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MamaKek

MamaKek
Date Joined: May 31, 2021
Last Online: October 31, 2024
Birthday: January 27
Country: United States
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About Me

I’m the mom of 3 young adults, all currently in college. My husband and I have a dream of one day paying off their college tuitions and being able to afford to travel and live a life of leisure.

I love to travel, and have a goal of seeing all 50 states. I want to see more of the world as well! We’ve definitely instilled the travel bug in our kids, and they are always heading off on their own adventures.

I spend my free time dreaming of my next trip, reading, crafting, thrifting, and snuggling on the couch with my dog while binge watching. I love receiving happy mail and love how our hobbies connect us with people all over the world.

I’ve recently started selling on the site whatnot. My link is above. If you are new to whatnot, message me, and I will send you a referral link with a coupon code! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Friendly Note: I always try to rate promptly and appreciate when you do the same. If you didn’t receive a rating, I probably didn’t receive your package. I enjoy doing swaps and I’m here to have fun. I’m pretty laid back when it comes to the actual ratings. If you let me know when something is running late, or if I receive something that is not a perfect match, I try never to rate down as long as you are not a total flaker. No stress needed. Again, I appreciate the same courtesy. I really do try my best to make my partners happy when I send a swap, so if there is ever an issue, please reach out 😊

SWAPS I HOST: I don’t do drama so if you can’t keep your drama to yourself, please move along and don’t sign up for anything I’m hosting. I’m here to facilitate some fun swaps, not to babysit. Don’t flake and be sure to rate. Thanks 😊

Favorite Books

Anne of Green Gables, Harry Potter series, the Bear Town series by Fredrik Backman, “beach reads”, suspense/thriller

Favorite authors: Kristen Hannah, Jodi Piccoult, Fredrick Backman

I recently joined a local book club for the first time and am looking forward to meeting new people and discovering new books and authors!

Favorite Movies

Harry Potter series, Toy Story series, Silence of the Lambs, Shawshank Redemption, Wayne’s World, Fried Green Tomatoes, ET, The Never ending Story, Hocus Pocus, Christmas movies

Favorite Television

Friends, This is Us, Grey’s Anatomy, HGTV, Survivor, Top Chef, Project Runway, Bachelor, Real Housewives (don’t judge 😂) Netflix: Ozark, The Crown, You, Stranger Things I also love holiday specials like Christmas Cookie Bake-off, Halloween Wars, and shows like that.

Favorite Crafts

Scrapbooking, ATC, Christmas ornaments ( my friend hosts a handmade ornament swap every year and it’s my favorite Christmas party)

I’m new to art & junk journaling, and I’m open to learning more fun crafts

If inviting me for a night out, I’m much more likely to say yes if we are making something.

Favorite holidays

Christmas and Halloween

I love Christmas ornaments. These are our souvenirs from our travels. I have a tree dedicated to just Santa ornaments (I really love unique Santa ornaments), and I participate in a handmade ornament swap every year.

Other random likes

A- Anne of Green Gables, alpacas, Amazon, apothecary jars

B- beach, books, bingo, baskets, blankets

C- crystals, Christmas, chocolate (milk chocolate), campfires

D- dogs (I’ve got a cute schnauzer), distress inks & oxides & sprays

E- ephemera, Etsy

F- fairies, Fall, flowers, FRIENDS

G- giraffes, guacamole, gifts, gardens, garnet, geodes, games

H- Harry Potter, Halloween, Hocus Pocus

I- Iceland, ice cream, internet, imagination

J- journals, jewelry, joy, jellybeans

K- kindred spirits, Kit Kat,

L- lighthouses, lavender scent, laughter

M- manatees, magic, Mac & cheese, macadamia nuts, moose, moon

N- National Parks, the Nutcracker ballet, notebooks

O- ocean, ornaments for the Christmas tree, orchids, October

P- purple, paper, pens, pajamas, plants, puppies, pillows, photographs

Q- quartz, quilts, quests

R- rubber stamps, rainbows, reading, rocking chairs

S- seaglass, sunflowers, Santa

T- travel, Tinkerbelle, Target, turquoise, teal, thrift stores, trinkets, turtles

