Officially the Grumpy Neighbor...

So here it is, 6 in the morning, and I am REALLY awake, when I was hoping to sleep in. Ross left for Death Valley for his 105 mile ride. I was so excited that he still had his rental car from his business trip and I did NOT have to wake up at 5 am to take him to the airport. Not that I wouldn't...but hey, sleep is a beautiful thing. :)

So what do I hear through my window at 5:20, but our neighbor's dog. Okay, I get it, he has to take a leak. No problem. He does this thing where he barks a single bark literally EVERY 30 seconds to a minute. After 25 minutes I had to walk over and ask them to take him inside. I understand that your dog needs to go outside, but early in the morning, is it really that difficult to wait 5 minutes and then go back and let him inside? They ALWAYS leave him outside for lengthy periods. 11:00 pm, when my kids are trying to sleep? Yup, out there barking. 90 degrees and the dog is outside dying of a heat stroke in the middle of the day? Yup. And it barks the entire time. Not a loud, obnoxious, let me inside bark. A slow, annoying, going to drive the people around you insane bark. In the day, I can handle it. 5:30 in the morning? I'm not quite as nice, and I come over and knock on you door. So I guess now I'm the grumpy neighbor. :(

A Message from a Nagging Mom...

I have an Artist friend who makes these signs, and as soon as I saw this one, I HAD to have it. Every morning I have to beg to my children to brush their teeth. For some reason, Davis has this thing where he doesn't flush the toilet. More 'nagging' from Mom. :) So I love this sign, and it is now in my bathroom, right above the toilet, where they can both see it. So Haley and Davis, Wash, Brush, Floss and Flush, and Remember that I LOVE YOU!

p.s. Oh, and yes, my bathroom wall really is that yellow. Don't worry, it's pretty, I promise, lol.

The Little Black Box

Have you ever heard of The Little Black Box? It is an awesome concept. They have artisans "donate" handcrafted items. Then the items are split up into boxes and you can purchase a box for around $20. This is great advertising for artisans, trying to get there name out there, and it is a great DEAL for the buyer! I bought one a few months back and was so happy with what I recieved. It was a great way to try out some new things, such as different soaps.

Anyway, The Little Black Box also hosts some sales! This Black Friday, I will be participating! So after (or before!!!) you hit the malls, make sure you take a moment to check out Etsy! There will be some great deals.

I also got a new ad for The Little Black Box website! Check it out...