I got a message from my santa a few weeks ago, asking if the address I provided would also work for a small package. He said that his home state could be considered "themed". I pondered that for a while, thinking "Where does this guy live? Disney?" I couldn't imagine what was headed my way.

I was awaiting a postcard in the mail, and was shocked to find a pretty large, heavy box instead. I opened it up and could not believe my eyes.

First of all, a postcard from my secret santa's town - Lewiston, Idaho. He included really interesting facts and such a nice note.

Next, I found two Idaho Spud candies, "The candy that put Idaho on the map", haha! They are very interesting in taste and texture. There's some coconut, chocolate, and a really light nougat inside. Unique and pretty tasty. It's pretty uncanny that he picked those because I am in love with all things chocolate.

Then, a package of buttery instant mashed potatoes! I love that they're Idahoan brand specifically. This made me picture a guy in a grocery store, browsing the shelves for the most state-pride filled food items. Hilarious and adorable and so so thoughtful.

Last but not at all least, the piece de resistance: a HUGE, fresh, real deal Idaho potato! This potato is seriously triple the size of anything I ever get at the grocery store. My santa went out of his way to find this beautiful Idaho potato. I plan to eat it for dinner tonight with roasted chicken. The fact that it traveled over 2,500 miles to be here makes it my favorite potato ever.

This was the funniest, most creative approach to a postcard exchange that I could possibly imagine. Thanks so so much irivanho/Lance! :)