Hi! I'm so glad you got me as your swap partner and I can't wait to see what you come up with! I'm a grad student with 2 jobs on top of school, so I'm not the best at reading the topic. If you can somehow politely nudge me if I haven't answered a question you need, please do so!

 

So... someone has gifted you a $20 gift card from Walgreen's to ONLY use on things for yourself. No necessities here. What do you buy?

One of those Oil of Olay knock-off Clairsonics. I've always wanted to try one!

 

I live near a brick and morter location for a really, really good spice store. Would you use cooking spices and if you would, what would you need? (It's Penzey's if you want to Google it.)

Anything we can marinate chicken in!

 

Do you like knitted goods? If so, what would you like, what colors, and do you have any sensitivites or preference when it comes to type of yarn (ex: wool: yay or nay? Do you prefer machine washable materials? Do you not care?)?

All I have are some very thin gloves. I would love a Gryffindor scarf!

 

Do you do a Christmas tree? If yes is it themed or specially colored or do you just have all different ornaments and such?

This year is my and my fiance's very first Christmas tree! Our third Christmas together, but the first we've been able to have a tree and are cohabitating!

 

7. Would you like a special ornament?

Yes please - we have none!

 

Tim Tams. Yay or nay?

Oh, yay!

 

Now, a question of my own: I know some people are squicked out at the idea of eating things that other people make, or the thought of deep fried cookies sends them into cardiac arrest. If you were my fox, would you like to receive some homemade goodies, or would you prefer that your goodies came from the store?

I love homemade goodies.

 

My lovely fluffy Snow Bunny, would you like a body scrub made by me? If so, what scent(s) would you like, if you had to think along the lines of essential oils? And would you prefer sugar or salt? A dryer scrub or one that's more oily/moist?

I am a big sugar scrub fan! I'd love a bourbon vanilla one.

 

Dear snow bunny, do you like candles? If yes, then what kind? Scented (what scents), unscented, what colors, do you like them plain/painted on the outside/with decorations attached to the surface/sculpted?

I am a wax tart junkie. I don't like food-scented ones, but everything else is fair game!

 

Socks! Slippers! Do you love them or not really wear them? If you love them, do you also love Sock Dreams?

I will always take more socks! I love cute socks. Nothing too high though - no higher than mid-ankle please.

 

Would you wear something like this if your Fox were to knit you one? If so, what color?

Oh, absolutely!

 

New question: talk to me of coffee. Whole bean? Ground? Flavored, not flavored? Decaf, whole caff? Favorite roasters? Drip, french press, keurig? BRING ON THE TEA?

I don't like tea or coffee. *sad trombone music* I like cocoa!

 

Who else here loves or would like to try Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics? If so, what would you like?

Not a cosmetics fan.

 

Anybody into nail polish? Any color or formula preferences?

I am not a fan of nail polish.

 

Is there any particular holiday DVD that you don't have that you would like to own?

Classic Rankin-Bass specials, esp. Rudolph.

 

How do you feel about superheros? Are you a Marvel or DC fan? Do you have a favorite hero?

Not a big fan.

 

Would my bunny like anything in particular from Lush? I do have access to an actual Lush store, and also wouldn't mind ordering retro items online.

I don't like Lush.

 

Do you have kids (or kid-like pets) who your fox may want to take into account, either in terms of a little extra goody or simple safety?

No kids or pets. But a fiance who always likes to partake as well!

 

Are you a Trader Joe's fan, who either doesn't have a store nearby or just loves their stuff and has a wishlist?

Trader Joe's anything. Especially the candy. Oh, please. A big bag full of wax tarts and TJ candy might make me die of happiness.

 

The Paintbox Soapworks Yules are up, or at least round one is (updates coming throughout the week). Interested in anything?

I am weak and already bought the Holiday Stack! So no thank you, I am good on Paintbox!

 

Will you be away for any part of the round?

Nope!

 

What type of books do you like? Dying to read anything?

I am dying to read Maureen Johnson's "The Name of the Star," and Tamora Pierce's "Mastiff"!

 

Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny?

I got decants of all the ones I want to try really badly, but I would love a 5 mL of Pink Snowballs!

 

Any crafty pursuits you've been dying to experiment with? Would you like a little kit of something you've never tried? Do you need any particular items for your new or existing stash?

I latch hook, so I will always take latch hook rug kits! I do need a "nice" divided box or some such to keep the yarn bits in, but my ziplock bag system is OK for now!

 

Bunny, could you use a 2012 calendar, and, if so, do you like big monthly ones or the page-a-day type?

My favorite calendar in the world is called "Cats Wearing Hats" or "Cats in Hats" or something like that. I am so depressed that my 2011 one is almost over.

 

Are you a big ol' nerd for any particular subject? Science, math, linguistics, etc? Or particular authors/fandoms?

Just Harry Potter.

 

Does anyone have issues with gently used things like books, etc.?

Not a problem in the least!

 

A question: reveal, yes or no?

If you are OK with it I'd like to know!

 

Any favorite cuddly characters?

I love Garfield. (but 80s, quadruped Garfield. I hate the anthropomorphic, bipedal one that has become modern).

 

Charity gifts? Either fair-trade type stuff, or virtual type gifts, like vaccinations or school supplies being bought on your behalf, or something along those lines?

I would adore it if someone were to adopt a lion in my name.

 

Bunny, are you interested in tarts from Two Timing Tart? What scents, if any, are you interested in?

Wax tarts, yes! I'd love to try the "sheets" scents, but pretty much anything non-foody!

 

Favorites

color- My favorite color to wear is purple or blue. My favorite colors are pink, red and purple.

gemstone- Sapphire, ruby, aquamarine.

animal- lions

phobias- things in clusters (eg: lotus blossoms, beehives)

 

If I were to send you chocolate is there anything I should avoid as in nuts, cherries etc.? Also, what are some of your favorite holiday candies?

I love candy and am not too picky at all! I don't like dark chocolate, but the fiance loves it. I'd kill for a toffee chocolate orange - I can never find them anywhere!

 

If your fox/bunny were to gift you with a giftcard from anywhere, as in any store foodwise, music wise etc. what giftcard would you like?

Sock Dreams (never ordered from them and I need socks!) or barnes & noble if we're being impractical. Otherwise, Kroger!