Your Questions, Answered!

Before we get started, some bloggy business. I have sent out partner information to everyone who expressed interested in the Snail Mail Challenge. If you didn’t receive an email, let me know ASAP. You should send out your first item of mail this week!

Thank you so much to everyone that participated in the giveaway last week! Cole, thank you for sponsoring the giveaway! Please check out Cole’s etsy shop for all your knit needs! Annie, you are the winner of the candy corn hat!

As usual, I am on the ball with my scheduled blog posts. I did a Q&A post quite some time ago, and every person who asked a question was entered into a drawing for a Starbucks gift card. Shawn is the winner of the Starbucks gift card! Yay Shawn!

Now, onto the questions!

Amber asked: What do you miss about your old house or neighborhood?

I took this picture of our house as we were driving away for the last time. I miss a lot about this house – the kitchen, which was huge, and the backyard, which backed up to a pond. We even had a friendly neighborhood river otter and alligator that liked to stop by!

I don’t miss my house as much as I miss my old job. I don’t necessarily miss the job itself, but I do desperately miss my coworkers.

Shawn wants to know: Are settled in your new house and ready for fall?

Oh Shawn. How little you must know me to ask that question. Technically, yes we are settled. Settled meaning boxes are unpacked, but I’m not done decorating and nothing is organized. I actually don’t think I am decorating for fall as a result – it just seems silly to drag out the Rubbermaid totes and add more clutter to the clutter.

Don’t you want to come visit and whip me into shape?

Etta asked: Have you ever considered finding new homes for your chihuahuas since having your baby?

Yes, it has crossed my mind. I have never given it more than a passing thought, but my husband has less patience with the boys than I do (if that is possible). The chihuahuas are still on their “destroy the house” kick and he has had enough. I can’t say I blame him. We’ve been in this house for less than 6 months and I think we may have to replace the living room carpet soon.

Where is a dog whisperer when you need one?

On a serious note, I’m committed to the chihuahuas, and I would not rehome them unless they did something to hurt Cooper.

Impulsive Addict wants to know: What is the most embarrassing situation that you've ever been in?

That would be the time I peed in my pants whilst running through a Haunted House. When I was 16. And I was on a group date with a cute boy.

A very sweet Katie (who has a private blog) asked: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? You always look so put together and I always feel like I'm always pressed for time.

Oh, Katie. You are so very sweet. I actually kind of look like a swollen, fat Elvis most days, but thank you very much.

I have to be at work between 8:30-9:00am, and I get up between 6:45-7:00. 6:45 if I need to dry my hair. 6:30 if I need to shave. I take ridiculously long showers (seriously, my shower/bathroom time is about 30 minutes), and I am slow as molasses in the morning. It takes me about 20 minutes to dry and style my hair, and I can do my makeup in 10 minutes. I always pick out my clothes the night before, so that is one less thing I have to worry about in the morning.

Cooper wakes up about 7:30, and he watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and runs around my room while I’m getting ready. It takes me about 10 minutes to get him ready for the day. We spend another 10-15 minutes downstairs getting the dogs situated, packing lunches, getting milk for Cooper, etc. We leave the house around 8:00-8:10 and arrive at daycare somewhere around 8:30. I get to work somewhere between 8:45-9:00.

My lovely friend Cole wants to know: What is the ONE beauty product you can't live without? If you could live anywhere in the world (aka not USA), where would you choose?

I could not live without eyeliner. My eyes disappear into my face without it.

The second question is hard to answer! Y’all, don’t hate me, but I don’t think I would want to live outside the US. I would like to visit but I don’t know that there is anywhere I would want to live permanently.

Sarah asked: What is your ultimate favorite item from Sephora? Do you use Scentsy? If so, what's your favorite scent?

I am loving Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation. I have never been a fan of liquid foundations because they make me look greasy and feel oily, but I love this foundation. It provides amazing coverage, and it stays put all day long. It is a little pricey at $40, but I think it is worth the expense.

I don’t use Scentsy. I should probably try it, but I’ve just never pulled the trigger and ordered from anyone. I have heard from my tweeps that the pumpkin marshmallow scent is divine.

Abby wants to know: How did you and Jason know when you were ready for kids? Do you mind sharing how long you tried for before you got pregnant/ elaborating on the trying to get pregnant process?

I’m actually going to do a separate blog post about this, so stayed tuned later this week.

This was fun! Thanks for sending me questions, everyone! Remember, if there is anything you want to know you can always send me an email or leave it in the comment section.

Happy Monday!