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SHORT AND SWEET: I always send my swaps out on time and rate immediately upon receipt of my package! I put alot of thought and care into your packages and hope that they are everything you expect. I NEVER send junk or any "left overs". I understand that we all have different tastes but hope that I am rated fairly because I followed the swap guidelines, and not because you didn't like what I sent --- AND -- if you do not meet the swap guidelines, I will rate you accordingly (if you are going to be mailing late, just send me a message and let me know!)

If you don't get your package from me, PLEASE PLEASE let me know so I can trace your package, or resend it. I hate being flaked on and would never flake on a swap!! HAPPY SWAPPING FRIENDS!!

My husband and I are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary on Feb 10th! We have two beautiful grown daughters, Christina 33 and Kelly 30. We are transplanted 'northerners', moving to Florida in 1989 from Michigan and loving it!! :-)

I started running last year and just ran my first 1/2 marathon with my oldest daughter -- and I finished 3 minutes under my goal!!!

I have a 16 year old shih-tzu and a 7 year old Puggle named Baxter (Pug/Beagle), who came to visit one day with my daughter and never went home with his Mommy!!

I am proud to say I am a Christian and have just recently found a wonderful place to worship and attend bible study.

COLORS I LOVE: Brown/Pink combo, Red/Black, Pink/Black, Pastels, Pink/Green, novalties, pretty much everything!!

COLORS I DON'T LIKE: skulls, camo, peace symbol, flannels, fleece, Red/White/Blue combos.

I am an avid reader and own a Nook and an IPad -- which I think the IPad is the greatest invention of all time!! It is never far from my side!

CRAFTY: I love to sew and try new patterns; I am a beginner quilter and so far enjoying it!! I also do yoga and love making lavendar eye pillows. Enjoy making DOTEE DOLLS every chance I get!

MANDALAS: ... love em!! Just started doing them, and I get to feel like a kid again and color!!

POSTCARDS: Love to get them and love to send them. I'm not picky but would prefer nothing offensive or gory!

JOURNALS: I have always 'started' a journal but after page 1, forgot all about it ---until NOW!! I am having a great time doing journals, journal prompts, decorating journals, etc.

WHIMSEY JARS/BOXES: love to stuff them and send them off and I love getting them!!

SHOPPING: Joanne Fabrics (of course!), Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Home Goods. I also have discovered Thrift Store shopping .. you never know what you'll find there!!

MUSIC: Country / classic oldies

TV SHOWS: Castle/ NCIS/Big Bang Theory/ QVC/ HSN/ HLN/ anything involving crime mysteries! Big Bang Theory is my ultimate favorite show and I love Sheldon ..... ;-)

BOOKS: Bible/ True Crime/ Romance novels

MOVIES: Chic Flix type/ Dirty Dancing (all time fav)/ The Big Chill (love it)

SCARVES: Love 'em - can never have too many

Florida State University - GO NOLES! (big DISLIKE for Florida Gators!!)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - GO Bucs

pre-cut fabrics (charms, FQs, jelly roll strips, etc) in any patterns/colors

embroidery thread / sewing needles / ribbon

glass beads / small charms

small decorative bows / buttons for embellishments

Buttons - old "vintage/funky" ones for my collection

Refrigerater magnets from different cities/states

Postcards: w/interesting pictures/ sayings, places etc

Handmade envelopes

funky pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers

flavored teas, hot chocolates, coffee

NO-THANK YOU LIST: shower gels, bubble bath, perfume, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, Chocolates, candy