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More October Ketchup

October 6th   Do you like liquorice? If so, hard or soft? Sweet or salt? Normally salted or so salt it pulls your face into a fishy shape? And which shapes do you like? No liquorice thanks   Mac using witchees, what computers do you use? What peripherals/accessories do you have and what would you LIKE to have? What do you use your computer for? Don't have a MAC   Do you like listening to audiobooks? Would you like to receive one, and if you would, what sort of audiobook would you like--or is there a particular audiobook you've been meaning to get? I do like to listen to them while driving but usually borrow them from the library, no sense in spending lots of money on them in my opinion   October 5th   Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? (Or, maybe you'd just like to emphasize something you may have only noted in passing?) I love all that stuff but can't think of anything specific   Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo? Nope   Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography? Not anymore, years ago I was   Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what? Hahahahahahahahah musically inclined ha haha     October 3rd   Does anyone else like collector Barbies? no   What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get? cant think of any   Tarot- i am too scientific minded to believe in it, but I think stuff like that is cool anyway   Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn? yes, i think i answered some of these before, silly me on to the new ones     What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff? nothing   Luck charms? I am quite fond of the middle eastern evil eye stuff and hamsas     For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles?   Would you be interested in getting a custom necklace fromhere? no i make most of my own jewelry   Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?no. i don't buy movies except blu ray 3D and those are way too expensive   Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet? don't use it   Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted? no   Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)? no embarassment here   Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there? I'm not a big lushie   if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts? yes, yum       October 1st   Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread? man everything   Reveal? Always   Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent?no but i bought one for my witchee   Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?not so much   September 30th   Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update? got discouraged trying to buy for my witchee and all was sold out   Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal? nah   You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they? Right now, probably more from villianess   1. Pearl Diver perfume oil   2. Bathory whipped (is that the lotion?)   3. soap   how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc? meh   Is there a magazine that you DON'T read because you can't find it near you, but wish you could? no   Describe your sense of humour. sarcastic, very   Do you like reusable grocery bags? If so, do you like the kind that fold up (ie Chico Bags?) my trunk is full of them   I'm about to make an order from Sephora (nothing off of my wishlist, witch, so don't worry about that). Is there anything for you that you would like to accompany my order, if you're my witchee? Oh geez, I order from there too much as it is

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lorizav

 

