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jadedmama

jadedmama
Date Joined: June 25, 2009
Last Online: November 20, 2009
Birthday: March 27, 1984
Country: USA
Jaded Wishes, my blog!

About Me

Please PM me if you have any problems at all! I love my swap-bot life and won't do anything to jepordize it! Thanks

I NEED TO MENTION--- there is a fairly good chance your swap will be late. It will be coming, and any patience you give me will allow me to spend extra time and care on your gift. We get paid every two weeks. This means i can only send out when i have money. In Hawaii, everyone works two jobs and is still starving. Trust me, i can't wait to get home (PHX) to regular life. ALSO i usually send packages priority to ensure they don't get lost. Priority is more expensive but a guarenteed few days versus weeks. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT ME PERSONALLY.


Hi, I'm a new-ish mom struggling to make life a creative, fun journey.

I never was taught any of the "domestic" things like sewing or cooking so I'm learning everything from scratch!

My son, Jadyn, is a year and a half, born March 31, 2008. He is a firecracker and my little muse. He lives with such zest and approaches everything with a smile and eagerness. It's so amazing the growth we do so young, in such a short amount of time! I'm completely amazed and so in love with the little miracle god granted me.

I work at the Maui Humane Society.. We are ALWAYS in need of Pet food, Leashes, Collars, Even towels and blankets.

PLEASE, please adopt your pets from the humane society and spay and neuter! We have to put down hundreds of animals a WEEK due to the sheer amount of cast aside pets.

I would consider myself spiritual but I do believe in God. I'm beginning to study Tantra and buddhism. I do yoga as much as humanly possible as its the only time in my life i can sit still and just breathe. I actually am an ordained minister though I currently don't belong to any organizations.

We have a toy apricot poodle, Dolce, which is Italian for "sweet" to describe her loving demeanor. We unfortunately had to leave her with my mom in Phoenix, so I am a little broken hearted.

I am constantly working on becoming myself as well as being a good mother for my son.

My sizes are Med. Pretty much all the way around, lol. Though I have tiny size 5-6 feet and I'm only 5 ft tall! I have kind of a conservative, fun, style of dress. I like details like ruffles and buttons and 3/4 sleeves.

Crafts and Likes/Dislike

I've been a professional photographer for about 6 years and also enjoy it as a hobby. I teach childrens gymnastics, yoga and dance.

I also like creative writing projects (journaling), collaging, and I'm obsessed with trying to organize my life!

I'm really learning to get into "domestic" stuff so anything on cute sewing projects, bright fabrics or cutesy sewing accessories would be great, I don't have anything or even know where to start!!

Also, Cooking. I'm brand new to this as well. I want to learn to make great delicious meals for my family as well as desserts. I have made up a few recipes that turned out super delicious to share!!! I love adorable recipe cards.

New kitchen, New theme! Red, Yellow and Light Green, We can use everything BUT the sink :o) ALSO i love things with blackbird/pies like that nursery rhyme...

My bathroom is in a ocean, mermaid theme with light turquoise/teal, and little bits of maroon/hot pink, purple, white... I'd love any ocean type shells or mermaid stuff..

I love stamps and paper crafts, though I'm just creating a supply kit.

I love and get inspiration from Sark, Curly Girl Designs, Amy Butler and Michael Miller Fabric, Janice Taylor, Crafty Chica and all of the fabulously creative and courageous Etsy people!

I'm french and spanish on my father's side and still exploring this side of myself. I hate the thought that I'd be restricted by my american side and would love to hear other's thoughts on the differences between american and their cultures.

I love pink, sparkly, pink, girly stuff! Anything that is girly and creative! Dark, hot pink is my fav color but baby pink and electric blue take close seconds, I also ADORE red and purple. I'm also totally taken with ocean theme and mermaid stuff. I guess my heart is in the ocean! I really like butterflies too. I'm a sweet, fruity, vanilla or chocolate kind of girl! I love coffee of all flavors and LOVE hot chocolate, mmmmm!

----> FOR CHRISTMAS, i love snowglobes... i love light blue, silver and pink ornaments/accessories.. My fav ornaments are the food/dessert type ones or the new crafting/cooking type ones from Martha Stewart, anything inspired from that would be awesome!

My son is about two years, so anything for him would be primary colors(red, blue, yellow, green). HE IS OBSESSED WITH HORSES RIGHT NOW. It's riddiculous, he goes crazy seeing all the little horse toys and doodads. He also likes Cars, Construction stuff (tools, etc) and Elmo and the Wiggles. He wears about a size 18 mo, though on the small size. Tshirts and pants, no onesies!

