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Karengrinehart

Karengrinehart
Date Joined: September 8, 2021
Last Online: June 6, 2023
Birthday: October 19
Country: United States
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About Me

My name is Karen and I recently retired from Medical Social Work, was a Hospital Case Manager and a Federal Contractor for Medicare. I have years of Advocacy experience with both children, adults, and animals. My Husband is a Wildlife Rescue Officer and we do rescue, removal and rehab for wildlife. We have a small urban rehab made up of several rescued Parrots, Love Birds, Quakers, Conures, Blue & Gold Macaw, chickens, ducks, turkeys, African Sulcatta tortoises, rabbits, squirrels, dogs and cats. We actively pick up, rescue, and work with other wildlife rehabs in getting care and relocation of injured and nuisance animals as well as removal from residential homes and businesses.

My interests include animals, gardening, reading, writing, cooking, arts & crafts, drawing & painting, hand crafting, essential oil and herb work, cottage crafting practice (eclectic and hearth especially), candle work, crystals, problem resolution/counseling, and guidance support thru Divination, have practiced Tarot and Divination Arts of all kinds since teens and read in metaphysical stores and professionally at events. Was an avid runner and hiker most of my life, enjoy nature and traveling, collecting Tarot & Oracle decks especially unique and unusual forms of Divination, runes, bones, palmistry and casting methods (Tea Leaves, Ogham sticks, Playing Cards, Charms, scrying/gazing, etc). I am fascinated with paranormal events, mediumship, forensic divination, positive manifestation/affirmations/goals and intentions for transformation and positive change.

I draw energy and support from ArchAngels/Angels (esp Michael & Raphael), Master Guides and Teachers such as St. Germain, nature spirits, and work with Spirit guides, Ancestors and loved ones in Spirit. I enjoy Ancestry exploration, history, and learning about anthropology, sociology, cultures, and lifestyles far & wide.

I have a lifelong strong faith in God and also align with Goddess Brigid, interests in Celtic/Druid ideals and many Buddhist concepts and practices. I respect and value others’ beliefs and can almost always find common ground and concepts of agreement if it is not pushy and overbearingly preachy. I believe we are all made up of various beliefs and experiences that shape our view of divinity and spiritual concepts. Lifelong love of learning and exploring new ideas, experiences, people & places.

Any tarot or Divination type stickers for daily draw type journaling is enjoyed, although I am not a journal/planner type beyond that. Enjoy coffee and flavored teas, anything Astrology, Metaphysical, Divination oriented. I enjoy small colored or white candles for manifestation/meditation/prayer work, handmade divination tools such as runes, pendulums, wire wrapped crystals/small wands/charms for casting, etc., witchy herbs, oils, etc. I am ok with fragrances, incense, resins, etc. and I craft incenses and oils with herbs from my garden. Sun Flowers and Zinnias are my favorite flowers and can be found throughout my garden. I love reading, learning and am interested in current events. Favorite colors are shades of purples, rose/mauve, pink, yellows, greens and blues.

Not really much into scrapbooking or journaling, corresponding/pen pal, creating with stickers, washi tapes, etc., type of crafting although I don’t mind receiving them. These are always items that I can share with others or find a creative use for.

I enjoy all types of hand craft work, painting, drawing, reading, flower crafts, cooking, making herbal scrubs, oils, lotions, etc.

I am normally just happy to be surprised with something others have spent the time and thought to make or send is valued and appreciated. I mostly just enjoy the hands-on crafting, creativity and projects making things for others, sending some thoughtfulness and hopefully, joy. I find the process enjoyable, relaxing, energetically therapeutic for myself and the one being sent to, and it is creatively stimulating.

I am easy to please and, with me, it really is “the thought” that someone took time and sent “tiny treasures” to me that is meaningful. I’m part Magpie/Crow I guess and seek out trinkets and shiny treasures… lol. 😜😊

