Amazing Autumn Coffee Swap

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Questionnaire

About Your Yarn Passion

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? When did you first learn?Knit, on and off 12 years

2. Do you like using a particular type of needle or hook? (wood, metal, straight, circular) Is there something you've been wanting to try, or a particular size you always seem to be short on? I useknit picks circular

3. What kind of projects do you enjoy making? Any types you just haven't ever gotten into as much as others? Making Christmas presents right now. Dress for my daughter, shrug for mw

4. What's on your needles\hook right now? What's your oldest UFO (unfinished object)?My daughters dress, dishcloths, a purse to felt

5. If you were going on vacation tomorrow, what project(s) would travel with you? The dress for my daughter

6. What are your favorite types of yarns? Any you're allergic too, or just hate working with? Anything in particular you've been dying to try? I like almost anything

7. What sort of colors do you love in yarns? Brights? Pastels? More muted colors? Variegated? Are there any you can't stand? I do not care for neon colors

Your Coffee Passion

1. Do you prefer caffeinated or not? caffeinated

2. Whole bean or ground? For what type of pot or press? Whole bean, I use a french press

3. What types of roasts do you enjoy? Are you more the light and lively or dark and robust type?
dark and robust

4. How do you 'take' your coffee? Creamers? Sweetener? Other add ins? Creamers,chocolate

5. That first morning cup - is it about the taste, or the caffeine? taste and caffeine

6. Do you enjoy going out to coffee shops like Starbucks? What are some of your favorites? Yes Starbucks and my local coffee shop the perk

7. You've just made the perfect cup of coffee - is it in a thick mug, or a thinner cup? Where would you sit to drink it?In a glass mug it tastes better, sitting on the porch at the beach listening to the waves

8. You're enjoying that perfect cup, and have a magic cabinet in your kitchen - when you open it, magically, your favorite treats will appear to enjoy alongside the coffee - what are they? Are they sweet? Crunchy? Soft and flaky? I love baked goods with my coffee, but they do not like my waist line. Always looking for ways to make then lighter. I also love chocolate with my coffee

All about YOU!

1. Do you have other hobbies like spinning or scrapbooking? Playing on facebook, going palces with my family, baking and cooking

2. Do you collect anything? Willow tree figurines, kitchen gadgets

3. What is your favorite part of Autumn? My birthday, Halloween,and thanksgiving

4. What sort of scents do you enjoy? Any difference in what you like for your house versus what you like for your body?I love fruit scents on my body and around the house also spice scents

5. Are you allergic to anything? pine

6. Are you on Ravelry? What's your ID?sariesta

7. How would you spend an ideal fall afternoon/day? having fun and then talk around the camp firecamping with my family and hiking and just, or going on a hayride

Next Dishcloth swapquestion

Every holiday has oddball things available to use for decoration, have in the house, or wear - some things are stranger than others. What's the oddest/strangest/weirdest Halloween decoration you have ever gotten for your home? Or, if you've never had a "wow, did I REALLY buy that?!" moment - what's the strangest Halloween decoration you've seen somewhere else?


Mine is this crazy witch. I love her the kids not to much. The first year of each of their lives and they see and hear it they scream.

The toilet paper has been around for a while. I have bought it before. My friends tepeed trees with it also.

Now Elizabeths turn

She has been so good lately with all her sisters attention here are some pictures of her. She is a spunky smart little girl. Does not take any shit from anyone; even her parents which can be a pain. She tells people that her name is ELIZABETH and if you can not say her whole name then you need to practice it. She is my snuggle bug and I get more kisses then I know what to do with.

Love you Elizabeh

Rachel's Big Night with the HighSchool Cheerleaders

She had a blast and wants to do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!

Followers New to Blog Spot

See who your followers are. Its new and I saw it on another blog and added it. Maybe I will get some followers.

Friday Fill In

Friday Fill-Ins #91

Those of you with multiple blogs or private blogs...if you could add a link to your blog when you comment, that would be GREAT!

And...here we go!



1. _My Birthday__ are some of the things I'm most looking forward to in October.

