My participation in this SS has proved to me that Christmas Magic is real! Somehow, with what ridiculously little info I had provided for my gifter, he nailed everything spot on and I think aforementioned Christmas magic guided him.

First, it's amazing that I was paired with someone from NYC. I was just there in August with my daughter to see an Off-Broadway show and we're going back in January for BroadwayCon. Trust me SS, Hamilton is on our list of must sees!!

I received a really awesome set of books that I'm so excited to read, not only because I have recently tried to branch out and explore new genres, but also because one appears to be about, or have a setting in, Australia and the other NYC. Australia is a bucket list vacation for me (which I didn't mention in my questionnaire so all the more perfect)!

Also included was some beautiful smelling soap and bath bombs. I'll have to hide them so my teenager doesn't steal them. LOL

And last, some nifty Japanese candies. The candy sushi kit is intriguing and I can't wait to see my kiddos make it.

SS, you did great for your first time around! I love Christmastime and I am so lucky to be participating in this exchange. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!