monsterkitty1's Profile
| Display Name: | monsterkitty1 |
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| Personal URL: | http://www.facebook.com/lynn.rotter |
| Member Since: | 9/5/07 |
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I love that the homeowner did a project that would make her and her family happy. Life is too short to always be concerned about resale value. Who knows - she might live there until she's 80! Kitchen Before & After: A 1950s Kitchen Transformed by Mosaic Tiles Reader Kitchen Remodel |
6/5/13 10:01 AM |
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If my 4 year old won't eat her meat (chicken, pork, steak), we just give her some ranch or "green sauce" (salsa verde) to dip it in. Does the trick every time. 7 Things My Toddlers Would (Almost) Always Eat |
5/15/13 2:12 PM |
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I have lilacs, lily of the valley and peonies in my yard. they are definately the best part of spring in Wisconsin! Grateful to Be a Midwestern Girl: Lilac + Lily of the Valley |
4/23/13 12:58 PM |
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I have this Bjursta table and am very happy with it. It's wonderful for skinny rooms (our dining room is only 8 1/2 feet wide) The leaf stores in the table, and you don't have to move the whole table when you insert a leaf - the whole table top just slides open. Also the finish is very durable. So far I've wiped off crayon, marker, and paste - no problem, and no scratches in a whole year with a four-year-old. Shop the Room: Relaxed Modern Dining Room |
4/4/13 3:09 PM |
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We remodeled a bar and a bathroom with IKEA cabinets and have been really happy with them. We assembled them, and then paid the countertop installer extra to hang and level them. Now they are SOLID. I espeically like the cleanability of the glossy surfaces, like the ABSTRAKT finish. It costs a little more than AKRUM but it looks great! Are IKEA Kitchen Cabinets a Good Idea? Good Questions |
4/2/13 10:30 AM |
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wow - you have made a ton of progress on a huge project! love your coved ceilings (we have them too - i love them!!) and you color choices. it is going to love awesome when you're all done!! Andi's Kitchen: All the Pretty Colors Renovation Diary |
3/27/13 3:42 PM |
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I did this once and froze it. When I thawed it in the microwave later, it sparked and smoldered, like when you accidentally put metal in the microwave. Still not sure why!! Tip: Store Grated Ginger in the Freezer |
3/22/13 2:21 PM |
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My lifesaver is cous cous! Espeically the Markesh mixes. 5 minutes and BOOM - done. And my 4 year old will eat it too, especially if I tell her it's mini-mac-n-cheese. Eat Dinner Like a Mom: 5 Indispensable Pantry Ingredients for Everyone Guest Post from Debbie Koenig of Parents Need to Eat Too |
3/21/13 5:04 PM |
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yes, please tell us that the scythe is anchored to the wall somehow! especially if you want to have parties with kids there. otherwise, i love the avacado and teal color scheme, and the big photo above the changing table is cool for your son to look at when he's getting changed. very original! The Duplex, Left Side: Jared & Chika's Colorful Nest House Tour |
3/21/13 1:07 PM |
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when my daughter was 3 she was pretty good at schucking corn. not good at getting the silk, but she could get most of the greens off. also setting the table is an easy one for little kids. Real Help from Kids in the Kitchen: 8 Actually Helpful Ways to Put Kids to Work |
3/20/13 3:29 PM |
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i think this looks great!! i see a nice little corner spot for a heavy bag of dirty potatoes too. Before & After: Kimberly's Overflow to Organized Pantry |
3/5/13 10:29 AM |
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Pi - it depends on the climate. In the upper midwest, we don't have issues with bugs in cereal or any open containers of dry goods. But in Florida, you'd get roaches. Before & After: Kimberly's Overflow to Organized Pantry |
3/5/13 10:28 AM |
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these look great, and expensive! Before & After: Metal Lyon Stools Get a Fresh Powder Coat |
2/12/13 1:54 PM |
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We had a Pyrex set for about 7 years, and just now, the lids are starting to split a little on the edges. That just means we can't use them for a brothy soup but can still use them for other meals or leftovers like spaghetti, stir-fry, or even chili. I also recently bought a similar style of glass container and plastic lid from Anchor Hocking, and these are cheap junk. The glass base is fine but all of the lids split within a few months. Don't buy these. Pay more for Pyrex. Glasslock Snapware Food Storage Containers |
2/1/13 10:13 AM |
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sorry - the post was for @Sarah H 5 Tips for Beating the Underwater Blues |
1/16/13 1:53 PM |
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that is a great summary of the 'love' of home ownership. it's not the house you bought, but the 'home' you've created. 5 Tips for Beating the Underwater Blues |
1/16/13 1:53 PM |
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strawberryjam - that totally makes sense. why are we so sucked in to social media? why do we think that something earth shattering is going to happen the second that we aren't checking facebook? i'm not sure. but i know that i waste too much time on it! Liveblogging Day 11: Media Fasting Liveblogging the January Cure |
1/16/13 1:50 PM |
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E - Albert for a bright and sunny kitchen! Fill in the Design _____: Pick the Best Wallpaper for this Kitchen |
1/15/13 3:12 PM |
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I bought a $1000 pedestal base black dining room table at Crate & Barrell, with matching x-back chairs and cushions. Totaled $2200+ after delivery 2 hours away. Within a year, the "durable" table top had scratched a hundred times and the finish was wearing off in spots. Over $1000 to get a table professionally refinished so we were using tablecloths everyday to cover the mess. Ended up selling the whole set for $400, turned around and bought a super durable IKEA Bjursta table for $200, which is the perfect size for the room. I have cleaned crayon, paint and food off this IKEA table numerous times, and don't hesitate to set my keys or a wire-bound notebook down on this table. Added 4 IKEA Tobias chairs, which are easy to wipe clean (most people think they wouldn't be!) Everyone loves them - they're more comfy than the upholstered cushions for the C & B chairs. Lesson learned here: sometimes, the more expensive items are NOT better quality! Have You Ever Experienced Decorating Remorse? |
1/11/13 1:15 PM |
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Yes, I'm with Karen C, laurelsg, and leanner. Would be great it if was delivered at 7am :) Day 2: Set Up Your Outbox Apartment Therapy January Cure |
1/3/13 11:28 AM |