Winter Fun Swap Questions

1. $20 in Walgreens- In reality probably a prescription but ok, If I'm supposed to blow it on myself? Maybe some weird color sinful nailpolish for the toes, a paperback (some kind of forensic crime stuff like Patricia Cornwell, Jonathan Kellerman, Dean Koontz maybe). tea if they had something interesting, ans a diet coke with lime.     2. knitting? No thank you anyway unless it is a mini afghan or blanket to cover up with while sitting on the sofa but that is too big of a project. If someone is really ambitious, the colors would be like chocolate brown beige and green or something like that.   Spices, yes if it is something really unique, but I have a very small kitchen and cupboards unfortunately. 4. Mug? No thanks I am all set (see above small kitchen issue)   5. Regional food or drink? YES, I can't think of anything specific but I love trying new things and would love something that is special in my foxes area. Course if I fell in love with it, I might bug you to get me more -I'd pay for it of course. I do love Good Earth tea in decaf original and sometimes I can't buy it around here.   6. Christmas tree- Yes I have an artificial one because I don't like to kill trees to make them an adornment, I think they look perfectly lovely outside adorning nature like they are supposed to :hippie:   Well back to the fake tree. I am Jewish and my husband and step daughter are Catholic so its a mix I have lots of blue and silver ornaments plus the usual Christmas stuff. Would I like an ornament from my fox? Yes, especially if he or she were crafty and made it for me.   7. Am I squicked out by homemade goodies? No, I can't actually see if your kitchen is filthy , so it doesn't bother me. Just kidding. No I buy edibles from etsy too so it is cool, BUT I am really seriously trying to lose weight so if it were like a fat free baked good full of flax seed or something, or tea or coffee. I may have small kitchen cupboards but they are stuffed with coffee and tea Love love love. So that might be a better "Sweet treat" for me. See below re: types   8. Holiday serving bowls, platters etc. Yeah sure and I hope my bunny wants some too cuz I know where to get some really nice ones.   9. Handmade sugar scrub-Sure. I do make them myself but would still love something my fox gave me, I do not like them very oily though. The ones I make are foaming type, I don't like greasy ones.   10. Candles-Oh sure or tarts. Bath and Body works always has nice holiday scents and those cute little minis but I burn tarts alot too. I also make them out of BPAL-YUM   11. Soap-Yeah I make that too-pretty crafty I am, but if you make your own I would love to try it. I am also getting hooked on villianess-my favorite is the bathory one.   12. Socks/Slippers Socks yes but I have a whole drawer full. Slippers no. Sock dreams. Not so much my legs are pretty um thick and they dont always fit so well.   13. Coffee and Tea Hell yes please.   Why don't we have a tea icon? I love coffee (not decaf) in flavors like chocolate raspberry, hazelnut, caramel, oh god just about any flavor EXCEPT the liquor flavored ones like Irish Cream-Gross   Tea-herbal, fruit tisanes, and Rooibos. Black and green tea makes me nauseous for some odd reason. White tea to me has no flavor I actually have tea on my BPAL wishlist. I Adore tea   Actually my 3 favorite beverages are tea coffee and water.   14. Nailpolish-Well not necessary I have tons of colors for my toes and I have been using the Red Carpet Manicure Gel System from Ulta and the polishes are like $10 and I wouldn't expect anyone to spend that much. Sally's also has a system and theirs are even more expensive.   15. Obsessive Compulsive cosmetics-Love the name but am not even going to look because I have enough makeup to last the rest of my life-no lie.   16. Cocoa Pink-yes I am sure I could find stuff to love there. This forum keeps enabling new addictions in me.   17. What if I found $50 on the floor and had to make a lab order? Well I kinda did. I just sold some stuff that was cluttering up the closet and made $50. I am going to order Calavera Catrina. Maybe I would add a back up of October 2011-lovely. Oh or BPTP UGH massage oil ,   18. DVDs? No, Only ones I would love are blueray 3D, course I don't expect my fox to buy me one of those they are so expensive but sometimes a DVD comes with both and if you don't have a 3D TV, well then I wouldn't say no , Especially to Disney ones and Horror     19. LUSH-not so overly impressed with them, I am more of a Villianess girl.   20. Paintbox Soapworks-maybe I would have to look at the scents. Ok I looked and bought see below   21. Kids? I have an almost 11 year old step daughter a dog and a cat. The animals need nothing but if you wanted to toss something christmassy in for the kid, I'm sure she would love it.   22. Comics? Superheroes? Never Ever, not in a million years 23. Honey, Yum especially if it is flavored. Beeswax is good in candle form   24. Trader Joes? Don't have any here sadly enough.   25. Paintbox soap works? Ok now that I have checked the store out YES and I just made an order yippee, The ones with * I already ordered (not that I would turn down more)     Yuletide Mariner *   Dead leaves on the dirty ground*   Pants relief elixer*   Silken Peony.   26. Answering my own questions Weenies still to order? Yes Calavera Catrina but I will be ordering it myself Update ORDERED   27. Away for part of the round? Yes I will be out of the country late Nov/early dec and will likely send my box out before I go so it is not late   28, Bartering on Etsy? Yeah I am a confirmed tradeaholic. Everything in my shop (see signature) is up for trade. I will be restocking more soon as we just had a big halloween swap   29. Books? My witchee turned me on to the hunger games. I finished the first book and am dying to read the second and third Catching Fire and Mockingjay 30. Christmas Music-no thanks I have more than I need.   31. Rose flavor/mastic-Nah not really, thanks anyway   32. Spicy food tolerance is extremely high I love spicy foods but please don't send chicken wings   33. Giftcard- I would love a giftcard from Heartsy, Villainess, Adagio Tea, SBS tea (if they have them) , Micheals, Publix, Walmart   34. Fav color GREEN     35. Fav gemstone? Not really? I like black, grey, green, amber, colors. Oh I like pearls. Like Levian chocolate diamonds and pearls, but unless my Fox's helper snowshoe bunny is robber rabbit, I sure don't expect any   36. Favorite animal? Well I guess there are categories to live with and share my home-cats hands down. I have a wonderful cat and my step daughter has a stoooooopid dog who is right now as we speak chewing on the wall.   to look at-bluebirds, ducks, baby anythings, owls, squirrels and chipmunks   to touch-bunnies, nothing is as soft as a bunny but they can be so fraidy of people   AND goats, I love goats and when I retire and move to Cuba, I am going to have a goat and milk it and make cheese. That is my retirement plan. and no I'm not kidding.   37.Phobias? Umm kind of a weird question, no? If I say yes, are you going to get me a gift certificate for therapy? I know I'm a smart ass.     38. Reveal? Yes Please, I hate it when they don't reveal   39. Cuddly Characters-No, not really thanks   40. Charity Gifts? Sure, I'm a Social Worker, so why not? As long as it is legit.   41. Two timing tarts-let me check it out and get back to ya.   42. Holiday Recipes? No, my family won't eat anything new or with vegetables (and I am so TEAM VEGGIE all the way)   43. Used Books? YESSSSSSSS I prefer them to new ones really. Paperbackswap is an awesome website!!!   44. Nerd? What subject? YESSS I am a total nerd anyway. Science is fascinating, but really anything to do with my work, like psychiatry, psychology is awesome. I am especially into reading autobiographies of persons with mental illness. Right now I am reading "Nowhere Near Normal" by Traci Foust, which is an awesomely hilarious book for anyone to read.   45. BPTP candles? Oh God, I just need to stay away from there too, since I belong to team Spend All Money   46. Lemon? Yes love lemon although not sure what you do with lemon curd? Put on toast? Lemon marmelade sounds delicious. 47. Pink? No, GREEN   48. Oils and vinegar? no thanks, I have a few. 49. Calendar-Nah In my job we have lots of funeral home people always giving them to us   50.Holiday cookies? Well I always think of sugar and gingerbread or molasses. Someone mentioned cardamom, that sounds great. I am not big on anise. Last year I made some kind of cranberry orange that were good. I usually make sugar cookies with my step daughter-With LOTS of sprinkles   51. Mittens? Oh, please no mittens   52. Crafty pursuits. Well yes, although I have so many types of crafts going on that my office looks like a Michaels warehouse. I have never met a craft I didn't like (ok knitting and crocheting because I cannot get the hang of it) I am terrible because I see things at crafts shows and examine them so I can go home and figure out how to make them. I had to give up making cold process soap because I moved to a smaller house.   There are 2 things I was interested in trying.   Felting-but I don't know how hard it is, if it is really hard then forget it. (and I think it is)   Paper mache or clay-I am interesting in making birds like the ones on my Etsy wishlist, haven't had time to explore that-if my fox were to find any instructions or tutorials that would be cool as hell   53. Chocolate? I am really trying to be good and diet, but if you must, the darker the better   54. Coin purses? I already have a few and never use them so no thanks   55. Yules? Luckily not much interested me. I did buy a bottle of A Wonderful Light.   more craft stuff--Someone also mentioned terrariums-would love to make a moss terrarium too. I keep trying to swap for one on Etsy but the terrarium people don't want my stuff   56, Soap Dish-yessss maybe something bamboo or anything, the kind that drains the soap 57. Harry Potter? NOOOOOOO   58. Knitted? Again only like an afghan or lap blanket. too hot for anything else   November 12th   chile, yay or nay? (Example: I had a delicious dark chocolate bar the other day that had dried cherries and red chile....YUM! There are local cookies here that are shortbread type with chile. And of course, in NM we are famous for our chile ristras which are mostly decorative (though usually you could use the dried chiles if you wanted to).) I like spicy so I would try it sure November 11th   Let's talk about fruit! Do you like dried fruit or h ate it? Like some but not others? I love dried fruits all except Mango, the less sugar the better, but YUM   How do you feel about cherries? Prefer the sweet or tart versions? Dried? Jam? Salsa? Hot sauce? BBQ sauce? I like cherries both sweet and tart and dried and Jam Any Jam, hot sauce yes, BBQ so so   What is your general philosophy about patterns for accessories such as socks, scarves, and tights? Do you like solids? Stripes? Polka dots? Weird patterns like harlequin-type stuff? Any of the above? Um socks like grey or black, tights would have to be for women with extra huge thighs   November 10th     Are there any Yules from *PAST* years that you're interested in trying? Including past winter inquisitions? Gingerbread Poppet   ovember 9th   Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny? I ordered A wonderful light, but would love a decant of pumpkin masala

