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The Secret Santa Hints Thread- 2010
- Thread starter katiemae1277
- Start Date
Just got my Secret Santee and boy is she going to be lucky because I know just what to get her. Butzie approves the gifts, too.
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food?: Italian and dessert
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk Chocolate
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Tea and hot chocolate
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Mild teas
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet usually. I like swedish berries and all sorts of chocolate
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Probably
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Short bread, chocolate chip
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Not really
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I do...I'm not any good at it though!
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Have too many that I still need to try
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Coconut, vanilla
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Yes, any colour really
Do you prefer bath or shower products? shower
What scents do you like best? Not citrus or musky
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? My hair is just getting long enough again to use them.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Tommy Girl
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Blue
Any colors that you don't like? Yellow, orange
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Pastels and earth tones
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything unique to their country
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? No
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 32 years old
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Sitting by the fireplace with a blanket
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Not all the gifts, some are okay
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Not really
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Probably open right away
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? I can always find use for them.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Very neutral
Kitchen: Dark mauve
Living area: Beige and blue
Bathrooms: Beige
bedrooms: Blue and light green
what is your decorating style?: Simple, country homey (if that makes sense?)
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Nope
Do you burn candles? Yes
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Yes, we are a Christian family so the holidays for us are Christ centered.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yes
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Assorted
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Love them
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?!: board games, canoeing, hiking
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? No
Do you collect anything? No
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Comedy, Romance
Music: Almost anything, but nothing too hard with bad language.
Books: I'm a big Anne Rice and Stephanie Meyer fan
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? MP3
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Parenting, crafts that kind of thing.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? I try
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Yes and no
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Earrings
What size shirt do you wear? Well, I'm pregnant with #2 so who knows by Christmas!
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? Blouses
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?Solid
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure
What is your shoe/sock size? 7
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 2
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Nothing with a string, Reilly chews them off and eats them
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Just a regular hair brush
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? All 3
What are your favorite types of food?: Italian and dessert
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk Chocolate
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Tea and hot chocolate
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Mild teas
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet usually. I like swedish berries and all sorts of chocolate
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Probably
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Short bread, chocolate chip
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Not really
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I do...I'm not any good at it though!
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Have too many that I still need to try
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Coconut, vanilla
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Yes, any colour really
Do you prefer bath or shower products? shower
What scents do you like best? Not citrus or musky
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? My hair is just getting long enough again to use them.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Tommy Girl
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Blue
Any colors that you don't like? Yellow, orange
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Pastels and earth tones
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything unique to their country
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? No
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 32 years old
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Sitting by the fireplace with a blanket
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Not all the gifts, some are okay
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Not really
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Probably open right away
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? I can always find use for them.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Very neutral
Kitchen: Dark mauve
Living area: Beige and blue
Bathrooms: Beige
bedrooms: Blue and light green
what is your decorating style?: Simple, country homey (if that makes sense?)
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Nope
Do you burn candles? Yes
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Yes, we are a Christian family so the holidays for us are Christ centered.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yes
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Assorted
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Love them
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?!: board games, canoeing, hiking
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? No
Do you collect anything? No
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Comedy, Romance
Music: Almost anything, but nothing too hard with bad language.
Books: I'm a big Anne Rice and Stephanie Meyer fan
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? MP3
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Parenting, crafts that kind of thing.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? I try
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Yes and no
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Earrings
What size shirt do you wear? Well, I'm pregnant with #2 so who knows by Christmas!
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? Blouses
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?Solid
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure
What is your shoe/sock size? 7
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 2
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Nothing with a string, Reilly chews them off and eats them
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Just a regular hair brush
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? All 3
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Anythinig that doesnt involve fish or tomato seeds. My stomach is pretty agreeable to anything edible haha!
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk Chocolate specifically Hersheys and Ghiradellis.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yes to all three but coffee is hands down my favorite.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Yes to both but Im not a fan of stuff like hazlenut or french vanilla...Im pretty much a chocoholic.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet but I love them both.
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? Nope.
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? If you cant trust your SS on TCS then who can you trust haha
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? I love love love sugar cookies and snickerdoodles just not with the sugar crystal thingers on top (like the kind Dunkin Donuts puts on their muffins.)
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Nope I have zero allergies.
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes I do...just dont like the dishes afterwards haha
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Yes I do, Im always looking for slow cooker recipes and chicken recipes.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Country apple, Fresia, and Sunflower.
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Normally just sheer shimmery pinks.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Both
What scents do you like best? Apple is my favorite but only if it smells sweetish not the kind that smells plasticy.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Yup but they have to be sturdy cuz I have a lot of thick hair.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? I just match body spray to lotions.
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Deep blues and pink...
Any colors that you don't like? Purple and green (except sage and mint green I do like those two tones)
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? More deep earthy tones.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Not that I can think of.
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Lilac and lavender, they smell pretty but make me sneeze.
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds. 26
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes I do, I decorate my house with stuff Ive made myself.
Do you live in a house or an apartment? House..well techincally a trailer
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Woobies, I love anything thats soft and fleecey or fuzzy. I have to guard my blankies cuz the cats and dogs like to steal them for nap time.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Nope i love cat stuff.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Nothing that I can think of...except dark chocolate...white chocolate BF will eat haha.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? IF there are instructions to wait then I will 'patiently' wait but if there are no instructions and I get the mail before BF does then all bets are off..Im a total darksider!! Haha
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes I do...I love making lists even though I always forget to take my grocery list with me.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Our house is done kinda countryish, lots of browns and woods but all the walls are off white or a light tan color with dark wood trim.
Kitchen: Will be sage green eventually with dark wood trim
Living area: Off white with dark trim (tan couch, brown throw)
Bathrooms: tan and dark brown
bedrooms: oddly enough its blue (not our choice) our bedding is dark and light brown flannel.
what is your decorating style? country, lots of browns and wood like the rough cut barn type wood nothing sleek.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Ill admit it I love flannel..
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Just the catroom, I wasnt allowed to make a monkey bathroom haha!
Do you burn candles? Yes BF and I are both addicted to the candle aisle at WalMart we just got Mulled Cider candles...OMG sooo yummy smelling!!!!
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? We do decorate but mostly it falls along snowflakes and snowmen themed stuff although I do have a christmas moose that hangs on my front door year round haha.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yup, we get one every year from Gram and love them.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Not really, we kind of have a tree that ends up looking ridiculous and cheesey by the time Im done with it!!
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Since everything is a version of brown in the house I stick with deep dark rich colors like navy blue or even something that is a rich honey color.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Reading and crocheting.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? I like word searches, I havent done any in a while though haha.
Do you collect anything? For myself, monkey stuff I love monkeys with a passion they are soooooo goofy and make me laugh. I also like anything cat themed and also dabble in stuff for miniature dacschunds and golden retrievers.
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Gone With the Wind, Scarlett, Gods and Generals...I love the Civil War, WWII.
Music: Rock, Def Leppard, Poison, Breaking Benjamin, Theory of a Deadman, stuff like that and also good old fashioned 80s music....BF and I often listen to the radio and play "Who Sings This"...He always beats me haha!
Books: Romance novels, I am addicted to Nora Roberts and have finally gotten all her books but Im starting on her JD Robb collection. I also like historical romance.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yup Ipod Shuffle that I won from the Snap On man.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Nope I actually bought 90% of my Nora Roberts books used off Amazon.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Gossip magazines...I love them they are such a guilty pleasure!
Are you into crafts? What kinds? I love to crochet and Im currently trying to get better at sewing.
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? 3 piercings in each ear. Not allergic to any metal but I dont wear gold just silver or white gold.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? I dont wear a lot except what BF has gotten me but I do wear studs in my top ear piercings and hoops in the bottoms one.
What size shirt do you wear? Mens small. I dont normally wear stuff bought in the womens or juniors departments cuz I like loose stuff..I habitually steal BFs shirts especially his Harley ones haha.
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? Hoodies (Mens small or womens medium)
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids I guess, I like getting random school hoodies or shirts though. Ive got some from schools Ive never even heard of haha!
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? I love socks the squishier and warmer the better!!!
What is your shoe/sock size? 7 1/2 shoe size so I guess thats a normal sock size!
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats
3 Cats
Hercules doesnt eat cat treats but he does love catnip toys and toys like Da Bird and his laser light.
GiGi LOVES her wand toys and I always catch her carrying her jingle and crinkle balls around the house. She also likes moist cat treats but not crunchy ones. She also loves fuzzy fleece type stuff, she is always kneeding and suckling on my fleece blanket before bedtime.
Fatman loves treats and food in general he is a bottomless pit. He also LOVES catnip toys he goes nuts for them. He isnt a big wand toy fan but will play forever with the laser light.
Franklin is a miniature dacschund who thinks he is bigger than he is. He loves stuffed toys and is a black belt is killing them in 10 minutes or less. Thankfully Ive gotten good at playing toy doctor haha. His favorite are skinneez, loofah dogs and anything that is like a cow. He really likes those pigs in a blanket type treats and stuffed bones (like marrow bones), I have to be careful with what he has though because he is a big chewer and the stuff made for dogs his size is too weak for him he will demolish it.
Max is our golden retriever who thinks he is smaller than he is. He likes all the same stuff Franklin does but the only difference is he cant have anything the same color because then him and Franklin get confused as to whos toy is whos.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? I try and stick with chicken flavored stuff for Fatman since he had his UTI last year.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Nope.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No the last time I got them collars they all managed to get them off and havent had one since then.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? I use a regular brush for the dogs but I use a deshedding brush for Fatman and Hercules to get all their loose fur out, especially on Fatman he sheds like a dog in the middle of winter haha!
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? All three LOVE catnip, Ive never tried valerian or honeysuckle but I bet Fatman atleast would like them...that darn cat needs rehab hes a nip junkie..
What are your favorite types of food? Anythinig that doesnt involve fish or tomato seeds. My stomach is pretty agreeable to anything edible haha!
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk Chocolate specifically Hersheys and Ghiradellis.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yes to all three but coffee is hands down my favorite.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Yes to both but Im not a fan of stuff like hazlenut or french vanilla...Im pretty much a chocoholic.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet but I love them both.
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? Nope.
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? If you cant trust your SS on TCS then who can you trust haha
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? I love love love sugar cookies and snickerdoodles just not with the sugar crystal thingers on top (like the kind Dunkin Donuts puts on their muffins.)
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Nope I have zero allergies.
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes I do...just dont like the dishes afterwards haha
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Yes I do, Im always looking for slow cooker recipes and chicken recipes.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Country apple, Fresia, and Sunflower.
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Normally just sheer shimmery pinks.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Both
What scents do you like best? Apple is my favorite but only if it smells sweetish not the kind that smells plasticy.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Yup but they have to be sturdy cuz I have a lot of thick hair.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? I just match body spray to lotions.
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Deep blues and pink...
Any colors that you don't like? Purple and green (except sage and mint green I do like those two tones)
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? More deep earthy tones.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Not that I can think of.
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Lilac and lavender, they smell pretty but make me sneeze.
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds. 26
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes I do, I decorate my house with stuff Ive made myself.
Do you live in a house or an apartment? House..well techincally a trailer
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Woobies, I love anything thats soft and fleecey or fuzzy. I have to guard my blankies cuz the cats and dogs like to steal them for nap time.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Nope i love cat stuff.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Nothing that I can think of...except dark chocolate...white chocolate BF will eat haha.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? IF there are instructions to wait then I will 'patiently' wait but if there are no instructions and I get the mail before BF does then all bets are off..Im a total darksider!! Haha
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes I do...I love making lists even though I always forget to take my grocery list with me.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Our house is done kinda countryish, lots of browns and woods but all the walls are off white or a light tan color with dark wood trim.
Kitchen: Will be sage green eventually with dark wood trim
Living area: Off white with dark trim (tan couch, brown throw)
Bathrooms: tan and dark brown
bedrooms: oddly enough its blue (not our choice) our bedding is dark and light brown flannel.
what is your decorating style? country, lots of browns and wood like the rough cut barn type wood nothing sleek.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Ill admit it I love flannel..
