I agree--don't get creative with cribs, folks. Build some fabulous high chair, or bookshelves, or play kitchens. Leave the thing that you keep the kid unsupervised in alone--don't find out that you...
It's wonderful that they chose to purchase and maintain that amazing historic building, rather than letting it be razed and have subdivisions put over it.
When I traveled with children that age, I tried to plan meals that took a very long time to eat; one raisin, goldfish, or pretzel at a time. We used stickers, touch-n-feel books, a small baby doll ...
You can also introduce the idea of the limit; moving the high chair means you are finished eating, and you get taken out.
She'll probably move on to throwing food soon, so get used to...
Are there blocks that have to be hidden when company comes over? Since the Queen of England has refused all my invitations, the only people I have over are family and friends; all of whom know that...
Yes, we have these. They are every bit as cute as the pictures, and come with tiny, charming details. Even the adults that visit our house can't help but pick them up and exclaim over them.
Small rooms can be painted a color other than white, but keep the ceiling white; it will lift the "roof" of the space and make it lighter. I agree with the "layers" of light concept--if the room do...
Bug zappers, like all indiscriminate insect killers, kill helpful or predatory bugs along with any pests you hope to kill. Mosquitoes are attracted to CO2, not light particularly, so what you'll pr...
It shouldn't be difficult to identify the energy efficiencies of a house before the sale goes through: look at the windows. If they are old, single-pane jobs, then obviously they aren't efficient. ...
No price=I won't bother. If you have a lot of things in one category (books, records, dishes) you can put up a sign that names the price-per-unit, or fill a bag for $5, or something, but don't just...
I agree; how not fun would it be to have that as your only private space as a teenager? I'm in favor of families sharing small spaces, but I think everyone needs private space, no matter how small,...
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Wouldn't that hurt your leg if you brushed by it?
I agree--don't get creative with cribs, folks. Build some fabulous high chair, or bookshelves, or play kitchens. Leave the thing that you keep the kid unsupervised in alone--don't find out that you...
I'd love to see it stay lighter, as a foil to the dark desk. If a white-wash stain doesn't work for you, how about something like milk paint?
It's wonderful that they chose to purchase and maintain that amazing historic building, rather than letting it be razed and have subdivisions put over it.
I love it! Those elephant curtains are to die for, and oh yea, the kids are pretty cute, too!
How big is that thing? It must be an enormous bedroom to fit it.
When I traveled with children that age, I tried to plan meals that took a very long time to eat; one raisin, goldfish, or pretzel at a time. We used stickers, touch-n-feel books, a small baby doll ...
You can also introduce the idea of the limit; moving the high chair means you are finished eating, and you get taken out. She'll probably move on to throwing food soon, so get used to...
Tim Burton--that boy ain't right.
Are there blocks that have to be hidden when company comes over? Since the Queen of England has refused all my invitations, the only people I have over are family and friends; all of whom know that...
Yes, we have these. They are every bit as cute as the pictures, and come with tiny, charming details. Even the adults that visit our house can't help but pick them up and exclaim over them.
Small rooms can be painted a color other than white, but keep the ceiling white; it will lift the "roof" of the space and make it lighter. I agree with the "layers" of light concept--if the room do...
It goes with the broomstick lamp from yesterday... nouveau hovel
Bug zappers, like all indiscriminate insect killers, kill helpful or predatory bugs along with any pests you hope to kill. Mosquitoes are attracted to CO2, not light particularly, so what you'll pr...
It shouldn't be difficult to identify the energy efficiencies of a house before the sale goes through: look at the windows. If they are old, single-pane jobs, then obviously they aren't efficient. ...
From the "more money than brains category..."
No price=I won't bother. If you have a lot of things in one category (books, records, dishes) you can put up a sign that names the price-per-unit, or fill a bag for $5, or something, but don't just...
It looks like a kitchen out of a Harry Potter novel; you can just imagine whipping up some tea and biscuits, plus a magic potion or two here.
I agree; how not fun would it be to have that as your only private space as a teenager? I'm in favor of families sharing small spaces, but I think everyone needs private space, no matter how small,...
What a fun "auntie" you must be!