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To My Swapping Partners: I am a very frugal person and my Swap-bot Swaps are my one splurge. I will always put care and consideration into each swap BUT you should know that I do recycle packaging. So I am sorry if your package isn't perfect and lovely on the outside. Hopefully you will always find what is inside the package to be quite pleasing! Unless the swap calls for something recycled/used then all of the items in my swaps will be nice and new.

If you ever have any questions about coupons or how to save money at drugstores, target, walmart etc. feel free to ask. I LOVE to teach people how to save using coupons!!!

Hello Friends!
My name is Amanda and I am 26 years old and I live in Western New York. I am a wife to my highschool sweetheart (1/14/08), Garrett, as well as a mother to 2 amazing toddler boys (Brendon, July 2008 & Bronson, October 2009). They fill my life with love and keep me busy for sure!!! I am big into couponing and actually teach people for free on my blog how to save with coupons and get great deals. The day that I have to actually pay for toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo etc. again will be a sad day! LOL! I am also REALLY into makeup and love to play around with colors and different techniques. Cute things always catch my eye which is why I obsess over Kawaii stuff!! I know that most people on Swap-Bot are creative and artistic but unfortunately I am not one of them :( I ADORE handmade items and find them to be so special. I have also been addicted to mail since I was 12 years old. Back then up until I was about 16 years old, I had over 200 penpals from all around the world. Some of them were just swapping partners but it was sooo much fun and I became addicted as I would find anywhere from 5 to 20 pieces of mail waiting for me when I would get home from school every day :) I have since stopped penpalling as I just don't have the time to write long letters anymore and all I would have to talk about are my boys ;)
As you can imagine, Swap-Bot was the perfect site for me to keep up with my mail obsession. I joined in late 2008 and did a lot of bigger swaps throughout 2009. Then when I had gotten pregnant with my second son, I would get nauseous and terrible migraines from being online so I stopped all of my internet fun for about a year. With two babies in diapers and one on formula money was super tight so I just stuck to coupon swaps since the postage was just one stamp and I always have plenty of coupons to share! My husband has since gotten a new job and our financial situation is a bit better. I am so happy to be back to swapping because it is the one thing that I do for me. I thank whoever may take the time to read my profile as I know it can get a little long. I update it often so you may notice some changes if we swap a lot :)

HAPPY SWAPPING EVERYONE!

I don't get much that is "for me" so I try to keep my swaps as my fun time for surprises but if you ever want to include something for the boys that would be lovely as well and I am sure they would get a kick out of it. They both like the same things:

*Toy Story

*Books (nothing holiday related please!)

*Yo Gabba Gabba

*Wow Wow Wubzy

*Robots

*Snacks (no hard candy or pop)

*Bubbles

*Bath time

*Dancing

*Clothing sizes 2T and 3T (US)

I am also a huge Grandma's girl! My Grandma is just the sweetest person anyone could know and she loves EVERYONE! Below is a photo of her and my two boys.

• Shadow pigments (check out my Etsy faves if you need ideas for colors. I am open to all except black though.)

• Circle Lenses (especially in green or blue) *never tried but they look so neat!

• Eyeshadows *please no cheapie eyeshadow as my eyelids are oily and they don't stay well. I like natural as well as fun bright colors so anything goes just no black please (see my Etsy faves for some examples)! Also when I say no "cheap" eyeshadow I just mean in quality not necessarily price. I have found eyeshadows at the drugstore or $1.99 that work very well for me. So I guess just try to only send a brand name of some sort.

• Sunless tanner (I have fair skin)

• non powdered mattifier (like Urban Decay's de-slick in a tube)

• eyeshadow blending brush

• Stippling brush

• nude lip colors or pinks and maybe red (lipstick or glosses are fine. No preference.

• tinted moisturizers (I have fair skin)

• fake eyelashes

BB Cream I would especially love to try the Lioele Triple the Solution. My skin is terrible and I need some powerful stuff :)

• matte bronzer (If you have Clarins Mosaic bronzer available in your area I would LOVE to try this! I can't find it anywhere)

• Urban Decay Primer Potion or another eyeshadow primer potion that you recommend.

• black gel eyeliner (and brush!) *I have never used but am interested in trying this out!

• I like all nail colors (except black and clear) especially vibrant orange/reds/pinks.

MAKEUP/Cosmetics I DO NOT WANT>>>>>>> * If doing a public swap where one of these items is required then that is fine.