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Just the catroom, I wasnt allowed to make a monkey bathroom haha!
Do you burn candles? Yes BF and I are both addicted to the candle aisle at WalMart we just got Mulled Cider candles...OMG sooo yummy smelling!!!!
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? We do decorate but mostly it falls along snowflakes and snowmen themed stuff although I do have a christmas moose that hangs on my front door year round haha.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yup, we get one every year from Gram and love them.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Not really, we kind of have a tree that ends up looking ridiculous and cheesey by the time Im done with it!!
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Since everything is a version of brown in the house I stick with deep dark rich colors like navy blue or even something that is a rich honey color.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Reading and crocheting.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? I like word searches, I havent done any in a while though haha.
Do you collect anything? For myself, monkey stuff I love monkeys with a passion they are soooooo goofy and make me laugh. I also like anything cat themed and also dabble in stuff for miniature dacschunds and golden retrievers.
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Gone With the Wind, Scarlett, Gods and Generals...I love the Civil War, WWII.
Music: Rock, Def Leppard, Poison, Breaking Benjamin, Theory of a Deadman, stuff like that and also good old fashioned 80s music....BF and I often listen to the radio and play "Who Sings This"...He always beats me haha!
Books: Romance novels, I am addicted to Nora Roberts and have finally gotten all her books but Im starting on her JD Robb collection. I also like historical romance.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yup Ipod Shuffle that I won from the Snap On man.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Nope I actually bought 90% of my Nora Roberts books used off Amazon.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Gossip magazines...I love them they are such a guilty pleasure!
Are you into crafts? What kinds? I love to crochet and Im currently trying to get better at sewing.
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? 3 piercings in each ear. Not allergic to any metal but I dont wear gold just silver or white gold.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? I dont wear a lot except what BF has gotten me but I do wear studs in my top ear piercings and hoops in the bottoms one.
What size shirt do you wear? Mens small. I dont normally wear stuff bought in the womens or juniors departments cuz I like loose stuff..I habitually steal BFs shirts especially his Harley ones haha.
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? Hoodies (Mens small or womens medium)
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids I guess, I like getting random school hoodies or shirts though. Ive got some from schools Ive never even heard of haha!
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? I love socks the squishier and warmer the better!!!
What is your shoe/sock size? 7 1/2 shoe size so I guess thats a normal sock size!
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats
3 Cats
Hercules doesnt eat cat treats but he does love catnip toys and toys like Da Bird and his laser light.
GiGi LOVES her wand toys and I always catch her carrying her jingle and crinkle balls around the house. She also likes moist cat treats but not crunchy ones. She also loves fuzzy fleece type stuff, she is always kneeding and suckling on my fleece blanket before bedtime.
Fatman loves treats and food in general he is a bottomless pit. He also LOVES catnip toys he goes nuts for them. He isnt a big wand toy fan but will play forever with the laser light.
Franklin is a miniature dacschund who thinks he is bigger than he is. He loves stuffed toys and is a black belt is killing them in 10 minutes or less. Thankfully Ive gotten good at playing toy doctor haha. His favorite are skinneez, loofah dogs and anything that is like a cow. He really likes those pigs in a blanket type treats and stuffed bones (like marrow bones), I have to be careful with what he has though because he is a big chewer and the stuff made for dogs his size is too weak for him he will demolish it.
Max is our golden retriever who thinks he is smaller than he is. He likes all the same stuff Franklin does but the only difference is he cant have anything the same color because then him and Franklin get confused as to whos toy is whos.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? I try and stick with chicken flavored stuff for Fatman since he had his UTI last year.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Nope.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No the last time I got them collars they all managed to get them off and havent had one since then.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? I use a regular brush for the dogs but I use a deshedding brush for Fatman and Hercules to get all their loose fur out, especially on Fatman he sheds like a dog in the middle of winter haha!
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? All three LOVE catnip, Ive never tried valerian or honeysuckle but I bet Fatman atleast would like them...that darn cat needs rehab hes a nip junkie..
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Love ethnic foods (Thai, Indian etc) and various bad carb foods (pasta, breads etc)
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk chocolate, dark chocolate
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Herbal teas and hot chocolate
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Only tea
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Like both
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Sure, but I'll try them out on Rob first.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Shortbread
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? No
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I'm always looking for excellent vegetarian and healthy recipes
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Have sensitive skin - only hypoallergenic body lotions
Do you paint your nails? What tones? No
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Only shower - again, has to be hypoallergenic
What scents do you like best? clean scents, nothing too strong
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? No
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? No perfume/body spray
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Fall tones - muted browns, burgundy, sage green
Any colors that you don't like? Pink and bright yellow
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? earth tones
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything from their area
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? I stay away from perfume and scented candles
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds - 38
Do you like homemade gifts? Love them
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Anything warm and fuzzy
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Not big on cat-themed items
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? No lamas/trolls/ or weird lawn ornaments.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I'm on the fence - depends on the day I get it and what mood I'm in - I usually try to save it for Christmas though
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Sure - I'm always using skicky notes
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Sisel/Sage Green/Mocha
Kitchen - silver/white/mocha
Living area - sisel (a very warm beige)
Bathrooms - plain white - we're stil in the process of renovating it
bedrooms - white - still renovating bedroom walls
what is your decorating style? urban casual
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? no floral - more into geometric/stripes
Do any of your rooms have special themes?
Do you burn candles? yes, but only natural - no artifical scents
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Not overly religious - but appreciate any Christmas decorations since I barely have any!
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Sure!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Silvers/Burgandy
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes - any warm tone
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Photography, home improvement and renovation
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? No
Do you collect anything? Camera gear!
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Horror/suspense
Music: a mix of everything - classical, 80's, high energy dance etc
Books: as long as it's a good story, I'll read anything - biography, suspense (no romance). Last book I read was The Lovely Bones
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? IPod
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?No, always looking for a good book
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Cottage Life, National Geographic, Chatelaine, MoneySense
Are you into crafts? What kinds? No
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? No pierced ears
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Basic silver necklaces
What size shirt do you wear? Medium - or if it is tight fitted then large
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirs
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure
What is your shoe/sock size? 8.5/9
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!
* 2 cats - Gigi (5 year old female tabbico) and Steve (4 year old big orange male) both like all treats (I try to give them only natural ones - ie freeze dried meats)
They love all toys - but have to be well made since Gigi/Steve will tear off ears/eyes - they're brutal
Steve is a pretty large cat - so he needs bigger toys
We don't have Da Bird yet - so that is on their wish list
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) No
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Furminator and Zoom Groom
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Love catnip - haven't tried honeysuckle or valerian yet
What are your favorite types of food? Love ethnic foods (Thai, Indian etc) and various bad carb foods (pasta, breads etc)
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk chocolate, dark chocolate
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Herbal teas and hot chocolate
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Only tea
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Like both
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Sure, but I'll try them out on Rob first.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Shortbread
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? No
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I'm always looking for excellent vegetarian and healthy recipes
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Have sensitive skin - only hypoallergenic body lotions
Do you paint your nails? What tones? No
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Only shower - again, has to be hypoallergenic
What scents do you like best? clean scents, nothing too strong
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? No
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? No perfume/body spray
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Fall tones - muted browns, burgundy, sage green
Any colors that you don't like? Pink and bright yellow
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? earth tones
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything from their area
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? I stay away from perfume and scented candles
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds - 38
Do you like homemade gifts? Love them
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Anything warm and fuzzy
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Not big on cat-themed items
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? No lamas/trolls/ or weird lawn ornaments.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I'm on the fence - depends on the day I get it and what mood I'm in - I usually try to save it for Christmas though
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Sure - I'm always using skicky notes
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? Sisel/Sage Green/Mocha
Kitchen - silver/white/mocha
Living area - sisel (a very warm beige)
Bathrooms - plain white - we're stil in the process of renovating it
bedrooms - white - still renovating bedroom walls
what is your decorating style? urban casual
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? no floral - more into geometric/stripes
Do any of your rooms have special themes?
Do you burn candles? yes, but only natural - no artifical scents
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Not overly religious - but appreciate any Christmas decorations since I barely have any!
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Sure!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Silvers/Burgandy
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes - any warm tone
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Photography, home improvement and renovation
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? No
Do you collect anything? Camera gear!
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Horror/suspense
Music: a mix of everything - classical, 80's, high energy dance etc
Books: as long as it's a good story, I'll read anything - biography, suspense (no romance). Last book I read was The Lovely Bones
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? IPod
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?No, always looking for a good book
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Cottage Life, National Geographic, Chatelaine, MoneySense
Are you into crafts? What kinds? No
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? No pierced ears
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Basic silver necklaces
What size shirt do you wear? Medium - or if it is tight fitted then large
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirs
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure
What is your shoe/sock size? 8.5/9
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!
* 2 cats - Gigi (5 year old female tabbico) and Steve (4 year old big orange male) both like all treats (I try to give them only natural ones - ie freeze dried meats)
They love all toys - but have to be well made since Gigi/Steve will tear off ears/eyes - they're brutal
Steve is a pretty large cat - so he needs bigger toys
We don't have Da Bird yet - so that is on their wish list
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) No
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? No
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Furminator and Zoom Groom
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Love catnip - haven't tried honeysuckle or valerian yet
Hahaha, and you STILL stayed friends with me!Originally Posted by SillyJilly
Why yes, yes they might! And besides cookies, I ate your jelly too!
Yeah, I figured if I didn't you might try and kill me again!
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Italian, Mexican, Chinese, SWEETS!
Favorite types of chocolate? Do not like Dark Chocolate. My favorite is Lindt Lindor Truffles, Milk Chocolate and the Milk Chocolate with White Chocolate filling (they only sell that one at Christmas!)
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yes. I drink them all. More coffee and tea though.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Yes. Vanilla Coffee. My favorite tea is Sugar Plum Spice by Celestial Seasonings (only sold at Christmas)
Sweet or salty snacks? Both. I like most everything!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? Allergic to Peppers (capsaicin)
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Absolutely!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Snicker doodles, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chunk
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided? Cranberries, Peppers
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Sometimes, but Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m usually lazy about it.
Do you like cookbooks? Yes but we have a ton of them here so I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t really need anymore, unless a specialty cookbook my SS wants to share
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Johnson & Johnson has a new one out called "Melt Away Stress" lotion that is Lavender and Chamomile I really like that one. Otherwise, nothing too strongly scented.
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Yes. Usually pinks, nothing too bright.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? I like bath salts (I use them to soak my feet), but donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use shower gels, etc. regularly otherwise.
What scents do you like best? See above.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Yes. I have a LOT of hair so mainly scrunchies (cloth ones in browns/blacks) and large clips
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? "Beloved Red Rose" by American Beauty.
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Pink! Well, Rose Pink, Teal Green and Dark Lavender Purple.
Any colors that you don't like? I love colors! Not a HUGE fan of Orange. And nothing too "Neon".
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Vibrant/Jewel tones.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? A keychain, please!
Are there any scents that should be avoided due to allergies? No. Anything too strongly scented makes me sneeze though.
How old are you? 24
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House.
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Kitties! Super soft blankies, piano music, food!
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? No! I want cat themed gifts. More cats more better!
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? A ton of shower/bath stuff (as mentioned above) Plug in scented oil warmers (like Glade, etc.) we donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use them.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Right away. I am very darkside!
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Sure!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen Walls are crème/yellow, decorated in Light Blue/Light Green/Khaki
Living area Walls are beige, Decorated in Denim Blue and Crème/Khaki
Bathrooms One is grey-blue walls decorated in all black and white flowers. Other is light blue walls decorated in bright multi-colored daisies.
Bedrooms Master is blue walls decorated with Jewel tone butterflies accented with raspberry/burgundy. Other is Light green walls with Khaki fabrics (can you tell DH likes that color?) and denim/medium blue accents.
