2009 Angel Tree Swap

[ASweetHeart]

MOD NOTE: We are no longer requiring sponsors for receivers, however you must still meet the requirements in the OP.

The join date/post/trade requirements are being waived for those who would like to make a monetary donation via PayPal! You must still meet these requirements to send a gift however.


'Tis the season of giving. With the economy in as sad of shape as it is, many families are struggling to make ends meet this year. Many members of our couponing family are having a hard time affording gifts for their children.

This secret pal exchange is to help those children in need. Parents, if you are having a hard time buying gifts for your child(ren), please apply to this swap.See post number 2 for details.

Or, if the economy hasn't affected you too badly and you'd like to donate some gifts to a child in need, we need you to apply, too!! See Post number 3 for details.

Identities of both our members in need as well as of our Santa’s will be kept confidential from all members that are not staff of HCW.


Sign-ups until November 20th

Please Note: Due to the amount of members we have now, HCW Moderators are welcome to sign up to send/donate, but not to receive. Thank You.









In order to participate in this Secret Pal Santa Exchange as either a sender or receiver you must qualify to the following:

1. Have joined HCW before May 1st 2009.
2. Have an itrader rating of 20 (that is 20 successful trades).*
3. A post count of 100 or more. *
4. Follow additional rules as applies to your status as either a sender or reciever
5. Agree to the Secret Pal Rules

*Please Note: Itrader rating and post count must have been reached prior to October 17th 2009.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to pm ASweetHeart or cheynesnana.

[cheynesnana]

In order for children to be eligible to receive from this swap they must:

• Have a parent that meets all the requirements in the OP.
• Be between the ages of birth and 18 years - To keep it fair to all who apply, there is a limit of 4 children per family.
• Create a wishlist of items your child might like(which should be added to the copy/paste/type wishlist section of the form). Wishlist should include:
  • items your child(ren) would like (priced reasonably)
  • likes/dislikes
  • list clothing sizes
  • list items your child(ren) can/can not have (candy, toys you feel are inappropriate).
• PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE WISHLIST IS JUST A GUIDELINE YOUR CHILD(REN) WON'T NECESSARILY RECEIVE ANYTHING OFF THAT LIST.
• The parent that signs up the child(ren) agrees to pm one of the SP Mods, ASweetHeart or Cheynesnana, when the package is received.

OUR GOAL IS TO MATCH EACH CHILD WITH A SANTA, BUT PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.

[ASweetHeart]

Responsibility of the "Santas"

• Must meet all requirements stated in the OP

Option A: Monetary donation. Fill out form - paypal payment address will be sent as soon as your sign-up form is recieved. Monies will be combined at the end of sign-ups and used to by gifts for children we lack "santas" for (option B). In the event that there is leftover money, it will be put in the HHH fund.





Option B: Mailing a child(ren) a box with actual gift(s) inside.

• Be willing to mail on or before December 4th
• Delivery conformation required with tracking number
  • DELIVERY COMFIRMATION FORM
• It is your responsibility to make sure your package gets to the receiver.
• Send a package with a minimum value of $10 (if you'd like to spend more - let your heart be your guide!) before shipping costs.
  • Each item in the package must have a minimum value of $5.
  • An example of a package could be 1 $10 item, or (2) $5 items. If you'd like to send additional items/ items that cost more - feel free!!
  • Package must contain new items only
  • Gift cards can not be included in the $10 min to be spent
  • Items must be age appropriate
  • If there are items on the childs list they can not have, please do not send them!!
• Do not wrap the gifts!! This will give the parents an opportunity to review everything. Wrapping paper may be included in the box, but does not count towards the $10 minimum
• You will be responsible for sending gift(s) to each child you request. Should you not send them, a seperate bad trade report will be filed per child owed.

If you cannot follow the sender requirements then do not sign up!!!

[cheynesnana]

For all our Santa's here are a few ideas to save a little on the shipping costs !

Large Flat Rate USPS Box - $13.95
Medium Flat Rate USPS Box - $ 10.35

In most cases Flat Rate works out to be the least expensive and you can actually fit quite a bit in those boxes !!

For those who would rather purchase online and have it sent direct, here are a few links that will also benefit HCW and all the good things they do..

Amazon.com

Target.com

Don't forget to use RetailMeNot.com at the top of the page to look for coupon codes to use and the Comparison Shop tab at the top also if you are going to buy online.

Some more online retailers to check out..

Walmart.com

Toys R Us

eToys.com

Kmart.com

[ASweetHeart]

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[shsshorty7]

friendly bump

[thickbluebug]

ho ho ho
I am in.
Form filled out

[kval07]

I'm so in!

[isaacsmom]

Off to fill out my form...thanks!!

[cheynesnana]

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