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HappyMom

HappyMom
Date Joined: April 1, 2009
Last Online: February 18, 2025
Birthday: August 10
Country: United States
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Nice to meet you!

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Hello! My name is Ilyse. I'm 68, have been married for 39 years and I'm mom to 2 grown kids, who are still my "babies". I've been pen-palling and swapping all my life and love it!

I love to travel and I'm happy to meet people via snail mail, online and on social media!

I live in Virginia, on the east coast of the US...we're about 2 hours inland from the Atlantic Ocean, 2 hours south of Washington, DC, and 2 hours east of the mountains.

I sell software and digital signage for VISIX, and I'm also excited to be a part of an internet radio station THE BREEZE. I host the mid-day shift, 10 AM - 1 PM Eastern time and invite you to check it out. You can listen right on the website.

In case you're wondering...My name is pronounced the same way as 'what you sign when you rent an apartment': A-LEASE. Now you know 😁 us

Things I love

I ❤️ Summer, hot weather, beaches, lighthouses, tropical flowers, palm trees, trade winds, volcanoes and anything Hawaiian.

Christian themes are welcome. Scripture, devotionals, journals.

Favorite colors: Ocean hues, Jewel tones or Pastels - Bright or soft. Earth tones in Fall.

ATC's, Postcards, Pretty stationery.

Anything wine-themed or coffee-themed!

Dogs & puppies, sloths, kittens, pandas, giraffes, owls, deer, eagles, sea life, birds and butterflies.

Handmade things with extra love!

Motivational or cute sayings, stickers, ephemera, stationery, planner and scrapbook supplies, journal supplies, Washi tape.

Papyrus, Rifle Paper Company, Lantern Press, Mary Englebreit, Suzy's Zoo, Hallmark, Dayspring, Punch Studio, Anna Griffin, Current, Life is Good.

I swap Friendship Books, Sticker books and Slams. I prefer "High Quality" or "Nice & Neat" FBs -- No sloppy books with jagged edges please. No label bags, lyrics, FSS, etc.. Thanks for sending nice books - I will do the same!

Other Interests: NY Times puzzles, Scrabble, technology, and photography. I spend way too much time on social media! Look me up!

Postcards

I ❤️ postcards!

**Beaches and tropical scenes

**The Northern Lights

**Hot-air balloons

**Mountains and waterfalls

**Rock-climbing and hiking

**Lantern Press cards

**Lighthouses

**Typography and Graphic Design

**Pretty churches, castles and historic buildings

**Children playing

**Animals

**City skylines

**Handmade art cards welcome

Not a fan of vintage postcards, unless they're from Hawaii.

Favorite Television

Outlander, The Rookie, Call The Midwife, Gray's Anatomy, Chicago Fire/Med, Hawaii 5-0, Shark Tank, Catfish, all the HGTV stuff and House Hunters or Buying Hawaii/Hawaii Life. And, don't ask why, but Married at First Sight, Love Is Blind, The Bachelor and Bachelorette too.

Dislikes

Please note - I'm very sensitive to cigarette smells, so please don't send swaps that have a strong odor.

Kiddie, reward or tiny stickers, poor quality notecards, dark-themed or evil things, out-of-season holiday items, candy or snacks. I don't do Halloween, but I love Fall and Thanksgiving.

Not a fan of the "Silent 5"!

The Golden Rule

Please rate promptly - I promise to do the same!

When I host swaps, I promise to angel any not received. I check profiles and swapping history, as well as rating consistency before assigning partners.

Good communication is key. If you're going to miss a deadline, let me know. I prefer quality over quantity and believe in accountability. If you don't receive something from me, or if you have a question about a swap I host or participate in, please PM or email me.

Overall, I'm easy to please and almost always enjoy and appreciate everything my swap partners share!