2. Sometimes I __think I would lose my head if it were not attached________.

3. ____I have won something in the knitting exchanges______ and that's why there is a saying, "never say never"!

4. When I'm down, I __very quiet (not like me to be quiet)________.

5. __Driving my kids around________ is where you'll find me most often.

6. A rainy day is good for ___Knitting and reading_______.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to ____My DH to be home______, tomorrow my plans include ___Child Birthday party_______ and Sunday, I want to ____Relax______!

What Color Crayon Am I

You are most like: Black
You are bold with a dark side. You make clear lines wherever you go, though you color outside of the lines. Many people may just see the surface of you and think you are merely plain, but you have a lot of depth to you as well.
Take this quiz: Which Crayola Box of 8 Color Are You?
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Rachel Cheerleading For The Mohawks Midget Football

Rachel loves cheering. I tell people she was born to be a cheerleader. She has all the cheers down and you can hear yelling them out. I think her dancing for four years has helped.

Here she is cheering. She is the one in the middle.


This is her posing before the game.

Weekly Topic All HAllows Eve dishcloth Swap

Here in Atlanta, it's finally cooling down, and beginning to truly seem like fall. I sit now with windows open, and the air is cooler than usual, and trees are beginning to change. For me, cool mornings, crisp evenings, and trees in red, gold and orange glory are the very best parts of Fall - What are your favorite parts of fall? How do you know it's truly arrived where you are?


I love the cooler weather. Do not get me wrong I love summer but I was born in the fall and I love it. Doing stuff outside is so nice a long sleeve shirt and you are good to go.

Also love Halloween and Thanksgiving.

What a Cool Women Author!!!!!!!!

It Gets Easier! And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers by Claudine Wolk

Claudine Wolk Talked at my MOMS club meeting today. She was awesome I loved her very open and honest way about being a SAHM. Please check out her book. I am going to start reading it at nap time today. Cannot wait.

I just love when someone can put into words what I AM THINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You Claudine

You can get her book from http://www.amazon.com

This is her blog adress:

http://help4newmoms.com/help4newmomsblog.html

COFFEE SWAP IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all who love the stuff and yarn its for you. Here is the link.

http://coffeenyarnswap.blogspot.com/

Amazing Autumn Coffee Swap

For those of us who love our yarn caffeinated!

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Registration Opens October 1

With weather FINALLY cooling down here in Hotlanta, it's time for another round of the Coffee & Yarn Swap! Registration will open October 1st - and for those who wish to share that info on your blog, post a comment here and there'll be a drawing for a pound of coffee and some yarn goodies after registration closes!

All hallows Eve Question 1

Check out the blog of one person you DO NOT KNOW yet who is participating in this round of the swap, and then post on your site linking to their blog and sharing a little something about them - perhaps you two share a love for wooden needles, or are both first-time swappers! Or perhaps you're both into Pumpkins over Witches for Halloween time! Just a quick blurb, but take a look around their blog and get to know someone new


I found that Darcy and I share the same birthday month . This is where you can find her. http://darcyknottyknitter.blogspot.com/. Darcy has a wonderful blog with really cool stuff to look at and neat stuff you would want to make.

Questionnaire

Knotting Yarn
1. Do you knit or crochet? For how long? knit 13 Years on and off

2. What sort of needles or hooks do you enjoy using the most? Are there some you've been dying to try out and haven't? I love circular needles from knit picks I would love to try their bamboo ones

3. What kind of projects do you most enjoy? Small things you can take with you, or big complex ones that are just gorgeous when they're done?I mostly make small ones, but I have started a dress for my longest daughter and a shrug for me

4. List one pattern for a dishcloth that you love to make, or just tell us about one you've made or received that you loved. I received a circular one I love the pattern and the colors

5. What are your 'must have' notions? Are there any notions you need or can never have enough of? Any that might make you cry if you owned more? I need cable needles. I am finally trying them. They are fun but not when your young children are around

Petting Yarn
6. What are your favorite yarns to work with? Any you hate or are allergic to?not allergic to any. My daughters love the fun fur. I make little purses for them and scarfs

7. What colors do you like to use in projects? Any we'd never catch on your needles? Only type I do not like are neon colors

