Traceyk

MY LAST NAME IS NOT KATZ. I get more mail addressed with the wrong last name than I do with the correct last name. Please, please spell my name correctly. Thank you!

*** I don't ever flake. If something hasn't arrived, I will gladly resend. Just please send me a message and let me know before rating. Thanks! ***

****For postcard swaps, I'd love it if you sent them blank in an envelope, if possible. I won't rate down if the swap calls for them to be sent written/naked.****

I'm happily married and mom of adult children. I'm originally from Hawaii and now live in Arizona. Arizona has hot weather, so please don't mail me anything that can melt.

I send notecards and postcards to lonely seniors every month. Don't feel obligated, but if you feel the need to add a tuck-in with the swap, those supplies are always welcome! I belong to several organizations with lists of names, so ask me about it if you're interested in sending them cheery notes too.

I listen to audiobooks only. The books I enjoy most are in the suspense/thriller genre. Authors - Ruth Ware, Riley Sager, Gillian Flynn, BA Paris, Peter Swanson, Simone St James and others.

I buy my postage stamps from a stamp dealer, so I try to put interesting stamps on whatever I mail out (when my stash is full).

I love shopping at thrift stores or Daiso. I usually look for stationery. I have a serious paper addiction and always buy paper/stationery when I see it. I guess it goes with my love of pen palling. I have several pen pals all over the world.

Here's what I enjoy: audiobooks, true crime podcasts, cooking (stove top, crockpot, pressure cooker), farmers markets, decaf coffee, chai tea lattes, pen palling, making envelopes, period piece shows, Youtube videos of cute animals. I am a huge animal lover and have 2 dogs in our family plus we take care of a feral family of cats outdoors. I can't imagine our home without any pets.

My husband and I try to travel as much as possible. I love experiencing new cultures and meeting new people. Our adventures don't have to be long ones....day trips or weekend trips are fun too!

Stickles brand glitter glue

Scotch brand glue sticks

Notecards with envelopes

"Happy Mail" labels

Stickers (no planner, childish, or reward please)

Kawaii sticker flakes

Unused USPS stamps (Letter or Postcard)

Non-touristy postcards (especially love colorful, independent artists' postcards from Etsy, Zazzle.)

9X12 manilla envelopes

6X9 manilla envelopes

Colorful pens

Fruity Tea (no loose tea)

Perfume samples

Please don't send me random pieces of paper like loose memo sheets, ephemera, etc.

I don't like things that cause clutter in the house (knick knacks, ornaments, etc.)

Incoming mail that smells of smoke (sorry, but I throw everything out including the extras)