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March Foodie Penpals Reveal Day

October 24, 2020 by Lindsay 44 Comments

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Hi Friends!

It’s time for another Foodie Penpals Reveal Day post! Don’t worry, I’ll be back with last week’s Bean Bytes tomorrow- I wouldn’t leave you hanging! But for today, we’re gonna focus on FPP.

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This month I received a wonderful package from Haley at Full ‘n’ Fit! If you haven’t checked out her blog, go do it now. I love her. She’s one of the most supportive, encouraging bloggers out there 🙂

Here’s what she sent me:

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My box included:

  • Fruit and veggie strips- which were a fun little treat.
  • Basil oil- which is delicious! It has a very light flavor but I can def taste the basil.
  • Sunflower seeds- which I LOVE in my trailmix.
  • Turkish figs- which I’m saving until I come up with a clever way to use them…suggestions?
  • A super cute cookie cutter
  • HOMEMADE COOKIES!!! Girl knows the way to my heart. They were delicious. She says she’s still perfecting the recipe and then she will share but I thought they were pretty darn good. As soon as she posts the recipe on her blog, I’ll let you guys know!

Thank you so much Haley for a wonderful box!

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Are you interested in joining us for Foodie Penpals next month? Here are some more details:

  • On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
  • You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal! 
  • The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!
  • You are responsible for figuring out the best way to ship your items depending on their size and how fragile they are. (Don’t forget about flat rate boxes!)
  • Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers. If you’re a reader and you get paired with a blogger, you are to write a short guest post for your penpal to post on their blog about what you received. If two readers are paired together, neither needs to worry about writing a post for that month. 
  • Foodie Penplas is open to US, Canadian & European residents.  Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. Same with Europeans. We’ve determined things might get too slow and backed up if we’re trying to send foods through customs across the border from US to Canada and vice versa. 

If you’re from the US or Canada and are in participating for April, please CLICK HERE  to fill out the participation form and read the terms and conditions.

You must submit your information by April 4th as pairings will be emailed on April 5th!

*If you’re from Europe, please CLICK HERE to signup.

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Heather @ In Her Chucks says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Looks like an awesome box of goodies! I love infused oils 🙂

    I tried to share my post but I don’t see the link?…

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      sorry it wasn’t working right away! you should be able to add now if you haven’t already!

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Reveal day!
    https://swawesome.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/foodie-pen-pals/

    Reply
  3. Alison says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Looks awesome! I eat dried figs by themselves or dipped in plain greek yogurt. They’re one of my favorite dried fruits ever!!

    Reply
  4. Miz says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    the child and I are joining in the FUN THIS SUMMER!

    Reply
  5. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    this is the first month in over a year that i missed…. and i was on accident. boo! i signed up for next month though!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      glad you’re back!

      Reply
  6. Marilyn says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Mmm…Turkish figs and a handful of pistachios are currently my favorite after-work snack.

    Reply
  7. Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I had so much fun with FPP again this month! It looks like you got an awesome box, I have been wanting to try figs! You will have to let us know how you end up using them!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      will do!

      Reply
  8. Sara @ fitcupcaker says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    homemade cookies are the bomb!!

    Reply
  9. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Such a cool idea! Who doesn’t love getting a package in the mail? You’re doing so much more than setting up a food exchange, you’re connecting people together in an intimate way, something that is slowing going away because of technology. You’re the best Linds! xoxo

    Reply
  10. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Gotta love getting those packages!! That basil oil sounds amazing!! I have never heard of it…is it another type of oil flavored with basil, or is it from the basil plant? Either way, I am going to be on the lookout. It sounds like it would be great for salads!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:06 AM

      i’m pretty sure it’s just flavored with basil!

      Reply
  11. Karey @ Nutty About Health says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Looks like you received a great package! I love figs & any other sort of dried fruit! I’ve never seen basil oil before! How cool! 🙂 Sorry, no idea what you can do w/the figs… I usually just eat them alone. Oh, what about rough chopping them & putting them into a trail mix/fruit bar kinda thing?

    Reply
  12. Dallas says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    This was my first month doing Foodie Pen Pals and I had so much fun!! Already looking forward to next month’s box! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:06 AM

      so glad to hear it!

      Reply
  13. Taylor says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    This was my first month with FPP and I had so much fun! Thanks so much for starting this program, looks like you got an awesome box this month!

    Reply
  14. Renia Carsillo says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Really enjoyed my first try and can’t wait for more! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Eliza says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    I got figs in my box once and decided to make homemade fig newtons! They tasted exactly like the ones from the store:)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      oooh great idea!

      Reply
  16. Esther says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    This is such a great program! So glad I participated in it this month. Keep it up! :o)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      glad you’re enjoying it!

      Reply
  17. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Mmm, I love turkish figs plain or with almonds for a snack. So good!

    Reply
  18. Katie @ Passionately Balanced says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I have to try basil oil! I keep seeing it in some recipes or on blogs, and I dont know where to get it… Help!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      i’m not sure where it came from either! seems like something you could find at tj maxx or marshalls in their food section

      Reply
  19. Haley @ fullnfit says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I must say that I bought myself some figs when I bought yours.. hehe. I have been snacking on them plain, but I have seen some cookie and bar recipes using them as well. 🙂 Glad you liked your package.

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    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      oooh yum! great snack idea

      Reply
  20. Ashley says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I made an amazing whole wheat fig bar from Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. That’s what I would go with for those figs! They are still one of my favorite things to make and remind me of a much healthier Fig Newton.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      ooh that sounds amazing!!!

      Reply
  21. Beth says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Hoping to have better luck for the month of April than I did in March.

    Reply
    • Adrianne B says

      April 2, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      You too? Sorry to hear that.

      Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      i hope you get a great package next time!

      Reply
  22. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    What an awesome package, I love it 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jody - Fit at 55 says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Ummmmmmmmmmmmm, I stopped at the cookies! 😉

    Reply
  24. Jenn says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    LOVED being a part of this, thank you so much for putting it all together, Lindsay! Very much looking forward to this month’s 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  25. Linda says

    April 3, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    This was my first month with Foodie Pen Pals. It was fun to put the package together to send and even more fun to get a package. Thanks for all you do to put this together. Looking forward to more fun!

    Linda

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 3, 2013 at 10:56 AM

      glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  26. Naomi says

    April 9, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    My first time participating & unfortunately my penpal didn’t send her goodie package.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 9, 2013 at 11:27 PM

      i’m so sorry to hear that

      Reply
  27. Donna says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I signed up, just found you. I so wish I had been soon enough to do this month.

    Reply

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