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I can't get that here!
Swap Coordinator:mommyandwife (contact)
Swap categories: Food  Challenges  Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:70
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:October 28, 2009
Date items must be sent by:November 18, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Special thanks to @cleopatra for letting me host this swap, she was the host of the last one.

There are tons of things we would all like to have access to that aren't avaliable to us in our country and sometimes even the part of the states we live in. Example: Kinder eggs we can't get in the US.

So this swap everyone will have one partner to send some items that are not avaliable in their area of the world. Items do not have to be food, but everyone likes food. These can be anything from crafts to postcards to food and candy, talk to your partner and read over their profile to see what things they might like to have from your area.

Requirments are strict as I don't want anyone to be flaked on. MUST have a 4.8 or higher, no recent 1's or 3's without contacting me first with a good explination, I will decide then. Newbies are welcome with a FULL filled out profile, I will be checking and banning anyone that does not meet the requirements.

I can not angel this swap so everyone be fair. If you flake I will post you on the flakers list and also ban you from all other swaps that i host. Everyone wants to receive something, so everyone lets make sure you send. I will give plenty of time for mailing.

There is no set $ amount but lets make it atleast $3 minimum, you can always send more, its up to the sender.

Discussion

tigerlilly327 10/20/2009 #

If I get a partner within the US, I can still send a goodie from another country. Thereare a LOT of specialty stores in my area (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Slavic, British, ect.), and I'm sure I could find something a bit different for you.

mommyandwife 10/20/2009 #

@tigerlilly327 i wish we had a variety of stores here like that, all we have is a bunch of Mexican stores. I'd love to have a Japanese or Chinese store here.

tigerlilly327 10/20/2009 #

I'm in San Jose, CA and the variety of people we have around here is amazing! I think everyone came in during the internet boom and just never left! Seriously, there are even shops for Australian and Dutch products here! If you ever want to do a private swap just let me know.

kafekafe 10/21/2009 #

This is so exciting! I'm in Russia :)

mommyandwife 10/21/2009 #

@kafekafe glad to have some other countries involved! Welcome

mommyandwife 10/21/2009 #

So far we have 7 countries involved: Russia, USA, Germany, Italy, Canada, England and Netherlands. Hope somemore decided to join.

mommyandwife 10/21/2009 #

We have Lithuania in now!!

GothicVamperstein 10/21/2009 #

Now you've got Norway as well. :-)

mommyandwife 10/21/2009 #

@GothicVamperstein thank you!

jordylovebunny 10/21/2009 #

I am from South Africa but I'm not sure if someone would like something from here?

jordylovebunny 10/21/2009 #

I just ad a re-read through your profile @mommyandwife and I can get kinder eggs here, if you still want them!!!!

mommyandwife 10/21/2009 #

@jordylovebunny I'm sure anything from your country would be great for your partner, just talk to them after they are assigned and work something out with them. send me a pm of what you would like to swap for kinder eggs. Would love to have you join!

Annadriel 10/22/2009 #

We have Slovenia now ;)

mommyandwife 10/22/2009 #

16 people and 10 countries, this is great!!! =)

snitgirl 10/22/2009 #

Hi. I am from Scotland. We get Kinder eggs here and Kinder bars too. They're brill, no toy tho

5trawberry 10/22/2009 #

Kansas City, Missouri, here. We have great local coffee and barbecue sauce, in addition to the other typical US stuff.

nothingelse 10/22/2009 #

I would LOVE to receive some Robertsons' Silver Shred Lemon Marmalade if my partner can get it where they live. I live in Alabama and they do not sell it here! I am going to add that info to my profile right now.

mirandascraps 10/23/2009 #

Sounds cool. I really would love to get some good plain pretzels (don't know if it will survive shipping). Can't seem to find any good ones here in the Netherlands. Any cool crafting magazines from anywhere will be really cool too.

mommyandwife 10/23/2009 #

Welcome to the swap @snitgirl @5trawberry @nothingelse and @user4550 glad some more joined

bilderlingshof 10/23/2009 #

I hope I don't get a partner from Lithuania :))) All we have here in Latvia are Lithuanian products

mommyandwife 10/24/2009 #

Welcome @bilderlingshof

mommyandwife 10/24/2009 #

@chincho and @dorsetdumpling welcome to the swap. I can't wait to see how many more people sign up

fede 10/25/2009 #

Hi everyone! I'm from Italy and thik this swaps sounds really cool!