8. Any cottons you'd like to try you can't find by you, or just haven't gotten around to getting? I love new yarn but not really up on what is new. But I love all cotton yarns I have tried

Halloween, Fall, and General Stuff
9. Do you like to use bar soap or shower gel more? What kinds of scents do you love? What kind do you hate? I use both, I am allergic to pine but anything else is fine

10. What's more 'Halloweeny' - Ghosts, Pumpkins, or Witches? Pumpkins

11. What's your favorite Treat to get? Sweet or Salty? Anything you're allergic to or just hate? Sweet or salty. I love the new chex turtle bars

12. What was your favorite Halloween Costume as a kid? As an adult?? Wonder Women ( my mom made it and I have never forgot how much i loved it then and love it still now. As an adult do not really dress up spend all my money on the kids costumes.

13. Are you on Ravelry? What's your ID? Yes, Sariesta

14. Anything else you'd like to be sure your pal knows? I have four kids so if you send something they just adore it might not make it to the picture. Last swap I got a sweet and salty snack mix and I had to go get some more for me and more for my pal. My darling husband and children ate it while I was at a meeting.

Save Our Rights as Women To Have a Choice!!!!!!!

I believe in this so whole heartily. Please do not be offended if you do not support this I usually do not post political stuff but this I had to for all our little girls who will be women someday.

My Sons Birthdays 1 Year and 12 Years

Here are the pics. Randy is the 12 year old blowing out the candles on his cake. The little one is William and he was not to sure about the candle blowing.

I was so happy how the cakes came out. They took me all day Friday to make but it was all worth it. They were enjoyed by everyone!!!!!!

I loved making the crane cake. Soooo much fun. The football cake was also a joy to make. Anything for my family. I will try it a least once.

my swap package came

Hi everyone,

I got my Summer Dishcloth swap package but my young girls have missed placed y camera and I can not take pictures.( they are looking for it)

But I got a bag of Carmel and chocolate mix with chex(that I actully went to buy for my swap partner at target)I never got to eat any of it but my DH and kids ate it before I could taste it and said it was awesome. I also got a book of 100 calories pack cookies and two beatiful dishcloths. And two skiens of purple yarn for dishcloths. One word wonderful.

HIEDI wasa wonderul partner.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Next Dishcloth Swap Question

Living in Atlanta, I know Summer has truly 'arrived' when it begins to get humid. Blech. When I was a kid, I knew Summer was starting the easy way - School was out!! Share with us how you know that summer has truly 'arrived', or something that signifies the start of Summer in your world.

I know the start of summer when we start going to the lake every weekend. We all love it. And our children get to play with their cousins.

Hi All

I just got home from the Pocono Mountains. Had a awesome extended weekend. Now I have my son's first Birthday party to plan and throw this Saturday. When the ay comes it will be fun until then a lot of hard work.











Here he is William at 3 months. seems so long ago:(


I will post his picture at almost 1. Tomorrow.

My Dear Rachel

Rachel is so upset today.

It was her last day of school and she is soooooooo sad. She is crying on and off all afternoon. She was so upset that she got three S's on her report card and not all O's. I hope she stays this dedicated to school.

I just feel so bad that she is so sad :(


Hopefully swimming in the pool will make her happy :)

Dishcloth Swap Question

So for this week's topic, make a post on your own blog sharing YOUR favorite pattern(s) with us! Don't have a favorite site? That's fine! Show us a photo of one of the cloths you have made and really loved, even if it was just a made up pattern!

I Love all the simple ones and the fancy ones. I forget always to take pictures. I always give them away. I should make something for myself but never remember.

But the pictures of other ladies dishcloths are wonderful.

