Saturday, September 24, 2011

CVL Vegan Care Package Swap!

Hey everyone! I literally just got home from work...and I couldn't be happier. My worst fears came true and I woke up this morning (after only 2 hours of sleep) at 4:30 and all of the congestion in my chest moved up to my head.  My nose was completely stuffed, my head was aching, sinuses completely congested. I literally felt like my head was going to explode. And I knew I had a long day ahead of me.  I was completely exhausted.

The day was long but the couple was very sweet. Truth be told I came on right away so I could post then rest for the remainder of the evening.

As I mentioned yesterday, I participated in Lindsay's CVL Vegan Care Package Swap for the first time, and I'm so glad I decided to do it! I was partnered up with the lovely Isobelle over at vganjar and I must say it was a perfect match! We seem to have very similar tastes and preferences AND as icing on the gluten free cake, she lives just outside of Seattle...where I lived for a year and a half in grad school!  Small world :)

I received my package yesterday and I think it was perfect timing...almost like a combo birthday/get well package. It definitely cheered me up! So without further ado, here are the goodies that Isobelle spoiled me with!


I was first greeted with this super pretty handmade note. I am so lucky to have been paired up with such a talented artist!


This is more of a side note but my goodies were cushioned in pages of the Tacoma Weekly, and this caught my eye! An article about a vegan coffee house!


This is a view of all of the loot. I broke it down into smaller chunks so you can see everything.


A few non-edibles. Some amazing smelling soaps (I could smell it through the paper!) and some super cute magnets from Seattle/Washington.


The far left is a jar of Chocolatl, a raw chocolate maca sauce (yum!), then a box of sweet and spicy herbal tea, a jar of Peanut butter & Co. Smooth Operator PB, and a bag of gluten free flour to experiment with!


Here is a packet of green superfood protein powder, a bag of Mrs. May's Black Sesame snacks (can't wait to try these!!!), an Endangered Species chocolate bar in a chocolate mint flavor (on of my favorite combos!) and 2 larabars (apple pie and chocolate chip cookie dough).


Finally, a maple pecan oat bar which I'm probably most excited to try, and a Bumble Bar in a Chai with Almond flavor (another combo of some of my favorite flavors!).

As you can see, I've been completely spoiled by Isobelle. I hope that she likes her package as much as I like mine! Thank you so much Isobelle!!

And now I'm off to rest and drink tea. Good night everyone!






7 comments:

  1. A fun package. Very well done. Now you can wash your hands with that soap before spreading your sick germs to other people.

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  2. So cute! You're lucky to have been paired up - now to wait and see what she got from you. Love the little note. Let us know how you like everything!

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  3. What a fun exchange!! I love parcels and letters, remnants from a sadly underutilized era.

    I actually thought of you today at the wedding I was in (as a bridesmaid), I chatted up the photographer, and she was very nice. Hopefully the pics turn out great!

    Take good care of yourself, and feel better soon. :)

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  4. Shen - She did an amazing job! Haha, the soap will def come in handy :)

    Thanks Jay!

    FF - I def feel lucky to have been paired up with Isobelle. I hope she likes hers as much as I love mine. I'll def let you know how everything is!

    Ingrid - I agree, I love care packages, I think they are so fun and are a great way to brighten someone's day. That's nice that you chatted up the photographer, it is always nice to have a normal conversation with someone instead of "hey photographer girl, take a picture of me." Not that hearing that isn't charming or anything ;) Thanks again, today is totally dedicated to kicking this cold/sinus infection's butt!

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  5. What an awesome package! You got some great goodies!

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