ejorpin 10/25/2009 #

Cool swap - you can add Hong Kong to the list now... Hope I get someone from Australia or Malaysia as I am craving Caramello Koalas (yum!) and they're the only places I've seen them!

mommyandwife 10/26/2009 #

welcome @fede and @ejorpin

mommyandwife 10/26/2009 #

welcome @nest4ever

RebeccaT 10/26/2009 #

Hiya! I am from Maryland, home of Old Bay flavored potato chips and berger cookies!.. and crabs,..but can't send that :)

mommyandwife 10/26/2009 #

welcome to you @RebeccaT

jeslat 10/26/2009 #

I just saw this swap and am so excited! I live in Mississippi, but am from Ohio.
I would LOVE to get some fashion magazines from another country! Im always so fascinated by that stuff!

jordylovebunny 10/27/2009 #

@ejorpin i can get caramel bears in South Africa too!

odynia 10/27/2009 #

Turkey is also in!!!

mommyandwife 10/27/2009 #

@blueskydei @odynia @girlyswirls @Jeepers @orly @valkyr @jeslat Welcome to the swap you all!!!

IssueGirl 10/27/2009 #

I'm in too! It's too bad about the Kinder eggs and the US. I'd love to have one :/

17Papergoddess 10/27/2009 #

watching as I juggle the schedule of time vs swaps. every swappers lament. Anyone know of a source for Pearson's Maple Buns? I can find the caramel - vanilla- original versions but maple seems to have vanished.....

mommyandwife 10/27/2009 #

Welcome @user8599 and @pointypartyhat

mommyandwife 10/27/2009 #

Welcome @Issuegirl

bansley 10/27/2009 #

Hi all!

I am so excited about this swap! I love locally-made items, and can't wait to get something unique from anywhere.

I work in a made-in-Oklahoma shop so this should definitely be a fun swap for me!

mommyandwife 10/27/2009 #

@bansley
@karent @violin21 @ndnchick Welcome to all of you!!

Josien 10/27/2009 #

What a great idea!! Please add Spain to your list, if you allow me to join you!

valkyr 10/27/2009 #

I'm from Finland! This should be fun. =)

krismakes 10/27/2009 #

Ooooh am I the first Aussie? I just realised my five swap limit must be finally over - yay! I love how there is a big variety of swappers from everywhere in this swap - where have you all been hiding? If anyone wants to do a private swap after this please let me know :o)

rox5car 10/27/2009 #

This sounds so exciting! It would be so neat to receive something from another country.
What are kinder eggs?

mommyandwife 10/27/2009 #

@rox5car
@sariberry
@honeyandsuch @jerilynfoley @krismakes
welcome to the swap ya'll.

@rox5car you can google kinder eggs they are pretty cool

starrycat 10/27/2009 #

Hi everyone! I'm from Ohio, but I have access to all kinds of things from around the world here- World Market has saved my life when I am craving candy from around the world, lol. Candies and Food are by far my most favorite things to receive from different areas! My profile is pretty descriptive in the type of things I like and from where...lol.

mommyandwife 10/27/2009 #

@starrycat @chachakate
Welcome you two!

Just to see where we are at, could everyone ring in with what coutry you are from? Just curious how many countries we have involved, Last I counted I think it was 10 but that was days ago!!!!

I'll Start:

USA

Mialins 10/27/2009 #

BRAZIL

Mialins 10/27/2009 #

think of a chocolate or a coffee you like.. we do have a few common brands here, but think of what you like...

bringal 10/28/2009 #

I am a newbie from Singapore. I hope I can join in!

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

@bringal thank you for joining the swap you are more than welcome to participate!!

also welcome to

@girlyswirls @sharone
@whiterose @choci @lavenderlulu @Penben @chappykat
@bringal
@MadeinMonty @TwentySix7
@candigirl
@Mialins
@starrycat @chachakate

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

WOW 58 so far, this is exciting! Welcome to @daniella621
and @StaciToo

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

Sorry 59 welcome to @17Papergoddess

lavenderlulu 10/28/2009 #

I'm from Germany and surprise please no sweets for me this time...

calmond 10/28/2009 #

Well, I am a newbie but I made sure to thoroughly fill out my profile and will make sure to follow through! :) I'd love to be included--this is such a neat idea and I'd love to try any candies/snacks from other countries--I am a bit of a "foodie" and love to try anything new and different! I'd also love any type of a trinket from your country--I have some shelves of trinkets from places I have been or other people I know have been and I love it! Thanks for considering me! :)

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

@calmond i am a foodie to LOL welcome to the swap! @lavenderlulu welcome to you also!

bansley 10/28/2009 #

This one is becoming pretty popular!