The Questionnaire Dishcloth Swap

The Questionnaire

1. Do you Knit or Crochet? For how long?knit 12 years on and off, now I am back on

2. Do you enjoy using metal, wooden, or some other kind of needle\hook?my knit pick circular and bamboo

3. What are your favorite types of yarn? Any you just can't stand? I like just about anything

4. When it comes to cotton, are there any brands you'd love to try and haven't? I am just starting with cottons. So I am up to tiring any brand

5. When you make Dishcloths, do you use them yourself, or tend to give them as gifts? I use them and give them away.

6. Do you have a favorite color? Any that you dislike? I do not like bright yellow or neon colors. My favorite is dark reds, dark purple, dark green

7. What color(s) (if any!) are your kitchen and bath decorated in?Kitchen anything goes till it is redone and who knows when that will happen. Bathroom dark green and dark purple

8. What are your favorite scents around the house? I love fruit scents many flowery scents make me sneeze

9. What is your very favorite thing about summer? I love the beach and the mountians and spending time on outing with my family and friends

10. What is your least favorite thing about summer?

11. Do you use soap or body wash in the shower? either one

12. What scents do you enjoy in the bath? fruity scents any kind

13. What is your favorite dishcloth pattern? I do not have one I just keep tiring new ones all the time.

14. What sort of treats do you enjoy? Sweet or Salty? Salty, but I am on weight watchers so my treat right now is Mr Salty's chocolate covered pretzels YUMMMMMMM!!!!!

15. Imagine today is one of the hottest days of the year - what do you do to keep cool? Or are you one of those folks who loves the hot weather? I love hot weather. I would spend it in the pool with my kids

16. What sorts of hobbies do you enjoy besides knitting or crocheting?

17. Do you collect anything (besides yarn!) willow tree, picture frames i love modern ones the most

18. Are you on Ravelry? If so, share your ID! sariesta

19. Do you have any allergies?just seasonal

20. Do you have any pets?just all our neighbors dogs who like our yard

next swap question

Tell us how you started drinking coffee. Were you in high school or college and making it through all nighters? Did you get it from a family member? What drives your love of the bean?

My husband got me started, he make an awesome cup of java !!!!!!!!!

Second Question Spring Fling Coffee Swap

Since some of us is beginning to see glimpse of Spring, while others are still getting snow have you change what projects are working on? Have you put away the hats, scarfs and mittens, and brought out the cute tank top sweater projects and lacy wraps? Have you change yarn to something more lighter and cooler, not so heavy and bulky?

I wish I am still knitting items for my kids that I hope they fit in next year. Wish I had more time to knit items for myself.

My Aunt and Uncle are going to New Orleans

Hi everyone check this site out. http://amblermds.blogspot.com.

They are going on a mission trip to help katrina victims and they are bloging their expierences. I thought some might want to check out the good that is done in the world.

I went on a service project as a teen to the appilacia mountians to help rebuild families houses. I was such an awesome expeirence. I recomend these types of service pojects to anyone any age. I still get chills when I think of my weeks helping people who also hearing how they just try to do thier best with life. And everyone is so grateful for what they have.

This Week's Topic:Browse around some of the other blogs of participants, and find one person who enjoys a similar roast coffee to you - share something interesting about them that you find on THEIR blog, and tell us what you've been working on knitting or crochet-wise this week!

I also found out that she is accident prone just like my sister Heather. Also that she has plowed her driveway 19 times this winter.
2. What kind of coffees do you enjoy? A rich, bold roast; a light, fresh one, or something in between? Leaded or non?A nice rich dark roast… Definitely leaded. ( this is the answer from Katie B's blog.)

I am working on a scarf, leg warmers for my daughter , and a pair of socks.

The Questionnaire

Coffee

1. What is your preference? Whole beans or ground? Whole Beans, If ground ground for a french press

2. What kind of coffees do you enjoy? A rich, bold roast; a light, fresh one, or something in between? Leaded or non? Leaded I like Mocha flavored and a rich bold taste

3. If you were headed out right now to buy some coffee for the house, what would you be picking up?Depends on the mood and what I am eating with it. I love the new skinny mochas at Starbucks.

4. Do you drink for caffeine, pleasure, or both? Both

5. Do you enjoy flavored coffees? How about add-ins or flavored creamers? I love both even ones with Liqueur

6. A large, lovely mug or a small, dainty cup? A large lovely Mug

7. Describe your perfect cup - not JUST the coffee, but how you'd enjoy it! I would love it at the beach or in the Pocono Mts. outside on the deck relaxing or talking to my family, both places I have family and extended family there.

