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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Swap-bot Recent Swaps</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com/</link><description>The 10 most recent swaps.</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Meditation &amp; Mindfulness Note Card &mdash; Fall Edition</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382636</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382636</guid><description>As the seasons change and autumn invites us to slow down, take a breath, and notice the beauty around us, fall can be a wonderful time to reconnect with ourselves and practice a little mindfulness.&#13;
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For this swap, send your partner a **store-bought or nicely handmade note card** with a fall, nature, meditation, mindfulness, or peaceful theme.&#13;
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Inside your card, write a thoughtful note about meditation, mindfulness, or something that helps you stay present, grounded, and centered. You might share:&#13;
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🍂 A favorite meditation or mindfulness practice&#13;
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🍁 Something you do to slow down and enjoy the season&#13;
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☕ A cozy fall ritual that brings you peace&#13;
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🌿 A favorite way to connect with nature&#13;
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📖 An inspirational quote, poem, or book recommendation&#13;
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🧘 A personal reflection or experience&#13;
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✨ A simple reminder or bit of encouragement for your partner&#13;
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There are no strict requirements for what you write. The idea is simply to **send a little peace, encouragement, and mindful connection through the mail**.&#13;
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Fall reminds us that change can be beautiful, that letting go can be part of growth, and that sometimes it is good to simply pause and be present for the moment we are in.&#13;
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Please include the **swap name and your Swap-bot username** somewhere on or inside the card.&#13;
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**Swap Guidelines:**&#13;
Newbies welcome with a well filled-out profile. No recent unexplained 1s or 3s. I reserve the right to ban questionable participants.&#13;
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If you have any questions, please send me a message.&#13;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Card &amp; Flat Gift Swap #3</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382632</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382632</guid><description>Send 1 folded Christmas card (handmade or store bought and 1 item &mdash; such as 1 full sheet of stickers or 1 postcard. Give with your heart, and of course, you can include more in the spirit of the season. Please make sure you write a message to your partner in the card.&#13;
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1 Per Country</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title>25 Days of Christmas  Paper Swap #5-7</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382631</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382631</guid><description>Send your swap partner  different types of paper items, each numbered as 5-7, with a festive Christmas touch! Here are some ideas for what you can include:&#13;
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Gift Tags (minimum 1) Stickers (minimum 4 small single stickers, or 1 larger sheet) Postcards (minimum 1) Letter Writing Paper (minimum 2 sheets, enough for a full letter) Feel free to mix and match or add more if you'd like&mdash;give with your heart! The goal is to share the joy of Christmas through beautiful paper goods.&#13;
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Handmade Items are allowed!!&#13;
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You can send each item separately or all together&mdash;whatever works best for you. If you&rsquo;d like, it might be helpful to let your partner know what to expect, given the busy holiday mailing schedule.&#13;
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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Fabric craft or yarn craft swap</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382630</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382630</guid><description>Fabric or yarn craft swap.  Think amigurumi, coaster, pocket quilt, bookmark, ornament, scrunchie, knotted headband, zipper pouch, potholder, dishcloth, gift card holder, beanie, drink sleeve, etc.  Something cool you can craft with fabric or yarn.  Please no paper crafting for this one.  &#13;
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To keep it Christmas themed think of Santa, reindeer, snowmen, trees, fireplace, stockings, presents, lights, etc.&#13;
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This is senders choice.  Please review the profile of the person you are paired up with and try to incorporate their likes in your Christmas themed fabric or yarn craft the best you can.  </description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Fabric craft or yarn craft swap</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382629</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382629</guid><description>Fabric or yarn craft swap.  Think amigurumi, coaster, pocket quilt, bookmark, ornament, scrunchie, knotted headband, zipper pouch, potholder, dishcloth, gift card holder, beanie, drink sleeve, etc.  Something cool you can craft with fabric or yarn.  Please no paper crafting for this one.  &#13;
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To keep it Winter themed think of snowflakes, winter colors, snow, skiing, hot cocoa, snowmen, soups, fire, blankets, etc.&#13;
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This is senders choice.  Please review the profile of the person you are paired up with and try to incorporate their likes in your Winter themed fabric or yarn craft the best you can.  </description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall Fabric craft or yarn craft swap</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382628</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382628</guid><description>Fabric or yarn craft swap.  Think amigurumi, coaster, pocket quilt, bookmark, ornament, scrunchie, knotted headband, zipper pouch, potholder, dishcloth, gift card holder, beanie, drink sleeve, etc.  Something cool you can craft with fabric or yarn.  Please no paper crafting for this one.  &#13;
