December 10, 2009

One of the Best Things About Being a Book Blogger

Is the Book Blogger Holiday Swap.

This is my third year participating, and I have to say that I've loved getting the presents over the years. It not only introduces me to bloggers I've never heard of before -- on both the giving and the receiving end -- but it's fun to both choose something for someone else and to see what they chose for me.

I got my package in the mail today and unlike past years, I got to open it right away (since it wasn't wrapped!). My Santa was Nise at Under the Boardwalk (from my home state of Michigan, too!), and she went all out for me:

I can't wait to read the books (after Christmas and my part in the Cybils is wrapped up!), and the chocolate was quite yummy (and already gone -- and I got it all to myself). And the gift card to Panera? Squee! I'll have to find an excuse to use it.

Thanks so much, Nise. And happy holidays, everyone!

9 observations:

Amanda said...

What a wonderful gift! This is my first year participating in the swap, and I'm still anxiously awaiting my package. :)

Melody said...

What lovely gifts! This is my first year participating in the swap too! :)

softdrink said...

And a stocking, too?!? What a great Santa you got!

Serena said...

What a great batch of gifties. Love it. Thanks for sharing with us.

Aarti said...

What a fabulous gift! it looks so fun :-) This is my first year in the swap, but totally won't be the last. I had so much fun picking out gifts and I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of mine.

Mary said...

Great gifts!

Eva said...

What a fun package! :)

Michelle said...

This is a great swap gift you got!

Lenore said...

Amazing! Are there paneras in Wichita? I don't recall seeing any.