I got burned in my first gift exchange last year, so I was a little nervous to try doing an exchange again, but my Halloween Santa really came through.

I've been eagerly anticipating the mail each day since my match indicated they'd sent my gift, and today was the magic day!

The box was a bit heavy and had a nice rattle to it. I was giddy as I sliced the box open.

Yay! There's an awesome and unique assortment of tasty treats inside (and I can tell already that I'm going to have to hide some of it from my better half). But first looks can be deceiving, and as I dug through to see what kinds of interesting sugary treats awaited me, I found a little bubble wrapped gift. It was a Día de los Muertos skull. Very cool, and not especially common in the Great White North. It's a great addition to my Halloween decorations (which have been out since the last week of September).

And then I discovered the pièce de résistance... A little toothbrush and toothpaste! Perfect not only for keeping my dentist happy after my sugar binges, but also for my frequent business travel.

Thank you kindly, Tuscon treater! You rock!