Many thanks to Lori for the post on quality of packages. Also a huge thank you to her for taking care of all these issues. It has got to be a huge headache for her and apparently I've added to her problems.
I have now decided to bow out.
Not because I don't love the swap and the folks in it.
It is because I live in a tiny cottage and in much of the year I use a wood burning fireplace to heat it.
I also have a son and husband who all too often burn food.
Apparently, despite sending items that are brand new from the store and immediately placed into mailers the combination of scents is interpreted as cigarette smoke by some.
And, despite listing allergens in the sign up sheet, I am still paired with people who have allergies.
So I have decided that I am not going to change I heat my home nor will I ban son and husband from the kitchen.
Nor will I ban use of our firepit and barbeque in summer when the windows are open.
To those of you who had an issue with one of my packages, please PM me. I will send you monetary reimbursement for your troubles.