What is your decorating style? Conservative
Do you prefer solid colors or prints? Solid colors usually, except Tie-Dye is kind of my thing. Rainbow colors with Tie-Dye!
Do any of your rooms have special themes? See above in Colors section.
Do you burn candles? Rarely due to the cats. I love to use the Febreeze Flameless Luminary. My favorite scent is cranberry pear for that.
Do you put up Christmas decorations? We havenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t before but plan to this year. Nothing too over the top.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Sure!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? No plans to do a color theme.
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes. Extra Soft please! I like lots of colors.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies? Knitting, MMO computer games, baking, kitties!
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? I like Jigsaw Puzzles
Do you collect anything? Pocket Dragons figurines, Pink stuffed animal dragons, dragons in general (nice ones, not mean looking ones).
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Drama, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, NO horror movies.
Music: 1990-Present Country Music, Soothing Piano Music.
Books: Fantasy, Light Sci-Fi.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yes. My phone is my MP3 Player. I use Amazon.com to buy my mp3s usually.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No problem whatsoever. Usually buy my books from the used book store.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Rarely read magazines.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? Loom Knitting. Thatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s about it
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes
Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? No
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Prefer rings and earrings. But I wear a very large size ring (11.5) so it is hard to find rings for me to wear.
What size shirt do you wear? 4x
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints? Prints, anything fun or Tie-Dye!
Do you like to receive specialty socks as a gift? Sure! I love toe-socks! Or anything fuzzy but not too too warm.
What is your shoe/sock size? 9.5
PETS
How many animals do you have? 3 Cats, all males under 4. Spooky, Mulder and Jinkers!
Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! Spooky loves Milk Rings. Mulderâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s favorite toy is a catnip mouse from Ragtime Pet Collars. Jinkers loves everything! I want to get them a turbo scratcher. Their favorite interactive toy is their "Bird" toy. I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use the ‘Da Birdâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji] Brand, I use the one with the ball chain connector. They would love to receive a bird refill head! They all love Greenies and Temptations!
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No allergies. I limit their fishy flavored foods since they are all males.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? Anything with too much string/feathers that can be eaten.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Yes. Ragtime pet collars cotton cat collars, with the NON break away buckle.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? I have a furminator, slicker, comb, bristle, zoom groom. They donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t like any of them..
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Catnip. Have not tried the others as they all like the catnip and it is easily available.
PHEW! That was a lot. But I got it done! Yay! Last year my SS didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t post in this thread and it was harder to shop… so EVERYBODY POST!
What are your favorite types of food? Italian, Mexican, Chinese, SWEETS!
Favorite types of chocolate? Do not like Dark Chocolate. My favorite is Lindt Lindor Truffles, Milk Chocolate and the Milk Chocolate with White Chocolate filling (they only sell that one at Christmas!)
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yes. I drink them all. More coffee and tea though.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Yes. Vanilla Coffee. My favorite tea is Sugar Plum Spice by Celestial Seasonings (only sold at Christmas)
Sweet or salty snacks? Both. I like most everything!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? Allergic to Peppers (capsaicin)
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Absolutely!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Snicker doodles, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Chunk
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided? Cranberries, Peppers
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Sometimes, but Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m usually lazy about it.
Do you like cookbooks? Yes but we have a ton of them here so I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t really need anymore, unless a specialty cookbook my SS wants to share
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Johnson & Johnson has a new one out called "Melt Away Stress" lotion that is Lavender and Chamomile I really like that one. Otherwise, nothing too strongly scented.
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Yes. Usually pinks, nothing too bright.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? I like bath salts (I use them to soak my feet), but donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use shower gels, etc. regularly otherwise.
What scents do you like best? See above.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Yes. I have a LOT of hair so mainly scrunchies (cloth ones in browns/blacks) and large clips
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? "Beloved Red Rose" by American Beauty.
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Pink! Well, Rose Pink, Teal Green and Dark Lavender Purple.
Any colors that you don't like? I love colors! Not a HUGE fan of Orange. And nothing too "Neon".
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Vibrant/Jewel tones.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? A keychain, please!
Are there any scents that should be avoided due to allergies? No. Anything too strongly scented makes me sneeze though.
How old are you? 24
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House.
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Kitties! Super soft blankies, piano music, food!
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? No! I want cat themed gifts. More cats more better!
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? A ton of shower/bath stuff (as mentioned above) Plug in scented oil warmers (like Glade, etc.) we donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use them.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Right away. I am very darkside!
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Sure!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen Walls are crème/yellow, decorated in Light Blue/Light Green/Khaki
Living area Walls are beige, Decorated in Denim Blue and Crème/Khaki
Bathrooms One is grey-blue walls decorated in all black and white flowers. Other is light blue walls decorated in bright multi-colored daisies.
Bedrooms Master is blue walls decorated with Jewel tone butterflies accented with raspberry/burgundy. Other is Light green walls with Khaki fabrics (can you tell DH likes that color?) and denim/medium blue accents.
What is your decorating style? Conservative
Do you prefer solid colors or prints? Solid colors usually, except Tie-Dye is kind of my thing. Rainbow colors with Tie-Dye!
Do any of your rooms have special themes? See above in Colors section.
Do you burn candles? Rarely due to the cats. I love to use the Febreeze Flameless Luminary. My favorite scent is cranberry pear for that.
Do you put up Christmas decorations? We havenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t before but plan to this year. Nothing too over the top.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Sure!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? No plans to do a color theme.
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes. Extra Soft please! I like lots of colors.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies? Knitting, MMO computer games, baking, kitties!
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? I like Jigsaw Puzzles
Do you collect anything? Pocket Dragons figurines, Pink stuffed animal dragons, dragons in general (nice ones, not mean looking ones).
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Drama, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, NO horror movies.
Music: 1990-Present Country Music, Soothing Piano Music.
Books: Fantasy, Light Sci-Fi.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yes. My phone is my MP3 Player. I use Amazon.com to buy my mp3s usually.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? No problem whatsoever. Usually buy my books from the used book store.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Rarely read magazines.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? Loom Knitting. Thatâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s about it
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes
Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? No
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Prefer rings and earrings. But I wear a very large size ring (11.5) so it is hard to find rings for me to wear.
What size shirt do you wear? 4x
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints? Prints, anything fun or Tie-Dye!
Do you like to receive specialty socks as a gift? Sure! I love toe-socks! Or anything fuzzy but not too too warm.
What is your shoe/sock size? 9.5
PETS
How many animals do you have? 3 Cats, all males under 4. Spooky, Mulder and Jinkers!
Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! Spooky loves Milk Rings. Mulderâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s favorite toy is a catnip mouse from Ragtime Pet Collars. Jinkers loves everything! I want to get them a turbo scratcher. Their favorite interactive toy is their "Bird" toy. I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use the ‘Da Birdâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji] Brand, I use the one with the ball chain connector. They would love to receive a bird refill head! They all love Greenies and Temptations!
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No allergies. I limit their fishy flavored foods since they are all males.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? Anything with too much string/feathers that can be eaten.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Yes. Ragtime pet collars cotton cat collars, with the NON break away buckle.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? I have a furminator, slicker, comb, bristle, zoom groom. They donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t like any of them..
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Catnip. Have not tried the others as they all like the catnip and it is easily available.
PHEW! That was a lot. But I got it done! Yay! Last year my SS didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t post in this thread and it was harder to shop… so EVERYBODY POST!
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? - snackfood!Favorite types of chocolate? - Milk, with nuts in itDo you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? - I like coffee and hot chocDo you like flavored coffee or tea? - flavoured coffee yes
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? - both
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? - no allergies
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? - yep
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? - chocolate chipAre there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? - nope
Do you like to cook and/or bake? - eh, sometimes
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? - I have enough
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? - love bath and body works stuff
Do you paint your nails? What tones? - yep, dark pinks/reds
Do you prefer bath or shower products? - both!
What scents do you like best? - I really love all scents, I collect body sprays
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? - not really, but I like to use elastic headbands for the gym.What's your favorite perfume or body spray? - I love them all! I collect different scents
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? - BlueAny colors that you don't like? - not really
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? - something from their land
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? - I dislike patchouli scent
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds - 28
Do you like homemade gifts? - as long as they are useful
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? - apartment
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? - warm fuzzy socks, candy, jammiesDo you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? - either way
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? nope
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? - depends
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? - yep!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? - it's an apartment, mish mash of colours.what is your decorating style? - messy
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? - solidDo any of your rooms have special themes? - no
Do you burn candles? - yes, love yankee candles!
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? - no we do not
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? - no we don't have a tree
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? - no tree
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? - yep, any colour
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! - reading, internet, eating
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? - no
Do you collect anything? scents, lip gloss
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: comedy
Music: hip hop, pop
Books: murder mystery
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? - mp3 player
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? - I do prefer to choose my own booksWhat kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? - fitness, gossip, cosmo
Are you into crafts? What kinds? - not really
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? - yep, allergic to nickelDo you like jewelry? What kinds? - not really
What size shirt do you wear? - Medium
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? - solids
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? - sure
What is your shoe/sock size? - 7
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! - 1 cat, she loves fishing toys and foam ballsDoes your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? - no
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) - no
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? -no
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? - zoom groom
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? - never tried valerian or honeysuckle.
What are your favorite types of food? - snackfood!Favorite types of chocolate? - Milk, with nuts in itDo you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? - I like coffee and hot chocDo you like flavored coffee or tea? - flavoured coffee yes
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? - both
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? - no allergies
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? - yep
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? - chocolate chipAre there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? - nope
Do you like to cook and/or bake? - eh, sometimes
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? - I have enough
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? - love bath and body works stuff
Do you paint your nails? What tones? - yep, dark pinks/reds
Do you prefer bath or shower products? - both!
What scents do you like best? - I really love all scents, I collect body sprays
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? - not really, but I like to use elastic headbands for the gym.What's your favorite perfume or body spray? - I love them all! I collect different scents
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? - BlueAny colors that you don't like? - not really
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? - something from their land
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? - I dislike patchouli scent
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds - 28
Do you like homemade gifts? - as long as they are useful
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? - apartment
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? - warm fuzzy socks, candy, jammiesDo you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? - either way
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? nope
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? - depends
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? - yep!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? - it's an apartment, mish mash of colours.what is your decorating style? - messy
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? - solidDo any of your rooms have special themes? - no
Do you burn candles? - yes, love yankee candles!
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? - no we do not
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? - no we don't have a tree
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? - no tree
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? - yep, any colour
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! - reading, internet, eating
Do you collect anything? scents, lip gloss
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: comedy
Music: hip hop, pop
Books: murder mystery
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? - mp3 player
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? - I do prefer to choose my own booksWhat kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? - fitness, gossip, cosmo
Are you into crafts? What kinds? - not really
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? - yep, allergic to nickelDo you like jewelry? What kinds? - not really
What size shirt do you wear? - Medium
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? - solids
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? - sure
What is your shoe/sock size? - 7
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! - 1 cat, she loves fishing toys and foam ballsDoes your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? - no
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) - no
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? -no
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? - zoom groom
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? - never tried valerian or honeysuckle.
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Chocolate.
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk or Dark. The only candy I don't mind nuts in are Snickers bars or turtles. I also don't care for anything with coconut.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? All of the above, but I'm limiting caffeine due to baby #1!!
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Anything new.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? How about...both!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? I shouldn't, but I would.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Chocolate chip, or sugar cookies.
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Nuts
Do you like to cook and/or bake? YES! One of my favorite hobbies is cake decorating. And I actually just started a small cake decorating business in my hometown.
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Cake/cupcake decorating.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Bath and Body Works - Wild Honeysuckle
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Nah, my nails are weak and break easily.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Same as lotions.
What scents do you like best? Same as lotions.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Headbands. My hair is too short for most things.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Too expensive, but Versace Bright Crystal.
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? PURPLE!
Any colors that you don't like? I like most.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Vibrant. Jewel tones are good.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything from their culture/country.
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Nah.
