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kristieward1974

kristieward1974
Date Joined: December 10, 2007
Last Online: July 13, 2011
Birthday: September 27, 1974
Country: United States
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About Me

i am a 33 year old mother of 3. a scout leader (girls). i also teach at an awana program in our local church.

i am originally from england but have lived in the us for nearly 5 years. and yes i love the change. we came over for my husbands job we agreed on a year and have stayed for 5 we are currently waiting for our green cards we have done the hard bits now we wait. my youngest child is just 9 months and she was born on US soil.
i enjoy many things. knitting, reading, food and wine, spending time with my family and obviously my scouting..

also all things coffee and chocolate are for me

Favorite Music

my favorite music has to be country, though on occasion throw in some guns and roses and inxs. yes a true product of the 80's

Favorite Books

i love to read romance novels, anything so long as it is not historical. i will even try a thriller evey now and then.

i have just been introduced to the YADA YADA PRAYER GROUP series I have read one and 2 would love some more of the series. and though when i first started thought this is not for me and after the first chapter could not put it down and am looking forward to getting the next. there are many things i would like to read and will one day get around to but the list grows and the number of hours in the day never seems to. debbie macomber janet evanovich i have now read them all nicholas sparks nicholas evans kimberly raye carly phlips jeffery dever cherry adair. suzzane brockman and too many more authors to mention

Favorite Movies

any thing girly and most things so long as they are not too graphic, cannnot watch things like saw and the like.

also really like to watch the disney movies with the kids and with MULAN being right at the top. What a girl!

Tim Allen in the Santa Claus movies was great to. A real family favorite.

and where would we all be without SHREK not a week goes by with out one of them being watched

Favorite Television

funny television along with Bones and House. hopefully the writers strike will end soon and we can get back to watching those

and yes i hate to admit reality tv shows American Idol Dancing with the Stars and heres a strange one Nija Warrior

no soap operas though. used to when I lived in Engalnd but they are not the same here and I just have not gotten into them.

Favorite Crafts

knitting i have been knitting on and off since i was 12 it has always been something i could do but really took off when i had the kids. they have all had a blanket and too many hats and caridgans. i have just learned how to felt and it is my new favorite thing to do, lots of fun and it seems to have many applications cannot wait to explore some more. i also like very much to cross stitch and like to do both big and small projects. have always wanted to cross stitch a tiger, but have not had the courage to start one for fear it will not look right. i have done alot of dress making and enjoy making things for both the home and children, i have made a few things for me but with no model to fit them on to it is hard to get a good fit. i enjoy making soaps and homemade spa products and love to try out new fragrances i recently found some oils that smell like margarita and pina colada again with the food thing!!! scrapbooking is something i wish i had more time for with many pictures of the kids. i also have a ton of Girl Scout pictures which i have never done anything with but now i see they are selling Girl Scout related scrapbook items in the craft store and have nudged husband in the right direction ( i hope) for christmas. really i enjoy most crafts and would have a go at anything, i love to be able to have a product at the end of the day and sit there and say i made that or look at how much it has grown today

my likes

i like anything to do with girl scouts especially vintage, or from other countries and love collecting patches.

my favorite colors, naturals and earth tones, reds, blues, pinks and purples.

i love all types of coffee (not decaf coffee should be loaded). i really enjoy trying new teas. chocolate ( of course) and am a real foodie. i love to cook asian and indian with thai being my favorite.

my favorite animals would have to be tigers and all big cats penguins and dragonflies ( so long as they are not landing on me)

my favorite scents. vanilla, coffee, strawberry, orange, really anyhting food related i am not a big one for flowery scents would rather smell like a cookie than a rose!!

coffee/ tea mugs are a big part of me and it drives my husband nuts as i have to get a new one for every holiday and it does not ever seemto stop i love them.

staionery as i pen pal alot with over seas family and nice writing pens are a must.

a big passion for me is all things cowboy. i love the rodeo and even got to see the real deal when my husband got me tickets to see the PBR this past year. it's not the horses its the cowboys.......

my dislikes

my biggest dislike is people who say they will do something and never do it.

i hate the bugs we get here alot bigger and more of them than at home.

wet dogs and i have 2 ewww!!

not alot else am game for most things.

things i would love to recieve

things i would love to recieve HMMMMM!!! i have to think..

i love teas/ coffees/ hot chocolates. lotions for my perpetualy dry hands, lip balms for same reason. gloves/mittens pens and papers anything to do with cooking anything to do with Girl Scouts especially vintage things and patches and pins i sew, cross stitch, knit and scrapbook so anything related would be great i have long hair that i always have tied up so hair things are very useful.

i love to read mostly romance novels but will try most things. and all magazines for those times when i am in the car waiting for one of my kids and need something quick. i love candy and especially chocolate anything hand made mugs. i drink alot of hot drinks and have alot of mugs but can one ever have enough... you shouldn't ask my husband that!!

things that are are specific to where you live. regional items

new foods and recipes

pretty much anything.