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

@bansley its exciting, this is the first swap I have hosted, glad it was such a great turn out!!!

Mialins 10/28/2009 #

@mommyandwife thanks!!!! this is a great swap idea!! :D

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

@Mialins thank you for joining!

needlewings 10/28/2009 #

I live in Ohio, but can also get several different food items from other countries as we have an ethnic food isle at our grocery store. We also have the most amazing sweet hot mustard processed in Ohio, We also have an Amish bulk food store if you would like some homemade noodles or if you want buckeye candy (chocolate with a peanutbutter type center that looks like a buckeye from the buckeye tree) If you would like American fabric or anything else in particular, would be glad to get it for you.

What I would love to get are some chicken oxo cubes from England. We use to live there in the 80's and I miss it. It makes the best gravy:) Of course I am up for anything else. Even McVitties chocolate covered Hobb Knobbs or would love any of the Stroopewaffles from Belgium. I know England seems to may have a postal strike going on soon, so I am sure we would be aware of the delay.

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

welcome @needlewings glad more poeple are still joining!!

mommyandwife 10/28/2009 #

There are so many people joining that I can not possibly go through and welcome everyone!! If I have not welcomed you WELCOME!!! I am so HAPPY this swap has turned out to be so big!! Makes me wanna host another one!!!!

HollyJoyJoyJoy 10/28/2009 #

Texas here! :) I'm from Oklahoma, still visit often, and I've tried many of those Made in Oklahoma products--yum!

krismakes 10/28/2009 #

AUSTRALIA

@ejorpin if you don't find someone to send you Caramello Koalas in this swap please feel free to PM me and we can set up a private swap later on!

calmond 10/28/2009 #

@mommyandwife It is having a great turn out! I was thinking today what types of items would be from Virginia and I just kept thinking we are famous for Virginia ham and Virginia peanuts--LOL! I don't think mailing a ham is a good idea! ;)

mommyandwife 10/29/2009 #

@calmond I'm from dalton Georgia we are famous for carpet, can you imagine the shipping on that overseas? Heck i couldn't afford that regional.

mommyandwife 10/29/2009 #

I really hope this works out that everyone gets someone from a different county, or atleast somewhere they can find something not sold in their partners area!

mommyandwife 10/29/2009 #

Partners assigned!!!

calmond 10/29/2009 #

Partners! Woohoo! :)

candigirl 10/29/2009 #

Hi, you all... I am from the boring midwest, from just south of Chicago, but even though I can't send you a deep dish Chicago style pizza or a Chicago style hotdog, I do live in the only town where they make "Beer Nuts"..laugh if you will, but I bet everyone has seen them or had them in an airplane or a bar, etc... We also are the home to the first "Steak and Shake" restaurants, and we have some AWESOME handmade chocolate shops here, so I hope my partner will like receiving some "edible goodies".... The other thing we have is the corporate headquarters for "State Farm Insurance" and "Mitsubishi North America"..yeah, I am sure you'll be wanting some of that...NOT. hahahaha...

Penben 11/ 3/2009 #

I would love to find a ZhuZhu pet bed/pet carrier-either store bought or homemade would be great` I live next to an outlet mall & can find just about anything here in Indiana. Lots of craft stores & bookstores too!

sariberry 11/21/2009 #

I just wanted to say that I DID send my package a couple of days ago, but I don't have internet at home and so I wasn't able to post that I sent it. So... to my partner: your package is on it's way!!!

sariberry 11/23/2009 #

I would love to do this swap again soon, please count me in if you decide to host another one! :) (Oregon, USA here)

RebeccaT 11/28/2009 #

YES!!! HOST ANOTHER ONE!!

Penben 12/ 1/2009 #

Best Swap ever!!! Thanks too all involved!

LineBineVaskemaskine 12/ 1/2009 #

oooh I hope that someone will host a swap like this again :) I would love to be a part og a new one.

jordylovebunny 12/10/2009 #

Yes! Please do another one!!!!!

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