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Date Joined: September 22, 2008
Last Online: December 3, 2024
Birthday: December 25, 1969
Country: Canada
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About Me

Updated November 15, 2024: Canada Post has announced a strike today. Mail will not be processed or delivered. If you are waiting for a swap or a rating from me, this might be why there is a delay.

My name is Cynthia.

I'm 54 and my kids are:
A (girl): 18
J (boy): 16
My husband is 56 in case anyone cared about HIS age.

I love to bake and cook. So I'd happily receive recipes that you love to make. And, I much prefer my recipes on 8.5x11" paper as I keep a recipe binder.

I am a former farm girl who now lives in the city. But, I am still an outdoor/country girl at heart. I love to garden and can as many pickles and vegetables as I'm able. (Summer of 2021 I canned 151 jars. 18 different recipes.) We are an AVID tenting family and are proud of it.

I am not very crafty but that doesn't mean I don't LOVE to get your homemade gifts. As well, I am comPLETELY fine with second-hand stuff (as long as it's in good condition).

I LOVE one on one swaps so if you see anything that piques your interest please message me. Frankly, one one one swaps and larger package swaps are my favourite and I'm often looking for people to do them with.

If you want to put in a little extra the three things that delight me the most are: 1. an ATC you made. I've recently started making them and am enjoying it a lot and want to collect them. 2. a list of favourite books you've read. 3. a teabag (preferably black or rooibos or mint. I don't drink fruity tea).

Favorite Music

I love music. Much of my life is connected with a song. I often think one day I should put together a soundtrack of my life. I lean towards lyric-based folk music.
- Jann Arden
- the waifs
- Sara Groves
- Brandi Carlile
- Josh Ritter
- Jeremy Fisher
- Ryan Adams
- Indigo Girls

Favorite Movies

  • Memento
  • The Princess Bride
  • Fight Club
  • Se7en
  • American Beauty
  • Sliding Doors
  • The Usual Suspects
  • Amelie
  • The Station Agent
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  • Before Sunrise
  • Before Sunset
  • Finding Neverland
  • Garden State
  • Jojo Rabbit
  • Parasite

Just a few things I would LOVE

Favorite Crafts

  • Photography
  • Cooking

Random likes

  • Colored Sharpie markers
  • Dip mixes
  • Map or globe items
  • Typography and ampersand art
  • Bath salts
  • Bath bombs
  • Notecards
  • Block notepads
  • Adult sticker books
  • Writing paper
  • Wine
  • Shot glasses
  • Wine stoppers
  • Reusable shopping bags / totes
  • Tea (mint, rooibos, Earl Grey, English Breakfast. I do NOT like fruity tea.)
  • Wrapping paper
  • Potato chips
  • Bubblegum
  • Herbs
  • Caramel
  • Cooking magazines
  • Cookie cutters
  • Daisies
  • Going to garage sales
  • Food Network
  • Lemon candy
  • Traveling
  • Bright post-it notes
  • Mini glass magnets
  • Musicals
  • Gardening (I would be delighted to get seeds.)
  • Cooking
  • Canning (if you can, I would love a recipe of your favourite thing to can.)
  • Chocolate
  • Marshmallow candy
  • Sarcasm. I loooove me some good sarcasm. You send me an Anne Taintor (or similar) magnet and I will automatically give you a heart.

Random dislikes

  • Goth
  • Kawaii
  • Gold jewelry
  • Jelly bellies
  • White chocolate
  • Fruit tea
  • Black licorice
  • Amaretto flavor
  • Lotions (Not that I don't like them but I'm quite sensitive to smells so I can't use most.)
  • Chocolate and fruit combinations. (ie. I don't like pear, orange or raspberry flavored chocolate.)

Favorite Books

I am an AVID reader. Here are some recent reads that I have given a 4 or 5 star rating on Goodreads (in other words, I liked them):
- Dusk, Night Dawn by Anne Lamott
- The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
- Long Bright River by Liz Moore
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- Know My Name by Chanel Miller

If you've read any of the above AND enjoyed them, I would be happy to receive a note of books that you've loved and recommend.

International Family

My family and I hosted high school students from around the world for 15 years. So far we've hosted 20 students from the following countries:
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- South Korea
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- China
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Vietnam
- Japan
- Germany
- Spain

Some haven't been good fits for our family but by far the majority have been great kids that we've enjoyed having live with us.