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds. 28
Do you like homemade gifts? Of course!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? A house.
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Soft socks, lounge pants, hoodies, and blankets.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? One or two are fine, but we don't have a large space for lots of knick-knack type of items.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? A live animal!
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Dark-sider all the way!
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? You had me at notebooks! I'm a HUGE office supply fanatic.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen - It has been described as "mint butter cream" by friends.
Living area - This has been called "butter cream." lol
Bathrooms - Mint in one, taupe and white in the other two.
bedrooms - Blue and dark brown.
what is your decorating style? Subtly modern? I can't put a name to it, but I like when the dominant color is slightly muted, but I can accent with bolder colors.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids or abstracts.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Nah.
Do you burn candles? Sometimes, but not often.
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Yes! DH and I are Christian but we're not against secular decorations.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Would love to have them.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Nah, just go with what we have.
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Of course! Bold colors are fine.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Reading, cake decorating, baking, and World of Warcraft.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Sudoku, definitely
Do you collect anything? Tigger. Anything Tigger.
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Romantic comedy, thriller, and drama
Music: Country, classic rock, hip hop, Pop...almost anything.
Books: I've really gotten into Urban Fantasy and Paranormal books. I have been reading books by Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin, Rob Thurman, and Charlaine Harris.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? I have an iPod and a Kindle.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? I have no problem with used books at all.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? I only receive one and it's for cake decorating, but I wouldn't mind home craft/hobby magazines.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? Anything new is fine with me. I've dabbled in scrapbooking, ornaments, etc.
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Yes and anything with Nickel will cause all kinds of horrific pustules to form. Ok ok, I'll just break out into a rash, but it feels worse than that.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? I like simple, small pieces. On a given day, I will wear my wedding rings, a necklace with a small pendant, and two pairs of small earrings (I wear small diamond studs at all times).
What size shirt do you wear? Umm, I should probably just say that large or extra large (if the sizes run small) in maternity.
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts or hoodies are perfect.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colors usually, but honestly, even though I'm 28, most of my shirts say things.
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure!
What is your shoe/sock size? I currently wear a 7.5 US womens shoe, but there are rumors my feet will get larger or fatter due to pregnancy.
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! Two cats, Scotty and Oscar. They both like any kind of treat you put in their face. They both LOVE catnip toys, but Scotty likes string-type toys and Oscar really likes things he can bat around.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? Scotty has FLUTD. They haven't been able to discover the overall cause, but we're working closely with a vet. That being said, food is probably not a good gift to send for him, because he has to stick to his diet.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) They really don't like those crinkle bags. It's weird.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Yes, safety collars when they are taken out of the house.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? We use a furminator.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Catnip, definitely. Never heard of the other two for cats.
What are your favorite types of food? Chocolate.
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk or Dark. The only candy I don't mind nuts in are Snickers bars or turtles. I also don't care for anything with coconut.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? All of the above, but I'm limiting caffeine due to baby #1!!
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Anything new.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? How about...both!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? I shouldn't, but I would.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Chocolate chip, or sugar cookies.
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Nuts
Do you like to cook and/or bake? YES! One of my favorite hobbies is cake decorating. And I actually just started a small cake decorating business in my hometown.
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Cake/cupcake decorating.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Bath and Body Works - Wild Honeysuckle
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Nah, my nails are weak and break easily.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Same as lotions.
What scents do you like best? Same as lotions.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Headbands. My hair is too short for most things.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Too expensive, but Versace Bright Crystal.
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? PURPLE!
Any colors that you don't like? I like most.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Vibrant. Jewel tones are good.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything from their culture/country.
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Nah.
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds. 28
Do you like homemade gifts? Of course!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? A house.
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Soft socks, lounge pants, hoodies, and blankets.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? One or two are fine, but we don't have a large space for lots of knick-knack type of items.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? A live animal!
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Dark-sider all the way!
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? You had me at notebooks! I'm a HUGE office supply fanatic.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen - It has been described as "mint butter cream" by friends.
Living area - This has been called "butter cream." lol
Bathrooms - Mint in one, taupe and white in the other two.
bedrooms - Blue and dark brown.
what is your decorating style? Subtly modern? I can't put a name to it, but I like when the dominant color is slightly muted, but I can accent with bolder colors.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids or abstracts.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Nah.
Do you burn candles? Sometimes, but not often.
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Yes! DH and I are Christian but we're not against secular decorations.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Would love to have them.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Nah, just go with what we have.
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Of course! Bold colors are fine.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Reading, cake decorating, baking, and World of Warcraft.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Sudoku, definitely
Do you collect anything? Tigger. Anything Tigger.
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Romantic comedy, thriller, and drama
Music: Country, classic rock, hip hop, Pop...almost anything.
Books: I've really gotten into Urban Fantasy and Paranormal books. I have been reading books by Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin, Rob Thurman, and Charlaine Harris.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? I have an iPod and a Kindle.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? I have no problem with used books at all.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? I only receive one and it's for cake decorating, but I wouldn't mind home craft/hobby magazines.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? Anything new is fine with me. I've dabbled in scrapbooking, ornaments, etc.
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Yes and anything with Nickel will cause all kinds of horrific pustules to form. Ok ok, I'll just break out into a rash, but it feels worse than that.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? I like simple, small pieces. On a given day, I will wear my wedding rings, a necklace with a small pendant, and two pairs of small earrings (I wear small diamond studs at all times).
What size shirt do you wear? Umm, I should probably just say that large or extra large (if the sizes run small) in maternity.
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirts or hoodies are perfect.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colors usually, but honestly, even though I'm 28, most of my shirts say things.
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure!
What is your shoe/sock size? I currently wear a 7.5 US womens shoe, but there are rumors my feet will get larger or fatter due to pregnancy.
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! Two cats, Scotty and Oscar. They both like any kind of treat you put in their face. They both LOVE catnip toys, but Scotty likes string-type toys and Oscar really likes things he can bat around.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? Scotty has FLUTD. They haven't been able to discover the overall cause, but we're working closely with a vet. That being said, food is probably not a good gift to send for him, because he has to stick to his diet.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) They really don't like those crinkle bags. It's weird.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Yes, safety collars when they are taken out of the house.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? We use a furminator.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Catnip, definitely. Never heard of the other two for cats.
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? does chocolate count?
Favorite types of chocolate? Dark chocolate, all the way! dark truffles are my absolute fav
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? don't drink coffee or tea, but hot chocolate is always nice
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? see above
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Both are good. favorites are chocolate and cashews. Dark chocolate covered cashews would cover both bases quite nicely! lol
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? nope
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? if they looked yummy, of course!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? chocolate chip, peanut butter and frosted sugar cookies
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? hate coconut and don't care for raisins, or any other fruit in baked goods really. I detest anything seafood
Do you like to cook and/or bake? when i am in the mood
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? any cookbook is fine. simple quick meals or crockpot stuff would be best. no seafood
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? fruit scents
Do you paint your nails? What tones? nope, too lazy, lol
Do you prefer bath or shower products? shower
What scents do you like best? fruity stuff, peach, melon, etc.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? i have to wear my hair up at work, so use the scrunchy things to put it in a ponytail
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? am allergic to most, so don't wear any
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? don't really have one. i like jewel tones best though, dark purple, dark red, etc. also black
Any colors that you don't like? hate yellow and orange. not fond of lime green either.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? sure, foreign chocolate! lol. anything from their area would be nice
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?i don't burn candles due to Riley's asthma
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 39
Do you like homemade gifts? yep
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? neither at the moment. am living in a corner of my brother's garage, lol, but hope to have a house sometime around christmas or shortly after
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? chocolate, a good book, fluffy slippers
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? love cat themed stuff, and I'm actually collecting cat miniatures to go in the little squares on this curio shelf i bought at a yard sale! it has a couple dozes little spots that are about 2x2 inches, so I'm looking for "tiny kitties" to put on them. any color, style is fine, and they don't have to be new. I'm scouring the flea markets for more myself!
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? no candles or perfume. no llama's either! LOL
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?have always been a dark-sider, but since i won't have any other christmas this year really, i may wait until xmas morning to open. unless of course, their is chocolate that needs to be rescued from the box.
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? sure!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? none yet, lol
Kitchen not sure what it will be
Living area furniture will be either dark brown or black, possible burgundy accents
Bathrooms dark purple
Bedrooms undecided. will probably go with either burgundy, dark blue or dark green
what is your decorating style? not sure i really have a style
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? solids
Do any of your rooms have special themes? just cats!
Do you burn candles? rarely, due to Riley's asthma
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? just the tree usually. non religious items are best
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? love them! particularly cat ornaments. I'm trying to eventually have all my ornaments cats
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? nope, love the multi-colored look
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? sure! brown, black, burgundy would be best or cat themed of course
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! mostly just reading
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? no
Do you collect anything? Victorian cat prints for framing and hanging, lol. miniature cats as mentioned above. Wile E. Coyote
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: not really into them much
Music: 80's music, hard rock, metal
Books: read a lot of paranormal and urban fantasy, as well as epic fantasy
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? mp3 player
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? not at all
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? cats, not really into any magazines regularly
Are you into crafts? What kinds? not really
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? yes, but rarely wear them. no allergies, but cheap metal does make them sore
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? don't care for necklaces
What size shirt do you wear? large or x-large, depending on what it is
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? solid
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? never had them, but sure!
What is your shoe/sock size? 9
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! I have two boys, Riley and Xander. They will eat most anything. Favorite treats are Halo liv-a-littles chicken and the Temptations treats.
They love catnip toys and Da Bird, and the Cat Dancer (although they don't currently have one of those). They will occasionally play with crinkle balls, springs, and other toys
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? none they we know of
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) nothing i can think of
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? nope
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs?i have them all, lol, and use any of them on Xander. Riley hates the brush and gets the metal comb when he gets mats
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? they like catnip. have never tried the other two
Ok, don't think I missed any questions, but feel free to have me snooped if you need more info
What are your favorite types of food? does chocolate count?
Favorite types of chocolate? Dark chocolate, all the way! dark truffles are my absolute fav
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? don't drink coffee or tea, but hot chocolate is always nice
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? see above
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Both are good. favorites are chocolate and cashews. Dark chocolate covered cashews would cover both bases quite nicely! lol
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? nope
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? if they looked yummy, of course!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? chocolate chip, peanut butter and frosted sugar cookies
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? hate coconut and don't care for raisins, or any other fruit in baked goods really. I detest anything seafood
Do you like to cook and/or bake? when i am in the mood
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? any cookbook is fine. simple quick meals or crockpot stuff would be best. no seafood
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? fruit scents
Do you paint your nails? What tones? nope, too lazy, lol
Do you prefer bath or shower products? shower
What scents do you like best? fruity stuff, peach, melon, etc.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? i have to wear my hair up at work, so use the scrunchy things to put it in a ponytail
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? am allergic to most, so don't wear any
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? don't really have one. i like jewel tones best though, dark purple, dark red, etc. also black
Any colors that you don't like? hate yellow and orange. not fond of lime green either.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? sure, foreign chocolate! lol. anything from their area would be nice
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?i don't burn candles due to Riley's asthma
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 39
Do you like homemade gifts? yep
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? neither at the moment. am living in a corner of my brother's garage, lol, but hope to have a house sometime around christmas or shortly after
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? chocolate, a good book, fluffy slippers
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? love cat themed stuff, and I'm actually collecting cat miniatures to go in the little squares on this curio shelf i bought at a yard sale! it has a couple dozes little spots that are about 2x2 inches, so I'm looking for "tiny kitties" to put on them. any color, style is fine, and they don't have to be new. I'm scouring the flea markets for more myself!
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? no candles or perfume. no llama's either! LOL
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?have always been a dark-sider, but since i won't have any other christmas this year really, i may wait until xmas morning to open. unless of course, their is chocolate that needs to be rescued from the box.
