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About PumpkinLady

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Tell us about yourself:

I have a dog named Pumpkin, thus my user name. I am a teacher. I substitute and teach at Sylvan Learning Center. I live on beautiful Whidbey Island. I love to play word games.

Area of knowledge and what I know well:

I have an MFA in Creative Writing. I am an excellent speller as well as writer.

Certificates/Awards

I have a teaching certificate in ELA and Elementary Education.

My book Guardian of the Gauntlet won an award as a finalist in the Red City Review.

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Codeword

To make sure you get points on Codeword, wait until all the confetti has fallen, then wait another moment, and then submit your score.

PumpkinLady 03-10-2026 12:58 PM

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Re: Code Word

They told me the same thing. What I’ve been doing is trying two activities before playing it, one a regular rewards activity and then another game. I play Right Again Trivia before it. I haven’t had a problem since.

PumpkinLady 09-06-2025 10:16 AM

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Re: AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

I have saved money in a Walmart Instant Win. I cooled down on a hot day with some free ice cream bars. I also saved on some spring weight tops from Land’s End and a beautiful off season sweater from LL Bean. Plus, I was able to take my girlfriends o...

PumpkinLady 05-15-2025 06:25 PM

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