8. You're sitting down to enjoy a nice cup in the local coffee shop, knitting bag in hand, iPod all tuned up - or maybe you're there with a few friends for knit night! What treat do you pick up to enjoy with your coffee? A sweet, rich brownie, or something more healthy? How about a salty treat? What goes best with that great cup and company? I am tiring to lose weight so I would choose something healthy

Yarn

1. Do you knit or crochet? Knit

2. What are your favorite types of yarns to work with? I love soft to the touch tarn. I love wool

3. What do you have on the needles (or hook!) right now? Leg warmers for my little Diva, I am starting a shawl, and I have a pettern for a sweater coming. Yes I an tring a sweater never made something to wear.

4. What are your favorite colors in yarns? What about those that you'd never find in your stash?
I love deep rich colors, I have also started to like yellow. Purple red and greens pinks the list goes on. I just love getting new yarn!!!!!!!!
5. What sort of needles or hooks do you enjoy using? Any you just detest? I love my knit pick needles I do not really like the Denise circular needles

6. Are there any particular notions you absolute do NOT need? Some of us swap a lot - are you sure that you have enough tape measures to last your lifetime? Enough stitch markers to mark every stitch of a 10 foot wide afghan? I need Double pointed needles I have sixes thats all. I need stich makers for larger needles

7. You walk into the yarn shop and have exactly and only enough money to purchase 2 skeins of yarn in their 2 for 20 special they have going..The choices are a soft, thick cotton/viscose blend in your favorite colors, slightly variegated..a beautiful sock yarn that's just squishy and sproingy in your hands.. a soft, worsted weight wool like malabrigo.. and a lovely bamboo blend with colors to just die for. Which do you walk out the door with? a soft worsted weight wool

Spring

1. We're starting sign-ups on the first day of Spring - is it already truly Spring-like where you are? Some days are some day not so springy

2. What's your favorite spring flower? Do you have one? Tulips I love them sooooooo much.

3. What do you most look forward to about springtime? Free Ritas water ice TODay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. They've predicted a gorgeous day tomorrow - Sunny and about 65 with a nice breeze - how do you spend your day? Going out side with kids and take a walk.

5. The day after, it's going to be cooler and pouring down rain - does that impact your mood? How do you spend that day? what helps cheer you up? We just had a whole day of rain and I makes you not want to do anything. Put on good music and dance with the kids.

Odds n Ends

1. Do you collect anything BESIDES yarn and needles? Willow tree

2. Are you allergic to anything? no

3. Do you have pets? no

4. Is this your first swap, or are you an old pro? What are the last 2 swaps you participated in? I did the winter doldrums dishcloth swap, and the hot cocoa swap

5. List 3 of your favorite blogs - craft related or not - and tell us why you love them.

They all have very nice thought out post and I learn alot from reading them

• http://capesoxknitter.blogspot.com/
• http://hissyknit.blogspot.com/
• http://jdeneen.wordpress.com/
• http://knitthestash.blogspot.com/
• http://ladywatkins.blogspot.com/
• http://marthacelia.blogspot.com/
• http://twoagustgirls.blogspot.com/
• http://yesiknit.blogspot.com/

Dishcloth Exchange

I only have three colors of dishcloth yarn and if I post the pictures it will show what I am making for my partner.

The Monkey War is on

My children seem to think that the monkey is theres. My eleven year old was making breakfast with him this morning. The two oldest really are fighting over who gets it. I do not think they understand that the monkey is mine!

They have named him Norbert. I do like the name but they seem to think that makes him there monkey. I think not. I love him and he is so cute I ma keeping him at my computer desk as my buddy. The one person or thing that does not yell at me or tell me I am ruining there life or not disciplining the other siblings the same as that child. I like him he is the small and silent type that listens and does not talk back.

I will keep you all up on Norbert Godshalls life in his new home.

