To Swap or Not?

If you have (or haven't) had the pleasure of participating in a blog swap, then you've come to the right place to learn about what to do & what NOT to do.

This post came about do to a recent swap I participated in.

I was paired with a wonderful swap partner, but sadly, others weren't so lucky.

Some people got nothing, some got broken toys, & some got used items!

WHO DOES THAT?

I don't want to assume everyone knows what a blog swap is, but the easiest way to explain it is:

A host decides on a theme, a dollar/purchase limit is set, you purchase items, & most importantly: 

you send the gift to the blogger you are paired with by a certain date!

You may have heard some good & bad things about blog swaps, such as:

Made new blog friends

Received great items

Had lots of fun seeing what everyone got

 OR

Didn't get shit

Got crappy items

Person stopped replying to emails

If you are going to participate in a swap, PLEASE follow through!

The rules are pretty simple & you know up front what you are supposed to do.

It is beyond rude when someone takes the time to go shopping for you, spend their money, go to the post office, send you a gift...to get nothing in return or get shitty items.

Excuse my french, but there is no other way to put it!

I've been burned by blog swaps, but that hasn't stopped me from participating.

I have a lot of fun with them & I'm always looking forward to the next swap.

So if you don't know what to do, here's a simple list of do's & don'ts!

 

If you'd like a copy of the above image, email me at lawtonlane (at) (ymail) (dot) (com).

Happy Valentine's Day!

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RIP Whitney Houston

August 9, 1963–February 11, 2012

I am so sad to hear about Whitney's death.

Prayers to her family & friends.

Messy Neighbors

Do any of you have messy neighbors?

I live in between 3 messy neighbors.

One on either side of us & one across the street.

And it annoys me.

When house hunting, I didn't want to be in a neighborhood that had HOAs.

But now I see the purpose.

It's frustrating when you keep your home (inside and out) clean,

and then you look out the window or go outside and see this:

This is an image I got from google, but you get the idea.

I understand that people with kids will have some toys out, but geez,

it shouldn't be every last toy the kid owns!

When I drive around our neighborhood, I see other peple who also have messy neighbors.

America, clean that shit up!!!

It's an eyesore.

If there's trash, put it in a garbage can & take it to the curb.

If you have old planters with dead plants, throw them away.

Keep your lawn cut.

It's ridiculous that anyone should even have to say this.

Other than this little rant...TGIF!

Have a great weekend all!

Germaphobe?

Hubby & I redboxed "Contagion" last night.

OMG.

I now want to wear a mask & gloves!

 

Ok, this might look extreme but after watching that movie

I will think twice before I touch a door knob!

It's scary to think how fast germs can spread!

I don't know if it's a good or bad thing that the CDC is in Atlanta.

Good because we would be close enough to get a vaccine.

Bad because if someone blows that mofo up, the state of GA will be exposed first!

Have you ever looked at CDC website?

There's lots of good info, especially for anyone planning to travel overseas!

Pink Swap

This was my second year participating in Hopsy's Annual Pink Swap!

This year I was paired with Bless Your Heart & she definitely did a FABULOUS job!

Don't you just LOVE getting packages in the mail?

I think that's why I am addicted to swaps!

This is what I saw when I opened the box.

I was smiling as soon as I saw the pink tissue & card!

I adore this sweet card from Minted  

(& all the glittery stars that were in the envelope)!

My pink loot!

This item is quite nifty!

It's a buffer infused with bodywash.

It says it's good for 10+ washes!

I actually think this is a great item for traveling.

Instead of packing soap & a loofah you can take this and leave it when the trip is over.

I might be ordering more for our Hawaiian Cruise!

 

Awesome journal!

This is going with me to Hawaii so I can jot down memories from our trip!

This is just too cute!

You press it into the bread before you toast it, and Voila...French Toast! lol!

A girl can never have too many make-up bags!

Excuse the photo quality of this.

I LOVE this frame!!

I'm all about some bling!

 

And finally some yummy body wash & body butter!

Thank you so much Grace!

I enjoyed being your swap partner! :)

Valentine's Dinner Plans?

This made me LOL!

My friend took this picture and I just couldn't believe it!

There's nothing wrong with Waffle House, but reservations? 

And candle-lit?

Really?

(I blurred out local info of course!)

I am not a fan of going out to eat on Valentine's Day. 

Every place is just too crowded.

I prefer to just order-in!

What do yall do for V-day?

Do you brave the crowd for a good steak?