lorizav

lorizav

 

The Latest Questions

Ok, sorry, I got a little behind my dear witch ( I was putting a package together for my witchee)     Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. No thank you I have a ton of makeup brushes.   Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? No, never liked them not even as a kid   Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. I got most of the weenies I wanted. Maybe something from the Trading Post like Samhain Soap or what was it candied pumpkin?   Are there any characters that you love or identify with? No   A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? I make steampunkish style jewelry and like vintagey looking things, also like the victorian look   Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? No I purposely stay away, I can't get hooked on too many different things   So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? Well, if my dear witch would like to go to my Post Office Box and wait for me to show up, that's up to her (I think you are a her), but it is certainly not necessary       September 19th   What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: dunno   How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? I have never used frankened stuff and am actually investing in the red carpet gel manicure system they have at Ulta because my nails are terrible and this is my last ditch attempt to save them, so I am pretty much set on polish for now.   Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? I love lip balms and have several hundred of them. Favorite flavors are root beer and bubblegum. I am pretty well set though   Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) No thank you   -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) I haz no watercolor painting skills so no thanks   -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) No, thanks I am overloaded with supplies in general   -How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? Duh, what is a threadless T shirt   If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? Oh sorry for being practical, but one of my prescriptions   Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? Sure that would be neat   Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? I like black and white of whatever, nature i guess   would you be interested in something like this? I dunno the link didn't work for me https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works   Amigurumi, yes or no? not really     I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! I duuno I am not as artsy as I used to be. I like Dali, like the melting clock ones etc. I saw an exhibit of his work in person and the detail is absolutely amazing.   If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Again, dunno   Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Umm buttercream frosting, pumpkin pie, leaves or grass   Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea, fruit tisanes of any flavor, caramel rooibos, any herbal blends I love it all   September 18th   Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Sometimes but not often enough to need any   How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... YES I love pumpkin scented anything   Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? Duh, don't know what that is either   If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Unique foods or candies would be cool     SOCK PREFERENCES?   Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? No, I think they are so uncomfortable

