exit26a’s Neighborhood

The trip totally killed my NaBloPoMo goal.  Blah.  Still going to keep going.  I'm exhausted from the trip, but I did come to the conclusion this weekend that I would like a new laptop.  The DVD drive on my laptop is on the fritz and our old Macbook is on it's way out.  I'm thinking the 15 incher.  We'll see.

The Academy Is... played an acoustic version of their set for the San Antonio leg of the AP Fall Ball Tour since Butcher (their drummer) was out sick.  Boo, but thank goodness for Youtube!

i think my announcement went well! glad that everyone is telling me it will work out. :)

Mark your calendars!  Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale starts next Wednesday.  I’m crossing my fingers the items I’ve been eyeing will be hitting the sales rack.

Ash Olivia Boot – I’ve decided on the Midnight Blue.  PLEASE GO ON SALE!  I will accept nothing less then 33% off.  It’s been almost three months, I’ve been waiting patiently.

 

Kelsi Rosabella Bootie  - Along with the Ash Oliva boots, these were featured prominently in Nordstrom’s Fall catalog and they too have yet to see a price reduction. 

 

L.A.M.B. Raina Bootie – I’ve already seen this at Neiman’s Last Call, but in a size 10.  Bugger.  If these have already made it to another department store’s outlet, surely they should go on sale soon.  SURELY.

 

 

I’m not sure about the following as they are fairly new adds to Nordstrom's inventory, but one can wish, eh?

 

Elizabeth & James D’Orsay – I love the color, shape, perfect addition to my closet.

 

And in the realm of “Cha right, these will never go on sale, but I’m still going to will them to anyway” Chloe boots.

 

 

 

 

one hint...

i'm making it with foamboard and so far, this is what i've got. i hope it doesn't turn out lame!

A week ago, we stopped by a pumpkin patch with Kylie and THK got us three mini pumpkins. His was the largest, about the height of a coke can. Ky's pumpkin is teenytiny. I spent all last night carving these... next year, we're getting regular full sized ones!

 

what goodwill will do with rejected clothes including your dirty underwear...

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/g-word-second-time-around.html

from green la girl  (thanks, siel!):

http://greenlagirl.com/share-the-harvest-what-to-do-with-extra-backyard-produce/

i particularly like the ample harvest because the fruit doesn't go to waste and it goes to people in need.

 

people typically will buy boxes to pack for moves or forage their workplaces for extra shipping boxes.   

on my last move, i didn't have much to move and i made multiple trips as i slowly moved in.   my husband, on the other hand, used large heavy duty produce boxes my father kept specifically for moving (yes, being green and frugal runs in the family!).   we also used several heavy duty rubbermaid bins bought on sale at kmart along with random used shopping bags accumulated over the years.  when the time comes for the next move, we'll be reusing everything we used 6 years ago as everything sans the shopping bags is kept in my parents' garage. 

i recognized that not everyone has the luxury of having access to free moving boxes and free storage space like we do.   so how about renting 100% recycled plastic bins which are delivered to your old place and picked up from your new place by a truck running on vegetable oil?    so why not go green on your move? 

rent a green box is an awesome idea because it's a waste saver AND time saver.  you don't have to spend the time to find out where to buy boxes and then drive out to buy them.  rent a green box delivers the boxes right to your door.  you can start packing immediately rather than having to spend the time to set up the boxes.  when you're done unpacking, you don't need to spend time to break down the boxes and drag them down to the dumpster.  you just set the empty boxes to the side and wait for the service to come pick them up at your new place.   the only downside is that you don't have the luxury of schelping around packing/unpacking unless you want to spend more money for renting the boxes longer   the service includes 2-week rental time but hey, that gives you the incentive to hurry up, pack, and unpack.  if you're looking to move and reduce waste, definitely check this service out in the los angeles/oc areas or a similar service in your area.

if we didn't have the boxes we have, i would totally employed rent a green box services!   btw, they didn't pay me to sell them - their brillant idea sells itself! 

http://www.rentagreenbox.com/

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