Ratings

sgjolinar rated for BS&S ~ May 2023 stocking stuffer on May 25, 2023
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Comment: I'm trying to use some willpower to not open this! I reckon I'm going to need a bigger stocking! 😅
Jillemina rated for Sea/ Ocean find and send on May 22, 2023
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Comment: WOW! What an ocean filled surprise! Opening your package was like a fun birthday gift. So many wonderful little goodies. Thank you so much for the generous and lovely swap. You definitely brightened my day!
grammypammy rated for Make your partner smile on May 21, 2023
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Comment: If I could give you more than one heart I would! I love, love the handmade magnets/altered paper clips/pin charm brooch and all the rest of the goodies you sent me! I was so happy and I discovered each little item! Thank you so much, you definitely made me smile!
lilmissthrifty rated for Pick me up May on May 19, 2023
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Comment: What a wonderful surprise you really made this swap your own and absolutely picked me up in May and thank you so much for considering my girls have a wonderful afternoon and I hope someone pays something nice forward to you
JJcrafty rated for Sea/ Ocean find and send on May 18, 2023
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Comment: OMG Karen. Thank you so much for all of my goodies from the sea!!
Fawnofglory rated for BS&S~ Beltane Care Package on Apr 29, 2023
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Comment: Omg thank you so much for everything! The package was amazing & gave me so much joy to open! Blessings!!!
sgjolinar rated for BS&S: Beltane Greetings 2023 on Apr 24, 2023
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Comment: Oh My Goddess!! This is an icredible package! Thank you so much. Happiest Beltaine to you and yours. <3 I'd give a thousand hearts, if I could. ps - I haven't seen that kind of change-a-tip colored pencil since grade school!
Ilovemanatees rated for Easter Celebration Box on Apr 15, 2023
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Comment: This Package was truly so special! You are such a talented Crafter! I wish I could give you more hearts! <3<3<3 Thank you! =)
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Comment: thanks again you make my day
heliogal rated for BS&S ~ March 2023 stocking stuffer on Apr 6, 2023
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Comment: I can't believe my luck to get you again for my partner!!! Thank you so much for the huge package of lovely Yule things!!! Your handmade ornaments will be going on the Yule tree! I don't know how you know that my heritage is Swedish and we had Yule goats growing up!! All the crystal you sent me are going to be fantastic to use for magic!! I just love amethyst so much!!! Wow, another cool thing is your full moon wish powder came in time for me to use in the full moon tonight!! Oh and I adore all of those decorated gift bags you used to hold everything!!!! The soap and all the luscious spa things are going to wonderful to use!!!! You are so generous and crafty and I really want you to know how much I appreciate it!!! Also, I am sending good healing energy to your husband!!! I hope he is out of the hospital now and under your amazing care at home now!!! Please tell him to feel better soon and take the time to rest!!!
Response: Awww, Stephenie~ thank you. I BBC am so glad you liked everything I made and sent! I’m so glad the Yule goat and log had special memories and meanings for you! So many people don’t even know what they are or mean! Glad the wish powder was in time for use by the this full moon!! The bags were an interesting learning process… lol! But I wanted to try something different than a stocking this time. This has been a crazy first part of the year with so many hospitalizations with my husband and then the myriad of follow up Dr appts!!! Just chaotic but he is hanging in and home again with some healing in place. Thank you for understanding and for your good, healing thoughts and energies!! I do so appreciate it!!!💕
lovesmail rated for Quick Swap HappyMail #3 USA on Mar 19, 2023
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Comment: Heart, heart and another heart! Thank you for the wonderful, and truly amazing mix of fun goodies! Your package was like Christmas for me. :))) I so appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. I will put everything to good use!
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Comment: Everything is beautiful. Thank you :)
Bellalesa rated for Altered Paper Clips on Mar 13, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the altered paper clips...you are relented and you sent so many, I can't wait to use them thank you again
Fabriqueen rated for Plant a Flower Day- March 12 on Mar 13, 2023
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Comment: Wow! What an awesome package you sent! My Hubby and I are going to start either a raised bed or a container garden. We went to a seminar on the container gardening last week and this week's seminar is on raised beds. Back when my body worked better, I wasn't interested in gardening and now that I want to do this everything hurts but I think we will enjoy trying. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Diane
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Comment: Oh My Goodness! This package you sent me is sooo awesome!! I love every beautiful piece! I wish I could give you a dozen hearts! <3<3<3. Thank you so much for the wonderful package of stationery items! Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Diane
sgjolinar rated for BS&S: Ostara Greetings 2023 on Mar 10, 2023
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Comment: Woah!! This is one of the funnest swaps I have ever received!! There are so many fun little knick knacks, I can't wait to use them. So many crafty ideas and I love the smell of the oil. The eggs are just so cute! You really outdid yourself! I hope I get to repay the swap to you one day! Edit: the troll!! ❤️❤️
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Comment: Oh my goodness Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you gave me such a wonderful surprise package of the most lovely Spring witchy goodies!! I had tears of joy in my eyes seriously this morning as I went through each and every one of your beautifully packaged little gifts ( How clever of you using the pretty dollies for wrapping!!) Your witch stocking boot is such a joy!!! I just love it and so pretty and I have never had anything like that!! BIG SMILEI! I can't wait to try all of your spells!!! Seriously, I really love all the herbs you sent and all the spells!! I am way into those sweet gum balls how beautifully geometric and that they came from your tree on the full moon I really feel their power!!! The fragrance of your beautiful wax melts and herbs is still in the room and I just love it so much can't wait to get them into my burner!!! Your pack of brews and sweets was just that so sweet!! I love the honey sticks, the teas and cocoa I mean everything Gosh that herbal coffee drink is my daughter's fav!! That cool pretty spoon will be going on my altar to spoon my loose incense!! Your Ostara cards are really appreciated, your whole package got me in such a good witchy mood!! I need to re-do my altar it hasn't be done since last year ugh so much old energy!! Thank you for getting me motivated refreshed and ready to welcome the balance of Ostara!! Thank you with a thousand hearts for such a wonderfully serendipitous package you made my whole month!!!! You are so generous and crafty!!!!
DreamCloud rated for BS&S: March 2023 Card Reading on Mar 1, 2023
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Comment: Hi, Karen ✨ Just wanted to say thank you for the amazing reading and the wonderful extras you included! I can’t wait to use all of the stationery and stickers. I’ve got your reading up on my bulletin board so I can refer to it throughout this coming month. I like how you used both tarot cards and oracle cards 💖
LeslieLovesMail82 rated for Fairy Swap on Feb 25, 2023
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Comment: Oh my goodness, Karen -- what a magical and amazing swap (heart)! You absolutely spoiled me rotten and made my day with all of the wonderful goodies that you sent!! Thank you so very much for everything...I loved it all! :-)

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Comments

sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:

Well, I can't believe I can't get this Elk picture to post. I mean, I can because of course... here is the link to copy https://i.imgur.com/6S8fHyG.jpeg I love my swap!!

sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:
sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:

Yellowstone Elk Friend

sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:

I just looked up that rune meaning, and I feel like you need to see my little (big) Yellowstone friend! Yellowstone Elk Friend

Poohtat on Nov 29, 2022:

I wanted to thank you again for your generosity and kindness. Happy swapping and Happy Holidays

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