Themes I like

If you're creating something for me here are some themes I like
- Flowers (lavender, tulips, peonies, poppies, daisies, lilacs, lilies, sunflowers)
- Mushrooms
- Trees
- Camping
- Polka dots
- Impressionist art
- Single line drawings
- Dragonflies
- Gardens
- 4 seasons

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the recipes! They all sound wonderful and I'm going to try the ginger cream cookies for sure!
fabiana962828 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #43 on Dec 1, 2024
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Comment: Hi Cynthia Thank you A hug Fabiana
Tr3n1ty rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #46 on Nov 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you :) :) :)
Tr3n1ty rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #44 on Nov 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much :)
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Comment: Thank you for the tea, my daughter and I cant wait to open them each day.
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Comment: Thank you for the great cookie recipes.
MagicalSimba rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #45 on Nov 16, 2024
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Comment: Hey, dear Cynthia! If I could, I’d reach right through my phone screen and give you a hug!! I had a tough day today and was feeling a bit down, and then I opened your envelope. Honestly, I almost cried. This is the first ATC I’ve ever received, and it couldn’t be more perfect—a Drarry ATC!! So cute! 🥹 It’s amazing to see that you really read my profile and made something I’d love, even though it was a sender’s choice swap. Thank you so much, that was so sweet, and I loved it so much! Wishing you all the love and the best! 💌 💖
Response: Oh, I am so delighted to hear that! My son (a Harry Potter fan) was a bit astonished to see me painting that but I'm glad it made you happy.
PlantSim rated for F-Bomb ATCs!!! on Nov 14, 2024
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Comment: Never before have I received such elegant profanity! So sorry for the wait for this review; life has been crazy. But thank you so much for the lovely F-bomb ATC; I love the juxtaposition between its "daintiness" and the message :)
Response: I'm glad it pleased you. It was fun to make those.
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Comment: Thank you. I like how you did this ATC. When December comes around it's going on one of my easels.
Response: Well that's lovely to hear! I had fun making that one. Was a new style to me.
Mariahmail30 rated for Rainbow Mail #15 on Nov 11, 2024
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Comment: TARDIS go VWOORP VWOORP VWOORP
Catt007 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #44 on Nov 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the recipes they both sound delicious. 👻
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful recipes! I am going to try both ASAP :D They sound absolutely amazing :D
Reisegern rated for back to making atcs on Nov 3, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for sending a wonderful hand-painted watercolour ATC :)
twileteyes rated for Christmas ATC in July on Nov 1, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the great Christmas card! I love the handpainted string of lights! and thank you for resending :)
Response: So glad the second one made it to you!
Gamanana0022 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #41 on Oct 27, 2024
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Comment: Oh how I love soups!!! Thankyou for all the yummy recipes:)
Crystallinediva rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #41 on Oct 26, 2024
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Comment: Oh my goodness! So many delightful soups to try! Thanks for the variety!
Wambatty rated for Halloween Candy ATC on Oct 26, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the Reese's ATC. It reminds me of all of the Halloween commercials. Well done!
KSENiA rated for ESG: My Favorite Songs A to Z on Oct 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 825 273 321
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Comments

Lolle on Dec 15, 2023:

Thank you so much for sending/ adding me to the Tried-and-True Recipe Exchange. What a nice surprise in the mailbox. The Torte sound sooo yum!! I will pass it on, but might be after Christmas. Thank you again & Happy Holidays - Love from NZ, Carola💕

Millia on Nov 2, 2023:

Hi Cynthia! I just wanted to let you know that the Washi Tape RAK you sent to me has arrived and I absolutely love the washis, they're all so pretty 🌷 As a thank you I wanted to decorate your profile a bit - here are some photos I thought you might enjoy based on your likes 🐦




Wishing you a beautiful day & happy swapping!

cowboypoodle on Oct 30, 2023:

Thank you so much for the Washi tape RAK! :-)

traceyj on Oct 3, 2023:

thank you pickle

Thank you for the Washi RAK, I love the clever way you packaged them too. Hope you're having a splendid week~~

hazelwitch3 on Oct 1, 2023:

I came back from a week's vacation to discover the envelope full of WONDERFUL washi tape! Thanks so much -- I'm really looking forward to using it in my crafting and envelope decorating. Such a great variety and so many interesting designs. Thank you!

SaraRose08 on Sep 30, 2023:

Ahhhh, I got the 'Washi Tape RAK' today and I'm obsessed! There's so many!! I love them all! Can't wait to use them in my crafts and mail art! Something for every theme/occasion! Thank you SO much!!! You rock! 🩵

user6937 on Sep 26, 2023:

Thanks for the washi tape RAK!

HappyMom on Sep 16, 2023:

Welcome to the Electronic Swaps Group!

Poohtat on May 4, 2023:

Thank you for the lovely colorful butterfly tote. I love it. Because of the way I spell my name, I never see it on anything, so thank you!

lunatenchi on May 1, 2023:

Thank you so much for the handpainted tote of Pikachu; i absolutely love it! :D

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