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lorizav

 

10/25/11

Not like I need to give my witch any more ideas, I am just procrastinating at getting back to work     October 23rd   would you still want the project if it was a craft fail????   Especially if it was craft fail!!!!!!!   October 20th   Do you need any winter wear, witchee? NEVER EVER MORE   I've read something about a Event Exclusive called Pumpkin Hard Candy (if someone knows the details, shout it out because I am still searching). Are you interested in this scent? How desperate are you for it? Not at all thanks   Going back to the question about winter wear, are there any colors you would prefer not to have? No winter wear but colors for stuff-GREEN is my favorite also Grey and black, burgundy, dark purple   October 14th   Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read? Yes, but what is scary to me is not horror per se. I was about 8 years old and read The Minds of Billy Milligan. I was utterly convinced for awhile that I had what was then called Multiple personality disorder. God, someone should have screened my reading list   So I was at Uwajimaya the other day and saw Earl Grey Tea Chocolate and Cinnamon Chocolate. If you were my Witchee, would you be interested in trying something like that? Yup although I shouldn't be. Does it come in fat and sugar free?

lorizav

lorizav

 

More Questions

Hi Witch- I am proud of myself and how caught up I am-WOW, but really just answering for fun, I am sure you have plenty of ideas already   Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? Nah, I am too lazy to look   I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? Can't start a new addiction. I must stick to what I am already addicted to.   what's your favorite kind of pizza? Well, not that you're going to send me any, I love the cheese pizza at Costco   who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! nobody   Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? Used to be things from up north, but I have been in FL for 20 years so I guess I have adapted. Before my mother passed away though, she used to send me some pretty fall leaves. I miss her and the changing of seasons   September 22nd   If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? no thanks   Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? not so much   If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? I know not of this spoonfeather, maybe I should stay away he he     Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! My favorite color is GREEN but all colors have their place and i like them all   What is your favorite word? Do people have favorite words? I like them all equally   What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?Nah, I live in FL   Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? yes, I love tarts especially   What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? swet and salty mixed   So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) Not a gaming witch   Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? I put on a fall table cloth, thats about as cool as I get   What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? Don't do starbucks, too expensive September 21st   Cthulhu: yay or nay? The scent YAY the creature Meh   Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Retire   Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: My IPOD was stolen when we were robbed in May, so you would have to ask whoever has it now     If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? Not so usefule in FL     Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No, but I saw some at the dollar store the other day and got a laugh   How do you feel about terrariums? Ok this is my rant. I love terrariums, not with animals or creepy crawlies, just the little moss and rock ones. I keep trying to swap for one on etsy through the tradeaholics forum and keep getting turned down. I will just learn how to make one     I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I have one in my office that says You don't have to be crazy to work here, we will train you   Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? I like Victorian or steampunk type stuff   If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? NO nO NO   If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? What's a smack   if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Something based on "The scream" or a Dali painting   Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? Yeah, cool   What's 'your' song/your theme song? I feel so inadequate, I have no theme song   What would be your superpower? Flying. I want to fly not like superman, but at least be able to float around   Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Sure if it is XXL or like the biggest they have   Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! Yum, put it all in   Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I have a pandora style bracelet (but not pandora brand) and it would be sweet to have a charm from my witch That is all for now

lorizav

lorizav

 

Book Swap Q&A

Here's a little help for my book swap buddy   Top books I am looking to read 1. Hunger Games Book 2- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins   2. Hunger Games Book 3-Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins   3. Look beyond the Scars by Connie Hanagan   Used books strongly preferred as I do not collect, I read and then pass them along to be read by someone else.

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SW Ketchup

Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Cook at home, don't need cookbooks, or utensils though   New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? I love real maple syrup and the maple sugar you can buy up north (I miss New York)   How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) No thanks, nothing survives in my purse   Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? Nope   Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-Absolutely HATE it, but thanks anyway   Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Sure why not, don't need to warn cuz I won't have time at work to open it.   Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Sorry but NAY   I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? Again NAY   Anyone love Buffy/Angel? NOPE, NAY, Sorry   How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? I like gummies and gummy sours   How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? No thank you   Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? I like creepy and I like cute too   Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes they are pierced, but I am allergic to metals and have trouble with earrings especially   How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? Meh     September 15th   interested in anything from Lush? Not really   Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? Only blog is now on BPAL for SW so no I have no need for anything like that   Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? No thanks have several and don't really use them   do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Sure   How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. No thank you, I really don't have much time for such   do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? They are ok   Who here adores meringue? Not me   September 14th   How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? No thanks   What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) YUM, but I do live in FL     Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE maybe the candied pumpkin perfume oil   Does anyone like kimchi? nope   Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? not familiar with those companies, but love samples   You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? No spending limit? Well dammit one of everything   Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Don't know them either-you people are enabling me   Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes Hate sports   How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? No thanks I have a ton   Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Glee   Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I don''t understand the question   How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? No thanks   When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? sleep   What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Not having to work anymore   What do you really NOT want? clothes     September 13th   How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I like kitchen towels and rectangular table cloths   How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? A wedding last weekend, I was a bridesmaid. Black below the knee dress, pearls, pearl earrings, calla lily bouquet   Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) NO   Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Don't really need any more       September 12th   Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? don't really have a way to read them   If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Yes, I have a 10 year old step daughter, she is very girly. I'll share goodies with hubby too.       If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I like loose. See wishlist for flavor ideas