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? sure!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? none yet, lol
Kitchen not sure what it will be
Living area furniture will be either dark brown or black, possible burgundy accents
Bathrooms dark purple
Bedrooms undecided. will probably go with either burgundy, dark blue or dark green
what is your decorating style? not sure i really have a style
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? solids
Do any of your rooms have special themes? just cats!
Do you burn candles? rarely, due to Riley's asthma
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? just the tree usually. non religious items are best
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? love them! particularly cat ornaments. I'm trying to eventually have all my ornaments cats
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? nope, love the multi-colored look
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? sure! brown, black, burgundy would be best or cat themed of course
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! mostly just reading
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? no
Do you collect anything? Victorian cat prints for framing and hanging, lol. miniature cats as mentioned above. Wile E. Coyote
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: not really into them much
Music: 80's music, hard rock, metal
Books: read a lot of paranormal and urban fantasy, as well as epic fantasy
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? mp3 player
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? not at all
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? cats, not really into any magazines regularly
Are you into crafts? What kinds? not really
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? yes, but rarely wear them. no allergies, but cheap metal does make them sore
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? don't care for necklaces
What size shirt do you wear? large or x-large, depending on what it is
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? solid
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? never had them, but sure!
What is your shoe/sock size? 9
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! I have two boys, Riley and Xander. They will eat most anything. Favorite treats are Halo liv-a-littles chicken and the Temptations treats.
They love catnip toys and Da Bird, and the Cat Dancer (although they don't currently have one of those). They will occasionally play with crinkle balls, springs, and other toys
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? none they we know of
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) nothing i can think of
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? nope
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs?i have them all, lol, and use any of them on Xander. Riley hates the brush and gets the metal comb when he gets mats
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? they like catnip. have never tried the other two
Ok, don't think I missed any questions, but feel free to have me snooped if you need more info
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food?
Dark Chocolate, Mint, Peanut Butter
Favorite types of chocolate?
Dark, White Chocolates
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?
Yes
Do you like flavored coffee or tea?
yes
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?
Both
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?
nope
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)?
Yes, cookies are always welcome.
Do you like to cook and/or bake?
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like?
I am not really into cookbooks, but I do love to cook and grill.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions?
Vanilla, tangerine
Do you paint your nails? What tones?
I love non-traditional nail colors
Do you prefer bath or shower products?
Shower
What scents do you like best?
Vanilla, tangerine, nothing too floral
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.?
Yes, anything for thick hair
What's your favorite perfume or body spray?
Don't have a favorite
GENERAL
What is your favorite color?
Blue, green, purple
Any colors that you don't like?
Hot colors - red, orange, yellow, pink
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones?
Earth Tones are my favorites
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include?
I love regional treats and things like that
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?
No allergies
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds
30's
Do you like homemade gifts?
yes
Do you live in a house or an apartment??
House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy?
Chocolate
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts?
I am not really into cat-themed gifts
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS?
no
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?
Depends what type of cookies each side offers
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils?
yes
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen
Living area
Bathrooms
bedrooms
what is your decorating style?
Blues, grey-blues are the main colors
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Do any of your rooms have special themes?
I like solid colors better
Do you burn candles?
Yes, I prefer exotic wood scented candles - or I also like plum, or cinnamon roll (baked goods) candles
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter?
I decorate for Christmas, and I like both types of decorations
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present?
Sure
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?
Sliver/blue
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)?
Oh yes, earth tones - blues, purples, greens
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?!
Welding, reading, gardening
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches?
Not really
Do you collect anything?
no
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies:
Music:
Books:
Too complicated to list
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player?
Yes, I have an ipod that is my lifeline at work
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?
Used books are loved books!
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading?
Not really into magazines
Are you into crafts? What kinds?
Welding, woodburning, hemp jewelry
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal?
Pierced ears - yes. Allergic - no
Do you like jewelry? What kinds?
If it reminds you of hippies or bellydancing, I like it
What size shirt do you wear?
Medium
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses?
T-shirts are good, I like sweatshirts too
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Solid colors are best
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift?
Sure
What is your shoe/sock size?
9-11 US
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!
I have 3 cats
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided?
No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...)
No
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind?
No collars for my babies
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle?
They like catnip, not sure about the valerian or honeysuckle
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What are your favorite types of food?
Dark Chocolate, Mint, Peanut Butter
Favorite types of chocolate?
Dark, White Chocolates
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?
Yes
Do you like flavored coffee or tea?
yes
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?
Both
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?
nope
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)?
Yes, cookies are always welcome.
Do you like to cook and/or bake?
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like?
I am not really into cookbooks, but I do love to cook and grill.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions?
Vanilla, tangerine
Do you paint your nails? What tones?
I love non-traditional nail colors
Do you prefer bath or shower products?
Shower
What scents do you like best?
Vanilla, tangerine, nothing too floral
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.?
Yes, anything for thick hair
What's your favorite perfume or body spray?
Don't have a favorite
GENERAL
What is your favorite color?
Blue, green, purple
Any colors that you don't like?
Hot colors - red, orange, yellow, pink
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones?
Earth Tones are my favorites
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include?
I love regional treats and things like that
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?
No allergies
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds
30's
Do you like homemade gifts?
yes
Do you live in a house or an apartment??
House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy?
Chocolate
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts?
I am not really into cat-themed gifts
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS?
no
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas?
Depends what type of cookies each side offers
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils?
yes
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen
Living area
Bathrooms
bedrooms
what is your decorating style?
Blues, grey-blues are the main colors
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Do any of your rooms have special themes?
I like solid colors better
Do you burn candles?
Yes, I prefer exotic wood scented candles - or I also like plum, or cinnamon roll (baked goods) candles
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter?
I decorate for Christmas, and I like both types of decorations
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present?
Sure
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?
Sliver/blue
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)?
Oh yes, earth tones - blues, purples, greens
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?!
Welding, reading, gardening
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches?
Not really
Do you collect anything?
no
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies:
Music:
Books:
Too complicated to list
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player?
Yes, I have an ipod that is my lifeline at work
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?
Used books are loved books!
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading?
Not really into magazines
Are you into crafts? What kinds?
Welding, woodburning, hemp jewelry
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal?
Pierced ears - yes. Allergic - no
Do you like jewelry? What kinds?
If it reminds you of hippies or bellydancing, I like it
What size shirt do you wear?
Medium
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses?
T-shirts are good, I like sweatshirts too
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)?
Solid colors are best
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift?
Sure
What is your shoe/sock size?
9-11 US
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!
I have 3 cats
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided?
No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...)
No
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind?
No collars for my babies
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle?
They like catnip, not sure about the valerian or honeysuckle
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I actually went out and bought a Da Bird today! So I could use a refill I'm sure!
FOOD: What are your favorite types of food? Just about anything. Favorite types of chocolate? Plain. Do you like 67tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yes.
. Do you like flavored coffee or tea?Yep. Sweet or salty snacks? Usually sweet. Any sweet snack. Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?The only thing I'm allergic to is strawberries. Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person only know via the internet? Yes. What are you favorite kinds of cookies, esp. Holiday cookies. I love chocolate Chip cookies, and my favorite Holiday kind is frosted, i.e., frosted Christmas tree cookies, Santa Claus, etc.Are there any ingredients that should be avoided(i.e., something you hate or are allergic to? I'm not crazy about Almond flavoring. Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes. Do you like cookbooks? Yep. If so, are there any in particular you would like? I'd like a cookbook that features casseroles. PERSONAL CARE:Favorite scents for lotions?Vanilla and Cinnamon. Do you paint your nails? No. Do you prefer bath or shower products? Shower.What scents do you like best? I would say Vanilla and Cinnamon are my absolute favorite scents. Do you use hair ties,barrettes, hair-slides, etc? Occasionally I'll use a hair band. GENERAL:What is your favorite color? Black. Any colors that you don't like? I'm not crazy about yellow. If your SS is from overseas, i9s there anything special you would like them to include? Some native candy or a book about the country would be nice.
. Are there any scents(candles, perfume, etc)that should be avoided due to allergies? Only if there is anything scented like strawberries. How old are you? 59. Do you like homemade gifts? I sure do. Do you live in a house or an apartment? House. What are your "comfort" things that make you happy? Pillows. Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? I love cat-themed gifts!Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? I'd be happy with anything they sent me. Will you open your gifts right away or wait until Christmas? It depends on how close to Christmas I get my gift, probably open it right away. Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Love them. DECORATING:What colors are the rooms in your home? Kitchen:White Living Area:White Bathrooms:One's wallpapered and has brown wood on bottom half, the other is yellow.Bedrooms:Yellow, green, blue. What is your decorating style? Messy! LOL. Do you prefer solid colors or prints? Solid. Do any of your rooms have special themes? No. Do you burn candles? Yes. Do you put up Christmas decorations and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? It doesn't really matter. Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yes. Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Not really. Do you like throws/blankets? Yes. HOBBIES, ETC:What are your hobbies? Reading, computers, cats, bowling. Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? No. Do you collect anything? Anything about cats. Movies: Scary, funny, Musicals. Music: Movie music. Books: Animal stories, biographies, mysteries, ghost stories, Biblical Quiz books. Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? No.If you like to read, do you have a problem with recieving a used book? No problem at all. What kinds of magazines do you enjoy reading? Cat magazine and Mystery magazines. Are you into crafts? Nope. CLOTHING/JEWELRY: Do you have pierced ears? No, don't like earrings. Do you like jewelry? Yes. What kinds? Watches, bracelets, necklaces. What size shirt do you wear? Large. Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirt, or blouses? I really prefer t-shirts. Do you prefer solid colors or prints? I like both. Do you like to recieve speciality socks as a gift. Yes. What is your shoe/sock size. My shoes are seven and a half and my socks are 12. PETS: How many animals do you have? 5. What kind? Four cats and one African Dwarf Frog. Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats. Gracie likes Lazer toys, Casey likes toy mice, Matilda likes cat food and crackers, Charlie likes toys shaped like sticks and Buddy likes Frog food. Do your pets have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? None that I know of. Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? No. Do your kitties wear collars? No. What kind of brush or comb do you have for your cats? I use the rubber kind. Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? They like catnip and honeysuckle.
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? soups, nuts, popcorn, cookies!
Favorite types of chocolate? Extra Dark, dark, milk, white, in that order
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate, chai tea, green tea
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t drink coffee or hot tea (only iced green or chai tea)
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Both. Chocolate candy, starburst, gummy bears, popcorn, cashews, almonds (raw – typically, but the flavored ones are good too), pistachios, macadamians…you get the idea!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? none
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Absolutely!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, oatmeal w/nuts, chocolate chips w/nuts, pretty much Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m a cookie monster!
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? none
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I DO cook a lot, donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t bake much anymore except at the holidays
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I have a gaziliion already, so canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t think of any I need
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? unscented
Do you paint your nails? Yes What tones? From neutral to bright red!
Do you prefer bath or shower products? shower
What scents do you like best? Nothing flowery, prefer spice or vanilla
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? all of them
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Green!
Any colors that you don't like? To wear: Yellow, gray, grape
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Just anything from their homeland!
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? No, but Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not into strong scents, or flowery scents. Much prefer spicey, like cinnamon.
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds late 50s in body, much younger in spirit
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes, indeed!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? house
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? A good book, warm socks, a cuddly blanket, hot chocolate, acoustic guitar music, FOOD!
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? No, anything is fine with me!
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Not that I can think of
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t know yet!
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Not notebooks or pens or pencils, but yes to the rest.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen black appliances, burgundy dish towels
Living area bright colored southwestern (not the traditional pastel southwestern colors), like red, bright blue, yellow.
Bathrooms 1) yellow and pumpkin 2) teal and mint? 3) under “constructionâ€, may end up shades of gray
bedrooms burgundy comforter, multi colored wall to wall drapes
what is your decorating style? Southwestern
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? probably solid
Do any of your rooms have special themes? One cat themed bathroom, but itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s pretty full of cats at this point, not sure if we could fit in any more!!
