Gift Exchange Poll - DATE CHANGED

[muppetinma]

If nobody has an objection, I don't mind taking over the logistics of the newest exchange.  What should we do?

For the app users-
-A food treat - either homemade or store bought
-A food treat and a new book for the littles
-A food treat and a used book for the littles
-Special Elflake

I'm thinking about setting the date at August 31st.  It'll be a Labor Day treat (for the Americans), without having to worry about delayed mail the following week.  So what say you, probies?

We'll draw names towards the end of August, and stuff will be mailed by October 1st.  Once we decide on the extent of the gift (book or no book), I'll set up an Elfster event and post the sign-up info.  

[lauranicole91]

Jul 22, 2013 11:40:31 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

Just food. The kids can probably share with us.

This.

[mala]

I voted SS because I am happy with all three options! Maybe a treat and optional book?

[meggabs]

What foods transport well, besides cookies? (not that I object to cookies...)

[monkeybabe]

Candies, cookies, certain pastries, quick breads do pretty well

[muppetinma]

Jul 22, 2013 13:54:09 GMT -5 meggabs said:

What foods transport well, besides cookies? (not that I object to cookies...)

Any kind of dense cake will travel really well.  Candy.  Biscotti.  Brownies.  

[monkeybabe]

Jul 22, 2013 13:56:50 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

Jul 22, 2013 13:54:09 GMT -5 meggabs said:

What foods transport well, besides cookies? (not that I object to cookies...)

Any kind of dense cake will travel really well.  Candy.  Biscotti.  Brownies.  

mmmm, pound cake. In fact, my favorite cake is a "pound" cake.

[cat19]

Don't you think we should do it a little later, so we have the fall weather on our side to avoid melting things? And I like the idea of a used book - no one is spending on a book then!

[monkeybabe]

I agree with having a food mailing thing be later. Pretty much all my favorites include chocolate and even with a cold pack, it's not guaranteed to get there intact.

[biblionerd]

I voted food, but I think it should be later as well. End of August is still pretty hot!

[muppetinma]

Mail by October 1st? Cool enough, but before all of the Halloween treats are out in full force?

[monkeybabe]

Jul 22, 2013 14:22:24 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

Mail by October 1st? Cool enough, but before all of the Halloween treats are out in full force?

I think that time frame would work well.

[orriskitten]

I shouldn't participate... but I might try. Damn baked goods all being bad for diabetics and me not having self control when it comes to said baked goods!

[muppetinma]

Jul 22, 2013 14:33:31 GMT -5 orriskitten said:

I shouldn't participate... but I might try. Damn baked goods all being bad for diabetics and me not having self control when it comes to said baked goods!

I'd be willing to make diabetic friendly treats if I picked you!

[cat19]

Jul 22, 2013 14:42:07 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

Jul 22, 2013 14:33:31 GMT -5 orriskitten said:

I shouldn't participate... but I might try. Damn baked goods all being bad for diabetics and me not having self control when it comes to said baked goods!

I'd be willing to make diabetic friendly treats if I picked you!

Me too!  I will be willing to accommodate any special diet folks!

[monkeybabe]

Jul 22, 2013 14:43:26 GMT -5 cat19 said:

Jul 22, 2013 14:42:07 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

I'd be willing to make diabetic friendly treats if I picked you!

Me too!  I will be willing to accommodate any special diet folks!

Ditto!

[jenbelle]

Jul 22, 2013 14:43:45 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

Jul 22, 2013 14:43:26 GMT -5 cat19 said:

Me too!  I will be willing to accommodate any special diet folks!

Ditto!

Me too!!!  My sister is sugar free and gluten free- we have made some fun deserts!!!

[unclejesse]

I guess i'll be a part of this exchange

[rxbeth]

Treats sound fun! I feel bad being a 'special request' though, needing peanut free and an international.

[monkeybabe]

From what I've read, shipping baked goods to Canada isn't hard. If we were trying to ship raw meat, that would be an issue, but baked goods aren't.

[muppetinma]

Jul 22, 2013 20:43:29 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

From what I've read, shipping baked goods to Canada isn't hard. If we were trying to ship raw meat, that would be an issue, but baked goods aren't.

I would not sign up for that exchange.  

[rxbeth]

Jul 22, 2013 20:44:49 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

Jul 22, 2013 20:43:29 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

From what I've read, shipping baked goods to Canada isn't hard. If we were trying to ship raw meat, that would be an issue, but baked goods aren't.

I would not sign up for that exchange.  

What if it were musiclover's raw meat?

[bubbyboo]

Im on the app but I vote for food and book (new or used). And I second (or fourth) doing it later due to heat.

Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch Q

[creamsiclechica]

I'm in for whatever ya'll decide. Especially because I'll be super pregnant then and ready to eat an entire city.

[Deleted]

So us foreigners are allowed to participate? Does it have to be homemade or just some wicked treats?