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HappyMom

HappyMom
Date Joined: April 1, 2009
Last Online: December 23, 2024
Birthday: August 10
Country: United States
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Nice to meet you!

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Hello! My name is Ilyse. I'm 68, have been married for 39 years and I'm mom to 2 grown kids, who are still my "babies". I've been pen-palling and swapping all my life and love it!

I love to travel and I'm happy to meet people via snail mail, online and on social media!

I live in Virginia, on the east coast of the US...we're about 2 hours inland from the Atlantic Ocean, 2 hours south of Washington, DC, and 2 hours east of the mountains.

I sell software and digital signage for VISIX, and I'm also excited to be a part of an internet radio station THE BREEZE. I host the mid-day shift, 10 AM - 1 PM Eastern time and invite you to check it out. You can listen right on the website.

In case you're wondering...My name is pronounced the same way as 'what you sign when you rent an apartment': A-LEASE. Now you know 😁 us

Things I love

I ❤️ Summer, hot weather, beaches, lighthouses, tropical flowers, palm trees, trade winds, volcanoes and anything Hawaiian.

Christian themes are welcome. Scripture, devotionals, journals.

Favorite colors: Ocean hues, Jewel tones or Pastels - Bright or soft. Earth tones in Fall.

ATC's, Postcards, Pretty stationery.

Anything wine-themed or coffee-themed!

Dogs & puppies, sloths, kittens, pandas, giraffes, owls, deer, eagles, sea life, birds and butterflies.

Handmade things with extra love!

Motivational or cute sayings, stickers, ephemera, stationery, planner and scrapbook supplies, journal supplies, Washi tape.

Papyrus, Rifle Paper Company, Lantern Press, Mary Englebreit, Suzy's Zoo, Hallmark, Dayspring, Punch Studio, Anna Griffin, Current, Life is Good.

I swap Friendship Books, Sticker books and Slams. I prefer "High Quality" or "Nice & Neat" FBs -- No sloppy books with jagged edges please. No label bags, lyrics, FSS, etc.. Thanks for sending nice books - I will do the same!

Other Interests: NY Times puzzles, Scrabble, technology, and photography. I spend way too much time on social media! Look me up!

Postcards

I ❤️ postcards!

**Beaches and tropical scenes

**The Northern Lights

**Hot-air balloons

**Mountains and waterfalls

**Rock-climbing and hiking

**Lantern Press cards

**Lighthouses

**Typography and Graphic Design

**Pretty churches, castles and historic buildings

**Children playing

**Animals

**City skylines

**Handmade art cards welcome

Not a fan of vintage postcards, unless they're from Hawaii.

Favorite Television

Outlander, The Rookie, Call The Midwife, Gray's Anatomy, Chicago Fire/Med, Hawaii 5-0, Shark Tank, Catfish, all the HGTV stuff and House Hunters or Buying Hawaii/Hawaii Life. And, don't ask why, but Married at First Sight, Love Is Blind, The Bachelor and Bachelorette too.

Dislikes

Please note - I'm very sensitive to cigarette smells, so please don't send swaps that have a strong odor.

Kiddie, reward or tiny stickers, poor quality notecards, dark-themed or evil things, out-of-season holiday items, candy or snacks. I don't do Halloween, but I love Fall and Thanksgiving.

Not a fan of the "Silent 5"!

The Golden Rule

Please rate promptly - I promise to do the same!

When I host swaps, I promise to angel any not received. I check profiles and swapping history, as well as rating consistency before assigning partners.

Good communication is key. If you're going to miss a deadline, let me know. I prefer quality over quantity and believe in accountability. If you don't receive something from me, or if you have a question about a swap I host or participate in, please PM or email me.

Overall, I'm easy to please and almost always enjoy and appreciate everything my swap partners share!