U- U2, unicorns

V- violet, vision boards, vacation

W- Winnie the Pooh, waterfalls, washi, wishes, wolves, Whatnot

XYZ- Yahtzee, yard sales

Harry Potter

House: Hufflepuff, although I probably would’ve asked the sorting hat to put me in Gryffindor

Patronus: Dolphin

Wand: Sycamore

Favorite characters: Hagrid, Molly Weasly is under rated, Luna Lovegood, and of course the main 3, Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

Wish List

Collections: Fairy Pins, Santa Ornaments

Favorite Thrift Shop Finds: jewelry (particularly vintage), Craft items, flower pots, books

My Amazon and Etsy Wishlist links are at top of page.

Other wish List Items:

Unique items for my fairy and Harry Potter journals

Vintage handkerchiefs (embroidered a bonus)

Broaches/pins: I’m currently on the hunt for stick pins, especially ones with floral and insect designs as well as fairy and floral pins/broaches

Sari ribbon

Altered paper clips

Pretty stationary for letter writing swaps

Paint brushes (watercolor, acrylic, good for glue)

Handmade crafts from around the world

How To Tips/Directions for new techniques and crafts

Somerset Studio Mixed Media Magazine(old/used issues fine!)

Daphne’s Diary Magazine (old/used issues fine!)

A surprise you think I will enjoy

Random Dislikes

Random Dislikes: cilantro, broccoli, loud chewing, politics, Monday’s after a holiday, morning people, snakes

Please don’t send: religious items, political items, items with strong scents (hello migraines), prefer no bath & body products

Ratings

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Comment: Love the raven card you sent to me.It is just so cool.Thank you so much.
Response: Thank you 😊
Jaymmers rated for Affirmation Station #16 Fall Season on Oct 27, 2024
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Comment: These are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much!
Response: Glad you liked them! Thanks for hosting. I enjoy this swap!
tigermousecat rated for Lovely Autumn on Oct 22, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely page!
Response: You are very welcome! I really need to out a fall album together one of these days!
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Comment: Thank you. Excited to open these in December.
Response: I hope you enjoy them!
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Comment: Hey Beth, I love fall too. Such cute clusters you did. Thanks for joining my swap. Glad to be swapping with you again.
Response: So glad you liked them!
BdeHex18 rated for Halloween ATC -USA on Oct 16, 2024
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Comment: This was really cute, but in a creepy way. Perfect for Halloween!
Response: Hahaha. Exactly. Happy Halloween!
krspellman rated for Happy Mailbox ALL MONTH September on Oct 15, 2024
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Comment: thank you so much for all the great mail!! I am loving it all, using the bullet journal stencils they're so perfect! and the little fall flip book is adorable. I appreciate your making it a great month! :-)
Response: I love this swap! It’s always so fun preparing goodies to send, and finding them in your mailbox too. Glad you enjoyed!
krspellman rated for Email Accountability 2024 #18 on Oct 15, 2024
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Comment: I'm so sorry for the late rate, I thought I'd done it! My oldest moved out not too long ago as well...I feel you on the missing themmm.
Response: No worries! Thank you!
krspellman rated for Email Accountability 2024 #19 on Oct 15, 2024
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Comment: great job, happy Fall! :- )
Response: Thank you!
Ace330660 rated for Journal Keeper - Shape on Oct 14, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for this swap!
Response: It was an interesting swap! Thanks for the heart.
Doreas13 rated for All about me in a Bag on Oct 10, 2024
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Comment: WOW Beth, you are a crafty, romantic person. Who love to travel. A person who love Christmas and autumn weather. A person who love vintage stuff and love old books. It's nice to meet you and I hope to see you on the next swap soon.
Response: Yup, that’s me! And a whole bunch of other stuff I couldn’t fit in the bag 😂😂😂 I found this to be a fun take on a swap. Hope you enjoyed a glimpse into me!
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Comment: What a neat design for a journal!! And love the flower decoration on the front cover!! Love that sunflower picture with the quote, too! Thank you so much for a beautifully done journal!!
Response: I’m glad you liked it! These are always fun to work on.
CosmicCatPajamas rated for CR: Put a Quote on it on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: I love the quote you chose. Thank you!
Response: I’m glad I chose well 😊
Morrmie rated for 2024: What Should My Focus Be? on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Hi Beth i hope all your wish and plan come true, thanks for the card
Response: It’s been a good year so far!
Gwillisinc rated for Three Elements on Sep 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for your flamingo page! Youre right alway interesting to see what others come up with
Response: You’re welcome! It was a fun one.
Annydot rated for Affirmation Station #15 Rain on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: How clever! I love all the textures you built into the cards. They are lovely- thank you!
Response: Thank you, I’m glad you like the, 😊
Rosa1 rated for Jambalaya Journal #7 on Sep 27, 2024
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Comment: What a beautiful page ~ thank you! We haven't had frost yet, but we've come close - 38 over a week ago, those numbers really drop off at night! It's usually in the 50's and 60's during the daylight right now...
Response: I’m glad you like it! I’m not ready for frost but I am looking forward to the crispness of fall 🍂🍁🍂
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Comment: Thank you sooo much. Sorry it took so long to rate you.
Response: This swap was a good idea!
CANNEKCUL rated for Thrifty Fun Swap! on Sep 23, 2024
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Comment: Hi Beth. Thank you so much for my gifts. The PartyLite candle holders are so cute. Love the witch themed planter, and the witch hat. The pumpkin shaped planter will be sitting on my porch next month.
Response: I almost kept those leaf ones for myself 😂 Thought I’d mix some fall into there so you could enjoy it a little longer 😊
hellojett rated for Journal Keeper - Shape on Sep 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for your swap! I'm so happy that it worked out. I also thought of hexagones it's a nice shape and I love the artwork you created with it. Especially the last one image with what look like flowers all connected. And also the artist is interesting too, the glasses are funny! :)
Response: Things never end up looking in paper how they look in your head but it’s still fun to go through the process of creating.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 442 51 52
Completed Fives Threes Ones
399 487 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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Comments