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To keep it Fall themed think of apples, pumpkins, fall colors, leaves, Halloween, Thanksgiving, football, pies, etc.&#13;
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This is senders choice.  Please review the profile of the person you are paired up with and try to incorporate their likes in your Fall themed fabric or yarn craft the best you can.  </description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Bible Study - Wait on the Lord</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382624</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382624</guid><description>Read the recommended Bible passages and the thought-provoking blurb below. Send your partner a letter or notecard answering the questions at the end of this post. Don't forget to pray and invite the Lord into your study time.&#13;
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**Bible passages to read and reflect on this week:**&#13;
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Psalm Chapter 27 &amp; 28 (The Key Passage is Psalm 27:14)&#13;
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The Psalmist cried out to God in Psalm 27. He declares God as his light, his salvation, his help, the lifter of his head, and his defense. He calls him Lord. He says that even his own mother and father have left him, but that God continues to be faithful. He has received protection from God. He then admonishes us to be strong and courageous and wait for the Lord. You may be in a desert place right now. You may not feel that God "has your back," but He does. He is working out his will for you even when you cannot sense it. Trust in the dark what you have seen in the light. There will come a day when you will look back and see how God was with you even in the hardest times. Wait on the Lord. He is near.&#13;
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**Strength and Courage are mentioned in these chapters. What are you waiting for currently that requires strength and courage?**&#13;
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**We are called to wait on the Lord. His timing is perfect. Where have you seen this in your own life?**&#13;
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**Did you have any other thoughts or questions from your study this week? Share your thoughts!**</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Bible Study - Stand Out as a Believer</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382623</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382623</guid><description>Read the recommended Bible passages and the thought-provoking blurb below. Send your partner a letter or notecard answering the questions at the end of this post. Don't forget to pray and invite the Lord into your study time.&#13;
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**Bible passages to read and reflect on this week:**&#13;
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Psalm Chapter 1 &amp; 2 (The Key Passage is Psalm 1:1-2)&#13;
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Believers are called to be different. We are to stand out. We are not to look like the world, walk in step with the world, or even near the road of sin that leads to destruction. When the jokes become course, do you laugh with everyone else? After all, you weren't the one who told the joke. You're just joining in with an innocent giggle. When gossip is presented to you, do you turn toward it for another juicy morsel or do you turn away from it making it clear that you're not interested? Each day, the believer has opportunities to stand firm and to stand out. Be different. Don't blend in with the crowd. Be like the tree planted by streams of water. Yield your fruit. Your leaf will never wither. Claim the promise of the one who walks with God.&#13;
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**What is the difference between walking in step with sinners and standing in the way that sinners take?**&#13;
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**How and when do you meditate on God's Word? If this is not a regular practice for you, how and when will you begin?**&#13;
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**Did you have any other thoughts or questions from your study this week? Share your thoughts!**</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Cozy Season  Tea and Prompt #13</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382619</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382619</guid><description>One of my favorite ways to unwind in the evening is to snuggle up in a cozy blanket with a hot drink and do some thoughtful writing. &#13;
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In this swap, write a letter or notecard to your partner answering the prompt below. Also include at least 2 individually wrapped tea bags; sender's choice.&#13;
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**PROMPT: What specific smells, sounds, or textures instantly make you feel safe and calm?**</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title>Bible Study - For Such a Time as This</title><link>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382618</link><guid>http://www.swap-bot.com//swap/show/382618</guid><description>Read the recommended Bible passages and the thought-provoking blurb below. Send your partner a letter or notecard answering the questions at the end of this post. Don't forget to pray and invite the Lord into your study time.&#13;
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**Bible passages to read and reflect on this week:**&#13;
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Esther Chapter 4 (The Key Passage is Esther 4:14)&#13;
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The story of Esther reminds us of God's sovereignty. Through a series of events, Esther, a Jewish orphan girl, became queen of Persia. When the time was right, God motioned Esther onto the stage and used her in a starring role to save the Israelite people. God has orchestrated your life in a similar manner. Consider the circumstances God has used to bring you to this place in your life. Do you have a platform you can use for furthering God's Kingdom? Do you have authority that enables you to make decisions that honor Him? Perhaps you can look to your left and your right and see others who need to know the Savior. You are where you are "for such a time as this." Be a modern-day Esther! Take a risk as she did when she went before the king. There is great reward in knowing you are in the center of God's will. &#13;
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**How might God desire to use you in your current circumstances?**&#13;
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**Are you willing to take risks for the Kingdom of God?**&#13;
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**Did you have any other thoughts or questions from your study this week? Share your thoughts!**</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