Here are the pictures of my Goodies from Hot Cocoa Swap

My Girls with the monkey. We are fighting nicely who gets it. Not sure who is going to win.
My Hot cocoa, stitch markers, Chocolate covered espresso Beans(LOVE THEM now open and eating), last but not least homemade soap (smells wonderful can not wait to use it)
Lovely yarn. I love the color. I wish you could feel it(sooooo soft). Tring to figure out what to make with it.
My other yarn. Red awesome color. I also got a lace scarf pattern with it but it did not come out well in the picture . Can not wait to make it;)

THANK YOU again so much Christy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I GOT MY HOT COCOA PACKAGE

I got my package yesterday and was so busy did not get a chance to post.

Thank you soooooo ;) much Christy B. I love the monkey I ma fighting with my three year old over it.

I know I will be fighting with my 11 year old when I open the hot chocolate.

I will post pictures after my morning runs.

THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN=)

Marshmallows

I have made my own!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They look and taste awesome. I will post a picture tomorrow. I made them for my mother and myself to give away for the hot cocoa swap.

Rhonda's Contest 100 Posts

Rhonda is having a contest on her blog for her 100 posts and she is giving away a ring. Let her know I sent you. http://roavings.blogspot.com

Hot Cocoa Swap Question

This weeks topic:

What is your most memorable vacation? Where did you go? What made it memorable?

I have two. The first one is a trip my DH and I took to San Diego w/o kids (My wonderful sister watched our kids so nice of them). We had such a wonderful time just the two of use enjoying each other doing things we enjoyed and not having the kids saying I'm Bored!!!! They were not bored they were playing with their cousins.

The other one is all the vacations I took as a child. My parents always made them so much fun. We went to the Pocono Mountains and then Carolina Beach NC. We had so much fun as a family. Even with my father gone we still have those wonderful memories. And now I include my mother in our families memories of vacation and we all love having her with us and missed her last year.

Dish cloth Swap question

There are many people who ADORE receiving hand-knit or crochet items; but there are just as many who have no appreciation whatever of how much love, work, and time goes into a hand-made item. Share a story of a hand-made gift you gave to someone and how it worked out - good, bad, or ugly!

I had a wonderful one. I had made this felted bag it was wonderful i might add. I wanted lined and it was a weird size so I asked my mother in law who is a seamstress to do it. Well she did a wonderful job. (Let me add that she has personally dressed my two girls since they have been born with wonderful dresses and skirts.) She handed it to me . Then I told her that she meant so much to me and I said it is yours .She was so excited =)!!!! I told her that I knew she would have never lined it if she new it was for her. She carries it all the time.


I also made one for my mother. My first ever bag. She also loves it she uses it all the time for knitting project. and she loves that she got my first bag!!!!!

Dishcloth swap Question

Weekly Topic: Dishrag. Dishcloth. Face cloth. I've seen folks get all fired up in forums when someone refers to their knit or crochet creation as a dishrag, as that's somehow offensive to them! When you're working on yours, what do you call them? Also, is there a difference between a dishrag and a dishcloth? How bout a facecloth? Are they all really the same thing?

I think it depends on the application of it. If it is old and dirty it could be a dish rag, something to accent your bathroom it is a facecloth, brand new and still nice it is a dishcloth. Do not know if it is true but it sounds good.

I am really excited for this swap and getting know more people.

Hot Cocoa Swap Question

Now that we're in the thick of 'Winter'... has your knitting changed to match the season? Are you moving on from dishcloths, and tank tops to afghans, hats and mittens? Has your yarn changed from silk or cotton to wool, superwash or heavier cottons?


I really just knit what looks nice to me. I guess I should be making things for the summer and in the summer begin my fall and winter items. Right now I am tiring to knit socks (still tiring to get the hang of it).

I Got My Invite

I AM IN I GOT MY INVITE TO RAVELRY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOING TO CHEK IT OUT AGAIN and again.

I have been on a week but just got a chance to post.

Dish Cloth exchange

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? Knit

2. What types of needles do you enjoy using for making dishcloths? Have not made a lot of them but I use circular on almost all my projects

3. What types of cotton do you enjoy using for making dishcloths? Is there any that you've been wanting to try? I am not sure as I have only made two and my mother gave me the yarn.