fourgnomesinatrenchcoat on Aug 30, 2024:

Thank you for the August LSRUS wishes! thank you for the wonderful university advice, and I can't wait to use the letter sets <3

Swan on Apr 19, 2024:

Thank you for the birthday card and postcards (LSRUs April wish)!

yvonne401 on Mar 31, 2024:

Welcome to Butterfly lovers! It's great to have you here!

Blessings,

Yvonne

Karmi53 on Mar 30, 2024:

You are more than welcome for the envelopes

LavenderSprinkles on Feb 23, 2024:

Thank you for the January wishes for LSRUS! My mail has been so slow lately!

Barbara on Feb 22, 2024:

Thank you Beth for the inspiration and bookish goodies for February wishes!

kiyasu on Feb 19, 2024:

Hi Beth!
You too!! Thanks a lot for the profile comment, as well as doing what you can to "solve" the flaker and non-rater issue! :D (Again, "resolve" in quotation marks because this probably would never be "fixed" or "solved" unless the person sends and rates.) Really appreciate how communicative you are so far with handling swap issues like this. Glad to have you as a host for your E-mail Accountability Swap and that we can communicate and connect well with each other here. Your efforts and comments did brighten up my morning. ^^ I replied to your e-mail and Swap-bot message with a proposal on with an idea that I've been eager to share with you on what we can do to better the issue caused by the flaking and non-rating, and I think it's a great idea. I hope you'll like what I proposed ^_^
Kiyasu

Raven93 on Feb 9, 2024:

What great vintage valentines! Thank you!!

AJ73 on Feb 8, 2024:

Hello Dear @Mamakek I received your January wishes and thank you kindly for all the neat stuff!!! The clusters are perfect and will look beautiful in my Junk Journal. The little pocket is very special with the cute tags and eyelash ribbon. Then there's the stickers too. Oh my gosh, the pocket itself is a little work of art!! You are so kind. I can't forget about the Jokers. Thank you so so much! Before I forget, the Robin Williams quote notecard is a treasure. How many hearts can I give you? LOTS!! 💝 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💌🌹📬😻

Swan on Feb 7, 2024:

Thank you for the LSRUs January wish!

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