Do you burn candles? Seldom, but we DO burn those Glade Scented Oil Candle refills in Spiced Rose &Vanilla scent
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Only put them up outside…a wreath on the door and a 6 foot lighted tree thing in the yard.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Not really since we donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t decorate inside
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? no
Do you like throws/blankets? You bet
What color(s)? usually go with southwestern, but we also have a Harley one that is Svenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s favorite, so really, anything is fine!
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Reading, Cats!, Wii Sports
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, yes, if theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re easy! sudoku, yes, but only electronically so it can tell me instantly if the number is right of wrong, wordsearches, huh??
Do you collect anything? no
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: action, I guess
Music: acoustic guitar, favorite album of all time is Loggins and Messinaâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s “motherlode†if that helps
Books: enjoy mysteries, like those by Sandra Brown, but have read so many of hers that it would be hard to say what I havenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t read. Have been thinking about trying some books by Lilian Jackson Braun, about murder mysteries AND cats! My sister told me about them and said they were pretty good. Also would enjoy any books on cats
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? no
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Absolutely not!! I try to buy all my books at garage sales.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t really read magazines except AARP
Are you into crafts? Sometimes, depends on the year!
What kinds? Nothing at the moment
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes
Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Not really
Do you like jewelry? Yes What kinds? Bracelets (my wrist is only 5†around though), chokers, very small dangle earrings
What size shirt do you wear? Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m very hard to fit! Small, but need roomy bust area
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? blouses
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any, but itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s a moot point, I think!
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure!!
What is your shoe/sock size? Whatever the average size sock is (shoe size 7ish)
PETS
How many animals do you have? 4 What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) All cats Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 2 love temptations, 1 loves whiska lickins tuna flavor, 1 doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t like anything anymore. Not sure on the toys anymore. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m their favorite toy!! They donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t have a Da Bird, but they do have a couple of feather things on sticks, which they like to drag around, but donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t get into when I try to wave it around (go figure) They like their laser thing, but already have one. They have 2 kickeroos, but donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t seem to really use them. They do all like catnip, but only seem to like it just as plain ole catnip, not necessarily in toys. I store all their toys in ziploc bags full of catnip, but that doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t seem to entice them. All they are interested in is sticking their heads in the bag to whiff the ‘nip, whenever itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s time to change out their toys!! They even have a peek-a-prize toy box, and that doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t keep their interest. They have crinkle balls, other balls that have things inside that rattle, a turbo track, mice with feather tails, mice with leather tails, straws. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m sure they have more toys, but I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t think of what right now. They also have the cat dancer that like a dragon fly on a wire. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m sure they would love something new and exciting, but I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t think of what it might be! (they LOVE big bunches of brown packing paper, and I have a hard time getting my hands on that!!!!)
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? 1 CRF cat, but heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s not interested in eating much anyway. Otherwise, no
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) no
Do your kitties wear collars? no If so what kind? n/a
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Zoom groom, dual sided, slicker, and a glove to remove lose hair
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Only ever tried catnip, and they ALL love it
What are your favorite types of food? soups, nuts, popcorn, cookies!
Favorite types of chocolate? Extra Dark, dark, milk, white, in that order
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate, chai tea, green tea
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t drink coffee or hot tea (only iced green or chai tea)
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Both. Chocolate candy, starburst, gummy bears, popcorn, cashews, almonds (raw – typically, but the flavored ones are good too), pistachios, macadamians…you get the idea!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? none
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Absolutely!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, oatmeal w/nuts, chocolate chips w/nuts, pretty much Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m a cookie monster!
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? none
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I DO cook a lot, donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t bake much anymore except at the holidays
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I have a gaziliion already, so canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t think of any I need
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? unscented
Do you paint your nails? Yes What tones? From neutral to bright red!
Do you prefer bath or shower products? shower
What scents do you like best? Nothing flowery, prefer spice or vanilla
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? all of them
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t use
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Green!
Any colors that you don't like? To wear: Yellow, gray, grape
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Just anything from their homeland!
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? No, but Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not into strong scents, or flowery scents. Much prefer spicey, like cinnamon.
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds late 50s in body, much younger in spirit
Do you like homemade gifts? Yes, indeed!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? house
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? A good book, warm socks, a cuddly blanket, hot chocolate, acoustic guitar music, FOOD!
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? No, anything is fine with me!
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Not that I can think of
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t know yet!
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Not notebooks or pens or pencils, but yes to the rest.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen black appliances, burgundy dish towels
Living area bright colored southwestern (not the traditional pastel southwestern colors), like red, bright blue, yellow.
Bathrooms 1) yellow and pumpkin 2) teal and mint? 3) under “constructionâ€, may end up shades of gray
bedrooms burgundy comforter, multi colored wall to wall drapes
what is your decorating style? Southwestern
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? probably solid
Do any of your rooms have special themes? One cat themed bathroom, but itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s pretty full of cats at this point, not sure if we could fit in any more!!
Do you burn candles? Seldom, but we DO burn those Glade Scented Oil Candle refills in Spiced Rose &Vanilla scent
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Only put them up outside…a wreath on the door and a 6 foot lighted tree thing in the yard.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Not really since we donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t decorate inside
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? no
Do you like throws/blankets? You bet
What color(s)? usually go with southwestern, but we also have a Harley one that is Svenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s favorite, so really, anything is fine!
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Reading, Cats!, Wii Sports
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, yes, if theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re easy! sudoku, yes, but only electronically so it can tell me instantly if the number is right of wrong, wordsearches, huh??
Do you collect anything? no
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: action, I guess
Music: acoustic guitar, favorite album of all time is Loggins and Messinaâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s “motherlode†if that helps
Books: enjoy mysteries, like those by Sandra Brown, but have read so many of hers that it would be hard to say what I havenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t read. Have been thinking about trying some books by Lilian Jackson Braun, about murder mysteries AND cats! My sister told me about them and said they were pretty good. Also would enjoy any books on cats
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? no
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Absolutely not!! I try to buy all my books at garage sales.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t really read magazines except AARP
Are you into crafts? Sometimes, depends on the year!
What kinds? Nothing at the moment
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes
Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Not really
Do you like jewelry? Yes What kinds? Bracelets (my wrist is only 5†around though), chokers, very small dangle earrings
What size shirt do you wear? Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m very hard to fit! Small, but need roomy bust area
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? blouses
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any, but itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s a moot point, I think!
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure!!
What is your shoe/sock size? Whatever the average size sock is (shoe size 7ish)
PETS
How many animals do you have? 4 What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) All cats Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 2 love temptations, 1 loves whiska lickins tuna flavor, 1 doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t like anything anymore. Not sure on the toys anymore. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m their favorite toy!! They donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t have a Da Bird, but they do have a couple of feather things on sticks, which they like to drag around, but donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t get into when I try to wave it around (go figure) They like their laser thing, but already have one. They have 2 kickeroos, but donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t seem to really use them. They do all like catnip, but only seem to like it just as plain ole catnip, not necessarily in toys. I store all their toys in ziploc bags full of catnip, but that doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t seem to entice them. All they are interested in is sticking their heads in the bag to whiff the ‘nip, whenever itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s time to change out their toys!! They even have a peek-a-prize toy box, and that doesnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t keep their interest. They have crinkle balls, other balls that have things inside that rattle, a turbo track, mice with feather tails, mice with leather tails, straws. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m sure they have more toys, but I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t think of what right now. They also have the cat dancer that like a dragon fly on a wire. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m sure they would love something new and exciting, but I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t think of what it might be! (they LOVE big bunches of brown packing paper, and I have a hard time getting my hands on that!!!!)
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? 1 CRF cat, but heâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s not interested in eating much anyway. Otherwise, no
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) no
Do your kitties wear collars? no If so what kind? n/a
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Zoom groom, dual sided, slicker, and a glove to remove lose hair
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Only ever tried catnip, and they ALL love it
Hmm. Not nearly enough posts in this thread... hop to it folks there's shopping and plotting and evilness I mean fun to be done/had.
And I can neither confirm nor deny if my SS has posted in this thread, but to those who haven't posted I will warn that if you don't post and you ARE my SS you are pretty much guaranteed to get a live llama. Or maybe just no chocolate. Or maybe a grouchy gnome. Do you want to risk these consequences?
And I can neither confirm nor deny if my SS has posted in this thread, but to those who haven't posted I will warn that if you don't post and you ARE my SS you are pretty much guaranteed to get a live llama. Or maybe just no chocolate. Or maybe a grouchy gnome. Do you want to risk these consequences?
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Italian foods
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk ( I LOVE rocher & lindor truffels) I hate white and I’m not a fan of peanut butter in my chocolate
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yup! I have a Tassimo Machine and a slight obsession with the Chai Tea Lattes
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Hazelnut and French vanilla
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Chocolate covered pretzels are just about a perfect food, salty and sweet in one!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? nope
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? I sure would!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Any… as long as they aren’t too “spicy”
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? no
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I love to.
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Weight watchers/diabetic cookbooks
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Unscented, Vaseline intensive care, can’t have scents in the house
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Eh,….. sometimes
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Shower…. Unless you want to get me a bath tub THEN tub stuff, I love baths and REALLY miss having a tub, lol
What scents do you like best? Can’t have them around the baby
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? all the time!
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? The one from victoria’s secret in a heart shaped bottle…. But I cant really use it much … maybe date night w/ hubby
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Pink, purple, lavender
Any colors that you don't like? Depends on what noting neon
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Muted earth tones
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Something you feel defines your country
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? all
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds. 27, 28 by Christmas
Do you like homemade gifts? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? A wonderful apt with hardwood walls
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Fuzzy socks & blankets (DD & I are snuggling under the one from my SS last year as I type!)
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Anything is fine
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? A snake! (I just read the discussion thread…. I figure I should make it known JUST in case!)
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Probably as im walking in the door with it, so please dont torture me and make me wait! Of course now that I asked you probably are lol
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? YES!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen – Tuscan/wine country theme
Living area – burgundy, brown & tan
Bathrooms – blue and brown and the other desperately needs a theme
bedrooms – mine Steele blue and brown. Baby’s room- Google carters butterflies and flowers
what is your decorating style? Traditional/old world…. Warm and cozy
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Kitchen is Tuscan/wine theme and babies room is butterflies and flowers
Do you burn candles? No, but I really would like electric candles!
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? I prefer secular…. My tree is burgundy silver glass and purple but my “little tree” has everything on it
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? YES!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? The “deeper” Christmas colors, burgundy as opposed to red
Do you like throws/blankets? Love them!
What color(s)? any really…. Fuzzy is best! Lol
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies? I have recently taken to making bows for my daughter, I also scrapbook, crochet and do a lot of digital photo editing
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords? Occasionally
Do you collect anything? Dolphin statues, I prefer the ones that are more silhouette in nature than exact replicas
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Disney or comedy (romantic comedy!)
Music: any but hip hop & most R & B
Books: Any
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? yes
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? None!
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Depends on my mood
Are you into crafts? Yes!
What kinds? See my hobbies!
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes
Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? no
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Yes, earrings and necklaces
What size shirt do you wear? 2x usually
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirt blouses…..
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any… but no stripes please
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? I sure do!!
What is your shoe/sock size? Women’s 7.5/8W
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 3 cats and a freshwater tropical fish tank, the fish arent too picky they jsut eat flakes, lol. the cats eat temptations, greenies and um.... those soft ones that come nthe little plastic containers. catnip toys are a big hit over here! are are any fuzzy toys... tonks likes to carry them around the house
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) nope
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Yes break away collars. They get new ones each Christmas
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? They will only let me use the cheap comb I got at the dollar store., lol I do LOVE the pledge fabric brush thing
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Only tried catnip, and they love it
What are your favorite types of food? Italian foods
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk ( I LOVE rocher & lindor truffels) I hate white and I’m not a fan of peanut butter in my chocolate
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? Yup! I have a Tassimo Machine and a slight obsession with the Chai Tea Lattes
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Hazelnut and French vanilla
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Chocolate covered pretzels are just about a perfect food, salty and sweet in one!
