nlgrudis

I want to thank everyone for their kindness, understanding and patience shown over the past two weeks. A death of a parent (or inlaw) is difficult and you all helped so much. A special thanks to texdel & pedal2u, with out you two there to help & support I don't know how I would have kept it together on here while life was happening.

Things are finally getting back to normal. I have caught up with all my swaps and have cleared my 1 rating, thank you SnickersMama . Sorry I tried to do what I could to change the 3 ratings, but could only satisfy one person, thank you MrsRemington for changing the 3's to 5's. And thanks to printing most of my postage on stamps.com swaps are now arriving on time (well in some cases arriving at all!). Our post office has a new Postmaster as well, so things are better there as well. So far turning 50 has been awesome!!

                Happy Swapping,
                          Nora
                          ♥☺♥

If you have me as a swap partner and are in Australia or Germany, I would love some Soft Black Licorice! Also willing to do a privet swap for some.

I am married to my Soul Mate (for 20+ years). The Mother of three (3) beautiful daughters (30, 29 & 17) and Grandmother of seven (7) beautiful angels (not always angelic, LOL).

I am fortunate to have for 30+ years a dear best friend, CJ (texdel). We are more than friends; she is my sister by choice. Even my Mother thought of her as another daughter. And as the saying goes "she will always be my best friend, she knows too much". Thanks CJ for being my "Sister" and introducing me to Swap-bot.

I love Swap-bot; it gives me a chance to make friends all over the world. Also gives me an outlet for gifting, I love giving little things to make someone smile. So don't be surprised when you find a RAK in your swap package from me.

BTW; I reuse packaging and If I receive something I do not like or cannot use it will be "Reswapped". I try not to reswap back to who sent it, but could happen.

Card making, baking & getting back into cooking.

Card making is my first love for crafting. I like to send cards I make blank inside unless the swap is specific (birthday, Christmas, etc.).

Looking for easy healthy recipes for baked goods. Needs to be All Natural [see dislikes below].

MOVIES: Any Audrey Hepburn Movie, The Left Behind Series, Marley and Me, Grease, Ghost, Dirty Dancing, Two Mules for Sister Sarah and many more.

BOOKS: The Left Behind Series, Bathroom Readers, Louis Grizzard or Erma Bombeck

Nonfiction Books about... Bi Polar Disorder, ADHD, Fibromyalgia or Domestic Abuse Survivors (I am one!)

MUSIC: Easy Listening Rock, Jazz and Blues (some Country)

Hunter Green, Navy Blue, Maroon and Tan (Light Brown).

I also like combos of black and red (black, white & red is great too) or brown and pink.

But I can find a use for any color.

Buttery Soft Black Licorice will ALWAYS get a heart from me!

Number – 13 (we were married on Friday the 13th of October at 1300 hours (1pm). (13 is a special number for us, can you tell?)

Games – Mahjong, Bejeweled and Tetris on the computer, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Yahtzee and Life board/card games. I also like solitaire on computer or with real cards.

Things - Angels, flowers, Snowbabies (with wings) also things with Celtic & Asian themes.

Tea flavors- I love love love Chi & spice teas, also Licorice teas. My sister just shared Celestial Seasons "Roastaroma" with me, very good substitute for regular coffee w/o caffeine. If you know of a similar tea let me know, even decaf has way too much caffeine for me. I prefer bagged but loose is ok.

Smells- Orchid, Japanese Cherry Blossom, lilac and vanilla.

Any friend/family get together. I love keeping in touch with friends and family.

Printed papers, Japanese Washi papers, handmade papers, card stock,

unusual brads and embellishments,

die cuts or embossing folders to go with my Cuttlebug,

chalk pads,

printed & solid color ribbons (no wider than 1"),

large (shoe string size) grommets to go with my Crop-a-dile,

score tape any size (use 1/8 inch most).

Japanese Washi (or other) printed packing tape.

I do not journal, make ATCs or Scrapbook and do not use chipboard numbers or letters. So please nothing specific to these crafts.

Please No .... STARBUCKS ANYTHING!! ALCOHOL!! SMOKE SMELLS!!

Your dislikes/Allergies; If you are allergic to pet hair (cats in particular), you might want to tell me.

My Daughter is a senior this year! She has asked me to make her Announcements and Invitations for Graduation. So I am in need of Senior, Graduation, 2012 themed items for card making.

Rooster, Chicken or Washboard themed items for my kitchen.

Outhouse themed items for my bathroom.

Remember to save the planet! It's the only one with Chocolate!

                        Many Hugs,
                      Nora (nlgrudis)