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nothinbutgravy

nothinbutgravy
 Date Joined: November 10, 2010
Last Online: January 9, 2021
Birthday: November 23
Country: United States

About Me

After living in Georgia for most of the last decade, we moved to a small town in Illinois to be closer to family and friends. I've been married to my best friend for almost 13 years and I get to be a stay at home mom for our 3 year old daughter. We also have two big kitties that are over ten years old.

When I have free time I like to check out all of the local goodwills for bargains and goodies I don't need but have to buy anyway because it's such a great deal. Sometimes they end up back in our goodwill donations a couple months later and sometimes not. My favorite things to shop for are white ceramic kitchen items and all types of kitchen gadgets.

Favorite Music

I enjoy most kinds of music and talk radio. Can't get enough NPR or live acoustical music. Sit me in front of anyone with a guitar and I am a happy girl!

Favorite Books

Cookbooks. I do a lot of menu planning to make my week smoother. I used to enjoy crime/true crime novels, but not alot of time for reading for pleasure lately.

Favorite Movies

Oh gosh, favorite movies....well, pretty much anything from the 80s. These movies I could watch or listen to every day. The Goonies, Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally, Field of Dreams, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Top Gun, Titanic, You've Got Mail, Fried Green Tomoatoes, With Honors, and Dead Poets Society.

Favorite Television

I enjoy watching Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, and Grey's Anatomy. Reality shows are my least favorite. I haven't intentionally watched more than a few minutes of any of them.

Favorite Crafts

I don't do alot of crafting yet, but recently built myself a little craft nook (6.5 x 7 feet) in the basement. Now I just need some projects to work on. I like to make little note cards and treat holders. Would someday like to learn how to quilt or maybe knit or crochet, once I figure out what the difference is.

Other Favorites

Some other random things I like: birds, owls, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs; baseball, fishing and shooting pool; white kitchen ceramics and kitchen gadgets; all types chocolate, sour candy, and teas/coffees, the colors pink, red, purple and blue; \unusual items from other states/countries, meeting new people, and dancing

Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate

I love all coffees, including decaf and fruity teas are my favorite, but I'm willing to try your favorites as well!

Wishlist

ink pads, rivets, stationery, something handmade by you, punches, stationary, pens, markers, teas, coffees, birdfeeders, white ceramics, kitchen gadgets