• lip liner

• cream blush

• eye liner pencils ( I am curious to try gel liner)

• tweezers or any manicure/nail tools

• fake nails (if required in a swap then please send either really natural looking and simple or cute/kawaii)

• cheapie eyeshadow ( my eyelids are oily and the cheap stuff never stays even with primers)

• cream eyeshadows (they ALWAYS crease on me)

• foundations ( I do use but I have enough to last me a while)

• concealers ( I do use but I have enough to last me FOREVER!)

• mascara (I already have a favorite Physicians's Formula Organic Wear)

• If this is required for a swap then I would prefer something funky like blue or something other than traditional black or brown

• chapstick

*Makeup and makeup brushes! (details above)

*curl formers

*Kawaii stuff.... although I would prefer to not receive sticker flakes and memo sheets as they have no use to me other than lying there being cute ;) I really love food with faces! Not too big into Hello Kitty though.

*Anything Totoro

* I am DYING to try all the different flavored Kit Kats!!!*

• Chibi charms and other cute polymer clay charms

  * Asian Snacks esp, Pocky (preferably not the regular chocolate and strawberry..i can find those here) & Ramune Soda*

*Addy Labels (Kawaii)

*Cute Deco Tape

• Colored ink pens

• non- Expired Coupons (see wishlist below)

• Candy/snacks from outside of the U.S.

• Cute or sexy underware (sz.9)

• Cute socks (US sz.9.5) NO toe socks please!

• Old wooden boxes ( esp. if they smell old inside)me and my mom collect them and get them from antique shops and garage sales.

• Chocolate covered coffee beans

• Little Gummy candy hamburgers, hotdogs and

Handmade Kawaii stuff**

• Kettle Corn

• Tea ( I am not a big tea person but it's nice once and a while) I don't care for apple cinnamon or fruity teas unless it's orange. I do like peppermint and maybe something interesting and unique like Vanilla or something weird OH and I love Chai!)!

* Amigurumi* ( esp. Kawaii)

• Cute Stuffie

• Altered journal

• Kawaii Morsbag

* Whimsey Jar* ( Kawaii, Candies)

• Brach's jelly nougats or any type of nougat yummy candy

Anything from my Etsy Faves

*Dangly earrings

*Handmade Coupon Holder/organizer

*Pot holders ( I don't really have a theme to my kitchen but I would love just any solid color or i am always up for a girly theme and I also really like kitchen stuff with coffee-mugs pictured on it.)

*Kitchen Towels (any color or girly or coffee mug themed)

*I really love the Little Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Hansel & Gretel and Matryoshka themed stuff esp. Kawaii rather than the original versions.

*large Makeup bag

*large purse with long strap

• Demonic things
• Jewelry ( I DO like Earrings though). I usually only wear earrings.
• I don't care for most hard candies. I do love mint chocolate ones though!
• chain letters
• Craft/scrapbooking items ( I LOVE handmade things but I can not do them)
• racist things
• holiday items
• patriotic items
• cigarette smoke!!!!!!!
• horoscopes
• witchcraft *Zombies *Skulls *Gore or anything scary (I am VERY serious about this!)
• anything with pictures of real animals
• religious materials
• postcards and other touristy type things
• plain milk chocolate
• bookmarks ( unless it's kawaii)
• Black licorice flavored things
• Lotions
• Bath stuff (bath gels, bath salts, bubble bath etc. I only take showers) THESE ARE FINE IF DOING A SAMPLE SWAP OR ARE A REQUIREMENT FOR A SWAP**
• Coffee (unless it's iced)
• Hot Chocolate
• Craft stuff like ribbons, beads, scrapbooking stuff, yarn etc ( i don't know how to do most crafts)

• I will always be a fan of Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys BSB and NKOTB!!!

• The sexiest men alive IMO are my husband, Donnie Wahlberg , Mark Wahlberg , and Common

• My fave scents for the home are baked goods. eucalyptus . My fave scents for body stuff are tropical scents and yummy food scents. I am not really into "perfume" , more into bodyspray. I am not too big on florals scents. I love tropical scents!

• My favorite color is Green esp. Olive Green and I also really love Brown. Rusty orange and mustard yellow can be nice too. I of course also love PINK! :)

THANKS FOR CHECKING OUT MY WISHLIST!