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? nope
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? I sure would!
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Any… as long as they aren’t too “spicy”
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? no
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I love to.
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Weight watchers/diabetic cookbooks
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Unscented, Vaseline intensive care, can’t have scents in the house
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Eh,….. sometimes
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Shower…. Unless you want to get me a bath tub THEN tub stuff, I love baths and REALLY miss having a tub, lol
What scents do you like best? Can’t have them around the baby
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? all the time!
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? The one from victoria’s secret in a heart shaped bottle…. But I cant really use it much … maybe date night w/ hubby
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Pink, purple, lavender
Any colors that you don't like? Depends on what noting neon
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Muted earth tones
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Something you feel defines your country
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? all
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds. 27, 28 by Christmas
Do you like homemade gifts? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? A wonderful apt with hardwood walls
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Fuzzy socks & blankets (DD & I are snuggling under the one from my SS last year as I type!)
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Anything is fine
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? A snake! (I just read the discussion thread…. I figure I should make it known JUST in case!)
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? Probably as im walking in the door with it, so please dont torture me and make me wait! Of course now that I asked you probably are lol
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? YES!
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen – Tuscan/wine country theme
Living area – burgundy, brown & tan
Bathrooms – blue and brown and the other desperately needs a theme
bedrooms – mine Steele blue and brown. Baby’s room- Google carters butterflies and flowers
what is your decorating style? Traditional/old world…. Warm and cozy
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Kitchen is Tuscan/wine theme and babies room is butterflies and flowers
Do you burn candles? No, but I really would like electric candles!
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? I prefer secular…. My tree is burgundy silver glass and purple but my “little tree” has everything on it
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? YES!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? The “deeper” Christmas colors, burgundy as opposed to red
Do you like throws/blankets? Love them!
What color(s)? any really…. Fuzzy is best! Lol
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies? I have recently taken to making bows for my daughter, I also scrapbook, crochet and do a lot of digital photo editing
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords? Occasionally
Do you collect anything? Dolphin statues, I prefer the ones that are more silhouette in nature than exact replicas
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Disney or comedy (romantic comedy!)
Music: any but hip hop & most R & B
Books: Any
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? yes
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? None!
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Depends on my mood
Are you into crafts? Yes!
What kinds? See my hobbies!
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Yes
Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? no
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? Yes, earrings and necklaces
What size shirt do you wear? 2x usually
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? T-shirt blouses…..
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any… but no stripes please
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? I sure do!!
What is your shoe/sock size? Women’s 7.5/8W
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 3 cats and a freshwater tropical fish tank, the fish arent too picky they jsut eat flakes, lol. the cats eat temptations, greenies and um.... those soft ones that come nthe little plastic containers. catnip toys are a big hit over here! are are any fuzzy toys... tonks likes to carry them around the house
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) nope
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Yes break away collars. They get new ones each Christmas
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? They will only let me use the cheap comb I got at the dollar store., lol I do LOVE the pledge fabric brush thing
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Only tried catnip, and they love it
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? I like dried fruits, nuts (most types) Love chocolate covered nuts. I also like flavoured popcorn, but not the cheese kind.
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk Chocolate & dark - No white chocolate please.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? I love Tea and Hot chocolate. I don't drink coffee.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? I like flavoured teas - fruity or just cool blends
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? I like both, but will usually opt for sweet over salty
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No.
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Sure.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? I like pretty much any cookies. I especially love chocolate chip and hazelnuts.
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? I'm not a huge fan of banana.
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes.
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I like them, but already have a ton. The exception is if anyone can find an old copy of "Chatelaine's Adventures in cooking." I think it was from the '70's and it was one of my favorites growing up, but I can't find one anywhere.
PERSONAL CARE
***I'm actually allergic to most synthetic fragrances, so while I do like some bath stuff, I can't use anything that's not natural.
Favorite scents for lotions? I don't used them because I'm allergic to most.
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Yes. mostly earth tones or metallics.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Bath - I love handmade soaps.
What scents do you like best? Lavender, Cinnamon, Herbal scents.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Nope
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? N/A
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? dark blue, dark green or dark purple, depending on the day.
Any colors that you don't like? Yellow & pink
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant colours or earth tones. I'm not really into muted colours.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything unique to their area
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Not for candles, but see above for perfumes.
How old are you? 30
Do you like homemade gifts? yes.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Big fuzzy socks/slippers. A good book or craft and a cup of tea.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Nope - I like cat-themed
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Perfumes or lotions, since I can so rarely use them. Large nick-nacks, I just don't have anywhere to put them, but I like little decorations.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I'd like to say I'll wait, but if last year was any indication, I'll probably open pretty soon after getting it.
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen - Taupe (but we're changing that)
Living area Gold/Purple/White - sounds weird, I know, but it's an old-fashioned gold. I can send a pic if this makes no sense.
Bathrooms One is Green & white with chrome finishes. The other Blue/grey with white.
bedrooms Blue
what is your decorating style? Classic Contemporary
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours or geometric patterns.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? No
Do you burn candles? Yes
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Yes. Mostly secular.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yes - I think I bought less that 1/3 of my tree ornaments.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Nope.
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes - any colours.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Skiing, quilting, crochet, gardening.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Yes!!! All of the above. I love puzzles.
Do you collect anything? Not really. I do have some dragon ornaments, and a gargoyle though.
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Sin City, LoTR, Transformers - I don't watch many movies and have weird taste in the ones I do watch.
Music: Metal, Punk, Alternative Rock, Classic Rock - again, I have eclectic tastes.
Books: Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Scientific Thrillers - two of my current favs are Jim Butcher and Anne Bishop.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yes - mp3 player
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Love to read - no problems at all with used books...that's how I get at least half of them.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Quilting magazines, Cat Fancy, Gardening Magazines.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? Yes - quilting, crochet, knitting, beadwork, some cross stitch.
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Ears are pierced - can't wear anything with nickel.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? I like pendants and necklaces, either cool stones or metalwork. I don't wear bracelets though.
What size shirt do you wear? Large
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirts and sweatshirts - I'm a bit of a weird size and have to try on blouses.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours. I don't mind a muted pattern or print, though
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Yes - I love socks.
What is your shoe/sock size? US 8
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! With any luck, the foster kittens will all have homes by Christmas so it will just be Freya and Sybil. Freya loves Whiskas temptations and soft toys or toys that crinkle. She especially loves balls (especially ones with bells or rattley bits) and is currently obsessed with the turbo Scratcher and her kickeroo. I don't know what Sybil likes yet...hopefully, I'll be able to update once she's been around a bit longer.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No allergies, but Temptations are the only treat we've found that Freya will eat.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) No noisy toys please...they used to startle Cotton and still startle Freya.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Nope...Freya can get out of anything I've tried in under 10 minutes.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? We have a Furminator.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Freya likes catnip. haven't tried the other two.
What are your favorite types of food? I like dried fruits, nuts (most types) Love chocolate covered nuts. I also like flavoured popcorn, but not the cheese kind.
Favorite types of chocolate? Milk Chocolate & dark - No white chocolate please.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? I love Tea and Hot chocolate. I don't drink coffee.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? I like flavoured teas - fruity or just cool blends
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? I like both, but will usually opt for sweet over salty
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? No.
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Sure.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? I like pretty much any cookies. I especially love chocolate chip and hazelnuts.
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? I'm not a huge fan of banana.
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yes.
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I like them, but already have a ton. The exception is if anyone can find an old copy of "Chatelaine's Adventures in cooking." I think it was from the '70's and it was one of my favorites growing up, but I can't find one anywhere.
PERSONAL CARE
***I'm actually allergic to most synthetic fragrances, so while I do like some bath stuff, I can't use anything that's not natural.
Favorite scents for lotions? I don't used them because I'm allergic to most.
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Yes. mostly earth tones or metallics.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? Bath - I love handmade soaps.
What scents do you like best? Lavender, Cinnamon, Herbal scents.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Nope
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? N/A
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? dark blue, dark green or dark purple, depending on the day.
Any colors that you don't like? Yellow & pink
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? vibrant colours or earth tones. I'm not really into muted colours.
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything unique to their area
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Not for candles, but see above for perfumes.
How old are you? 30
Do you like homemade gifts? yes.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy? Big fuzzy socks/slippers. A good book or craft and a cup of tea.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Nope - I like cat-themed
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? Perfumes or lotions, since I can so rarely use them. Large nick-nacks, I just don't have anywhere to put them, but I like little decorations.
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I'd like to say I'll wait, but if last year was any indication, I'll probably open pretty soon after getting it.
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen - Taupe (but we're changing that)
Living area Gold/Purple/White - sounds weird, I know, but it's an old-fashioned gold. I can send a pic if this makes no sense.
Bathrooms One is Green & white with chrome finishes. The other Blue/grey with white.
bedrooms Blue
what is your decorating style? Classic Contemporary
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours or geometric patterns.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? No
Do you burn candles? Yes
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Yes. Mostly secular.
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Yes - I think I bought less that 1/3 of my tree ornaments.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? Nope.
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Yes - any colours.
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! Skiing, quilting, crochet, gardening.
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Yes!!! All of the above. I love puzzles.
Do you collect anything? Not really. I do have some dragon ornaments, and a gargoyle though.
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: Sin City, LoTR, Transformers - I don't watch many movies and have weird taste in the ones I do watch.
Music: Metal, Punk, Alternative Rock, Classic Rock - again, I have eclectic tastes.
Books: Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Scientific Thrillers - two of my current favs are Jim Butcher and Anne Bishop.
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Yes - mp3 player
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Love to read - no problems at all with used books...that's how I get at least half of them.
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? Quilting magazines, Cat Fancy, Gardening Magazines.
Are you into crafts? What kinds? Yes - quilting, crochet, knitting, beadwork, some cross stitch.
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Ears are pierced - can't wear anything with nickel.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? I like pendants and necklaces, either cool stones or metalwork. I don't wear bracelets though.
What size shirt do you wear? Large
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirts and sweatshirts - I'm a bit of a weird size and have to try on blouses.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solid colours. I don't mind a muted pattern or print, though
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Yes - I love socks.
What is your shoe/sock size? US 8
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! With any luck, the foster kittens will all have homes by Christmas so it will just be Freya and Sybil. Freya loves Whiskas temptations and soft toys or toys that crinkle. She especially loves balls (especially ones with bells or rattley bits) and is currently obsessed with the turbo Scratcher and her kickeroo. I don't know what Sybil likes yet...hopefully, I'll be able to update once she's been around a bit longer.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? No allergies, but Temptations are the only treat we've found that Freya will eat.
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) No noisy toys please...they used to startle Cotton and still startle Freya.
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Nope...Freya can get out of anything I've tried in under 10 minutes.
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? We have a Furminator.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Freya likes catnip. haven't tried the other two.
I updated last years a little.... I swear I'm not lazy! lol
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Hmm... I like most types of foods, but my favorite would probably be Italian.
Favorite types of chocolate? I love chocolate with any kind of nuts... or chocolate covered pretzels. I don't like dark chocolate though.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? All of the above! I'm especially fond of coffee.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Coffee, yes. French Vanilla and Mocha are some of my favorites. Not a huge fan of flavored tea.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet! See chocolate answer.
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? Nope.
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Hmm... yea, I love homemade things.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Milano's
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Not really
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yep!
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I don't have too many... something that has simple recipes and easy to find ingredients.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? I have waaay too many lotions. lol
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Not really... if I do, I like more subtle colors.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? I have more than I know what to do with already.
What scents do you like best? One that smell good! lol... floral? vanilla? as long as it doesn't smell bad.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Not really.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? I think it's just called Guess
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Purple!
Any colors that you don't like? Pink, yellow, orange, or anything neon.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Muted/earth tones!
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything that is a memento of where they're from!
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Nope
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 23! ... but my birthday is Decemeber 12th, so I'll be 24 by Christmas. (like it makes much difference. lol )
Do you like homemade gifts? Very much!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? I live at home with my dad.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Doesn't matter.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? lol.... I suppose a lot of things. nothing creepy? lol
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I'll try and wait... but I'll probably cave in.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? I only have control of my bedroom really, which is dark purple and chocolate brown.
