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Inspired by this post, I googled and found these fun chalkboard placemats! I may just have to get these for my son:

How about steamed caramel custard? Can be made in a double boiler or a rice cooker or any contraption that can be used to steam. I love making these in ramekins so they are ready to se...

I would actually prefer a corner unit, especially in an apartment or on a tightly packed street, as the corner units get much more ventilation and light, and that's critical to a good home.

Posted this on another cure thread, but figured this one seems more recent: I tried wiping down containers and the doors of the cabinets above the range, with 1:1 water-vinegar mix, bu...

I tried wiping down containers and the doors of the cabinets above the rangr, with 1:1 water-vinegar mix, but that didn't do uch to cut the grease much, espsecially on the doors and oil containers....

Love to add a bunch into smoothies, with milk or yogurt.

We have an Antilop and I can see how this might be a more tempting buy. The design loosely resembles the Svan or Tripp Trapp high chairs and I like that there is a footrest for tiny feet, which is ...

What are dumpling wrappers made of? Flour? Are there whole grain versions available?

Indonesian Rijsttafel, very similar to an Indian Thali... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijsttafel

I like Cheryl's philosophy and approach to cooking for kids. Oh, and I'd love to see a regular feature here on cooking for babies and kids, it would be a nice off-shoot linking this si...

I like the animal/ alphabet wall decals! Did you make these yourself?

In South India we use rice flour to thicken certain stews (well, thick soupy vegetable stews that are eaten with rice).

oops.. that should have read 'the Radio Flyer' wagon.

We have and love the Raedio Flyer Walker wagon for the reasons stated here, it is weighted so it doesn't slip on our hardwood floors, and gives the needed traction to little babies learning to walk...

I belong to the 'lists are tacky' school of thought, old fashioned though it may be. I refused to register for my wedding or when my son was born. As for getting redundant gifts, I've ...

How about adding something to the box (pebbles/ river stones come to mind) to weigh the box down? There is a bit of empty space in the box even with a full packet of wipes. I use the same Pampers b...

My peeve with this bag is from using it as a diaper bag... the velcro closures on the outside pockets are very noisy and can wake a sleeping infant. When in the car, I would try to rea...

I would add pulling out the fridge and stove/oven and cleaning behind, under and on the sides. You might even find some long lost treasures here!

Do check out the Axis sofa at Crate and Barrel... that wasy my husband's pick for a comfy sofa (he is 6'2"). I'm only 5'2" and my solution was to get a pair of chairs (we got the Gigi ...

Oh, and I can totally picture a child sneaking up on the table and using it as a giant swing!