Monday, January 31, 2011

The City of Brotherly (and Sisterly!) Love

The best part about blogging are the relationships I've made along the way. I've made a strong connection with one gal in particular, Jules of Chic & Pink. Hands down my fav bloggin' bud!

Jules is a genuinely nice person and an entertaining blogger, plus we have so much in common. We are constantly shooting emails back and forth and although we've never met in person, I know if we did we'd be fast friends. In fact, although she lives on the other side of the country, I do consider Jules my friend.

Recently she came up with the brilliant idea of doing a "city swap". She's from Philadelphia and I'm from Los Angeles and neither of us has visited the other's city. The goal: to put together a package that represents our respective hometowns.

Jules went above and beyond! I was literally smiling from ear to ear as I dug into the box.


She got me so many cool things and even gave me an explanation of all of the goodies. Here's what Jules included for me:

-Philadelphia Then & Now book
-Declaration of Independence shot glass
-Postcards of Love Park, the Philly Skyline, Boathouse Row, and Philadelphia
-A mini Liberty Bell
-1776 key chain in an "L" shape
-Liberty Bell Pen
-Herr's Potato Chips
-Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes
-Goldenberg's Peanut Chews
-Essie nail polish in the "Mink Muffs" shade
-Various pamphlets and a Metro paper
-Cupcake soap (the only thing non-Philly, she picked it because it was cute!)

Amazing, right?! I literally said, out loud, "Are you kidding me?!" several times because I was so shocked at how great the package was. She knows me so well. The book was because I am a history nerd, postcards because I am a sucker for them, and even an Eastern State Penitentiary pamphlet because I am addicted to scary stuff and the place is rumored to be haunted! And the Tasteykakes...oh em gee! I had never even heard of these heavenly treats but they delish! Like eating little clouds!! They are actually a better version of the Tagalongs Girl Scout Cookies.

I can't imagine a better way that Jules could have shared her special city with me. I want to visit Philadelphia even more than ever now!

If you aren't familiar with Chic & Pink, I highly suggest you give the site a visit. You'll love it!


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22 comments:

  1. Steph @ Thoughts From CaliJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    That is such a fun idea! She sure does know you well. I love how blogging has brought so many great people like Jules into our lives.

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  2. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Philadelphia is my favorite city on the East Coast! :) You should visit it. It won't disappoint you. Glad you got so many goodies...and the tastykakes...gotta love them. Miss them. I should tell my friends to send me some too. ;)

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  3. JulesFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I am SO happy that you liked everything and I can send you more Tastykakes anytime ;) They really are yummy. I saw the pamphlet for Eastern State and it had your name written all over it. The book was also something I also had to get.

    I definitely consider you a friend too and I hope there comes a day that we’re able to finally meet in person!

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  4. MelFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    What a great idea and a way to share your cities. Love it!

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  5. KDC EventsFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    What a GREAT idea for a swap!! Super fun.

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  6. mighty.micheleFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    How awesome is this!!! Thanks for sharing this great idea!

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  7. Pretty ZestyFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Oh my gosh I love this idea!!! I want to do it. :o)

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh, how fun!! Love this idea! I came to see how doggy was doing and I just read your post that she seems to be o.k. Thank goodness.... poor little thing. Hope she stops eating everything in sight! xoxo

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    A CITY SWAP!!! What a great idea!!!! You might need to host one...(hint, hint) ;)

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  10. Miss Sweet TeaFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    This is awesome! Very creative!

    Jules is so sweet!

    I've never had Tastykakes, but you can buy them at Jersey Mike's here in Los Angeles, if you're interested in getting more!

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  11. SassyScorpFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Jules- HOW could you forget something from WAWA!!!

    Man I miss it. Otherwise, awesome job!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I think that is awesome!! And it is amazing we can meet such great people around here, don't you think? She really gave you a lot of great things!!

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  13. kFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    That is SUCH a cool idea! I love it.

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  14. Jadore-FashionFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    This is really cool and fun idea!!!

    xoxo
    Stella
    http://www.jadore-fashion.com/

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  15. MeghanFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I love Jules! I had no idea she was doing a city swap - what an awesome idea! And I LOVE that package! So cool!

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  16. MimiFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    wow wow wow! that is amaaaaazing!!! :D how cool! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  17. this free birdFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I love this idea LeeAnn and kudos to both of you for going for it! You got the motherload girl!! I've never visited Philly...did she stuff a cheesesteak sandwich in there? That's all it would take for me :)

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  18. NicoleFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    hi!!! love your blog!!! so nice to meet you :)

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  19. Cafe FashionistaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Ohmigosh, this is seriously the COOLEST idea EVER for a swap - I love, I love!! :)

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  20. ValerieFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    What a fun way to "experience" another city. The tastykakes look delicious!

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  21. MegFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a lovely set of gifts!

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  22. LeeshFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    What a great exchange. I can't believe all the cool stuff you got. Now you will learn about all the city. Tastykake sounds good.

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