Oh man, we have awesome local soapmakers here, and good bakeries, too. But I really miss Moravian spice cookies. I'd give a lot for an afternoon in Old Salem. If MM isn't near done with that transporter, is anybody working on folding space? Might that be easier? Wormhole? Stargate? Ruby slippers?

Bev, if you send your address to my profile addy, I'd be happy to send you some!

On its way, and thank you! Let me know if you get it--and send your address back, all I have is an old one for you.

Jingle, y'all!

Got it! And responded.

After an extraordinary amount of self restraint I opened my box from the brilliant Aurelia this morning! I posted a picture on the Buffista FB page.

First there were 3 packs of DAVIDsTEA of different varieties that I am very much looking forward to sampling. They were packaged in cute little mittens. Then there was a WrapSack, which is something I had never heard of. The reusable gift sack has a tracking number on it. You go on line and register the sack and you can watch it travel around and about. So far the sack has been in Chicago and Pompano Beach. I have already considered where it shall travel next...

Now inside the WrapSack was about the most perfect Laura gift ever! It is an absolutely lovely turtle teapot which is perfect because turtles and teapots are two of my most favorite things.

Thank you for the this most delightful Christmas gift, Santee!!!

Hooray! I have to admit I was a little astonished to discover a teapot so perfect for you.

I am enjoying Santa's Secret tea this morning. It is yum. The tea pot is adorable. It will have a place of honor in my kitchen.

I arrived home to a porch full of packages! 2 from someone named C. Krit! hmmmmmm

smonster elf, first let me start with MWAH!! Thank you so much for putting so much thought and heart into my gifts.

Everybody! smonster is the bomb.

Okay, so opening the box, I found a wrapsack!! It was fun going to the website to see where my sack has been, but its first journey is to me. Now, here is the problem...it's beaUtiful! The colors are so lovely. Seriously. I have a hard time imagining sending it off.

This is coming from an unrepentant regifter!!

Inside the wrapsack was, hands down, the most interesting dog treat I've ever seen. Again, this is ME talking. I've seen me some dog treats.

It's Nutria. I didn't even know what a Nutria was and then to learn that these treats are actually supporting the preservation of marshlands by eliminating a non-native scourge. If Cagney had the option of eliminating those furry invaders himself, he would! (though I fear one of those little beestards would chew him up)

I'll be honest, I feel guilty sometimes about the things I feed him, but I obviously can't deny him meat. With this, we can both feel good about it!

Next up, a cute little light switch cover in vibrant colors, featuring poppies. (I'll save that one for my next apt.)

THEN, two Weck glass jars. I'm not even kidding, I am obsessed with storage stuff and, as I mentioned to smonster, I'm striving to eliminate plastic from my kitchen These jars are fabulous...and totally new to me.

One of the jars was stuffed with a colorful, hibiscus patterned scarf. I've been watching wrap tutorials on youtube and will definitely practice with this one.

In another box, I received a large wooden plaque with a quote about the impact of losing a dog and then getting a new one. It is very sweet, very true and, well...allergies.

Lastly, there is a tea from a company called Waterdog Farms. It's holy basil and, can I just say...I'm having a massive catnip-like response to it. No lie, I can't get my nose out of the bag. I might put it under my pillow!!

Thank you so much, my sweetie. I am so grateful for your kind and generous heart.

well dones all around. love reading the posts.