Autumn5

Hi there! I love having fun mail waiting for me when I get to the post office and sending things to others that I think they'll enjoy

I always send my swaps - If you haven't received something from me or there's a problem, please let me know before rating and I'll gladly make it right. If you're having trouble with something you're sending to me send me a note about that too - life happens and I totally get it. Let's make sure this is a good experience for everyone.

I love handmade items - they're always welcome and appreciated :)

Things I love

• We homeschool and love learning together about new places - we'd love to hear about where you live, your favorite holidays and family traditions, landmarks or animals in your area... whatever you'd like to share

• art therapy

• autumn leaves

• bears, especially with cubs

• birds (especially owls, bluebirds, penguins, and robins)

• birds' nests with eggs

• blue and green (favorite colors)

• body positivity

• candles

• cats (we have two adults from the shelter and brought a new kitten home in June)

• children's books: some of our favorites are The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill, Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaiman, Harry Potter by JK Rowling, Trumpet of the Swan by EB White, Bloom by Doreen Cronin, The Lighthouse Family series by Cynthia Rylant, Ramona series by Beverly Cleary, Land of Stories by Chris Colfer, and lots by Jan Brett, Robert Munsch, and Karma Wilson

• collages

• colored pencils

• coloring

• crayons

• dragons (friendly ones)

• drawing

• earth centered traditions

• fairies

• flowers (especially forget-me-nots and wildflowers)

• game nights

• gender neutral language

• gentle parenting

• handmade items

• Harry Potter (Hagrid is my favorite)

• hot air balloons

• intersectional feminism

• kites

• libraries

• markers

• mental health and disability acceptance/accessibility

• minimalism

• moon and stars

• movies: Tangled, Kiki's Delivery Service

• music: I generally prefer soft acoustic sounds with slow, rich lyrics and intricate harmonies

• natural fair-trade cruelty free items

• NASA and space

• ocean views

• people being true to themselves

• people who show kindness and work to make the world more fair and gentle for all

• photography

• picture book illustrations

• postage stamps (currently working on a big project using stamps I've received)

• postcards (naked and stamped is fine if that's what the swap calls for, but I love getting them blank in an envelope so I can add to my stash for later)

• rain

• rainbows

• science

• seasons and cycles of the earth

• secular Humanism

• solstices and equinoxes

• stickers and washi tape

• sun and moon images

• sunrises

• tattoos

• they/them pronouns

• trees and tree of life

• tv shows: The Good Place, Black-ish, Good Witch, Brooklyn 99, Steven Universe, One Day at a Time, New Girl, Parks and Rec

• ukulele

• unicorns

• UU principles

• vegan/gluten-free/soy-free recipes that are easy to make

• winter holiday: Solstice

• writing stories and poetry

• youtube/twitter favorites: Thomas Sanders, dodie, Lin-Manuel Miranda

No thank you

Things I do NOT have any use/desire for

• anything violent/creepy/gory/sexual (please keep things positive and kid friendly)

• cosmetic, scented, or food items (we have multiple allergies in our house)

• balloons or anything with latex

• antique or vintage items

• anything religious

• country/Americana themed items

• sewing supplies

• glitter

• advertisements or political items

Thank you and Happy Swapping!