*************IDSO: $3.00/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product Tearpad or blinkie coupon found in stores! I can use as many as you would like to share **************

WISHLIST KEY - The number in the ( ) is the max amount of coupons that I want/need of that particular denomination - If something is listed as $0.50+/1 then that would mean that I am looking for coupons that are $0.50 or more off of ONE of whatever the specified product(s) is. - If something is listed as $1.00 Colgate ( or whatever the product is) then I am only looking for that SPECIFIC denomination. - If something as listed as just $/1 then I don't care the denomination as long as the coupon only requires that you buy ONE to get the discount * Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

**********I LOVE non-inserts**********

Some general info : - My grocery stores double coupons that are $0.99 and under - My stores WILL double coupons that say "do not double" as long as the barcode starts with a "5" - My stores WILL accept coupons with others stores logos as long as the coupon clearly states "Manufacturer coupon" at the top AND the barcode starts with a "5" - I have 2 toddler boys

I CAN NOT USE - Expired coupons - Pet coupons - Medicine coupons (unless in my wishlist or a Free) - Store coupons unless from the stores mentioned below

I CAN USE - Internet Printable coupons in color is preferred but B&W is also welcome - Store coupons for Target , Rite Aid, Walgreens , Tops , Wegmans , JCPenny($10/$10 only) , Kohls($5/$5 only) , Lane Bryant ($15/$15 only) , CVS, Carters($/$$ only), $10/$10 Victoria Secret

ALWAYS LOOKING FOR (I can use a million of each of these)

$3.00/$15.00 Rite Aid Coupons (from Shopping trip surveys.) Will accept current survey codes as well.

$0.50+/1 Gatorade ( regular or G2)

$0.50+/1 Hershey's Milk ( must be good on singles)

$/1 Capri Sun

$0.35+/1 Hamburger Helper

$0.50+/1 Snapple single serve

$0.50+/1 Fuze

$0.50+/1 Vitamin Water

$0.50+/1 Horizon Organic ANY Product ( must be good on single serve milks)

$0.75+/1 Oikos ( good on individual 5.3 oz. cups)

FREES (please NO Marcal or pet frees )

$/$$ CVS( Not IP or attached to a card)

$0.75/1 Goldfish snacks

$0.50+/1 Apple&Eve juice ( must be good on juice boxes and NOT fruitables)

$0.75/1 Quaker rice cakes

NBPR and NWPR rebates and wine tags valid in NY (* see below for some specific NBPR I am looking for)

$1/1 ANY Bounty paper towels ( no size restrictions) OR $1/1 any size Bounty Basic

$0.75+/1 Huggies wipes ( must be good on 72 ct.)

$1.00 Pampers Wipes ( must be good on the 72 ct.)

$0.50+/1 Nesquik Milk singles

$0.50+/1 Birdseye veggies

$0.50+/1 Ronzoni ( smart taste and quick cook are fine but NO healthy harvest or garden delight)

$1.00/1+ Van De Kamps frozen fish

$0.50+/1 General mills cereal ( must be good on any)

$0.50+/1 Kelloggs cereal ( must be good on any)

$/1 poptarts

$15/$15 Lane bryant

Any Amount off of Roman Meal Bread

SPECIFIC NON-INSERTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY CIRCULATING ( I would LOVE multiples!!)

$0.55/1 Vitamin Water tearpad

$0.75/1 Smart Water Tearpad

$2/$10 Rite Aid Purchase ( found in booklets at newly remodeled stores)

$0.55/1 Roman Meal Peelies (hot pink!)

$1.00 ANY Kozy Shack "TRY ME" peelies

$0.55/1 Poptarts 8ct. box

$1.00/1 ANY Nesquik Product ( includes single serve flavored milk)

$1.00 Dawn dish soap

$1.00/1 ANY Thai Kitchen Product peelie ( NOT the Noodle cart peelie)

$1.00/1 Capri Sun tearpad

Free Toaster Strudel, up to $2.97, when you buy any box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal 24.9 ounce--Exp. 2/14/12

Free Yoplait Yogurt Multipack (Delights, Fiber One, YoPlus, Kids Cup, Trix or Go-Gurt, up to $3.33, when you buy any Original Cheerios Cereal 18 ounce--Void in LA, NV, ND--Exp. 2/14/12

Free Yoplait Yogurt Multipack (Delights, Fiber One, YoPlus, Kids Cup, Trix or Go-Gurt, up to $3.33, when you buy any Lucky Charms Cereal 16 ounce--Void in LA, NV, ND--Exp. 2/14/12

Current Printables I am looking for The following from target.com - $2.00 Select Newborns to Kids denim jeans - $3.00 Select Denim Jeans - $2.00 Select Graphic Tees - $3.00 Womens plus size apparel - $1.00 Papermate writing utensil - $1.00 Sharpie marker - $1.00 6c. or larger select nutrition bars

The following are from Coupons.com (make sure you don't add a zipcode or these might now show up for you) - $0.75 Minute Maid enhanced - $0.55 Gerber Graduates Pasta etc.

