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Karengrinehart

Karengrinehart
Date Joined: September 8, 2021
Last Online: July 21, 2023
Birthday: October 19
Country: United States
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About Me

My name is Karen and I recently retired from Medical Social Work, was a Hospital Case Manager and a Federal Contractor for Medicare. I have years of Advocacy experience with both children, adults, and animals. My Husband is a Wildlife Rescue Officer and we do rescue, removal and rehab for wildlife. We have a small urban rehab made up of several rescued Parrots, Love Birds, Quakers, Conures, Blue & Gold Macaw, chickens, ducks, turkeys, African Sulcatta tortoises, rabbits, squirrels, dogs and cats. We actively pick up, rescue, and work with other wildlife rehabs in getting care and relocation of injured and nuisance animals as well as removal from residential homes and businesses.

My interests include animals, gardening, reading, writing, cooking, arts & crafts, drawing & painting, hand crafting, essential oil and herb work, cottage crafting practice (eclectic and hearth especially), candle work, crystals, problem resolution/counseling, and guidance support thru Divination, have practiced Tarot and Divination Arts of all kinds since teens and read in metaphysical stores and professionally at events. Was an avid runner and hiker most of my life, enjoy nature and traveling, collecting Tarot & Oracle decks especially unique and unusual forms of Divination, runes, bones, palmistry and casting methods (Tea Leaves, Ogham sticks, Playing Cards, Charms, scrying/gazing, etc). I am fascinated with paranormal events, mediumship, forensic divination, positive manifestation/affirmations/goals and intentions for transformation and positive change.

I draw energy and support from ArchAngels/Angels (esp Michael & Raphael), Master Guides and Teachers such as St. Germain, nature spirits, and work with Spirit guides, Ancestors and loved ones in Spirit. I enjoy Ancestry exploration, history, and learning about anthropology, sociology, cultures, and lifestyles far & wide.

I have a lifelong strong faith in God and also align with Goddess Brigid, interests in Celtic/Druid ideals and many Buddhist concepts and practices. I respect and value others’ beliefs and can almost always find common ground and concepts of agreement if it is not pushy and overbearingly preachy. I believe we are all made up of various beliefs and experiences that shape our view of divinity and spiritual concepts. Lifelong love of learning and exploring new ideas, experiences, people & places.

Any tarot or Divination type stickers for daily draw type journaling is enjoyed, although I am not a journal/planner type beyond that. Enjoy coffee and flavored teas, anything Astrology, Metaphysical, Divination oriented. I enjoy small colored or white candles for manifestation/meditation/prayer work, handmade divination tools such as runes, pendulums, wire wrapped crystals/small wands/charms for casting, etc., witchy herbs, oils, etc. I am ok with fragrances, incense, resins, etc. and I craft incenses and oils with herbs from my garden. Sun Flowers and Zinnias are my favorite flowers and can be found throughout my garden. I love reading, learning and am interested in current events. Favorite colors are shades of purples, rose/mauve, pink, yellows, greens and blues.

Not really much into scrapbooking or journaling, corresponding/pen pal, creating with stickers, washi tapes, etc., type of crafting although I don’t mind receiving them. These are always items that I can share with others or find a creative use for.

I enjoy all types of hand craft work, painting, drawing, reading, flower crafts, cooking, making herbal scrubs, oils, lotions, etc.

I am normally just happy to be surprised with something others have spent the time and thought to make or send is valued and appreciated. I mostly just enjoy the hands-on crafting, creativity and projects making things for others, sending some thoughtfulness and hopefully, joy. I find the process enjoyable, relaxing, energetically therapeutic for myself and the one being sent to, and it is creatively stimulating.

I am easy to please and, with me, it really is “the thought” that someone took time and sent “tiny treasures” to me that is meaningful. I’m part Magpie/Crow I guess and seek out trinkets and shiny treasures… lol. 😜😊