Kitchen
Living area
Bathrooms
bedroom: deep purple and chocolate brown
what is your decorating style? I love black and white photographs of architecture or anything romantic.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Don't really have a preference.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Not really
Do you burn candles? Yes... Christmas Cookie from Yankee Candle is my favorite.
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Dosen't matter
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Love them!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? My tree is usually red and white
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Purple or chocolate brown
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! I like going to movies, out to dinner, and hanging
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Not really
Do you collect anything?Not really
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies/TV: Twilight, True Blood, Garden State, Love Actually, The Holiday... hmm.... I know there's more but I can't think of them. lol
Music: Rock
Books: The Sookie Stackhouse is my latest obsession. lol
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Somewhere, I always loose it.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Not at all!
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Yes... not allergic.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? All kinds! Especially necklaces and earrings,
What size shirt do you wear?
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? 2X
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure
What is your shoe/sock size? 8
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!I have 2 cats, Teddy and Milo. They are both about a two and a half. They love things with feathers or cat nip. They're not too big on cat treats. They love fancy feast and turkey.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? Teddy is on a special diet for his FLUTD issues. (c/d)
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Nope
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Nope
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Just a normal one.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Catnip... I've never tried the others!
Thank you Santa!
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Hmm... I like most types of foods, but my favorite would probably be Italian.
Favorite types of chocolate? I love chocolate with any kind of nuts... or chocolate covered pretzels. I don't like dark chocolate though.
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate? All of the above! I'm especially fond of coffee.
Do you like flavored coffee or tea? Coffee, yes. French Vanilla and Mocha are some of my favorites. Not a huge fan of flavored tea.
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites? Sweet! See chocolate answer.
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts? Nope.
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet? Hmm... yea, I love homemade things.
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies? Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Milano's
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Not really
Do you like to cook and/or bake? Yep!
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? I don't have too many... something that has simple recipes and easy to find ingredients.
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? I have waaay too many lotions. lol
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Not really... if I do, I like more subtle colors.
Do you prefer bath or shower products? I have more than I know what to do with already.
What scents do you like best? One that smell good! lol... floral? vanilla? as long as it doesn't smell bad.
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Not really.
What's your favorite perfume or body spray? I think it's just called Guess
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Purple!
Any colors that you don't like? Pink, yellow, orange, or anything neon.
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? Muted/earth tones!
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything that is a memento of where they're from!
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies? Nope
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds 23! ... but my birthday is Decemeber 12th, so I'll be 24 by Christmas. (like it makes much difference. lol )
Do you like homemade gifts? Very much!
Do you live in a house or an apartment?? I live at home with my dad.
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? Doesn't matter.
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? lol.... I suppose a lot of things. nothing creepy? lol
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I'll try and wait... but I'll probably cave in.
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home? I only have control of my bedroom really, which is dark purple and chocolate brown.
Kitchen
Living area
Bathrooms
bedroom: deep purple and chocolate brown
what is your decorating style? I love black and white photographs of architecture or anything romantic.
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Don't really have a preference.
Do any of your rooms have special themes? Not really
Do you burn candles? Yes... Christmas Cookie from Yankee Candle is my favorite.
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Dosen't matter
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? Love them!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors? My tree is usually red and white
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? Purple or chocolate brown
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! I like going to movies, out to dinner, and hanging
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Not really
Do you collect anything?Not really
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies/TV: Twilight, True Blood, Garden State, Love Actually, The Holiday... hmm.... I know there's more but I can't think of them. lol
Music: Rock
Books: The Sookie Stackhouse is my latest obsession. lol
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? Somewhere, I always loose it.
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book? Not at all!
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? Yes... not allergic.
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? All kinds! Especially necklaces and earrings,
What size shirt do you wear?
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? 2X
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? Solids
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? Sure
What is your shoe/sock size? 8
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats!I have 2 cats, Teddy and Milo. They are both about a two and a half. They love things with feathers or cat nip. They're not too big on cat treats. They love fancy feast and turkey.
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? Teddy is on a special diet for his FLUTD issues. (c/d)
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) Nope
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Nope
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? Just a normal one.
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? Catnip... I've never tried the others!
Thank you Santa!
FOOD
What are your favorite types of food? Savoury foods, cheesy snacks, dry roast nuts
Favorite types of chocolate?Fruit and nut, galaxy,milk chocolate not plain or dark
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?All of them
Do you like flavored coffee or tea?Yes I like herbal and flavoured tea
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?I like ferrero rocherbut I prefer savoury snacks
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?None
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?Mmmmm yes
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?All kinds but I don't like coconut
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Coconut
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I try ;-)
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Jamie Oliver
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Peter Andre Fragrance, Gucci rush or anything that smells similar to them, flowery tones
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Blue, red, any colour really
Do you prefer bath or shower products? I love bath and shower products, I love smellies
What scents do you like best? Lavender, Royal Jelly, all scents really
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Just hair bobbles, big thick ones as my hair is thick
What's your favorite perfume or body spray?Charlie-all of them
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Hot pink
Any colors that you don't like? Orange, brown, grey
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? I like natural colours but love black and hot punk especially together
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything local that is special/tradition/speciality from where they live that would be nice
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?None
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds -27
Do you like homemade gifts?Love them
Do you live in a house or an apartment??House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy?I love fleeces. throws, cushions
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? No, I love cat themed items
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? No, anythin will do,
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I will TRY and wait until xmas
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen-natural
Living area-black and white
Bathrooms-blue and cream
bedrooms-black and hot pink wallpaper-cream paint
what is your decorating style?Modern/natural
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? will try anything really
Do any of your rooms have special themes? No
Do you burn candles? I have candles, I burn fragranced ones
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Love christmas decs, we have an 8ft tree and I will be doing it modern theme to match my lounge-golds,blacks,silver
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? yes love christmas themed items
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?-have answered above
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? love throws and fleeces, I have a cat themed one and I also like black/cream
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! reading autogiobraphies and true life stories,like playing simulation and strategy pc games like farm games
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Havent got the time or patience
Do you collect anything? I like wooden cats and the copper coated ones
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: dramas, action, true life, comedies
Music: club/dance/love R & B
Books: answered above
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? no I use my mp3 on my phone
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?not at all
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? chat/take a break/thats life
Are you into crafts? What kinds? crosstitch but don't have the time :-(
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? have pierced ears love gold and silver
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? rings
What size shirt do you wear? xl
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? yes
What is your shoe/sock size? 8 UK
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 6 cats, 4 rabbits, 1 guinea pig, 4 fish, 2 budgies and a zebra finch. Rabbits love treats of all kinds, the cats all love catnip but they don't really like kitty treats or maybe someone can find some that they would ;-)
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? Billy can't each rich food
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) none
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Harvey did but he took it off, I don't mind collars as a gift
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? small plastic cat comb
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? catnip, haven't tried the others so they may do
What are your favorite types of food? Savoury foods, cheesy snacks, dry roast nuts
Favorite types of chocolate?Fruit and nut, galaxy,milk chocolate not plain or dark
Do you like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?All of them
Do you like flavored coffee or tea?Yes I like herbal and flavoured tea
Sweet or salty snacks? If so, what are your favorites?I like ferrero rocherbut I prefer savoury snacks
Do you have any food allergies, like nuts?None
Would you eat homemade cookies sent by a person you only know via the internet?Mmmmm yes
What are your favorite kinds of cookies, esp. holiday cookies?All kinds but I don't like coconut
Are there any ingredients that should be avoided (i.e. something you hate or are allergic to)? Coconut
Do you like to cook and/or bake? I try ;-)
Do you like cookbooks? If so, are there any in particular you would like? Jamie Oliver
PERSONAL CARE
Favorite scents for lotions? Peter Andre Fragrance, Gucci rush or anything that smells similar to them, flowery tones
Do you paint your nails? What tones? Blue, red, any colour really
Do you prefer bath or shower products? I love bath and shower products, I love smellies
What scents do you like best? Lavender, Royal Jelly, all scents really
Do you use hair ties, barrettes/hair-slides, etc.? Just hair bobbles, big thick ones as my hair is thick
What's your favorite perfume or body spray?Charlie-all of them
GENERAL
What is your favorite color? Hot pink
Any colors that you don't like? Orange, brown, grey
Do you like more vibrant colors, pastels, or more muted/earth tones? I like natural colours but love black and hot punk especially together
If your SS is from overseas, is there anything special you would like them to include? Anything local that is special/tradition/speciality from where they live that would be nice
Are there any scents (candles/perfume/etc) that should be avoided due to allergies?None
How old are you? (roughly will do fine) 20 yr olds tend to like diff things than 50 yr olds -27
Do you like homemade gifts?Love them
Do you live in a house or an apartment??House
What are your favorite "comfort" things that make you happy?I love fleeces. throws, cushions
Do you prefer not to get cat-themed gifts? No, I love cat themed items
Is there something you would prefer NOT to get from your SS? No, anythin will do,
Will you open your gift right away or wait until Christmas? I will TRY and wait until xmas
Do you like notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, pens/pencils? Yes
DECORATING
What colors are the rooms in your home?
Kitchen-natural
Living area-black and white
Bathrooms-blue and cream
bedrooms-black and hot pink wallpaper-cream paint
what is your decorating style?Modern/natural
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? will try anything really
Do any of your rooms have special themes? No
Do you burn candles? I have candles, I burn fragranced ones
Do you put up Christmas decorations, and if so, do you prefer secular or religious ones, or doesn't it matter? Love christmas decs, we have an 8ft tree and I will be doing it modern theme to match my lounge-golds,blacks,silver
Do you like Christmas ornaments/etc as a present? yes love christmas themed items
Do you decorate your Christmas tree/house in certain colors?-have answered above
Do you like throws/blankets? What color(s)? love throws and fleeces, I have a cat themed one and I also like black/cream
HOBBIES, ETC.
What are your hobbies?! reading autogiobraphies and true life stories,like playing simulation and strategy pc games like farm games
Do you enjoy puzzles like crosswords, sudoku, wordsearches? Havent got the time or patience
Do you collect anything? I like wooden cats and the copper coated ones
We should also include our fav types of movies, music and books!
Movies: dramas, action, true life, comedies
Music: club/dance/love R & B
Books: answered above
Do you have an IPod or MP3 player? no I use my mp3 on my phone
If you like to read, do you have a problem with receiving a used book?not at all
What kind of magazines do you enjoy reading? chat/take a break/thats life
Are you into crafts? What kinds? crosstitch but don't have the time :-(
CLOTHING/ JEWELRY
Do you have pierced ears? Are you allergic to any kinds of metal? have pierced ears love gold and silver
Do you like jewelry? What kinds? rings
What size shirt do you wear? xl
Do you prefer t-shirts, sweatshirts or blouses? t-shirts
Do you prefer solid colors or prints, and if the latter, what kind (floral, geometric, stripes, etc.)? any
Do you like to receive speciality socks as a gift? yes
What is your shoe/sock size? 8 UK
PETS
How many animals do you have? What kind (cats, dogs, etc!) Tell us a little about their favorite toys/treats! 6 cats, 4 rabbits, 1 guinea pig, 4 fish, 2 budgies and a zebra finch. Rabbits love treats of all kinds, the cats all love catnip but they don't really like kitty treats or maybe someone can find some that they would ;-)
Does your pet (s) have any allergies to certain foods/treats that should be avoided? Billy can't each rich food
Are there any kind of cat toys that should be avoided? (i.e. feathers, string, noisy toys that scare kitty...) none
Do your kitties wear collars? If so what kind? Harvey did but he took it off, I don't mind collars as a gift
What kind(s) of brush or comb do you have for your cats and/or dogs? small plastic cat comb
Do your cats like catnip, valerian, or honeysuckle? catnip, haven't tried the others so they may do
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