Ratings

Tone40ott rated for Quick long letter swap on Mar 14, 2013
5
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Comment: Thank you soooo much for the great letter and everything you enclosed for me. It was an amazing package and I loved everything. Everything is so special and I feel like the happiest girl in the world. You decerve a lot highter rating that the 5 I give you and many hearts:) This must have been one of the greatest parcels I've ever received. Thank you:) I will write you back:)
Response: Hi Tone. You're so welcome. I had alot of fun putting this package together and thought that I had some things you might enjoy. I look forward to hearing from you :)
LunaUA rated for Pick a tea any tea swap on Oct 17, 2012
5
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Comment: Thank you so much! What a pleasant surprise and way above the swap requirements... AND such a pretty red/white/black handmade card!! I'm steeping some of your Pukka Tea now. Can't wait! Thanks again, a million times!!!
Response: You are so welcome. I hope you enjoyed the tea and surprises.
Superlolotte rated for ♥ Super Tea swap ♥ #2 on Jun 20, 2012
5
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Comment: Wahou !!! I'm really spoiled ! I love the small white teapot ! Thank you so much
Response: You're welcome. So glad you enjoyed your package!
TeaWithLemon rated for Thriftstore Find - #26 USA on May 17, 2012
5
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Comment: Oh my gosh! This was the best package ever! And Lemon thanks you too! I was completely overwhelmed when I opened the box - thank you thank you!
Response: You're welcome! I hope you can use everything. I had alot of fun putting it together :)
IrishRed rated for Quick tea swap #1 fruity tea on May 2, 2012
5
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Comment: Oh my goodness!!! Your gift brought tears to my eyes! This is the most thoughtful gift I have ever received! You have no idea what I'm going through but I needed this so much more than you could know, Stephanie! You are the sweetest & I can't put into words how much your beautiful gift means to me! Thank you so so SO much! If I would give you a thousand of these heart ratings, I would! :D
Response: You're welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I hope things are getting better for you.
futonhunter rated for Decorated Owl Envie on May 2, 2012
5
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Comment: Hello, I received your box today and what a wonderful surprise. I loved every thing,you were way to generous. Many thanks again, have a great day. FutonHunter
Response: You're welcome! Have a great weekend.
jmmellin rated for OWL see you through this! #5 on Apr 18, 2012
5
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Comment: Wow Stephanie, I mean you seriously did an amazing job with this package! It was so adorable, so thoughtful, so wonderful! It was like Christmas at our house. Thanks so much for thinking of everyone. All of the gifts were perfect for each of us and the kids especially just went crazy for their gifts. You're amazing and I wish we lived in the same town because I'm sure we would be good friends! Thanks!
Response: Hi Jody. You're so welcome and I'm glad that everyone enjoyed everything. I had alot of fun putting it together. Yes! We are too far apart!
Sha2ronS rated for Surprise Ball! on Nov 7, 2011
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Comment: Oh my stars, Stephanie--this was an amazing swap from you! You spoiled me...everything was perfect and I loved it all. I truly cannot pick a favorite--the pendant is the easy choice, but the tea bag 'holder' was amazing, the little notes on everything, the wonderful letter (I did put it down/stop reading to unwind the ball!), just simply everything. I'm fascinated by the popcorn ear, too! If I could give you more than one heart, I would...thank you so much!!!
Response: Hi Shaaron. I'm so glad that you liked everything. I had fun picking everything out for you. I thought the popcorn ear was pretty cool so let me know if it actually works. Thank you for the heart :) Take care!
kafekafe rated for Super Simple Tea Swap on Feb 5, 2011
5
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Comment: Dear Stephanie, I'm very happy to tell you that I got your package yesterday! I'm sooo happy with it, you are such a nice and generous partner. Thank you very much, I wish I could give you more than just one heart :) I *loved* everything, the little tin box (I LOVE tin boxes!), the crafty packets (so beautiful), the teabags and the chocolate mix — oh my! And it was a delight to read your long note, you really shouldn't have printed as you have a perfectly nice handwriting. I'm just so happy about this swap I have no words. You really turned it into something way more than a "super simple" swap! :) :) I'm gonna google "6 oz" now and have a cup of hot chocolate, ah what a nice thing to do on a winter evening ;)
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed your package and that arrived safely!
TheArtfulDogger rated for Big Fat Stuffed Envelope Swap #8-USA on Feb 2, 2011
5
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Comment: Wow, wow, and WOW! This is probably the best swap I've received yet! Thank you for referring to my profile and being soooooo generous. Definitely above and beyond, thank you! If you ever make it out to the Bay Area to visit your friends in Hayward, be sure to check out the Alameda Antiques and Collectibles Fair. It's the first Sunday of every month. It's enormous and tons of fun! Thank you so much!!!!!
Response: You are so welcome and I hope that you have found a use for everything. I noticed that you try to make special swaps for others so I wanted to do the same for you :)
Gabrielle rated for Super Simple Tea Swap on Jan 16, 2011
5
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Comment: What a fantastic package -- and such a nice note!!! I don't know about being a supermom, but I do know that enjoying your kids is one of the most important things you can do. (The other one is loving your husband!!!) So thank you for everything, especially the socks. It does get chilly where we are, as we are almost a mile high, and we have tile floors -- great to clean, but cool on the toes! Thanks again, and happy swapping!
caren5376 rated for Super Simple Tea Swap on Jan 10, 2011
5
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Comment: What an amazing job you did on the packaging! I love it!You are so sweet to think of my puggle and the sweater looks adorable!Thanks so much for everything,you are an awesome swap partner!
mlookyloo1 rated for SOCK & COCOA or TEA swap! on Jan 3, 2011
5
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Comment: omg love everthing thank you sooooo much I will let you know about the tea
Response: Glad you liked everything and thanks for the heart! Have a happy new year.
catchahug rated for Send Chocolate! USA on Dec 24, 2010
5
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Comment: yummy
aniretakrace rated for Simple Candy Bar Swap! on Dec 17, 2010
5
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Comment: OMG awesome! i love it! really unique stuff LOVE it. hope u have a wonderful holidays and are enjoying the north. id be missing Georgia but i guess family makes a home. TY again for the goodies
ArtyBeth3 rated for Send Chocolate! USA on Dec 12, 2010
5
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Comment: What a nice package I received from you today! The Godiva & Dove chocolate both look delicious, and the "pull ribbon up" card holder was very cool, as was the "bird screen door saver." While I don't have a screen door, I am going to use it as a refrigerator magnet, and I may use the 2nd bird as a decorate on a handmade card. I also enjoyed reading your note. Thanks for a wonderful mail day!
Response: You're welcome. I'm glad that you liked everything. I hope that you have another good mail day soon. I look forward to those too :)
Prairiemom rated for Send Chocolate! USA on Dec 11, 2010
5
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PreciousPunk rated for Oven Mitt Swap on Nov 22, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much! I love the oven mitts and the appliques.

Rating Overview

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Comments

bexx on Mar 19, 2013:

Hey :) I got your letter and the ADORABLE little card with the tea. So cute! :) Thank you!! I will write you back real soon :)

~becki
lettergirl on Oct 27, 2011:

You are too kind for the nice message on my profile! Looking at your message and rating, I want you for my partner! hahah! My birthday is the day after yours. Don't you find it hard to find people with our birthday? It seems like fewer people were born in November than any other month, don't you think? I'll have to google it! Good talking to you, and your username is the best! Jamie
kafekafe on Feb 5, 2011:

I also wanted to say thanks for complimenting my name :) I noticed that many Americans say it's a nice name, it must have a nice sound for the American ear. It's a very common name in Russia, it's short for Yekaterina. Have a nice weekend Stephanie! ♥
PreciousPunk on Jan 1, 2011:

I just got the T-shirt you sent me and I love it! Thank you so much, it was really thoughtful of you!
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