Surprising My Neighbors May 2026

I borrowed an idea from a neighborhood I once visited that used a front-yard chalkboard for rotating positive messages. I wrote a massive, colorful "Have a Beautiful Week!" in sidewalk chalk right where people walk their dogs.

Two days later, a different neighbor left a bag of fresh lemons on my porch! ✨ How You Can Surprise Your Neighbors Surprising My Neighbors

People walking by the chalk art were actively smiling and pointing it out to their kids. I borrowed an idea from a neighborhood I