lorizav

lorizav

 

10/4 Catch Up

Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want? I have never tried Nocturne Alchemy, I will check it out and see if anything really strikes me ETA: Nope nothing appealled to me at all. Yuck. Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee??? I don't know what it is.   What kind of bear is best? I am not overly partial to bears. I do sleep with a Teddy Bear though   I have a question- What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? I am partial to Coach, but of course don't want my witch spending that kind of money, plus I have plenty and don't need any more     Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! No, not at all worried.   If you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts? Yes, that sounds tasty Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?I have not checked it out, I'll take a look but am not overly partial to LUSH Tarot? I don't really believe in it.

lorizav

lorizav

 

Summer Sprite swap answers

Post-Update: Forum Issues Read more...× lorizav's Blog           BPAL Madness! Post-Update: Forum Issues Photo  lorizav's Blog       5/30/22    Does anything, scent and / or product-wise, catch your eye from the Haus of Gloi summer drop? (https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/summer) [you're free to pick stuff NOT from Summer as well, of course!  ] Nothing in particular strikes me.


Yes, the rumors are true- I'll be in Paris this summer! Tell me up to five things you'd be happy to get from there, including any specific teas from Dammann Freres, my favorite french tea shop! (https://www.dammann.fr/en/#)  From the tea shop-FRUIT INFUSION - CARCADET FRAISE PISTACHE, FRUIT INFUSION - PASSION FRAMBOISE     5/31/22   I recently discovered Khamila Luna and plan to place an order soon to get a present for my roommate. Is there anything you'd like from them? Not really, thanks.   is there any small gift from mother nature that you'd like me see if I can source for you from old forests?  Oh little bits and bobs, interesting small sticks, dried moss.  I love forests!   do you wear rings on all your fingers? how about a range smallest to largest?  Only my wedding rings.  I have bad metal allergies.   If your Sprite were to gift you magical items or workings... a) Would you be interested in that? b) If so, what intention(s) would you appreciate most? Not really, thank you.   Would you be interested in a set of (rpg) dice? If so, what colors/aesthetic? Don't do rpg, sorry.   What's your favorite creature? Dogs, cats, goats, squirrels.  I love all animals with all my heart.   Do you like reading comics? If you haven't really read 'em, would you be interested in receiving a few that match your book genre preferences? No, thank you.   I'm headed to Puerto Rico in July - anything particularly interesting you would like from there?  That hot pepper mix they sell on the side of the road in Bacardi bottles.   Would you be interested in receiving a small bottle of home infused whiskey aged from commercially produced moonshine? Any particular flavors you might enjoy (examples include orange chai or cinnamon chocolate or hot peppers)?  Not really into whiskey but I love hot peppers so maybe that one?   Would you be interested in homemade shortbread that fits your flavor preferences?  Ummm YEAH!!!!   Arm warmers?  No thanks, I'm in Florida   PBSW Summer Release-  Red Cow scrub or perfume oil look interesting.  I love cola.   Po     Anything you want from the UK? biscuits, LUSH   Seeds, y/n? no thanks, I'm inept   Are you interested in skincare/shampoo/conditioner? maybe shampoo bars or solid conditioner   Are you interested in tights? If so, what thickness, style, and size? no thanks   Do you use tarot decks? Would you like to receive more - and if so, can you list the ones you already have? I don't use them.   Is loose leaf tea good, or do you prefer bagged? Either one.   6/4/22   It's farmers market season in town and I have loads of lovely local artisans to shop from. Would you be interested in items from any of the following?
  The Rod Homestead (I love this one I helped fund her commercial kitchen)  maybe a simple syrup and suggestions on how to use?  I don't drink.   Working Class Coffee  Any dark roast   Philly Nuts  Any sweet or spicy nuts are welcome   222 Creations no thanks   Carol's Epiphany no thanks   6/5/22     I am learning to do embroidery. Would you possibly like a simple hand embroidered piece? Sure   If you would like this is there a simple favorite flower or summer symbol, like a bee?  A bee or a tulip or daffodil.   What kind of sprite would you prefer? A ninja or to know the ID right away? I like someone who is in contact with me through emails or ecards but you don't need to reveal til the end.   6/6/22   Are you ok with shunga label art (bpal?) not really my thing   I dye yarn. Is custom yarn of interest to you?  I think it is beautiful but don't have the skills to do anything with it. - If so, colors? I have various weights of wool, sport and dk cotton, cotton thread in 3/2 and 5/2, and light fingering weight bamboo rayon that dyes like a dream
My European travels are expanding! Anything you want from Portugal or Berlin???  Interesting snacks   My friend makes cool art with garbage, is there anything here you might like?
https://www.garbageforgood.com/  I like the style but have little space for artwork  

lorizav

lorizav

 

