out to your mailbox at the end of November - December and receive cards from all over the United States (or even other countries!). It can also be a learning experience - one year a participant emailed me "Michael, please add me to the card exchange. I absolutely love this. I started doing this when I was homeschooling my son and he learned so many places on the map by finding where the cards came from. He is in medical school now, and I still love sending and receiving the cards. When he comes home at Christmas, he still always looks at all the cards and addresses."
"Ok, I will do it. What do I need to do?" Email me at kirky98@windstream.net or PM me. In the subject line put "2017 Christmas Card Exchange". Send the following information:
Your full name
HT Screen name (so we know who you are)
Street
City State. Zip
Email address
Phone number
Before you press "send", please double check your information to make sure everything is correct!
Again, your email address and phone number will NOT show up on the Christmas Card Exchange list. This is only for MY information - and I will NOT share it with anyone.
After you email me, please leave a note on this thread. This provides a double check for me - so I can compare between this thread and my email or PM that I did receive your information. I will email you back within a few days to let you know I received your information.
As we get closer to November 23rd, I will list everyone's HT Screen name that is participating. So please check back on this thread shortly before Thanksgiving. This not only lets you know how many participants we have, but also provides a triple check that I haven't forgot anyone.
Ready. Set. GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any new members here may be thinking "What is this and how does it work?" It's really simple - you email me your information - names, address, email address, and phone number, and once we reach the deadline - Thanksgiving Day November 23rd at 11:59 P.M., I compile the list of everyone, and email everyone. Once you receive the list, you mail a Christmas card to each person on the list. Then you sit back and wait eagerly everyday and watch your mail box for all kinds of cards to arrive!
"Who is eligible?" Anyone and everyone that is a member at Homesteading Today. It doesn't matter what forum you hang out on, where you live, or even what country you are from - ALL are welcome. In the past, we've exchanged cards with HT members from Canada, England, France, Germany, & India. (I do ask that you've been a member for at least a month.)
"What kind of card should I send?" It is completely up to you! We have received in the past, all kinds of cards - store bought, hand made, post cards, photo cards, etc. Some have been religious, funny, serious, old-fashioned, modern - it is totally up to you. (Some folks really get creative!). Some cards have little surprises in them - bookmarks, glitter, home-made ornaments, glitter, jokes, glitter, pictures, glitter, recipes, glitter, seeds, glitter, etc. (Did I mention sometimes they have glitter?!? Some people are glitter crazy and once you open one of these cards - you will be finding glitter throughout your home long after Christmas!!)
"How many cards will I receive / send?" It's all based on how many people sign up. I think one year we had an all time high of 60 or 70 participants - last year we had 33.
"Is my information safe?" Yes. Your information is kept and only shared with others who have signed up on the Christmas Card Exchange. No one outside of this exchange will get your information - do NOT share information with anyone who is not signed up! The list I send to you will only have names and addresses. Most people use their real names, but it's totally okay just to use your Homesteading Today name. Most people also use their home addresses, but a few do use a P.O. box.
"Why do you want my email address and phone number?" The email address is so I can email everyone the list of participants. The phone number is a new feature this year. But don't worry - neither your email address or phone number will be on the list or shared with anyone. If you decide you don't trust me and don't want to provide your phone number - that is fine - just send your other information.
"When is the deadline to sign up?" I must have your information by Thanksgiving Day November 23rd by 11:59 P.M.
"Sounds like fun - how do I sign up?" It IS fun!!! It's so exciting to go out to your mailbox at the end of November - December and receive cards from all over the United States (or even other countries!). It can also be a learning experience - one year a participant emailed me "Michael, please add me to the card exchange. I absolutely love this. I started doing this when I was homeschooling my son and he learned so many places on the map by finding where the cards came from. He is in medical school now, and I still love sending and receiving the cards. When he comes home at Christmas, he still always looks at all the cards and addresses."
"Ok, I will do it. What do I need to do?" Email me at kirky98@windstream.net or PM me. In the subject line put "2017 Christmas Card Exchange". Send the following information:
Your full name
HT Screen name (so we know who you are)
Street
City State. Zip
Email address
Phone number
Before you press "send", please double check your information to make sure everything is correct!
Again, your email address and phone number will NOT show up on the Christmas Card Exchange list. This is only for MY information - and I will NOT share it with anyone.
After you email me, please leave a note on this thread. This provides a double check for me - so I can compare between this thread and my email or PM that I did receive your information. I will email you back within a few days to let you know I received your information.
As we get closer to November 23rd, I will list everyone's HT Screen name that is participating. So please check back on this thread shortly before Thanksgiving. This not only lets you know how many participants we have, but also provides a triple check that I haven't forgot anyone.
Ready. Set. GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!