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SkippyMom

SkippyMom
 Date Joined: November 11, 2008
Last Online: November 7, 2009

Country: USA

About Me

I am a SAHM with a wonderful husband and 2 children at home. [We actually have 6 total!]

I enjoy all sorts of crafts and I love to make soaps, lotions, scrubs, bath salts and such.

I also LOVE to sew and quilt. I have a basic crochet stitch down to a science and now have to learn knitting next. I love all the things I have made since last year crocheting it is so soothing.

We live pretty simply - we cook from scratch [except pie crusts -which I have received so many hints and tips from you SBers, thanks!] and try to keep frugal. It is fun and we have never lacked for anything.

Our home also includes our dachshund, Spot and a new addition in April of our Chessie - his name is Scooby. :)

Favorite Music

I like all music. From Vivaldi to Rock and Roll to Country. My ipod is even filled half full with Disney tunes and my youngest is now 12. Go figure!

Favorite Books

I enjoy biographies, autobiographies, history, murder mystery [not too gory though and nothing involving the death of a child] true crime and humor.

Favorite Movies

I don't watch a lot of present movies and we never pay the $11 to see a current run. I like older movies I guess. Hitchcock, Christmas themed, the original movie "The Women" -b&w genre such as that. However I [somehow] don't like "Casablanca" or "The Maltese Falcon". Who knew?

Favorite Television

I watch, perhaps, 4 shows a day. "Good Morning America", "The Ellen Degeneres Show", "Wheel of Fortune" and "ABC Nightly News with Charles Gibson". We have cable!!!! But I don't watch it! LOL I am not against TV, I promise. My family loves it. I just don't find a lot to watch :D

Favorite Crafts

Sewing, quilting, crocheting, soap making, candle making, cooking, baking [but no pie crusts, sigh].

ATCs are a passion, as are whimsey jars, inchies and handmade postcards. I love to make, send and receive them.

I also cartoon and love to decorate anything that comes near my huge set of Sharpie markers.

Three things I don't like

I know this sounds weird but I don't like chocolate candy [cookies and cocoa are fine] and I really don't care for anything that is purple. Purple was my mom's favorite color and for some reason she thought I should have everything purple. I even had a purple BLOWDRYER. Yes, they made those...lol...and now that I am old enough she still thinks it is funny to send me purple/lavender stuff. If you are wondering why my icon is a purple ribbon - well that is someone's idea of a joke. Heehee - I have Lupus and the ribbon is the symbol for the fight against the disease. So, yeah - a purple ribbon :)

My biggest dislike is liars. Just PLEASE tell the truth. I won't be mad or disappointed - just let me know what is going on. I understand. I do. It isn't a problem. I am not with the swap-bot mafia and I am not going to say bad things - just let me know. It is the way I live my life and I appreciate when people are honest, okay? No worries :)

My Children

Hello! My mom is letting me type about me. So I want you all to know that I absolutly LOVE sharks! I especially like great white sharks. Lately I have been reading vampire books. I am currently reading Vampire Diaries. I love it a lot! My favorite colors are lime-green and blue. I love the actors Vince Vaughn, Chris Brown and singer Freddie Mercury [of Queen], . I am 12 years old and my last fact is that I love the movie Without A Paddle. I hope you have a very happy new year! ~ Hello Swap-botties, this is the Eldest daughter, Squirrel. I am 17 years old :) I enjoy reading and science in school. I love playing my flute and anything Sanrio (esp. Tenorikuma!). Coffee is my savior every morning (and thus my Mom's, too, if you've heard the stories). My favorite holiday is a tie between Thanksgiving and Valentines Day. Have a wonderful day. Carpe Diem!

I Pledge to Rate

I rate upon opening a package, no questions. It will always be that way as that is what works best for me. If I can't rate the minute I open a package I will wait to open. So you will get a rating, promise!

If you did not get a rating it is because I am in a quandry about what to rate. Either I have not received your swap or your swap did not meet the criteria and I am trying to decide what to do.

I HATE rating ones but will do so if you don't send or don't communicate. I always give the option to rerate if I receive something after giving a one.

Wishlist

ATC supplies

Sharpies

Paint

Ribbon

Postcards

Anything yellow [my fav' color]

Deco Tape

Stamps [used is GREAT!]

