Not gonna lie, I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of my gift ever since I received the tracking information. This is my first SS exchange and I'm so happy that I participated! My Santa was extremely thoughtful and generous and I'm grateful to receive such amazing gifts. The first gift I opened was a lotion and body scrub set. The scent is wonderful but the best part is all ingredients are plant based (hellooooo vegan!) and 100% of the proceeds go to The Recycling Partnership. Who doesn't love something that makes you smell good all while helping the planet? Win/win right there! The second gift I opened tugged at my heart strings. 2 fun toys for my rescue pup. Before we got her she had a rough life -- she was abused, neglected, taunted, and abandoned. Playing with toys was the last thing she wanted to do. It took her a long time to trust me and my husband but eventually we grew on her. I will never forget the first time she allowed me to play tug-o-war with her. (Someone near me must have been chopping onions, 'cause all of a sudden my eyes got watery.) Ever since then, her life has been filled with toys, treats, adventures, love, and trust. And now I have even more toys to spoil her with. I couldn't be happier.

To my Santa: thank you so much for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and kindness. You made my day. (And my pup's!)