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So today, I got turned down for a job I really wanted. I was so upset and having a terrible morning, dwelling on the interview and what could have went wrong. But then, I got my Secret Santa gift and it was even more than I could ever imagined! It took my mind off of my troubles and put a GIANT smile on my face! It was just what I needed, and I am so grateful to my Santa.

I don't even know where to begin! I got a box delivered to me today that was 22 lbs and packed to the BRIM with Christmas goodies. There was so much, I didn't even know where to begin! Luckily, my Santa had it organized for me, with numbered gifts 1-22, with notes to read after every gift with an explanation for the gift. That's right, 22 SEPARATE GIFTS! And that's just the wrapping, many upon opening had multiple gifts inside. I really can't express my gratitude to my Secret Santa! Every last gift was so thought out and special to me and my family. She even included items for my dogs and cat. I never expected so much kindness when I signed up for this months ago. I was mostly curious to see what a stranger would get another stranger for Secret Santa. I am so grateful! Check out the many pictures, and below I am including a numbered list of all of my gifts! Thank you so much BatzCountry! I saw you post about it coming to OR, so I figured out it was you :)

Knitted mushrooms she had her friend hand make, with a pattern so I could knit it myself! I love knitting and mushrooms! 2 & 3. Gifts from where she's from. Kentucky Bourbon, four shots of different brands, bourbon candy and Cincinnati chili. I am excited to try the chili, and we have already dove into some of the shots!

A moose scarf in my favorite shade of green! Two of my favorite things in one, I can't get enough of it! I love that she found a moose themed item! A gift certificate to Haus of Gloi, a vegan bath, beauty and perfume company! She included her favorite products as a suggestion! So wonderful!

6, 7,& 8. My partner loves to bake us sweets. She bought us a silicone baking mat, cookie cutters that included each of my families initials, and my favorite animals, sprinkles for cookies and her favorite sugar cookie recipe! She handmade me friendship bracelets. I recently moved to Oregon from Arizona, so she made one Duck colors and the other Wildcat colors! Awesome and so fitting for me. BTW, I love the Wildcats as you suspected! 10 & 11. A wonderful print from an Etsy shop of whimsical deer with a mushroom on his head. It's cuter than I can explain and I LOVED it! From the same shop she got me an adorable wooden bear magnet. So cute! My favorite number and one of my favorite gifts. Three in one, really. Some Farm to Feet socks, an amazing power bank for camping and a flashlight! For someone who loves the outdoors and hiking, these are perfect for all of my adventures!

An adorable owl ornament that she has on her tree too! Very thoughtful and I love the rustic look, it's just my style.

Another favorite! Owl family pendants from an Etsy shop, two big ones for mom and dad, and a baby one for our son. My Partner is going to start making us each necklaces so we can show them off!

15 & 16. This was for my partner. He plays guitar, and she included Snarling Dogs picks in thee different sizes along with a pick holder. She also made 3 matching friendship bracelets for my family and I! 17, 18, & 19. For the pets! She got us Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, for the health of my animals. I love this, I am really into natural medicine, so this is wonderful! She also included a dog toy and a cat toy! My pets approve! Thank you :) A bubble gun! When I saw it was a toy I let my 3 year old open it up. He hasn't put it down since and will supply hours of fun for us as a family! Probably the best! She is a jewelry maker and a Jack Kerouac fan, like me. She made me the most beautiful lariat necklace. She included an owl pendant from the same Etsy shop she got the owl family from, and five interchangeable metal plates stamped by hand with Kerouac quotes! She also included a C, V, and S for my families initials. I was speechless! I LOVE THIS NECKLACE.

A knitted green stocking with my initial on it, filled with about 15 more individually wrapped stocking stuffers! Everything from chocolate bars, kind bars, a stone pipe, pins, pens, and a note pad in beautiful maroon.



Like I said... WOW. This is more than I ever expected! It is easily the most thoughtful gift I have ever received! You are the kindest person ever! BatzCountry definitely deserves all of the internet awards available! Such a wonderful person :)

I said one of my dreams is to homestead and live off of the land, and my Secret Santa sent me this! I am so excited, and so is my SO! We are going to start trying the recipes immediately! What a thoughtful gift :) They said there would be more to come, but I couldn't imagine having anything better! Thank you, thank you, Secret Santa! :)