Ratings

looktothisday15089 rated for Beach Postcard - December on Dec 24, 2024
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Comment: how beautiful!!! Thank you.
marinda rated for SCATTS - I - ROUND 15 - US ONLY on Dec 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the great postcard! We matched igloo.
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Comment: Congrats on submitting your retirement date! Don't be like my grandpa who fully retired for four months, got bored, and now goes into a nursing home to do respiratory treatments for extra money for cruising. And I am sure your poetry is lovely ! The young mind especially has some interesting takes on life to say the least. Also my deepest apologies for sending my swap for this late I got wrapped up in Christmas wrapping and it wont happen again!
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Comment: Thanks for the all the PCs to pass along! It seem like I haven't had enough lately to send. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Response: Glad they arrived quickly and that I didn't send too many :) Have a great Christmas!
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Response: Thanks for being part of the series and thanks for th heart too.
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Comment: Thank you!
Response: You're welcome :) Thanks for the heart.
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Comment: I have been to two reunions one of mine and one of my ex's .... I am good I will never go to another one. My highlight was that I got to talk to Tony Orlando in a Video Chat and got his autograph (Diane, I love you too... ) does it even get better than that I ask you??? OMG, I AM STILL HIGH ON THAT. I don't ever want to recover either. xxxx Thank you and love that card.... 12/14
Response: That is too cool :) Thanks for being part of the series and the heart too!
octobereve930 rated for SONG THEME 71 on Dec 14, 2024
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Comment: great list and I didnt have any of those LOL 12/14
Response: Glad you liked the list and thanks for hosting these!
Vickyen rated for CPG 2024 Dec Senders Choice PC - US on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Hi Ilyse! I love your Christmas pc! Thank you for the sweet message and hoping you & yours have a wonderful holiday season as well! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Response: Thanks Vicky! Same to you -sure seems to have gotten here quickly this year. Here’s to a great holiday season and another awesome year of swapping.
Catt007 rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - November on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Fab photo's the open house sounds fun and I love the snow scene. Happy Christmas. 🎅🏻
Response: Thank you so much! I hope you have a beautiful holiday season, and thank you for the heart.
Mistyinltown rated for A Holiday Card in the US #1 on Dec 11, 2024
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Comment: So sorry for the late rating! This was the first holiday card for me this season! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!
Response: No worries! Glad you got the card and I hope you have a great holiday. Thank you for the rating and the heart!
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Comment: The time traveler would definitely be shocked by the current technology we have!
Response: It is crazy to think about… And it makes me wonder what things will be like in another hundred years! Thank you for reading and for the heart.
debbiespoms rated for SCATTS - H - ROUND 15 - US ONLY on Dec 11, 2024
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Comment: Hello Ilyse! I received your Harney Peak postcard today with your "H" answers. Thank you very much! I always so enjoy your swaps and can't wait for the next one, Hee! Anyway, I enjoyed reading your answers. I see for product, you put down Honeywell heaters. I love those heaters and have seen them in Walmart. I would love one. But can't afford one right now. Plus my husband keeps telling me, we don't need one. He's probably right, ha! Take care and have a great day!
Response: You're always so sweet - I got your card for PWP today too. :) I have my heater on today - it's chilly and super rainy, so the boost is nice. Thanks for the heart and the kind words! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
marinda rated for SCATTS - G - ROUND 15 - US ONLY on Dec 10, 2024
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Comment: Thank you!
Response: You're welcome :)
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Comment: Thank you for those most interesting postcards!!! Brown University? I’m quite impressed!!
Response: Brown was a great experience, for sure. And they have cool postcards too - LOL! Thanks for the heart too.
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. --- The autumn dog is amazing (I'm envious as I never get my photos just right :).
Response: haha - I got lucky on that one - Most shots of her are blurred, or she's not looking at the camera :) Thanks for being part of the swap and for the heart!
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Comment: Thanks for the photos! Wonderful snowy landscape!
Response: Thanks Sarah - Colorado is so pretty!!
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card and the fun tuck-ins. Mele Kalikimaka!
Response: Glad you liked the card and thanks for the heart! Thanks for the Hawaiian sunshine!
sweetgypsy rated for CPG: Cool Scraps - USA on Dec 2, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful swap! I think that little love bag might be my favorite of the bunch! So cute :)
Response: So glad you liked everything and thank you for the heart!
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: Welcome :)

Rating Overview

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5.0000 3422 1217 1225
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Comments

yvonne401 on Dec 25, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special day with your family and friends.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Dec 21, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a safe and fun winter!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Dec 17, 2024:

Hi Ilyse! Thanks so much for the cute Christmas card!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Nov 28, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a fun and safe Thanksgiving!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

MisplacedfromPA on Jul 2, 2024:

Thank you for angeling RR traveling pc, # 164 and #167. You are a gracious host.

yvonne401 on Jun 21, 2024:

Hi Ilyse!

Wishing you a wonderful summer! Hope you have some fun in the sun!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

ElisaMarcuz on Mar 11, 2024:

Hi !!!!

This is for the ESG: March Motivation Profile Bling swap.

Have a nice day!!!!

Elisa

UKrebel85 on Mar 10, 2024:

Hello, I hope I have done this properly as its the first time I have done one of these types of swaps.

ESG: March Motivation

ESG: March Motivation ESG: March Motivation

ambhi2024 on Mar 10, 2024:

Good morning! I hope you have a great week ahead!

ESG: March Motivation

MissChief on Feb 22, 2024:

Guess what arrived today! Your CPG Quickie Sticker Slap #15 from December! and it looks good as new! It definitely brought a smile and I love that you wrote the date 12/9/23 because the postmark is smeared. It must have had a great time out in the real world, haha!

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