Ratings

kmcmullin rated for Yarn Junkies II - Month 5 - WHITE on Sep 19, 2008
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Comment: Sooo soft!
HappyCactus rated for Colour Fun Stitchmarkers - Blue on Jul 17, 2008
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Comment: Thank you!
Lixie rated for Colour Fun Stitchmarkers - Red on Jul 12, 2008
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Comment: Beautiful! Thanks so much x
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Comment: A lovely letter, makes me want to visit :0) Postcards brought it alive - thank you x
Mrsfabicons rated for Hot chocolate and recipe on Jun 11, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for a great choc parcel. The recipe is spot-on seasonal as I saw the first of the English strawberries in Chapel market this weekend - which must mean Wimbledon is just around the corner! Thank you too for the chocolate and hot chocolate mix. I know already we will enjoy all three. Take care and thanks again. all the best from Kim
amandapage rated for more stitchmarkers! on Jun 10, 2008
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Comment: The stitchmarkers are very pretty & sparkly, just what I like. The wee extras are a nice treat (I love trying new Asian lollies, and the coffee is a nice size to pop in a card to my Dad, thanks!)
buslady rated for Yarn Junkies II - Month 4 - YELLOW on Jun 7, 2008
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Comment: It must be kharma. I bought some of that Maizy for another swap on the recommendation of the LYS, and I hated to give it away........and here's some for me, and such nice soft colors. And as for the other...yes, it is yellow. It is very yellow. It will make some truly startling socks. I love it. Thank you so much.
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Comment: Wonderful! Thank you so much! The yarn is beautiful and the coffee chocolates are divine!
Response: i'm glad you like it it is very overwhleming to go to the yarn store and pick out just one ball for some one. i really liked the colors and hope it knits up beautifully.
Petra rated for Pen Pal Package Swap on Jun 3, 2008
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Comment: Cd, book, sweets and more! Yey :) I´ll write you back in near future.
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Comment: I just loved the yarn, so soft!!! I am looking for a pattern to use it. Thank you for the goodies too!!
Irene rated for Coffee, Snack and Souvenier on May 26, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the goodies! I've actually never had this particular flavor of Girl Scount Cookies.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the fabrics and chocolate.
KawaiiKalia rated for Chocolate Plus One Swap on May 22, 2008
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Comment: Wow Kristie! Thank you so much for the chocolate, the pretzels and the candle! Cookie dough is totally one of my favorite scents :)
Simone rated for LOCAL AREA POSTCARD on May 22, 2008
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Comment: Stunning postcards. Jeandre's loves them and she is going to enjoy the suckers.
SewFun rated for LOCAL AREA POSTCARD on May 21, 2008
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Comment: Thanks, great postcards!
tamiknits rated for Yarn Junkies II - Month 3 - BLACK on May 21, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the great yarn!
junemoon rated for time for relax on May 15, 2008
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Comment: Kristie, thanks for the great teas and I appreciate your nice letter and will send a note very shortly to respond.
bontkwagga rated for time for relax on May 15, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the book & the tea you've sent me :-D I can't wait to try them!
rekesha rated for Dishcloth Swap 5 - Spring Has Sprung on May 15, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the dishcloths. I really like the oorage dishcloth. :-)
5
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Comment: Thanks very much for the dishcloth, yarn and extra teas!

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Comments

Simone on Mar 22, 2009:

mom

from Swaps for Children 5-16yrs

Hidnomen on Feb 21, 2009:

wolvesPlease join us HERE for a Pre-teen/Teen Animal Art Swap! This swap is a great opportunity for the "big kids" to swap with each other. :)

EmJayBe on Jul 29, 2008:

Hi there,

Thanks for joining my swap! I got lots of feedback on moving it later into the Fall so the chocolate won't melt, so I decided to change the swap date to mid-September. Hopefully you can still do it!

Thanks again! EmJayBe

Mrsfabicons on Jul 27, 2008:

Hi Kristie, Just thought I'd say thanks again for one of the easiest but most lush choc recipe! I took the strawberry chocolate mousse cake to a dinner party last night and everyone was in raptures about it. I felt a bit of a fraud as it is too easy to make. Thanks for this 'secret weapon' dessert recipe. Hope things are going well for you. All the best from Kim

Shash on Jun 24, 2008:

Hi, I have sent out the ball of cotton yarn that I forgot to include with the Dishcloth Past and Present Swap--let me know when you get it, okay? Sorry for my mistake... :-/ Shaaron

florian on Apr 3, 2008:

thank you for the tea. i love the taste of it:)

lilychouchou on Mar 29, 2008:

Thankyou so much, Kristie, for the amazing package you sent Kaitlin for the WTA 1. She was so excited that she was jumping up and down as she opened it all! Thankyou for wrapping all the things separately, it made it so enjoyable for her. She loved everything in it. You made a little girl very happy. Thankyou also for the cars for Connor, it was very thoughtful. :o)

thatzghetto on Mar 5, 2008:

The totebag swap I angeled for you is officially on its way. Sorry it took a little longer than anticipated but I hope you enjoy what I sent. Please let me know when it arrives.

girthta on Mar 1, 2008:

Hey, here's to another Kris!
Cheers~

Faerielicious on Feb 26, 2008:

Flosslickers now has its first Floss Exchange! Check it out here if you're interested.
I hope to see you there :)

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