Switch Witch Questions and Answers

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? I will definately buy Autumn Cider and Le Revenant. I would like to try (maybe just a decant) of October 2011, Golden Apple of the Sun, Tree of Life (I may buy this), La Calavera Catrina   Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I like it but pretty much have all I need. My nails don't grow well so I am currently going to try out the gel system-Red Carpet Manicure and see if it helps Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? not really     Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... I like tarts with a strong throw. Foodie, green and grassy, eucalyptus, whatever I like it Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? I live in Florida so they would be sadly underused, sorry Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Yes, send it, send it all, yum. Of course low fat, low cal preferred Hubby is watching my health   What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? none that I can think of   Social Media? only facebook Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? I have an Etsy wishlist but I have to update it and don't know how to link it, but I am LoriZav there too. I am in love with those little tiny clay bluebirds   Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC   What is your favorite animal? Cats   What are you going to be for Halloween? Something scary How do you feel about nick-knacks? no space for them in my tiny home, except a bathroom shelf I am thinking about putting little birdies on-jeez when I get something in my head it sticks there   What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Going to Temple and then to church with my husband and step daughter. We are a mixed religion/language family Do you like going to the movies? No, my husband doesn't speak much English and I don't really enjoy going that much so we watch stuff at home with subtitles etc   What are your favorite restaurants? Not big on eating out.   Do you play any video games? No, I had a wii fit but we were robbed and they took all that stuff. Haven't had the money to replace it yet.   Do you like any anime? No No No never no way   Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? No, I like to turn pages   how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? I like it but I also make it so I have a ton. If my witch were to make me something though, I would treasure it especially   How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Nah, I don't really cook from recipies and have a ton of cookbooks   Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? No, I am all set   Muppets: yea or nay? No no no again nope   Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? Nah, don't like comics either-I am starting to sound cranky Favorite Mythological Creature?: Nope again   Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Not for me, maybe bows or something for the kid   Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? No, incense makes me feel sick to my stomach, but really I am not cranky - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Nope, maybe I am cranky   - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Sephora, Etsy (do they even have them?) Home Depot, Publix I'm pretty practical   Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? No, I must be cranky and boring

lorizav

lorizav

 

9/26/11 Ketchup

Per your request Dear Witch September 26th   Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Sure, I just don't know what is available.   What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? I want to know what my cat is thinking   Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? maybe maple sugar candy, not much just a taste-soooo sweet   If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Where? what site? I don't see the link BUT it sounds like a really cool site pretty much anything dark chocolate with blueberry, raspberry, acai   September 25th   Stuff you've been meaning to do: Finish cleaning out and getting stuff ready for the garage sale and EBAY   Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves?   YUM     Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? Taking a bath, Drinking tea and reading   Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? I don't know what they are. I am so old   Princess Bride? Yay or nay? Again,never heard of it,so so very old am I   What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches The Little Match Girl   September 24th   how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? Sure   What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Really cute but WOW expensive, I'll skip it   Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Pajamas, as usual   Kerchiefs? No thanks   It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? SLEEP

lorizav

lorizav

 

My Beloved Bottles

Maybe this will give my Switch Witch an idea of what I like and will help me keep track of what I have   LEs   The Schoolhouse-Sleepy Hollow Weenie Tissue Samhain 08 The Host of the Air (x2) Stinky (x3) Blade of Grass Privilege Hanerot Halalu Dia de los Reyes Planting Moon   GC   Cthulhu Slippery Poppy Tincture Poisoned Apple Danube   Possets Madame X

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lorizav

 