I DO NOT like mint ANYTHING please! I also have a latex allergy and an EXTREME ALLERGY TO DATES.

Favorite Books

As with the rest of my taste, I LOVE good, GIRLY reads. Chic lit like Shopaholic, etc, etc. I LOVE Stephanie Taylor-Wilder, and books about being a parent, and a mom. I also really enjoy creative self help books.

I'm just learning sewing and cooking so books on those would be great as well.

I'm a total, "judge a book" girl so pretty, fun with lots of pictures or lots of wit keeps my attention :)

Favorite Television

I love the Food Challenge shows, like Chopped and Top Chef. I also like Project Runway. I like the crime shows like MENTALIST, CSI, Law and Order, criminal intent. I also LOVED Dollhouse and Sex and the City. I really like workout and dance type videos. My son likes any kids movies or TV as long as there is music!

We don't have TV anymore, so I'd love newer issues of the shows above if anyone could record them??

Favorite Music

I really like a variety of music for bunches of reasons..I love happy music like Collie Colbert, Michael Buble, Jack Johnson, Josh Groban, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Miraz... I like songs that make me remember how fun being in love is. I also like fun girl power anthems. I love angry, broken hearted music with intelligent lyrics like the Used, All American Rejects, My Chemical Romance, Jacks Mannequin, Theory of a deadman. I love country because its pretty much the last romantic music. I love finding new bands!

Wants...

I'll check them off as I go along!!

*Fabric flowers and bows for my hair! PLEASSSEEE?? :)

*Handmade, upcycled, altered clothes or accessories! I want to have a wardrobe with meaning! I like feminine and delicate styles, and remember I'm petite! Size M.. :)

*Pretty beaded necklaces, of all colors!

*Pink "mexican" yoga blanket

*Recipe cards (cuter the better!)

*Postcards from other places

*Books: I ALWAYS love Books or anything to do with them! See above!

*Traditions/Rituals.. I love learning about how other people do things and I'd like to teach my son about other cultures as well.

*Stuff from france, I can't help it, I adore france!

*Rubber stamps, other crafting stuff

Sending info!

FYI, if you don't send your package priority mail, it may take up to six weeks for me to recieve. Possibe eight weeks if its media/bulk mail.

Thats part of the whole "being on an island" deal. So please keep this in mind about the whole "rating" thing. When i recieve, i will rate!

I wanted to warn everyone that I've become a bit of an "Green" nut and your almost guarenteed to get a recycled container holding your swap. It's just better for the environment, then its up to you to toss or re-use (of course, I'm for the latter).

Also, if I forget to rate or you don't receive something get ahold of me! I would NEVER, EVER do this on purpose! I'm raising my son with morals. Stealing hurts and Karma is a B*tch!

Thank you for your consideration. Look forward to swapping with you!