Stamp pads

Colored envelopes

Brads

Stickers

Glue sticks

Felt

Ratings

loricritt rated for Frugal Living on Nov 5, 2009
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Comment: I thought I knew lots of things to do with vinegar! And where do I find washing soda? Maybe it's not avail on the west coast? The dog and cat treat recipes are a great addition. Thanks!
Response: Your grocery store should have it. And I love vinegar [cheap and enviromentally friendly :) and safe for our "kids"] Hope Celine is doing better. Take care
freespirit66 rated for Frugal Living on Oct 31, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for all the great ideas! I especially like the vinegar/water mixture that you put on windshields during the winter so it keeps them frost-free. I need to try that because we don't have a garage (we live on a farm). Our dogs and cats will enjoy the treats that we make from the recipes you sent as well.
Response: Thank you so much for the lovely rating. We have a garage but don't use it! lol and our pets love the treats-hope yours do too [our doggies even like the kitty treats as a change]
breadcrumbs00 rated for Seven Happy Inchies on Oct 22, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the really cute inchies and lovely postcards - I love to see where swap partners live :)
Response: Thanks so much for the lovely rating. I am glad you like them. Take care.
TheJuiceBox rated for Who Loves You ATC on Oct 16, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for your beautiful card, I really like where you went with the theme :)
Response: Thank you so much for the wonderful rating. I am so glad you liked the card. Have a great week. :)
Christie rated for MEGA Christmas 2009 Ornament Swap! on Oct 15, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome Christmas Ornament. My apologies for such tardiness on my part. I cannot wait for Christmas to display all my new ornaments. Merry Christmas ;) Christie
Response: So glad you liked it. I had fun with them and wrapping them up as a present. I hope your partners get the same thrill from your ornaments too and their trees are filled. :)
craftymomma rated for Kids 12-17 Halloween ATC on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Love the unique Halloween atc. Great job.
Response: We thank you very much for the rating ! We will remember Sierra in Nov. :) Take care.
mythomia rated for Kids 12-17 Halloween ATC on Oct 12, 2009
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: The Porcupine thanks you for the rating. She loves making ATCs.
Gabrielle rated for Tea For Two Tea Cup Swap on Oct 11, 2009
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Comment: What an interesting teacup! I love Blue Willow, and this has a similar "feel." And the teas look great, and the recipe sounds wonderful as an accompaniment. With the addition of the unique cookie cutter, you really outdid yourself. Thanks again! One more note -- I wrote a lot of not so notable fiction when I was MUCH younger, and I almost always named the heroine Janine -- I thought it sounded terribly romantic!
Response: What a nice smile you just gave me. A romantic heroine named Janine? You gave me a new found appreciation for my name, thank you. The cup is one of a set I inherited from my Grandmother. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. [I kept one for myself]
craftqueen rated for Favorite Color Ribbon in an Envie on Oct 9, 2009
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Response: Glad you liked it? Thanks for the rating. Have a wonderful weekend.
nickcrazy rated for We love Christmas - Flat ornaments on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the wreath. It's so cute!!
Response: Thanks! I love origami and thought this was a great flat ornament. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas! :)
Puchita rated for My Summer Vacation PC on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: Thanks Janine for the beautiful card! I love this swap!!
Response: Thank you for the comment and the wonderful rating. Have a great weekend! :)
Jingles rated for Halloween Rubber Stamped Postcard Swap on Oct 8, 2009
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Response: Thanks Jingles! You are my 200th rating! Thanks so much for the rating and the heart.
GTstamper rated for Choose a postcard, any postcard!! on Oct 8, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard and the interesting info about that area. Take care, GT
Response: You are so welcome :D - thanks so much for the rating and the heart. Have a wonderful weekend!
jerilynfoley rated for We love Christmas - Flat ornaments on Oct 7, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for letting me vent.
jfreeman rated for Think Outside the Jar Whimsey on Oct 5, 2009
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Comment: Awesome package. I loved the creative tin you used and all the goodies inside were fabulous. Thanks so much for putting so much thought into this swap. This is what makes me continue to come back to SB and swap. Thanks again.
Response: YAY! Thank you SO much! I had a lot of fun making it. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Thank you again.
clsampse rated for Choose a postcard, any postcard!! on Oct 5, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard! I actually haven't been to the Outer Banks - I've only lived in SC for 3 years and just haven't made it there yet! But this lighthouse is beautiful - I'll definitely have to check it out when I can get away for a few days!
Response: You have some beautiful beaches in SC too - but if you get a chance the Outer Banks is wonderful. So glad you liked the card. Take care and happy October!
Belladonnalove rated for Halloween Rubber Stamped Postcard Swap on Oct 5, 2009
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Comment: I LOVED your postcard!!! It is fun, wonderful and has a cool quote! I love the colors and cute critters. You have beautiful handwriting. Thanks so much!!
Response: You are so sweet! Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it! Happy Halloween.
Reds rated for Halloween Decorated Envelope Swap on Oct 5, 2009
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Comment: Many thanks, SkippyMom! Nicely done -- and I hadn't anticipated receiving it so soon! -- reds
Response: Thank you! I am glad you received it so fast :) I had fun making it. Thank you for the rating. Take care.
bearslovers rated for Cookie PC and A Recipe on Oct 3, 2009
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Comment: thanks for the yummy recipe iam going to do these for christmas
Response: They are so yummy and easy. I hope you like them as much as we do. Thank you for the rating.
jcm716 rated for Brown Paper Package Paperback Book Swap on Oct 3, 2009
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Comment: Thank you and also Thank you for the extra bookmark as well
Response: Thank you for the rating/comment. I hope you enjoy the book. :D Have a great weekend.

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Comments

mystmaiden on Nov 6, 2009:

When I opened the wonderful envelope you sent me this morning, I was totally speechless! What a beautiful gift of fabrics! After I mopped up the tears, I went through them one by one and showed them to my husband, he thought they were are pretty as I did! Thank you for making my birthday this year so special. Big hugs to your fabric chooser, too - she did great!
OrigamiGrace on Nov 5, 2009:

Thanks much for the recipe + cards from WTA #23 at Cheap Postage!! The corn casserole sounds yummy and I can't wait to try it!!
PhoenixLM on Oct 30, 2009:

Thank you so very much for the ATC & stickers the snowmen are absolutly adorable!
MicheleoneL on Oct 27, 2009:

Thank you for the CPG wish granted! I love the lighthouse PC! Thanks much!
ladyrn on Oct 26, 2009:

Thanks for the asosrtment of buttons for my wishlist item for CPS group. Linda
loricritt on Oct 26, 2009:

Thanks for your comments on our house. I'm finally at the stage where I don't almost pass my house by when I drive home at night. I love our new space but part of me misses the little white house.
CandyGirl on Oct 25, 2009:

Thank you for checking on my Dad and me! I appreciate your thoughtfulness!!
JoyAnne on Oct 22, 2009:

Thank you for the alphabet stickers in the CPS tag!

CajunLady on Oct 21, 2009:

I like the comment you left on here! HIGH FIVE lady!
PhoenixLM on Oct 19, 2009:

Your very welcome hmmmmmmm how did I know you like to sew....wild guess maybe? LOL

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