More Switch Witch Q&A

Note to My Witch: If I have left out or deleted questions it probably means they don't apply to me or have no strong feelings one way or the other   September 11th   I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods. I like used books. I feel they should be read and passed on (except for my texts and books for work, those I have to keep)   Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? I do have an Etsy Shop. look under lorizav. It seriously needs restocking. Going to work on that next weekend. I'm sure most are SW friendly but you may have to explain. If you also have an Etsy store you can join trade a holics of which I am a member and swap things from your store for stuff for your witchee.   Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? PUKE   what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? nothing especially halloweeny but liking salted caramels right now   Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Gels I use B&BW Eucalyptus mint/stress relief, mojito, I often use the hand soaps as shower gels (It really is all the same)   How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I am liking salted caramels lately, costco had samples of chocolate covered salted caramels out and I so had to resist buying them (Hubby was there)   Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? I am soooo overstocked on beads right now but thanks   September 10th   What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? None   are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? I have not even looked, I am afraid to find more things I "need" maybe I will take a peek   If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? I have a dog and cat, sure they would love goodies   What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? I should have tried blackberry jam and scones, don't know why I didn't. Love the schoolhouse and don't know if I will ever get my hands on more. A third? maybe one of the Single Notes   Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? Not really   If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? YES I have tons and am active swapping on MUA. I am medium toned with very dark brown hair. I am pretty well stocked up on makeup, love to try samples like sephora passes out though especially perfume samples and oily skin cleansers and I am a lipgloss junkie-prefer nudes and natural rosy pinks-my faves are lorac muse and vintage for an idea.   Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Oh My God Yes, did I mention that in my questionairre? Any type of coffee. For tea, I prefer herbal blends and fruit tisanes (see wishlist) Black teas and green often make me nauseous for some reason   Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) NOPE   Are you going away for any part of this round? NOPE   Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Not so much really, but thanks   If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure, but I am the type to pick up a stone or twig from where I have been instead of a coffee mug that says Orlando for example   Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? Outdoor-just walking when it is cool enough out, always wanted to get into geocaching but it never happenned. Don't have the time   Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? not a knitter   Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? Yes, I have just started my own business and have a home office. Cute is always appreciated   Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? I'll watch them on occassion but am not a big FAN type of anything

lorizav

lorizav

 

This is Halloween! Answers

I just have to start this ....Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection?_kx=wJHWHTN2OASY0k5c5ZR301X0_-q-0iaglCjL2XDqO-E%3D.SE8AhX   The Haunted Woods or Holland Hard Cider soaps look nice.   If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only?  No thanks, I'm in FL.  The only thing I could probably make use of is socks.   Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers)  Maybe socks?   Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? From PBSW- sorbettos in either What the Moon Brings or September.   Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period.  No thanks.
  What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? I have dabbled, pretty unsuccessfully.  I do like Mr. Hex for LUSH dupes and incense.

 I am working on making bath bombs.  Would you be willing to try my creations?  How about wax tarts?  What type of scents do you favor?  My own question, but if you make them I would love to try yours too.

What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray). Incense and wax melts.
  My question for the fellow pumpkins would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? 🤔 Yes, sure. I'd like hand soap or body wash in any of the following: Spiced Apricot Cider, Marshmallow Fireside, Sweater Weather, Wicked Vanilla Woods.  I also think the pocket bac holders in Pumpkin Milkshake and Glow in the dark black cat are adorable.   Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? No thanks.   Of the recent releases YES!!!! these - Vanilla cream, pistachio and macadamia and Butternut squash, patchouli and green fig.   And would you enjoy spooky stationary? Sure, although I am way behind on my letter writing.  Sorry penpals!   I know a lot of us are witchy and have deeply held beliefs about the materials we use as part of our practice. If you're one of those individuals, are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive?  I'm not witchy.   When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I love fall and Halloween equally.  Pumpkins are a cross over item for me.   One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)?  Yes to honey with chilis or jalepenos   Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? https://jijiknight.com/ No thank you.   Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? No thank you.   Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? YES!  I love LUSH's shampoo bars but have been really interested in trying a conditioner bar from them or another brand.  My hair is a little dry so I like extra conditioning.  Very interested in whether a conditioner bar would work.   I just got the email that the Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween No thanks, I don't wear pins On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right?  I can handle ALL the heat, bring it on!   I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! No, thank you. Hello all, I have a question. I make things from old sweaters. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like?  Sorry, I live in FL and can't really use them.   Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? YES!!!!  Anything, I'm game. If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer?  I would love either plain chocolate or penuche or peanut butter/Chocolate   Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy?  Sure, although don't go out and buy it, I have too much perfume and don't need any more really.  But if you need to destash, that's different.   I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!)  OMG Halloween Dog stickers would be awesome, or Halloween Cats or just Halloween   I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired  (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) This would be fantastic!  My top 5 would be The Schoolhouse, Raspberry Sufganiyot, Antique Lace, Samhain, Cthulhu.   I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)???  No thank you, but have fun!   Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma?  Not really, I have very little space for decor (small house)   I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8. None, thanks.  Gotta use up what I have!!! Would you like a project bag.  I have a few already so I am good, thanks - if so, but you don't see fabric you like maybe link to some photos of fabric you like? - we can do small box bags or pencil / cosmetic / notions type bags too.  or with a drawstring on top instead of a zipper. - you don't HAVE to use them just for knitting/crochet, you can use them for cross stitch or even not as project bags.   If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl?  I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway.  I believe it's Gryffindor themed.  Not a yarnie.   If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like.     Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"?  It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen.  cbd version or no?  OMG YES All day everyday!   I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos?  Ummmm drool.. yes please.   Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? No thanks   How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? Rose petal or vanilla bean sound delicious   Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread?  How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze?  Either pumpkin or zucchini.   I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts).  How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount.   Sure, I would try it.   Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose  Either   Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements?  No, thanks   Pls post your book wishlist!   Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?)  All but smutty.   Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? No thanks   Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? None seem to appeal to me   Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid?   (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.). Sure, Nightmare before Christmas one.   August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20.  Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/  Psychocandy or Heartbreaker   I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? No thanks   I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products?  No, but always interested in jarred fruit, jams jellies etc.   Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? No thanks   How do you feel about ribbons?  Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some?  What about ribbon remnants?  Colors/textures?  Don't really need any thanks   Would you be interested in any skincare items?  Anything you would not want?  The dermatologist just restricted me to Cerave (BORING!!!), so if you have any of that hanging around, sure.   New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? No thanks   Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai.   Sounds a little too strong for me     Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) Yes, I use a lot of wax melts.  Anything seasonal that is very strongly scented.  I hate when I put an entire package of melts in the warmer and I can't smell anything!   How about lotion bars? No thanks, I have some.   Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us  (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!)    Nothing in particular   Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/  Arcana doesn't work on me.  I have tried several and they just don't agree with my chemistry.   I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs.  If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign?  Leo   Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/  I love the style but I don't wear pins or earrings.   so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat?  NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy 🙂 https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection  I really wish I had fingernails   I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? No thanks   oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point.  Is that still the case?  If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie?  Is there anything from Lush you are coveting?  Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/?cgid=halloween&pmid=604&start=0&sz=28  This is my second addiction (LUSH and BPAL).  I have already purchased some items but would love Monster Mash FUN, Ghost in the dark soap, Monsters and Aliens FUN, Light the night bath bomb, shampoo bars, conditioner bars, silky underwear powder.   Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams?  yea or nay?  Anything in particular catch your eyes?  I like sock dreams but have 2 large drawers of socks already     I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious.  Do you have any interest in these?  I prefer scented products.   Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? 😁 https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection I don't really have any experience with them and I got overwhelmed when I looked so I guess not.  