4. What color(s) are your kitchen and bath decorated in (if any)? Greens for the bathroom w/ light purple accents, kitchen boring white(want to change it soon)

5. What are your favorite colors for yarns? Least favorite?Favorite Red and Purple Least Favorite: Yellow and Orange

6. Do you like Winter, or do you count the days until it ends?Depends on the day

7. What's your favorite way to brighten your day when you're down in the dumps?Go on a play date so myself and my children have something to do together

8. What is your favorite treat to indulge in and when your down in the dumps? I love chocolate covered Pretzels (dark chocolate) or my newest obsession is chocolate covered espresso beans awesome =)

9. Do you drink coffee? Tea? Cocoa? All Three, Love them all

10. If you could take a vacation starting tomorrow and go anywhere for one week and money were no object, where would you go and what would you do? I would go somewhere warm and bask in the sun with my knitting and frozen beverage

11. Do you have any allergies or aversions your pal should be aware of? no

New Game For Hot Cocoa Swap

1. Who's favorite animal is an Otter?Anne K

2. Name someone who prefers whipped cream with their hot cocoa Angela A-H

3. Find 3 people who live outside of the United States Amanda R, Ana Sofia F, Maria M

4. Name a fan of Harry Potter Michelle

5. Name someone who crochets Joann P

6. Name someone who DOES NOT have a healthy supply of notions Angie H

7. Name someone who has NOT put up their questionnaire yet (just put a date with your answer in case they put it up after seeing their name listed somewhere ;-) ) Martha H 1/9

8. Who likes to have Kahlua, Baileys, or Peppermint Schnapps in their cocoa?Rachel

9. Name someone who knits fingerless gloves as a 'quick knit' Kris L

10.Name someone who's looking forward to gardening this spring. Amanda D

11.Who's favorite way to drink cocoa is with a gorgeous Frenchman, while overlooking the eiffel tower from a French Cafe? (I'm right there with you... well at the table next to yours!) Kris L

12.Name someone who's favorite animal is NOT a dog or house cat Laurie T

13. Name someone who's favorite treat is NOT chocolate. Alice A.

14. Who plays Candyland?Criquette

15. Name someone who DOESN'T get the winter blahs Ashley C

Hot Cocoa SwapThe Questionnaire! Sorry so late

The Questionnaire!

Cocoa:
1. What is your favorite way to drink cocoa? Prepared with milk? Water? from home made recipe or store bought?, In a tea cup, or big mug? I love it in a big mu made with milk (not good for the waist line but tasty)
2. Marshmallows or whipped cream? Both depends on mood

Yarn/Knitting/Crochet
1. What is your favorite type of yarn:I love the bamboo i just got for christmas and patons merino wool and open to tiring new ones all the time In what colors? I love dark deep rich colors Reds Greens Purples blues , I really like any color just not big on pastels
2. Do you knit or crochet (or both)?Knit
3. What are your favorite type of needles, would you like to try something new?Knit picks
4. Do you have a healthy supply of notions?I am on the look out for good cable needles
5. What one thing do you keep thinking you need to buy for your knitting habit (outside of yarn)?
6. What is your favorite 'quick knit/crochet' pattern (quick gratification) mini felted wallet very fast

Miscellaneous
1. What is your favorite thing to do in the Winter? Go skiing with my kids. We just went away this weekend with them it is so cool watching them get better. My three year old was going down the mountian soo cool I was such a proud mama:) :) of all my kids
2. What is your favorite animal?Puppy
3. Do you get the 'winter blahs'?not to bad I like the winter
4. What is your favorite way to beat the blahs? Have Hot cocoa and get away with the family for the week end
5. What is the thing you are most looking forward to this spring? Going back to my inlaws cabin on the weekends so all the cousins can get together.
6. What are your favorite treat? I found my new passion chocoltae covered coffee beans love them!!!!
7. What is your favorite board game?Have to many to name all. love clue,life,yatzee,scatagories,taboo the list goes on.
8. Do you have any children (furry or human)?I have four kids. 11 year old boy,5 1/2 year old girl,3 year old girl,and6 month old boy.
9. Do you have any allergies or special considerations you partner should know about? no

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