Private non-pony swap with Mkia9! (Pic heavy!)

[Marigold]

Mkia9 and I did a private "these are a few of our favorite things" style private swap including local items.

You can see Mkia9's brag here:
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,346777.0.html

Mkia9 is one of the most thoughtful swap partners around!  She pays great attention to what you like and even goes so far as to look in our past at things you've posted about liking. I was thoroughly spoiled by everything!

Let me start with the first box, yes, I was sent two boxes! 

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I love the use of baggies for wrapping.
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So much to open!
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First I opened gifts for my puppy.  He loves them! 
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I had to take pictures of the alligator chews because they are so cute.
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There were also treats for my kitty. I don't yet have pictures of him with them but he loves these treats and he loves toys to bat.
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And treats for my husband who loves gummies

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Now some treats for me!  I love trying new things and I've never had any of this. The tamarind spoons so far are my favorites. They are sweet but salty and spicy all at once. The squares are soft frosting like candy in a strawberry vanilla flavor which is decadently smooth and sweet.  I've not tried the nuts or brittle yet. 

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Mkia9 didn't know I love cactus, but I do and I love taffy. So I was thrilled to receive cactus flavored taffy.  They are really really good.  So is the fruity taffy.  I'm also a fan of pez and Snow White.  She's my favorite princess. 

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Okay I have no idea how that creepy dog picture got in here, but it amuses me so it's staying. She did not send me soul seeking dogs. Here is the taffy and pez.

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I LOVE this mug. Mkia9 was my mug swap partner too and sent me a ton of mugs I love. Somehow she managed to find yet another fantastic mug.  It's one of my favorites. I think it might be vintage (which I love) and it has really cool mushrooms on it.  Reminds me of the 70s. 

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And she remembered that I was collecting icicles this year so I have another unique icicle to add to my tree.  I really love icicles and I think I will keep adding to them over time. 

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On to the second box!

How did Mkia9 know I wanted that Frozen tote?  It's something I never would have bought for myself but really really wanted. She read my mind. I love the stickers too. And she send very thoughtful games and activity books for my travel. 
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That is a snowflake cookie next to the activity book which I just realized I haven't tried yet because I was waiting on getting fresh milk.  Milk is here, soon it will meet cookie.

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This tin is beautiful. Mkia9 also didn't know I collect a few tins. Well, this is one I had never seen and am definitely glad to see added to my home. The art on it is gorgeous.  It's not only Snow White but all the pictures look like thy came right out of the movie.  The pictures go all the way around the tin.

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Inside the tin I found pins, magnets, and a dream catcher.  Oh and a mini Snow White ornament.  I love all of these!   I feel like I am getting too wordy with praise, but it's really like Mkia9 looked into my mind to make the perfect box.

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Yet there is more!  There were lots of treats!  The cactus candy was the first thing I tried and I think I need more.  I love the cactus ornament too. And all the chocolates, gingerbread, cocoa, so much to try!   All things I like. 

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Some of the ornaments on the tree.

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A nesting doll!  Another item she found out I liked from my pat posts.

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I really like Brass Key dolls and I didn't know hey came in this size. It's the perfect size for me because I like small dolls.  Plus one is Snow White!

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And the cutest glass snail in the world.  He is perfect. 
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You'd think I should be done by now, but wait there's even more!  In the box open last (which is my favorite of all), there were handmade ornaments.  I'm so touched you made these for me.

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Mola molas are one of my favorite animals and you can't really find much made of them.  This is a sweet pair.

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Mushrooms!   
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And finally, phew!  A NUDIBRANCH!  She's so gorgeous.   Her name is Marcianna and she can't wait to meet Boris the Breakfast caterpillar and Sveta my other Arena nudibranch. 

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Thank you Mkia9 so much again for everything and for being such a fun swap partner!  This was an amazing swap.  .

[kaoskat]

Those are awesome boxes! Congrats!

[Talismarr]

Woo another great box (boxes!) full of fun stuff! This swap looked like a lot of fun! 
I have that same Snow White tin too! I've had it forever... I think it's packed away somewhere from my most recent move, I should really try to find it! I think right now it has hair accessories in it.

[tikibirds]

You and your slug like creatures

[Mkia]

I'm glad you liked everything!! I had a lot of fun shopping and crafting for you (again!). I will have to send you more cactus taffy sometime .

[Marigold]

Mmm and cactus candy?    they have been my favorites so far. So good! 

You and your slug like creatures

Yup!

[tikibirds]

One of you guys should host this years random swap so we can all get in on the fun

[Mkia]

One of you guys should host this years random swap so we can all get in on the fun

You won't be hosting, Tiki?

[tikibirds]

I'm worried that I would get denied 

[Mkia]

I'm worried that I would get denied 

Awww! I'm not sure why. I think you did a great job last year...there were some things that were out of your control, but I think everyone ended up with a box in the end, didn't they? I definitely didn't envy your position last year haha...sad what a few poor swappers can do.

[tikibirds]

everyone ended up with a box in the end, didn't they

yes they did

Maybe with a cohost?

[Mkia]

everyone ended up with a box in the end, didn't they

yes they did

Maybe with a cohost?

That's always an option! That was a really big swap to run alone lol.

[melodys_angel]

Congrats, hun! Some nice things you got

[Marigold]

I'm worried that I would get denied 

Awww! I'm not sure why. I think you did a great job last year...there were some things that were out of your control, but I think everyone ended up with a box in the end, didn't they? I definitely didn't envy your position last year haha...sad what a few poor swappers can do.

I agree.  You did a great job. You kept us well up to date and you had links on the first page to each persons list. I loved that a lot.  It made it an easy swap to follow. 

[Mkia]

I agree.  You did a great job. You kept us well up to date and you had links on the first page to each persons list. I loved that a lot.  It made it an easy swap to follow.

Ohhh yes! I should've done that for the mug swap