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Yule Cat Answers

Post-Update: Forum Issues Read m Yule Cat Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? Fir needle, Ivy Leaves, Moss and Patchouli, Teenagering, Lightening Strikes Cinema, Enchanted Cellar with Animals, Nocturnal witches scene.   Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Golden Orb perfume or sorbetto, Sugar on Snow Sorbetto   Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? No thanks   Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!)  I have never tried them. Maybe Timid Kitten Milk Bath, Divine Beast Milk Bath   Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) Yes that would be lovely.  Colors?  Deep greens, grey, black   BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like.  I'd love to try TKO Microwave bowl cozy?  Yes I could use that at work.   Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake?  Normally I would say yes, but I am doing Keto right now and would be too tempted.   How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits?  I don't really drink.       Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two.   Same keto response LOL
Interested in anything from Odins Daughter?  No thanks   My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? I didn't see anything that jumped out at me.   Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? No, thanks.  I'm not allowed sugar right now otherwise I would be all over it!   Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest?  Yes, I favorited a few things and they are now on my etsy favorites.   House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size!  Favorited something on my etsy favorites.  I think my ring size is a 9 due to my big arthritic knuckles.   What size do you typically wear in sweaters/sweatshirts? 
S = 4 
M = 6 
L = 8/10
XL = 12  1XL - 14/16 
2XL - 18/20 
3XL - 22
4XL - 24  Depending on how the sizing runs I am a L or XL.  If things are true to size L, if they run small XL because I like a baggy fit. Several questionnaires mention joy in receiving homemade baked goods. What are your favorite holiday baked goods? Cookies, Cakes, Fudge? Other?   Oh dear, still the keto diet.  I can do dark chocolate on its own if it is nearly 100%, there is actually one that I have had that is 100% cacao and no sugar.  I would never ask my match to attempt a keto cookie or anything unless they want to.  I do have some mixes from Lakanto on my Amazon wishlist that are Keto and made with monkfruit.  I could do the assembly, lol.   Are you into peanut butter cookies? If yes, would you enjoy them with creamy or crunchy PB?  Oh goodness, this diet is a lot of trouble during a swap!  See above answer.   Nother Question: I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following: No sugar for me thanks.   Lavender Rose Lemon Orange Vanilla Thyme Ginger Spice   Coffee?  Yes, dark roast preferred.     Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? Longwinter's Nap powder   Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal?    Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan??  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711842/the-phantomwise-tarot-by-erin-morgenstern/        No thank you.   Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing?  https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-tag/late-october-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3OzugxYK-rNtwgJBFwUfRSp_jneUcOmEgAfwRdgC_dlM0tRESwX244rqM.  No thank you.  Nothing strikes me.  

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