• $1.00 Lipton Recipe Secrets

• $2.00 off any Hatfield product *You have to sign up for newsletter or log in

• $1.00 Roman Meal bread

FROM THE INSERTS ( only in these denominations please)

7/10 SS

(4) $4.00 Air Wick Freshmatic compact Starter Kit expires 8/21/11

(10) $0.80 Pure Silk Shave Creme (9.5oz) expires 9/30/11

7/3 PG

(2) Crest Toothpaste (4oz+) $1/1 expires 7/31/11 THIS DENOMINATION ONLY PLEASE

(2) $2.00 Gillette Deodorant (no trial) expires 7/31/11

(2) BOGO Free Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner (value to $12.99) expires 7/31/11

(4) $3.00 off Herbal Essence or Aussie styler WYB one Herbal Essence or Aussie expires 7/31/11

(2) $3.00 Olay Pro-X, Regenerist or Total Effects Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser (excludes Pro-X cleansing device and refills and trial sizes) expires 7/31/11

(2) Purchase one (1) Old Spice Fresh Collection or Red Zone Product, receive one (1) Old Spice Body Spray Free (value to $5.39) expires 7/31/11

(4) $2.00/1 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage Indicator or $2.00/2 Cavity Defense Manual Toothbrushes expires 7/31

(1) $1.50 Pampers Limited Edition Prints expires 7/31/11

6/26 Smartsource

(2) $0.75/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish Product expires 7/24/11

(2) $0.40 Treasure Cave Cheese (4oz+) expires 9/30/11 (2) BOGO Free Stayfree (value to $4.49) expires 8/30/11

(1) $1.50/5 Yopliat Greek Yogurt expires 8/20/11

6/19 Smartsource

(20) $4.00 Lumene Product expires 8-15

(20) $1.00/1 Scott Towels or Bathroom Tissue *redeemable at Dollar General (excludes trial size) expires 7-17

6/12 Smartsource

(1) $0.50/1 OR $1.00/1 Bestlife Buttery Spread, Buttery Spray or Buttery Baking Sticks expires 8/21/11

(2) $1.00 Crystal Light expires 7/31/11

6/12 Redplum

(30) $0.75/1 OR $1.00/1 Tic Tac (single or multipack) expires 8/31/11

6/5 Smartsource

(4) $5.00 John Frieda Full Repair Treatment, Styler or Finisher expires 7/31/11

6/5 P&G

(4) BOGO Free Gillette Body Wash (no trial) B1G1 (value to $4.99) expires 7/31/11

5/22 Smartsource

(4) $1.00/2 Dynamo, Ajax, Fab, Final Touch or Niagara Products expires 8/22/11

5/22 Redplum

(2) $0.55/1Smucker’s Jam, Jelly, Preserves or Fruit Spread expires 7/30/11

5/15 Smartsource

(2) $0.75/1 Dole Parfaits expires 7/31/11

(20) $0.75/1 French’s Worcestershire Sauce expires 8/15/11 CAN ALSO USE UP TO (10) $1.00/1 denomination

(10) $1.00/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta expires 9/10/11

5/15 Redplum

(4) $1.00 Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste $1 expires 8/14/11

(2) $1.00/2 Turkey Hill Beverage (half gallon+) expires 8/15/11

5/8 Smartsource

(10) $2.00/1 Reach Toothbrush Multipack or Singles $2/2 expires 8/8/11

4/17 Smartsource *There are 2 SS inserts so I combined them here

(10) $1.00 Listerine Total Care Mouthwash (1L+), Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss, or Reach Access Flosser expires 12/31/11

(10) $2.50/2 Listerine Total Care Mouthwash (1L+), Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss, or Reach Access Flosser expires 12/31/11

- IF YOU ARE EVER STUCK JUST THINK NON INSERTS AND CENTS OFF FOOD>>>GREAT FOR DOUBLING

TAGS I AM TO RECEIVE: -None at the moment WAITING TO BE TAGGED IN: None at the moment

TAGS, RAKS & OTHER NON RATED THINGS I OWE

-ETSY Addicts WTA #12 - @PaperFarm

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• SampleSwap #1
• Something...Scavenger Hunt
• Grocery Coupon Swap #10
• 50 Coupon Swap
• Tops 5 or 10 lists

SWAPS I'M STILL WORKING ON -None

SWAPS I AM AWAITING

• Small Candy Swap @YayaNyanko
• Our Top 5 or 10 Lists @vafer415

@Lisa - 100 Favourite Smells

@Nese - I'm a Collector

@Autumn - I LOVE Clearance

@SherryKaden - 10 Surprise Items

@Danhoneybun - Taste The Rainbow