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karenc5079

karenc5079
Date Joined: November 20, 2013
Last Online: April 18, 2024
Birthday: December 17
Country: United States

About Me

Hello and Greetings to everyone. I joined many years ago and had taken a break, but now back. Alot has changed. My two girls are now grown and have left the nest. I am really OK with this. We talk every day and they are close. I have 1 grandchild, Isla and she is 3. She is my light and I am lucky to be able to watch her often. I am in my 50's and married almost 24 years. I am a Senior Tax Advisor part of the year and work at a Spice and Tea Store the other part. We live in a small town in The Foothills of the Smokey Mountains, North Carolina. We have a small piece of property that I enjoy to garden

Favorite Crafts

I do not craft much anymore other than crocheting. The last few years I have done temperature blankets. I used to scrap book and have all the supplies in boxes somewhere. I hope to get back to it someday. But for now I would appreciate if any partners would refrain from sending stickers and little bits of paper, I have to much already. My favorite things right now is postcards, stationary, writing letters, and sending mail in general.

Favorites

Things that make me smile: the color yellow, paperweights, funny knick knacks, books (all kinds), jars (all sizes and shapes), the small items that fit in those jars (buttons, game pieces, beads, etc.), patches (the sew on kind), candles, jewelry ( the bolder the better), art supplies (although not sure am very good at using them), nesting dolls, tutles, yard decorations, metal signs, Betty Boop, Kermit the frog (after all its not easy being green). This was just a few that I can think of by just standing around the house. I also really like pictures, all kinds: old, new, painted, printed, crafted, on and on...... After thoughts, I also like wrist watches of all kinds and anything Disney. One can never go wrong with a cool coffe cup either. Adding tins now..just realized I have a huge collection and have them everywhere.

It's the small thing that coun

I consider myself very easy to please. I love getting mail and love it someone just takes the time and effort to think of me. "Warm Fuzzies". I hope this helps some of my partners in the future.

Postcards

Any and all. Feel free to send what nobody else wants. Ad, homemade, weird, ugly. I don't mind them naked and stamped or in an envelope. Take the opportunity to send whatever and however you want. If you decide in an envelope and wish to write an introduction, I am always game to a penpal.

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Lately, my husband and I have been cooking together and in to trying new recipes. So, if you have one to share, we will add to our list.

Ratings

Bavarija rated for Postcard Destash Swap #2 on Apr 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you! I like cards. I wish you good mood.
Tr3n1ty rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #10 on Apr 9, 2024
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ChewBecca0626 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #13 on Apr 3, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the monkey bread recipe, the cherry pecan cheesecake recipe, and the recipe cards!
mspandatrain rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #12 on Mar 26, 2024
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Comment: Yum, the enchiladas sound delicious! LOL, I hate when the exact same recipes turns out differently for different people! Thanks so much for sharing.
Jaymmers rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #12 on Mar 25, 2024
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Comment: I think you are right. It's always better when Mom does the cooking ;). Thank you for sharing this!
ChewBecca0626 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #11 on Mar 18, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the sausage and potatoes recipe. Will definitely give it a try and use your notes!
mle rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #11 on Mar 18, 2024
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Comment: This looks like a real comfort food.
carpediem24 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #9 on Mar 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing potato wedges recipe. I will try this recipe soon.
mspandatrain rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #10 on Mar 17, 2024
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Comment: LOVED the Garfield notepaper and all the tips for the recipe. I already went online and purchased the Onion Obsession and Tuscany Spice Blend, my family is going to love it. Thanks for sharing!
fabiana962828 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #7 on Mar 8, 2024
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Comment: HI KAREN. THANKS. ILL BAKE THIS BREAD SOON. A HUG FABIANA
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Comment: Thanks for the funky book store postcard, and I haven’t seen the surcharge stamps before, those are v pretty!
Tr3n1ty rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #9 on Mar 5, 2024
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Comment: Thank you :) :) :)
loofenstronk rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #7 on Mar 2, 2024
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Comment: Love the writing paper you sent! Thank you for the recipe, I will definitely try it out.
mspandatrain rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #8 on Mar 2, 2024
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Comment: LOL, I have a recipe folder with a bunch of stuff I find too and someday I will get through them. Coincidentally, this was one of them, now if that isn't the universe telling me something. Tomorrow I'm headed to a family dinner and I'm making the Rocky Road pie for dessert. Thanks so much for the reminder! Hugs.
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Comment: Thank you for this wonderful postcard with the beautiful stamps. I do not read classics very often. Every now and then I pick Jane Austen's novels because I like them a lot. But that's it basically. There are so many new book publications every year that sound great and I would like to read - there's not enough time.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the postcards. I apologize for the late rating - been traveling. Best wishes!
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Comment: Hello Karen 💌💗 OMG! You sent me so many beautiful things that I love even though you had to send me just 1 postcard for this swap. You made my day!💗 thank you so much! You have a big heart ❤ I want to send you a reply letter with lovely indian souvenirs. I will post you my letter this week. And I would love to be penpals if you don't mind...🌻🦋
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Comment: What a cool card, thank you so much!
mle rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #8 on Feb 27, 2024
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Comment: That pie looks so good!
Clstew rated for February 2024 Postcard Swap USA Only on Feb 25, 2024
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Comment: Very cool postcard -- thanks!

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Comments

CurlyTea on Dec 18, 2018:


Happy Birthday!

Angie on Nov 6, 2018:

Thank you for returning an ATC Bag to me! There are some dillies in there. LOL.

circularlogic on Apr 22, 2018:

See you're a fellow Carolina Gal while working on Stuff my Mailbox! Inviting you to Carolina Gals group! Join if interested! Trying to get it back to swapping!!! Been away a few years!

CurlyTea on Dec 19, 2017:

jaimierandolph on Oct 3, 2017:

Profile Check for: Christmas Card Letter #1 Welcome to the swap! I hope that you will enjoy and join more of the ones to come! Happy swapping, jaimierandolph

RyeRye on Jun 15, 2016:

Thanks for joining and taking part of INSPIRATION STATION!

hangingonahoneymoon on Dec 25, 2015:

I see that you like yellow, so I hope you like this graphic. :)

It was a lot of fun reading your profile. It is awesome that you have an in to “The Dump.” What kinds of stuff do you get? Once when I was younger, a neighbor threw out a perfectly working Sega Genesis with games and accessories. I snatched that up really quick!

Have a fantastic day!

-Brooke

(Swap: Read my Profile and Leave a nice Comment)

Jeanb217 on Dec 22, 2015:

It was fun reading about your adventures. My favorite color is also yellow. The idea of "another man's junk" makes so much sense. You are smart to go for used because we Americans throw so much good stuff away. You help the environment while you make your money go further. I have heard about the postcard swaps. I may follow your lead on that. I also love getting mail & knowing that someone has thought of me. You sound like such a nice person. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

MClinton on Dec 19, 2015:

Hey, this is Mican commenting for the "read the profile and comment" swap! (forgive me I am still new to swap) I read your profile and I wanted to say it is awesome that you are happily married, especially for so long. My parents divorced early in their marriage but they're both happy now which is great! I am only 22 btw, and I am engaged to my bestfriend of 7 years. (we met his freshman year of high school). I also am so jealous of all of your fun collections! I hoard all sorts of random things but my soon to be dosnt like how I "clutter" the house! He will eventually give in! Anyhow it was a joy to peek into your life!

LoveToCraftInAZ on Nov 10, 2015:

Hi Karen! Thank you so very much for the Christmas cards and PCs. Thanks for the happy mail! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness! :)

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