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard!
inoracam rated for Friendship Books February 2025 on Feb 18, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for passing along all these FBs my way! Happy Swapping!
Cindymt rated for ESG: Shuffle your music #48 on Feb 17, 2025
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Good Luck with retirement
Response: Thank you.
Geekydee rated for ESG: Shuffle your music #48 on Feb 16, 2025
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Comment: Hi Ilyse, Thank you for your playlist - I didn’t know the majority of songs on there so that was a fun listen and I’ve even added some to my to explore further list :) Take care, Deb
Response: That's great that you found some new music :) Thanks for being part of the ESG and for the heart!
ariestess rated for ESG: Shuffle your music #48 on Feb 15, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your songs! Some stuff I know, some stuff I don't. I can't wait to check out the playlist in Spotify!
Response: Glad you found a few new ones, and thanks again for hosting!
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Comment: Thanks for sending these cards my way. LOVE, LOVE the Augusta one. And I always get a smile on my face when I get to send a postcard home. And thanks for the blank postcard.
Response: Glad you liked the swap and especially the Augusta one :) Thanks for the heart too!
mchesser12 rated for SCATTS - P - ROUND 15 - US ONLY on Feb 15, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the Paris postcard and sharing your P answers. We matched on product and song. I love Pentel gel pinks!
Response: Hey - great minds think alike, right?! Thanks for the heart too.
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Comment: Great photos!!! I love that glass. I saw his place in Seattle. I just had to replace my computer so I bought my first laptop and was so happy that all my data and pictures were safe.
Response: I always love these swaps and seeing all the shared photos. Glad you enjoyed the ones I chose, and thanks for the heart!
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Comment: Thanks so much
Response: You're welcome and thank you for the heart.
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Comment: They have arrived safely! Thank you for hosting :)
Response: Perfect thanks for passing them along, and for the heart.
NRGordon rated for SONG THEME 79 on Feb 13, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely PC and your fun list. We were in Los Vegas a couple months ago, primarily to see the Eagles at the Sphere.
Response: Thanks Neal - The Sphere was amazing! I saw that "Postcards from Earth" show over the summer - I would love to see a band there!
KSENiA rated for ESG: The 15 question swap on Feb 12, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.
Response: You're welcome and thanks for the heart.
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Comment: Thank you I love the extra post card
Response: Glad you liked it and thanks for the heart!
KSENiA rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - January on Feb 11, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for sharing. I wish you and your family health and better days.
Response: Thanks so much - I really appreciate and the heart too.
Catt007 rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - January on Feb 9, 2025
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Comment: sorry to hear your husband is still unwell, sending positive vibes. Great pics as always. 😺
Response: Thanks for the kind words and the heart!
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Comment: Thanks!! So interesting that we wrote the same thing about being sensitive. Several of my "friends" actions make me feel as I don't matter. I.am currently finding other resources to find better people. And these are so called Christians.
Response: Oh wow - I can so relate! Maybe it's the stage of life or something...but "being seen" looks different these days. Thanks for being in the series and for the heart!
octobereve930 rated for I SPY - Postcard Swap - GATE on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: I have been ready for summer since October lol ty 2/8
Response: That's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL - Thanks for the heart :)
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Comment: What a lovely card <3 Love your word & reasoning
Response: Thank you for rating and the nice comments.
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Comment: Thank you so much for sharing you photos, how awesome to have spent some time with your family!
Response: Thank you! I already miss my son :) I love sharing photos and appreciate the heart!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 3476 1245 1254
Completed Fives Threes Ones
2546 4125 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
574 1698 268 6
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Comments

CraftyMommaonaBUDGET on Feb 14, 2025:

LisaLisa3 on Jan 22, 2025:

Thank you for angeling RRTPC #194, I rated my partner.

Candace on Jan 17, 2025:

Hi Ilyse! Thank you for angeling RRTP #194; I've rated my flaker of a partner and she is now partially suspended. Thanks again :)

LindaW on Jan 11, 2025:

Aloha! Praying for you. May God be your refuge and strength each day.

yvonne401 on Dec 31, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a fun, safe and joyful New Year and year ahead. Happy 2025!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Dec 25, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special day with your family and friends.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Dec 21, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a safe and fun winter!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Dec 17, 2024:

Hi Ilyse! Thanks so much for the cute Christmas card!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Nov 28, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a fun and safe Thanksgiving!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

MisplacedfromPA on Jul 2, 2024:

Thank you for angeling RR traveling pc, # 164 and #167. You are a gracious host.

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