Ratings

Starsnow rated for TSTH Fall finds on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: thank you..the package was super
Response: Thanks so much for being so patient and sweet!!! xoxox
handsewnheart rated for Something cozy for fall!! on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much! The cozy is adorable! You did a great job with it even doing it by hand! I can't wait to try these sweet potato fries!!
Response: Aww.. I'm so glad you liked it!! It was so crazy trying to sew it with my son and the kitten running around!
thefruid rated for Gratitude List on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you very much for the fall leaves and your gratitude list.
5
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Comment: thanks!
grimmlynn rated for A snack for you & A note from me on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: The brownie looks delicious. I enjoyed the note and think you are so strong for doing the job you have. I haven't thought about folding a note that way in a long time. It definitely brought back some fun memories. Thank you so much,
Response: Aw, thanks.. Glad you liked!
grimmlynn rated for Bon Voyage (Again)! on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: How cute! The package was not treated nicely during shipping and I suspect the mail truck might have, in fact, ran over it a time or two. It's nothing a little glue won't fix, though. Thank you so much!
Response: I really think they take pleasure in seeing how destroyed they can leave a package! I'm so sorry! :o( Did the doxie survive at all??
kiddo47 rated for DC:Dirty Skanks on Nov 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Great cards! I love them! Thank you!
Response: Thanks for the heart!! :o)
straycat911 rated for AH - Atomic Postcard Swap on Nov 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the cool Hawaiian postcard! It took a few minutes to figure out what swap it was for, but I really like the card!
homeandheart rated for A little bit of Fall :o) on Nov 10, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you, as always!! Hugs!!
Response: XOXOX!!!
Caam rated for Trophy Wife Magnet on Nov 9, 2009
5
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Comment: Very nicely done, thank you!
Response: Your welcome, thanks for eternally being a great swap partner!!
Liv2cre8 rated for A little bit of Fall :o) on Nov 7, 2009
5
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Response: TY for the heart!! ;o)
redsockz rated for It's 5 o clock somewhere! on Nov 4, 2009
5
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Comment: There was so much stuff in this package that I had to stop and rest before unwrapping it all. It was well worth the extra wait. Thanks Hon! You really earned the heart.
Response: I really wanted to make it a COMPLETE vacation :o) Thanks so much for being a great partner!
sapphirestitching rated for Bottle cap swap on Nov 3, 2009
5
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Comment: They were really cute - going into my sewing room where I do have a magnetic board to hold those pattern pieces or idea sheets on.
Response: TY, I was hoping you'd like! :o)
Fenix825 rated for Menu Madness on Oct 31, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks a lot for the great menus and the beautiful calendar! I just want to box myself up and mail myself to your beautiful home island and go eat all of those goodies!
Response: Sure, come on down, and you can sleep on the floor and be poor like a REAL maui resident. LOL I'm glad you enjoyed!! XOXO
5
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Comment: Really felt like I was in Hawaii
Response: I'm so glad. Ispent extra time on it since it was so late, thanks for being such an awesome sport!
Caam rated for Things to do with Fall! on Oct 31, 2009
5
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Comment: I loved this package!!!! Thanks so much!
Response: Sorry for the wait!! Glad you liked!! XOXO
redsockz rated for DC:Dirty Skanks on Oct 31, 2009
5
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Comment: Clever to add envelopes. Really excellent workmanship on the card construction too. Thanks!
Response: glad you liked, i had fun :o) Thanks for the heart!!!
MrsAnnaSue rated for Dinner for two! on Oct 30, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the yummy sounding Coconut Ginger Soup and the packet of Coconut Pudding! I cannot wait to try it - Anna
Response: Glad you liked!! It is WAY yummy... :o) Thanks for the heart!!
grimmlynn rated for Menu Madness on Oct 30, 2009
5
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Comment: Awesome swap! Thank you so much for the magazine with the recipes. :-D It didn't take long at all to get here either.
Response: I know.. mail from west coast comes super fast, but mail from anywhere else takes forever-- so gla you liked!!
smokeyquartz1980 rated for The Best Medicine on Oct 26, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much, that was one of the funnest prescriptions I've had in a long time!
Response: I'm soo glad! I had a blast putting it together for you!! :o)

Rating Overview

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Comments

grimmlynn on Nov 16, 2009:

Thank you for the bottlecap stuff. I had actually forgotten about the kit until I read the note. LOL. It's funny because I just got into making them and could always use more supplies. ~HUGS~

Hippiechick1955 on Nov 9, 2009:

Hi Jeannie!!! I am your partner for the 50 US Swappers Club "State PC Swap". I was excited to be able to send you postcards (4 of them) from Arizona!!! I see you are from Phoenix. I live in Phoenix as well!!! Hope you enjoy the cards and they bring pleasant thoughts of home. Did you know that the Christmas Tree that will on display this year at our Nation's Capitol was cut in Northeastern Arizona this year? This is the first year that the Nation's Christmas Tree will come from Arizona. It is scheduled to arrive in Washington on November 30. I have never been to Hawaii, but hope to visit someday.

Peace, Maryanne

grimmlynn on Oct 31, 2009:

I hope you had a very Happy Halloween!
-Hugs-
Jeni

homeandheart on Oct 7, 2009:

Thank you SO much for the CUTEST surprise postcard I recieved today!!! You are so very thoughtful! I loved it

RyeRye on Oct 5, 2009:

MrsAnnaSue on Oct 1, 2009:

Welcome to the group!

RyeRye on Oct 1, 2009:

SewSouthern on Sep 19, 2009:

CrochetJunkie (Reusable TP swap) angelled.

It's all good.

myrrhmaid on Sep 9, 2009:

Still holding you close in my thoughts. Did you find your smile today? If not, keep looking! oxo love ya! Laura

DosLittleMonkeys on Sep 7, 2009:

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