☆ My Q & A post for 13 Nights of Halloween Swap ☆

Goodies Opening: Wow! I'm super excited to be doing this and really, I'm fine with whatever you decide. I do like numbered packages but its really up to you.

Anything here: http://paintboxsoapworks.com/ look like something you'd like to try (assuming that you're not already ordering it)? I haven't tried anything from PBSW and would like to. Probably anything except the wax melts.

Do you like stuff related to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)? I live in San Antonio and we celebrate Dia de los Muertos as much as Halloween. I LOVE all things from this tradition especially skulls.

Handknit items: Potholders? I'm in South Texas where it never really gets cold enough for knitted items.

Are there any fandoms or specific collectible genres you would appreciate things of/for? Any Studio Ghibli movie - Totoro, deer figurines, vintage asian stuff, Dunny, rocks and minerals.

Do you have a favorite Fall/Halloween symbol? Bats!

First, talk to me about soaps- do you like them, and what kinds of scents/lather/varieties do you like? I adore soaps of all kinds but they need to be as natural as possible and prefer cold pour. Brands I LOVE are Cellar Door, Haus of Gloi, Future Prim, Solstice Scents whipped soaps are divine.

Second, tell me about teas! Favorites? Anything you'd like to try? I LOVE cardamom tea, chocolate teas, chai and thai iced tea.

Lastly, I go to Renn Faire- is there anything from there you might like? Crystals, jewelry, tarot cards, breast knife, coffee, sweets.

What Weenie of years past are you seeking from the lab? Autumn Overlooked my Knitting, Theme in Yellow, Le Femme de Satan.

Are you a shawl wearer- and if you don't wear one now, would you? Yes, I wear shawls instead of coats in the winter.

Tell me about LUSH- do you like them? If so, what are some of your favorite things from there? Particularly fond scents or products? Stuff you can't stand? I use Black Angels and Ultrabland and I love the scent of Lord of Misrule and Dragon's Egg.

Stuff from Japan? Yes, I love anything Japanese

Pumpkin Spice or No Pumpkin Spice? No please but I do enjoy clove and cinnamon.

Milk, white, and/or Dark Chocolate? Dark chocolate only please. I am vegan.

Do you like Yankee Candle? Anything you want from there? Not really. All their stuff gives me a headache, but I LOVE candles. This is my most favorite one: http://shop.nordstro...-candle/3734465

and I'm waiting for one from Three Ravens: https://www.threerav...ancy-collection

I do not have a wax warmer, so please no melts.

Trading Post Goodies? YES! I love the atmos.

Bath and Bodyworks? I haven't found anything I like from there and can't stand how the stores smell. My daughter likes it though.

Tell me of your Sock Dreams, please! I love all kinds of socks especially dark, jewel tone colored ones.

i'd like to make some baked goods, would you like some? And if you have any food allergies what can I use as a substitute? Since I am vegan, I am very picky. I cannot do any sort of dairy or eggs. Probably safer to pass on the baked goodies.

Anything special you want from the Target dollar spot? Can always use stickers, tapes, twine and other goodies.

I live in The Netherlands. If there's anything in particular that you'd like to get from here, now's the time to tell! I collect trolls and would love one from your land.

I'm sort of collecting Lush showergels.Regular collection, but also many Kitchen items. Are there any showergels you'd like to try? I'd be happy to make you samples! YES PLEASE!! Plum Rain, Grass, Calacas, Uluru, Twilight, Supertramp, Freeze, Aura Saudis, Snow-Showers, Sno-Cake, Hot-Toddy, Ponche, 29 High Street, Back for Breakfast, Avoshower, Comforter, Blue Skies (bubble bath), Ginger (BAD ASS), Tramp, Fruity Beauty, Karma.

What is your stance on Glitter? I wish I could cover my whole body with glitter

Also, if you have a Goodreads or other online reading log, does it include a wishlist? Otherwise, is it safe to assume books on the 'to-read' section are wishlist items? Or are you less into keeping a physical copy of the book, and instead prefer to turn to the awesomeness of the library to get your to-read need accomplished.

https://www.goodread...w/list/11567200 includes a to-read wishlist.

how about art? (Small/mailing safe sizes, course) Absolutley.

Tea lovers, what do you like from Whittard? I haven't tried Whittard teas, but my favorite tea is Republic of Tea. I love to try new things.

Witch In-Out Sign? Not really into signage.

Dearest Pumpkin - how much are you wedded to wishlists, say I have some read once books which I think you might like based on what you've read in the past, but there is nothing of the sort on your current Goodreads "to read" list? Bring it ON!!

How do you feel about reading series out of order? Obviously not in situations where the subsequent books are part of the same story arc where you will be totally lost and frustrated if you haven't read all of them, but say, standalone stories which are technically part of a series and which might obliquely reference past books, but not in such as way as to spoil the plot of the book which I happen to have in my possession that you might like. That's fine but not preferred.

Would you be interested in a Halloween themed short story anthology? Probably not unless it's a graphic novel.

Is there a limit to the number of books you'd like to receive? I have a Kindle for reading but prefer graphic novels and comics in printed form.

Have you read Movies in 15 Minutes by our very own Cleolinda? Would you like to? I checked out the website. It looks pretty interesting.

What kind of phone do you have? iPhone 4s (vintage lol)

Have you seen the horror film The Babadook? If so, did you like it? Would you want something Babadook-themed? I have seen it and it's not my fave. Probably prefer It Follows, but my favorite horror films are: The Shining, The Ring, Drag Me to Hell, Cabin Fever, Donnie Darko, Nightmare Before Christmas, Let the Right One In.

Motherhood Update: Bottles NOW of: Texare, San Cristobal de le Habana, Funerary Papyri decants of: Little Lady Frank, Outlaw, The Devil Will Find Work for Idle Hands, The Wolf and the Rattlesnake, Spider Witch.

So who likes incense? Is there a preferred scent? Cones or sticks? Would you like a burner for it? My favorite incense is Shoyeido's River Path Incense - Hori-kawa. It smells heavenly. I do use white sage smudge sticks and could use a fireproof container for charcoal and copal resin which I also use. Bring it on~