Ratings

spicemom rated for WIYM: Filled Bag Swap on Aug 24, 2023
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Comment: Hi Your getting a 1 for not sending the swap you shouldn't have signed up for this swap when u tended on not sending
lilmissthrifty rated for Pick me up July on Aug 12, 2023
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Comment: Sent you message, have not heard and you haven't been online since 7/21/23. i will gladly update rating if you send
Carly rated for BS&S ~ JUNE 2023 stocking stuffer on Jul 27, 2023
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Comment: Oh my gosh how I love it love it love it! I wanted to pop it for quite a while, and I appreciate it… Five stars all the way around with big hearts… Thank you!
Manonroberts rated for BS&S~Litha Card Intl on Jul 3, 2023
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Comment: WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE AMAZING ITEMS!! You truly went above and beyond with this swap, I can't believe the amount of suitable extras you included. I'm so grateful for your generosity and kindness, thank you again!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the card and all the wonderful handmade items. I love them all, especially the clothes pin, and the rest of the cat items! lI also love the tea and honey sticks. I have never had those before. Wish I could give you five stars. Thanks again!! My cats say hello to yours!
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Comment: Wowee, you really know how to spoil your partner! These are gorgeous paperclips and more!! I love them, the spool one is so fancy:) Thank you for a truly delightful swap - I really enjoyed the envelopes you made to send each one in as well. Clearly the nicest swap I have received this year!! Many thanks!
Response: Thank you! I am so glad that you liked everything! I was a little nervous when I saw all the wonderful things you create on your Etsy page! I appreciate your compliments and comments very much! 😊
aprilfoolzbaby86 rated for Goddies Swap on Jun 13, 2023
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Comment: I wish I could give this more than 5 stars and hearts! This was THE SWEETEST package I have EVER received on swap bot. It absolutely made my day. I have had a hard, hard weekend! and this is just what my heart needed! Thank you for everything. The coffee stuff, the adorable stuff you created! The diamond pen I have wanted one forever and just never wanted to buy it for myself. Oh my gosh! I could go on and on. Thank you, thank you! You are just too too kind!
Response: Carrie~ I BBC am very glad it got to you and that you liked what I crafted for you. I am so very glad it brought joy and a smile to you, especially after a difficult weekend! Little things do matter and can bring a bit of sunshine into a dark moment. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the swap; that made me smile. 🙂
ScrappyCEW rated for WC ~ Make-A-Gift MAY 2023 on Jun 12, 2023
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Comment: Karen! Thank you for the gifts for May!!! I absolutely adore these treasures, and key chain, the dangly puzzle pieces, the ATC, stickers, stories, it's all too much. I too think of nature and magic in the spring. I often think of the creatures that reside in the woods behind my house, and these gifts embody all that they are! Thank you!
Response: I am so very glad that you liked the things I made for you and that they got there safely! ❤️
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Comment: What a fun whimsical and generous swap! Thank you so much! Loved the presentation! Thank you thank you thank you!
sgjolinar rated for BS&S ~ May 2023 stocking stuffer on May 25, 2023
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Comment: I'm trying to use some willpower to not open this! I reckon I'm going to need a bigger stocking! 😅 Update: this box is incredible. I really love all the effort you went though!! I hope your Yule is a good one. And I hope your fortunes swing up soon. Blessed Be!! ❤️
Jillemina rated for Sea/ Ocean find and send on May 22, 2023
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Comment: WOW! What an ocean filled surprise! Opening your package was like a fun birthday gift. So many wonderful little goodies. Thank you so much for the generous and lovely swap. You definitely brightened my day!
grammypammy rated for Make your partner smile on May 21, 2023
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Comment: If I could give you more than one heart I would! I love, love the handmade magnets/altered paper clips/pin charm brooch and all the rest of the goodies you sent me! I was so happy and I discovered each little item! Thank you so much, you definitely made me smile!
lilmissthrifty rated for Pick me up May on May 19, 2023
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Comment: What a wonderful surprise you really made this swap your own and absolutely picked me up in May and thank you so much for considering my girls have a wonderful afternoon and I hope someone pays something nice forward to you
JJcrafty rated for Sea/ Ocean find and send on May 18, 2023
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Comment: OMG Karen. Thank you so much for all of my goodies from the sea!!
Fawnofglory rated for BS&S~ Beltane Care Package on Apr 29, 2023
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Comment: Omg thank you so much for everything! The package was amazing & gave me so much joy to open! Blessings!!!
sgjolinar rated for BS&S: Beltane Greetings 2023 on Apr 24, 2023
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Comment: Oh My Goddess!! This is an icredible package! Thank you so much. Happiest Beltaine to you and yours. <3 I'd give a thousand hearts, if I could. ps - I haven't seen that kind of change-a-tip colored pencil since grade school!
Ilovemanatees rated for Easter Celebration Box on Apr 15, 2023
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Comment: This Package was truly so special! You are such a talented Crafter! I wish I could give you more hearts! <3<3<3 Thank you! =)
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Comment: thanks again you make my day
heliogal rated for BS&S ~ March 2023 stocking stuffer on Apr 6, 2023
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Comment: I can't believe my luck to get you again for my partner!!! Thank you so much for the huge package of lovely Yule things!!! Your handmade ornaments will be going on the Yule tree! I don't know how you know that my heritage is Swedish and we had Yule goats growing up!! All the crystal you sent me are going to be fantastic to use for magic!! I just love amethyst so much!!! Wow, another cool thing is your full moon wish powder came in time for me to use in the full moon tonight!! Oh and I adore all of those decorated gift bags you used to hold everything!!!! The soap and all the luscious spa things are going to wonderful to use!!!! You are so generous and crafty and I really want you to know how much I appreciate it!!! Also, I am sending good healing energy to your husband!!! I hope he is out of the hospital now and under your amazing care at home now!!! Please tell him to feel better soon and take the time to rest!!!
Response: Awww, Stephenie~ thank you. I BBC am so glad you liked everything I made and sent! I’m so glad the Yule goat and log had special memories and meanings for you! So many people don’t even know what they are or mean! Glad the wish powder was in time for use by the this full moon!! The bags were an interesting learning process… lol! But I wanted to try something different than a stocking this time. This has been a crazy first part of the year with so many hospitalizations with my husband and then the myriad of follow up Dr appts!!! Just chaotic but he is hanging in and home again with some healing in place. Thank you for understanding and for your good, healing thoughts and energies!! I do so appreciate it!!!💕

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Comments

DreamCloud on Aug 14, 2023:

Hi Karen, I hope you are coming back to Swapbot soon and that you are doing well!

Please remember to rate me for the BS&S ~ May 2023 stocking stuffer swap when you can! I hope you liked it.

heliogal on Aug 11, 2023:

Hi Karen, You haven't logged on in a while and I really hope all is going ok with you and your husband! The package I sent for the stocking stuffer swap tracking says it was delivered so I hope you got it. I just wanted to check in on you!! I hope you are well!

sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:

Well, I can't believe I can't get this Elk picture to post. I mean, I can because of course... here is the link to copy https://i.imgur.com/6S8fHyG.jpeg I love my swap!!

sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:
sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:

Yellowstone Elk Friend

sgjolinar on Apr 24, 2023:

I just looked up that rune meaning, and I feel like you need to see my little (big) Yellowstone friend! Yellowstone Elk Friend

Poohtat on Nov 29, 2022:

I wanted to thank you again for your generosity and kindness. Happy swapping and Happy Holidays

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