September 11th

Also: 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 please.

My 2 1/2 yr old twin girls are in 4T and love dress up/play clothes and shoes. They love cats, stickers, coloring, tigers, toy kitchen items and cars.

 

My 6 month old son is in 18/24 month sizes. He's pretty much only into breastfeeding and crawling after the cat... but he does seem to like his sisters' cars and other "baby safe" toys

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.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.)

I don't mind gently used. In fact I love goodwill/garage sale goodies.

Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? No shop, but I've found most sellers are very willing to work with you if you say it's a gift for a secret swap.

 

Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? SQUEE. My kids have a slight obsession with the Aristocats.

 

what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Gummies, twizzlers, bottlecaps, receese peanut butter cups

Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Both. I like vanilla scents. Unisex please since DH tends to use my bath products.

 

How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Chocolates with almonds, and/or toffee FTW

 

Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Love beads, espeically handmade glass beads

 

Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! YES please!

 

 

Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? scarf would be pretty, not sure if I'd ever wear it. Not really my style.

 

This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? Not really. My kids try to eat rocks.

 

 

 

September 10th

What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?

Author- Neil Gaiman... he could write a TV guide and I'd buy it. lol

Musician/Band- Modest Mouse.

are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?They look good, I wouldn't mind receiving any of them.

 

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?

My dogs would love treats. The kitties love catnip toys. No restrictions except for "made in china" foods- please avoid those.

 

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?Storyville, Orange, Elephantine Colossus

 

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?I have lots of wall space, any size is fine. I love vintage style, art nouveau prints/liquor ads

 

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?I like stila and urban decay items especially lip gloss. I'm fair complexion, brown/black hair, green eyes.

 

Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? I love both. No flavored coffee please.

 

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)The Treme soundtrack

 

Are you going away for any part of this round?Nope, but we may be moving. I'll be sure to update if we get the house.

Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?Sure

 

If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure, I love regional goods.

 

Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?I love being outdoors. I walk all the time.

 

Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? NA

 

Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?People steal my pens all the time, nothing cute please, I'd be a sad panda if it got stolen.

 

Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?Love musicals. Phantom and Cats have a special place in my heart because they were my "firsts"

 

 

September 9th

 

Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Love incense Egyptian musk, Nag Champa are my fav.

 

- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Like it, but not a huge fan

 

- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?Sockdreams, threadless, think geek, amazon

Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?Anything with Odin

 

If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! My WoW toon, Kiola.

There are pics on my facebook. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.586434987655.2309642.23413008&l=b599b14fd4&type=1

If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! The library at Alexandria! Or the Hanging gardens.

 

When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? turn the music up and dance with my kids... then have a beer and snuggle on the couch with my hubby

What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like comic. I've read the sandman series and some manga (sailor moon, ranma 1/2, dragonball). I wouldn't mind being introduced to new manga series.

 

Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? I play bass guitar.

 

Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I love to garden. I always appreciate seeds, garden tools, fun decorations for my garden, etc

Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Vintage/fun. With small kids, we try to keep it cute and whimsical.

 

Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Fleur di lis

 

Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:

I prefer to help "hands on" with the programs I support. Like volunteering at Animal Control or swap cleanup

 

 

September 8th

 

From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Getting over 25 decants... I'm set.

 

Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I love jewel tone colors. Mostly Zoya brand

 

Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?

Breads, preserves, spice rubs, anything really.

What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Dana o Shee

 

Social Media? http://www.facebook.com/Odin0101 feel free to friend me, I have lots of BPAL friends.

Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? ETSY:http://www.etsy.com/people/feffers/favorites?ref=pr_faveitems_more

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2IXO5GTRVLDJW

 

Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC

What is your favorite animal? Pugs! Tigers. Octopus

 

What are you going to be for Halloween? Not sure yet. The kids are dressing up as Scooby Doo and the gang. Em will be Velma. Zo will be Daphne, Collin will be Shaggy and my friend's kids will be Scooby and Fred.

If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be?

(If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) An oil of a pug would be awesome!

How do you feel about nick-knacks? Vintage pug or Miller Highlife items are always appreciated.

 

What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Family Dinner every night.

Do you like going to the movies? I go maybe once a year...

What are your favorite restaurants? Local places. Mostly italian and indian

 

Do you play any video games? YES. I plat Warcraft

 

Do you like any anime? not really

Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? no

 

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? not very. I don't wear much. I could use some 2g plugs.

How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Sure that sounds fun!

 

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? I could use another box for Imp storage.

 

Muppets: yea or nay? unless they're for my kids... nay

Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like Scooby Doo, Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes

 

Favorite Mythological Creature?: Pegasus.

 

Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Yes please. Hair sticks, items for longer hair.

 

Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? maybe small ones for my girls... none for me please.